Ba Futuru Development Manager Training Coordinator Deadline 30 September 2008

DEVELOPMENT MANAGER AND TRAINING COORDINATOR POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

The vision of NGO Ba Futuru, established in 2004, is to transform mistrust and violence into peace and self-directed growth by supporting the people of Timor-Leste to create a positive future for themselves, their families and their communities. Ba Futuru's mission is to contribute to peace-building and sustainable human development by facilitating the psychosocial recovery of conflict-affected, vulnerable and at-risk children and youth. We seek to achieve this by developing the knowledge, skills and values of community leaders, young people and their carers in the areas of human rights, children’s rights, child protection and non-violent conflict transformation. Ba Futuru’s activities are founded on the principles of mutual learning, capacity development, artistic self-expression and the rights of the child.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The national Development Manager and Training Coordinator works collaboratively with Ba Futuru’s Management Team to ensure that Ba Futuru has adequate resources to fulfill its mission. Primary responsibilities of this position include program development, implementation and fundraising. She/he will be responsible for training coordination, staff management and office administration. This position is full-time (40 hours/week), and reports to Ba Futuru’s Management Team. Compensation will be between $500 and $800 per month, with generous annual leave, depending on experience. The initial contract will be for 3 months, with the possibility for extension thereafter.

Specific responsibilities include:

Project Management
o Work with the Management Team to design, direct, and implement projects.
o Proposal development and fundraising.
o Project development and oversight of implementation.
o Monitor programming and access results through indicators

Fundraising and Donor Development
o Development of good working relationships with funding agencies and partner organizations.
o Support all aspects of donor development, including supporting Board, staff and volunteer efforts to build individual and corporate donor relationships.
o Lead organizational donor management processes, including tracking and acknowledging donations, updating donor database, donor communications, and donor appreciation.
o Create monthly fundraising reports and other reports as needed.

Organizational
o Collaborate with staff members to produce Ba Futuru communications, such as newsletters, press releases, website, ad hoc brochures, flyers, etc.
o Work with Management Team to select new staff and to manage current staff.
o Participate in Ba Futuru community events and programs, represent Ba Futuru at outreach events, and participate in trainings, as time permits.
o Participate in evaluation and review of activities and procedures.
o Provide organizational development support to the Management Team.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

o Timorese nationality
o A commitment to Ba Futuru’s mission and values
o A commitment to non-violence
o An understanding of conflict resolution and participatory education principles
o An understanding of positive discipline issues

Background and Experience

o Bachelor’s Degree essential, Master’s Degree preferred
o Overseas education in English speaking country preferred
o Experience in formal or informal education
o Project or program development and management experience
o Exposure to non-governmental organizations in Timor-Leste
o Experience liaising with government officials and donor agencies
o Experience managing large and diverse teams, and/or community organizing experience
o Experience with donor development

Skills/Knowledge

o Strong analytical skills
o Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills
o Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively
o Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
o Ability to troubleshoot, improvise and think strategically and creatively
o Ability to work independently and to facilitate collaboratively
o Willingness to work a flexible schedule
o Proficiency in Word and Excel
o Good written and spoken communication skills
o Advanced English, Fluency in Tetun and Good Portuguese language skills


TO APPLY

Please submit a cover letter and a resume or CV, with contact information for three references to:
Ba Futuru, Attn: Sierra James, Co-Founder. Materials can be submitted either to the Ba Futuru office in Vila Verde (on the Cathedral roundabout) or via email to sierraejames@hotmail.com CV should be no longer than three pages with no additional attachments.

This position will remain open until filled, though preference will be given to applicants who submit their materials by September 30, 2008.

Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.