Timor-Leste Ministry of Education Capacity Building Programme - Teacher Demand and Supply Advisor
The New Zealand Agency for International Development (NZAID) is inviting the submission of proposals from applicants interested in the role of Teacher Demand and Supply Advisor to the Ministry of Education in Timor-Leste.
The principal objectives of the Advisor role are as follows:
a) To assist the Ministry of Education (MoE) to assess and address the current teacher supply needs of Timor-Leste at a school-based level.
b) To assist the MoE to develop appropriate interventions and strategies, with timeframes, to achieve its goals and policies with regard to school staffing.
c) To transfer skills to, and build the capacity of, education managers and MoE staff to develop, use and maintain a system to predict teacher demand and supply needs and to provide appropriate and timely reports for planning and budgeting purposes.
The assignment is scheduled to cover a two year period with three in-country visits (of 20 weeks duration for the first visit and 16 weeks duration for the remaining two visits). The assignment is scheduled to begin in January 2009 with the first in-country visit to commence in February 2009. All of these dates are flexible, and subject to change, including the duration of time in-country.
Applicants should possess most of the following skills and experience:
• Specific technical skills required for the position, including education sector management, administration; knowledge of assumptions which affect teacher demand; experience in manipulation of teacher demand data; design and implementation of systems to ensure adequate teacher numbers; knowledge of education management information systems, and experience in analysis of data from these systems; and experience in analyzing issues relating to teacher supply.
• Capacity building experience and knowledge, including the ability to work effectively in partnership with key counterparts and stakeholders; a focus on skills transfer and capacity building, identification of capacity building needs, and assessment of capacity improvements; and knowledge and skill in using participatory consultative approaches and in facilitation and negotiation.
• Experience of working in developing countries, preferably in South East Asia and/or the Pacific, and an understanding of the implications of working in a ‘fragile state’, and knowledge and experience of Timor-Leste, particularly in the education sector
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in cross-cultural settings.
Details of the assignments are contained in the Request for Proposal document which can be downloaded from www.gets.govt.nz reference 23864.
Deadline for submission of proposals: 12 noon, 12 November 2008 (NZ time)
For further information email sarah.mcdermott@nzaid.govt.nz.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Caritas Agriculture Project Coordinator Deadline 30 November 2008
Cáritas Diocesana de Baucau
Rua Principal de Tirilolo – Vila Nova – Baucau
Telemovel: + 670 7266547/Fax: + 670 4130053/Email: caritas _baucau @ yahoo.com
República Democratica de Timor Leste
Vaga Servisu
Titlu: Kordenador ba Projetu Agrikultura
Fatin: Baukau, ho frekuensia viajem ba Bibileo no suku sira seluk ne’ebe persija
Loron Hahu: Imidiata ou lalais
Caritas Diocesana Baucau dadaun nee implementa projetu agrikultura ida iha suku Bibileo. Objetivu projetu nee mak atu hatene lolos konaba benefisiariu sira husi projetu nee iha dalan-buka-moris ne’ebe sustenavel husi produtu agrikultura nian.
Resultadu sira husi projetu nee mak tuir mai:
1. Agrikultor sira partisipa iha grupo ne’ebe organizadu hodi rekoila rekursu sira
2. Agrikultor sira bele goja produsaun ne’ebe ho resultadu diak atu meilora diak liu tan seguransa aihan uma-kain nian
3. Agrikutor sira hasae ona konservasaun ba floresta
4. Agrikutor sira bele hasae rendimentu gerasaun liu husi merkadoria ne’ebe dik liu
Responsabilidade mak inklui:
• Monitorizausaun ba projetu atu hatene lolos katak atividade ne’ebe halao dadaun nee lao tuir planu projetu nian
• Fo’o asistensia teknika ba agrikultor sira hodi bele hadia sira ninia produtu iha maneira ida ne’ebe sustenavel
• Meneja staf terenu no staf admnistrasaun nian
• Hakerek relatoriu ba duador sira
• Halo dezenvolvementu ba proposta
• Planu stratejiku
• Lidera prosesu planiamentu ba siklu fundus tuir mai
• Asisti ho relatoriu finansia nian
• Prepara dokumentu projetu nian ba siklu fundus tuir mai
Rekerimentu sira:
• Iha esperiensia maizu-menus tinan tolu servisu hamutuk ho NGO sira, kordenasaun ba projetu dahuluk hanesan buat pozitivu ida
• Iha kuinesementu ba siklu projetu nian
• Esperiensia ho jestaun projetu nian
• Iha kuinesementu teknika nian iha area agrikultura (ho esperiensia suporta agrikultor kik sira).
• Abilidade hodi fo’o treinamentu ba grupo agrikultor sira nian iha metodu produsaun mudansa nian
• Kapasidade hodi analiza problema iha nivel lokal nian
• Familiaridade ho metodu partisipatoria nian
• Iha kuinesementu konaba dezeinu projetu nian
• Iha kuinesementu jestaun fundus nian
• Abilidade hodi prepara no implementa planu projetu no atividade projetu nian
• Esperiensia ho grupo agrikutor sira nian
Ralasaun:
Kordenador nee sei hato’o direitamente ba Diretor Caritas Baucau nian. Sira mos sei halo relasaun ho doador no ajensia guverno sira tamba persija.
Karik ita boot sira hela iha Baukau favor bele kontaktu Diretor Caritas Diocesana Baukau nian. Iha Dili bele haruka CV mai iha edefisiu/kantor CAFOD iha Fomento (CRS ninia fatin/compound) Loron taka vaga nian monu iha 30 Novembru 2008.
Rua Principal de Tirilolo – Vila Nova – Baucau
Telemovel: + 670 7266547/Fax: + 670 4130053/Email: caritas _baucau @ yahoo.com
República Democratica de Timor Leste
Vaga Servisu
Titlu: Kordenador ba Projetu Agrikultura
Fatin: Baukau, ho frekuensia viajem ba Bibileo no suku sira seluk ne’ebe persija
Loron Hahu: Imidiata ou lalais
Caritas Diocesana Baucau dadaun nee implementa projetu agrikultura ida iha suku Bibileo. Objetivu projetu nee mak atu hatene lolos konaba benefisiariu sira husi projetu nee iha dalan-buka-moris ne’ebe sustenavel husi produtu agrikultura nian.
Resultadu sira husi projetu nee mak tuir mai:
1. Agrikultor sira partisipa iha grupo ne’ebe organizadu hodi rekoila rekursu sira
2. Agrikultor sira bele goja produsaun ne’ebe ho resultadu diak atu meilora diak liu tan seguransa aihan uma-kain nian
3. Agrikutor sira hasae ona konservasaun ba floresta
4. Agrikutor sira bele hasae rendimentu gerasaun liu husi merkadoria ne’ebe dik liu
Responsabilidade mak inklui:
• Monitorizausaun ba projetu atu hatene lolos katak atividade ne’ebe halao dadaun nee lao tuir planu projetu nian
• Fo’o asistensia teknika ba agrikultor sira hodi bele hadia sira ninia produtu iha maneira ida ne’ebe sustenavel
• Meneja staf terenu no staf admnistrasaun nian
• Hakerek relatoriu ba duador sira
• Halo dezenvolvementu ba proposta
• Planu stratejiku
• Lidera prosesu planiamentu ba siklu fundus tuir mai
• Asisti ho relatoriu finansia nian
• Prepara dokumentu projetu nian ba siklu fundus tuir mai
Rekerimentu sira:
• Iha esperiensia maizu-menus tinan tolu servisu hamutuk ho NGO sira, kordenasaun ba projetu dahuluk hanesan buat pozitivu ida
• Iha kuinesementu ba siklu projetu nian
• Esperiensia ho jestaun projetu nian
• Iha kuinesementu teknika nian iha area agrikultura (ho esperiensia suporta agrikultor kik sira).
• Abilidade hodi fo’o treinamentu ba grupo agrikultor sira nian iha metodu produsaun mudansa nian
• Kapasidade hodi analiza problema iha nivel lokal nian
• Familiaridade ho metodu partisipatoria nian
• Iha kuinesementu konaba dezeinu projetu nian
• Iha kuinesementu jestaun fundus nian
• Abilidade hodi prepara no implementa planu projetu no atividade projetu nian
• Esperiensia ho grupo agrikutor sira nian
Ralasaun:
Kordenador nee sei hato’o direitamente ba Diretor Caritas Baucau nian. Sira mos sei halo relasaun ho doador no ajensia guverno sira tamba persija.
Karik ita boot sira hela iha Baukau favor bele kontaktu Diretor Caritas Diocesana Baukau nian. Iha Dili bele haruka CV mai iha edefisiu/kantor CAFOD iha Fomento (CRS ninia fatin/compound) Loron taka vaga nian monu iha 30 Novembru 2008.
Monday, October 27, 2008
Asia Foundation Cross-Border Program Officer Deadline 7 November 2008
Job Vacancy
Title : Cross-Border Program Officer
Post : Dili, with frequent travel to border districts and West Timor - Indonesia
Date of start : Immediate
Duration : 1 year
Reports to : Unit Manager
Accountabilities The primary responsibility of Program Officer for Cross Border Program is to work together with Foundation’s Unit Manager on Cross Border program development, its implementation, reporting, monitoring and the evaluation and the effectiveness of the program. Program Officer is also responsible for the aintenance of updated information on the progression of the program, and its linkages
with other organizations which are partners of the program.
Requirements:
• At least five (5) years of experience in development work in Timor Leste.
• Good skills in spoken and written English;
• Strong networking and community fieldwork skills, including relations with government;
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in social science;
• Strong Tetum/ Indonesian presentation and facilitation skills;
• Independent initiative, while being able to work in teams, especially across cultures;
• Computer literacy, and
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to Timor-Leste or Indonesia border areas and communities.
Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply for the position.
Application For a full position description please contact Filipe Menezes on +670 3313457 or by email fmenezes@asiafound.org. Please send cover letter and resume by COB November 7, 2008 to The Asia Foundation, Rua.Jacinto Candido (behind BTK/Holiwono store), or to P.O. Box 69, Dili, East Timor. Fax. 670-390-324-245. Applications may also be sent directly to ftilman@asiafound.org .
Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged and contacted.
Title : Cross-Border Program Officer
Post : Dili, with frequent travel to border districts and West Timor - Indonesia
Date of start : Immediate
Duration : 1 year
Reports to : Unit Manager
Accountabilities The primary responsibility of Program Officer for Cross Border Program is to work together with Foundation’s Unit Manager on Cross Border program development, its implementation, reporting, monitoring and the evaluation and the effectiveness of the program. Program Officer is also responsible for the aintenance of updated information on the progression of the program, and its linkages
with other organizations which are partners of the program.
Requirements:
• At least five (5) years of experience in development work in Timor Leste.
• Good skills in spoken and written English;
• Strong networking and community fieldwork skills, including relations with government;
• At least a Bachelor’s degree in social science;
• Strong Tetum/ Indonesian presentation and facilitation skills;
• Independent initiative, while being able to work in teams, especially across cultures;
• Computer literacy, and
• Ability and willingness to travel frequently to Timor-Leste or Indonesia border areas and communities.
Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply for the position.
Application For a full position description please contact Filipe Menezes on +670 3313457 or by email fmenezes@asiafound.org. Please send cover letter and resume by COB November 7, 2008 to The Asia Foundation, Rua.Jacinto Candido (behind BTK/Holiwono store), or to P.O. Box 69, Dili, East Timor. Fax. 670-390-324-245. Applications may also be sent directly to ftilman@asiafound.org .
Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged and contacted.
Asia Foundation Local Governance Program Manager
Asia Foundation
Local Governance Program Manager
The Asia Foundation, an international non-governmental organization, is seeking candidates for a Local Governance Program manager to support an extensive three-year ‘Support for Local Governance, Elections and Civil Society Program: Timor Leste’. The program manager shall be part of a team that will implement activities towards enhancing the capacity of newly-elected Suco Councils to strengthen citizen participation in village and municipal governance. The position involves the design and implementation of intensive training activities, village-level data gathering and analysis and inter-action with local officials and civil society groups to improve local governance and dispensation of mandated functions.
Supervisor: Senior Local Governance Advisor
Major responsibilities of this position include:
• Assisting in the selection of project sites, including coordination with concerned public and private institutions and agencies and the generation and processing of information for purposes of site-prioritization.
• Assisting in the design and implementation of orientation activities for suco councils including the generation of relevant documents, literature and other data/information needed to design appropriate orientation modules, plan and implement the orientation program and coordinate and monitor all related orientation activities.
• Assisting in the design and implementation of a Suco Governance Performance Scale, (SGPS) to be used for monitoring purposes.
• Communicating the program’s purpose and objectives to concerned local and national officials.
• Providing technical assistance to partner local governments, civil society organizations and national government institutions in areas relevant to the achievement of program objectives, including but not limited to, the organization and strengthening of suco associations, networking with other civil society groups and organizations.
• Assisting in the design and application/facilitation of suco participatory planning and implementation workshops.
• Providing follow-on technical assistance to partner sucos to implement the priority activities identified in their respective plans.
• Preparing Scopes of Work and/or Terms of Reference to guide (local) external technical assistance providers implement outsourced tasks related to the achievement of project objectives.
• Organizing national awards for best performing local governments, especially sucos.
• Organizing national events such as conferences, workshops, forums and dialogues, to be participated in by both civil society representatives and public officials, designed to present and discuss issues relating to local governance as well as best practices.
• Representing the Foundation in meetings.
• Preparing reports on program activities.
Qualifications and Experience required:
• Deep knowledge of Timor Leste local governments, especially the Sucos and Aldeias, specifically their structure, tradition, mandated functions, functional relationship with districts/municipalities, performance, strengths and weaknesses.
• Familiarity with the functions, organizational structure, officials of the Ministry of State Administration and Territorial Management (MSTAM).
• Familiarity with the functions and organizational structure of the Timor Leste national government, including the Parliament.
• Familiarity with sources of data and information on Timor Leste municipalities and sucos.
• At least five years of experience in local planning and budgeting in Timor Leste.
• At least five years experience in the design and implementation of training programs.
• Extensive program and grant management experience.
• Familiarity with the Timor Leste NGO/CSO community.
• Ability to work cooperatively with government and non-governmental organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including English), culturally sensitive interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities and computer literacy.
• A university degree in a relevant subject.
• Excellent analytical and presentational skills.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume or CV to
ftilman@asiafound.org as soon as possible, as we would like to begin interviews this week. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Local Governance Program Manager
The Asia Foundation, an international non-governmental organization, is seeking candidates for a Local Governance Program manager to support an extensive three-year ‘Support for Local Governance, Elections and Civil Society Program: Timor Leste’. The program manager shall be part of a team that will implement activities towards enhancing the capacity of newly-elected Suco Councils to strengthen citizen participation in village and municipal governance. The position involves the design and implementation of intensive training activities, village-level data gathering and analysis and inter-action with local officials and civil society groups to improve local governance and dispensation of mandated functions.
Supervisor: Senior Local Governance Advisor
Major responsibilities of this position include:
• Assisting in the selection of project sites, including coordination with concerned public and private institutions and agencies and the generation and processing of information for purposes of site-prioritization.
• Assisting in the design and implementation of orientation activities for suco councils including the generation of relevant documents, literature and other data/information needed to design appropriate orientation modules, plan and implement the orientation program and coordinate and monitor all related orientation activities.
• Assisting in the design and implementation of a Suco Governance Performance Scale, (SGPS) to be used for monitoring purposes.
• Communicating the program’s purpose and objectives to concerned local and national officials.
• Providing technical assistance to partner local governments, civil society organizations and national government institutions in areas relevant to the achievement of program objectives, including but not limited to, the organization and strengthening of suco associations, networking with other civil society groups and organizations.
• Assisting in the design and application/facilitation of suco participatory planning and implementation workshops.
• Providing follow-on technical assistance to partner sucos to implement the priority activities identified in their respective plans.
• Preparing Scopes of Work and/or Terms of Reference to guide (local) external technical assistance providers implement outsourced tasks related to the achievement of project objectives.
• Organizing national awards for best performing local governments, especially sucos.
• Organizing national events such as conferences, workshops, forums and dialogues, to be participated in by both civil society representatives and public officials, designed to present and discuss issues relating to local governance as well as best practices.
• Representing the Foundation in meetings.
• Preparing reports on program activities.
Qualifications and Experience required:
• Deep knowledge of Timor Leste local governments, especially the Sucos and Aldeias, specifically their structure, tradition, mandated functions, functional relationship with districts/municipalities, performance, strengths and weaknesses.
• Familiarity with the functions, organizational structure, officials of the Ministry of State Administration and Territorial Management (MSTAM).
• Familiarity with the functions and organizational structure of the Timor Leste national government, including the Parliament.
• Familiarity with sources of data and information on Timor Leste municipalities and sucos.
• At least five years of experience in local planning and budgeting in Timor Leste.
• At least five years experience in the design and implementation of training programs.
• Extensive program and grant management experience.
• Familiarity with the Timor Leste NGO/CSO community.
• Ability to work cooperatively with government and non-governmental organizations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (including English), culturally sensitive interpersonal skills, strong organizational abilities and computer literacy.
• A university degree in a relevant subject.
• Excellent analytical and presentational skills.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your resume or CV to
ftilman@asiafound.org as soon as possible, as we would like to begin interviews this week. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Monday, October 20, 2008
CRS Assistant Program Manager
Employment Opportunity
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.
CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff to fill the following position:
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Project: “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP)
Reports to: Program Manager
Supervises: Monitoring and Evaluations Officer, Health Extension Officers (3, field-based)
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office
Basic Responsibilities:
The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager in managing the project titled “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP), create outputs and activities that are necessary to reach the objectives of the project, and assure their successful completion through effective team leadership, to the satisfaction of
the beneficiaries, donors, and CRS management. The goal of the project is to increase improved health outcomes for mothers and children through natural family planning methods. This goal will be achieved through the following Strategic Objectives:
SO1: Increased utilization of Natural Family Planning services
SO2: Couples have increased access to high quality Natural Family Planning Services
CRS will work closely with its Catholic Church partner, Caritas/Baucau and the Ministry of Health in the implementation of this project. The employee will be based in Baucau, but must be able to travel regularly between Dili and Baucau, and to district project sites for a few days each month. The district project sites
include Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque.
Specific Duties:
Project Management:
Ensure achievement of all of the following tasks, either directly or through delegation:
1. The project is implemented effectively and according to schedule.
2. Supervision and support to one Monitoring and Evaluations Officer, and three Health Extension Officers based in Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque.
3. Effective and efficient communication and coordination with Caritas/Baucau senior management and project staff.
4. Completion and submission of semi-annual narrative progress reports, monthly financial reports, monthly narrative reports and final narrative and financial reports to supervisor, on time, and in accordance with CRS and donor regulations.
5. Development of workplans together with staff, Caritas/Baucau, MOH, beneficiaries, and CRS management.
6. Liaises with Caritas/Baucau management, local church representatives, District Health Centers (DHC) and Ministry of Health Family Planning Unit.
7. Assistance to personnel department in recruiting project staff as required.
8. Management and planning of expenses and budget, timely and accurate expense accounting and cash advance liquidations.
9. Development, implementation, and application of monitoring and evaluation systems.
10. Works closely with Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Technical Advisor in developing, implementing and monitoring BCC activities.
11. Guidance, mentoring, and training to Caritas/Baucau and MOH staff about project management.
12. Continuous donor and partner liaison, information sharing, and networking.
13. Compliance of activities and procurement with CRS and donor regulations.
14. Assist Head of Programming and Country Representative in development of proposals when necessary.
15. Obtain approval of all project expenses, and agreement for all major project activities, from supervisor.
16. Attendance at required staff meetings and monthly project meetings.
17. Maintenance of complete, up-to-date, and orderly records of project, correspondence, and documents.
18. Careful stewardship and maintenance of donor and CRS/TL assets.
19. Response to internal and external requests for information.
20. Other reasonable tasks as required by CRS/TL management.
Project Implementation:
Oversee, coordinate, and monitor the following major activities:
1. Situation assessment of national-level Natural Family Planning (NFP) program support needs.
2. Assist Project Manager in conducting research on current NFP services and utilization.
3. Analysis of research findings to develop Behavior Change Communication materials and strategy.
4. Identify and train Role Model Couples (RMCs), develop tools for training, outreach and overall supervision of RMCs.
5. Work with Project Manager to develop advocacy plan for sustainable NFP services.
6. Work with Church partners to increase quality of and access to NFP services.
7. Work with Church clinics and DHC to develop referral and counter-referral system for couples interested in family planning and birth spacing.
Capacity Building:
1. Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to all project staff for future management responsibilities.
2. Identify internal or external resources to provide, capacity building as needed.
3. Capacity building support for project staff and partner organizations.
Qualifications/Requirements and Experience:
Minimum
• Degree in public health, development, medical doctor, nurse, or related field.
• Minimum three years experience in family planning or reproductive health.
• Minimum three years experience in management, evaluation, design, and planning of development projects in Timor Leste.
• Experience in some of the following areas: BCC, health, health education, community development; research.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and build the capacity of staff.
• Budget management experience.
• Reasonable English written and verbal skills and experience.
• Attention to detail, and an ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of Timor Leste, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
Desirable
• Knowledge of participatory assessment and participatory planning methods.
• Experience implementing USAID projects.
• Experience working in non-profit non-governmental charitable organizations.
Key Relationships:
All CRS/TL Internal mechanisms, External partners, government (local and/or national), authorities and other organisation’s, agencies and/or institutions.
Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Corte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili.
All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview
Dili Office
Rua: Dom Aleixo Corte Real, Mandarin - Dili
PO BOX 45 Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile: +(670) 723-0862
Office: +(670) 332-4641, Fax: + (670) 332-4640
E-mail: crsdili@tl.seapro.crs.org
Baucau Office
Rua: Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau - Baucau
Mobile: +(670) 723-0865
Email: crsbaucau@tl.seapro.crs.org
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.
CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff to fill the following position:
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Project: “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP)
Reports to: Program Manager
Supervises: Monitoring and Evaluations Officer, Health Extension Officers (3, field-based)
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office
Basic Responsibilities:
The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager in managing the project titled “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP), create outputs and activities that are necessary to reach the objectives of the project, and assure their successful completion through effective team leadership, to the satisfaction of
the beneficiaries, donors, and CRS management. The goal of the project is to increase improved health outcomes for mothers and children through natural family planning methods. This goal will be achieved through the following Strategic Objectives:
SO1: Increased utilization of Natural Family Planning services
SO2: Couples have increased access to high quality Natural Family Planning Services
CRS will work closely with its Catholic Church partner, Caritas/Baucau and the Ministry of Health in the implementation of this project. The employee will be based in Baucau, but must be able to travel regularly between Dili and Baucau, and to district project sites for a few days each month. The district project sites
include Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque.
Specific Duties:
Project Management:
Ensure achievement of all of the following tasks, either directly or through delegation:
1. The project is implemented effectively and according to schedule.
2. Supervision and support to one Monitoring and Evaluations Officer, and three Health Extension Officers based in Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque.
3. Effective and efficient communication and coordination with Caritas/Baucau senior management and project staff.
4. Completion and submission of semi-annual narrative progress reports, monthly financial reports, monthly narrative reports and final narrative and financial reports to supervisor, on time, and in accordance with CRS and donor regulations.
5. Development of workplans together with staff, Caritas/Baucau, MOH, beneficiaries, and CRS management.
6. Liaises with Caritas/Baucau management, local church representatives, District Health Centers (DHC) and Ministry of Health Family Planning Unit.
7. Assistance to personnel department in recruiting project staff as required.
8. Management and planning of expenses and budget, timely and accurate expense accounting and cash advance liquidations.
9. Development, implementation, and application of monitoring and evaluation systems.
10. Works closely with Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Technical Advisor in developing, implementing and monitoring BCC activities.
11. Guidance, mentoring, and training to Caritas/Baucau and MOH staff about project management.
12. Continuous donor and partner liaison, information sharing, and networking.
13. Compliance of activities and procurement with CRS and donor regulations.
14. Assist Head of Programming and Country Representative in development of proposals when necessary.
15. Obtain approval of all project expenses, and agreement for all major project activities, from supervisor.
16. Attendance at required staff meetings and monthly project meetings.
17. Maintenance of complete, up-to-date, and orderly records of project, correspondence, and documents.
18. Careful stewardship and maintenance of donor and CRS/TL assets.
19. Response to internal and external requests for information.
20. Other reasonable tasks as required by CRS/TL management.
Project Implementation:
Oversee, coordinate, and monitor the following major activities:
1. Situation assessment of national-level Natural Family Planning (NFP) program support needs.
2. Assist Project Manager in conducting research on current NFP services and utilization.
3. Analysis of research findings to develop Behavior Change Communication materials and strategy.
4. Identify and train Role Model Couples (RMCs), develop tools for training, outreach and overall supervision of RMCs.
5. Work with Project Manager to develop advocacy plan for sustainable NFP services.
6. Work with Church partners to increase quality of and access to NFP services.
7. Work with Church clinics and DHC to develop referral and counter-referral system for couples interested in family planning and birth spacing.
Capacity Building:
1. Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to all project staff for future management responsibilities.
2. Identify internal or external resources to provide, capacity building as needed.
3. Capacity building support for project staff and partner organizations.
Qualifications/Requirements and Experience:
Minimum
• Degree in public health, development, medical doctor, nurse, or related field.
• Minimum three years experience in family planning or reproductive health.
• Minimum three years experience in management, evaluation, design, and planning of development projects in Timor Leste.
• Experience in some of the following areas: BCC, health, health education, community development; research.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and build the capacity of staff.
• Budget management experience.
• Reasonable English written and verbal skills and experience.
• Attention to detail, and an ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of Timor Leste, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
Desirable
• Knowledge of participatory assessment and participatory planning methods.
• Experience implementing USAID projects.
• Experience working in non-profit non-governmental charitable organizations.
Key Relationships:
All CRS/TL Internal mechanisms, External partners, government (local and/or national), authorities and other organisation’s, agencies and/or institutions.
Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Corte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili.
All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview
Dili Office
Rua: Dom Aleixo Corte Real, Mandarin - Dili
PO BOX 45 Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile: +(670) 723-0862
Office: +(670) 332-4641, Fax: + (670) 332-4640
E-mail: crsdili@tl.seapro.crs.org
Baucau Office
Rua: Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau - Baucau
Mobile: +(670) 723-0865
Email: crsbaucau@tl.seapro.crs.org
CRS Heath Extension Officer
Employment Opportunity
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.
CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff candidates for the following position:
Job Title: Health Extension Officers (3 positions)
Project: “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP)
Reports to: Project & Assistant Program Manager
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office
Background/Summary:
Health Extension Officers will assist the Project Manager and the Assistant Project Manager in the implementation of the Planning for Responsible Parenthood (P4RP) project, which will increase demand for and improve quality of Natural Family Planning (NFP) services. Work closely with Caritas/Baucau District Field Coordinators in the planning, implementation and monitoring the district activities that are necessary to reach the objectives of the project.
Must be able to work independently, and be willing to learn. Will be based in their own districts, but must be able to travel to Baucau or Dili as required.
General tasks:
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and perform in the absence of project manager.
• Provide monthly project reports, including monthly expenses, on time, to the Assistant Project Manager.
• Maintain complete, up-to-date and orderly records of project, correspondence, and documents.
• Personal responsibility for CRS/TL and donor assets.
• Respond to requests for information.
• Resolve problems when necessary.
• Other reasonable tasks as required by CRS/TL management.
Specific tasks:
Assist the Project Manager and the Assistant Project Manager Project Officers in all aspects of project implementation in his/her assigned project district, including:
• Prepare, coordinate, and organize events in his/her district, and identify, inform, and invite event participants.
• Act as liaison between district project participants and partners, and project staff.
• Participate in research and data collection including situation assessment, network and behavioral analysis, project indicators, and project impact.
• Establish, support, and monitor the Role Model Couples district peer education activities.
• Conduct activities with Role Model Couples and health staff to strengthen referral processes for other family planning counseling services.
• Carry out “entertainment education” (drama, film).
• Conduct advocacy activities to create a favorable environment for the project.
• Identify, or design and produce, and conduct testing of, materials for training and BCC, according to the approved strategy.
• Ensure high quality of all BCC products and interventions (e.g., radio, written materials, radio, community level events, etc).
• Coordinate and collaborate with Ministry counterparts and key partners to standardize behavior change communication activities and materials with other projects and government programs.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum two years experience in project activity organization and coordination.
• Minimum one year experience conducting training or public education.
• Report writing and expense accounting experience.
• Basic English verbal and written skills.
• Experience working with NGOs.
• Commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of East Timor, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Experience with health programs.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• Experience in some of the following areas: health, health education, community development; research, behavior change communication or maternal/child health a plus.
• Knowledge of participatory assessment and participatory planning methods.
Key Relationships:
All CRS/TL Internal mechanisms, External partners, government (local and/or national), authorities and other organisation’s, agencies and/or institutions.
Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Corte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili.
All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview
Dili Office
Rua: Dom Aleixo Corte Real, Mandarin - Dili
PO BOX 45 Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile: +(670) 723-0862
Office: +(670) 332-4641, Fax: + (670) 332-4640
E-mail: crsdili@tl.seapro.crs.org
Baucau Office
Rua: Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau - Baucau
Mobile: +(670) 723-0865
Email: crsbaucau@tl.seapro.crs.org
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.
CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff candidates for the following position:
Job Title: Health Extension Officers (3 positions)
Project: “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP)
Reports to: Project & Assistant Program Manager
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office
Background/Summary:
Health Extension Officers will assist the Project Manager and the Assistant Project Manager in the implementation of the Planning for Responsible Parenthood (P4RP) project, which will increase demand for and improve quality of Natural Family Planning (NFP) services. Work closely with Caritas/Baucau District Field Coordinators in the planning, implementation and monitoring the district activities that are necessary to reach the objectives of the project.
Must be able to work independently, and be willing to learn. Will be based in their own districts, but must be able to travel to Baucau or Dili as required.
General tasks:
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and perform in the absence of project manager.
• Provide monthly project reports, including monthly expenses, on time, to the Assistant Project Manager.
• Maintain complete, up-to-date and orderly records of project, correspondence, and documents.
• Personal responsibility for CRS/TL and donor assets.
• Respond to requests for information.
• Resolve problems when necessary.
• Other reasonable tasks as required by CRS/TL management.
Specific tasks:
Assist the Project Manager and the Assistant Project Manager Project Officers in all aspects of project implementation in his/her assigned project district, including:
• Prepare, coordinate, and organize events in his/her district, and identify, inform, and invite event participants.
• Act as liaison between district project participants and partners, and project staff.
• Participate in research and data collection including situation assessment, network and behavioral analysis, project indicators, and project impact.
• Establish, support, and monitor the Role Model Couples district peer education activities.
• Conduct activities with Role Model Couples and health staff to strengthen referral processes for other family planning counseling services.
• Carry out “entertainment education” (drama, film).
• Conduct advocacy activities to create a favorable environment for the project.
• Identify, or design and produce, and conduct testing of, materials for training and BCC, according to the approved strategy.
• Ensure high quality of all BCC products and interventions (e.g., radio, written materials, radio, community level events, etc).
• Coordinate and collaborate with Ministry counterparts and key partners to standardize behavior change communication activities and materials with other projects and government programs.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum two years experience in project activity organization and coordination.
• Minimum one year experience conducting training or public education.
• Report writing and expense accounting experience.
• Basic English verbal and written skills.
• Experience working with NGOs.
• Commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of East Timor, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Experience with health programs.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• Experience in some of the following areas: health, health education, community development; research, behavior change communication or maternal/child health a plus.
• Knowledge of participatory assessment and participatory planning methods.
Key Relationships:
All CRS/TL Internal mechanisms, External partners, government (local and/or national), authorities and other organisation’s, agencies and/or institutions.
Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Corte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili.
All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview
Dili Office
Rua: Dom Aleixo Corte Real, Mandarin - Dili
PO BOX 45 Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile: +(670) 723-0862
Office: +(670) 332-4641, Fax: + (670) 332-4640
E-mail: crsdili@tl.seapro.crs.org
Baucau Office
Rua: Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau - Baucau
Mobile: +(670) 723-0865
Email: crsbaucau@tl.seapro.crs.org
CRS Monitoring Evaluation Officer
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.
CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff candidates for the following position:
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (1 position)
Project: “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP)
Reports to: Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office
Background/Summary:
The M&E Officer will assist the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager to implement monitoring, evaluation and behavior change communication activities for the Planning for Responsible Parenthood (P4RP) project, which will increase demand for and improve quality of Natural Family Planning (NFP) services. He/she will also work closely with CRS’ partner, Caritas/Baucau. He/she must be able to work independently, be ready to take the responsibility of assume management responsibilities, and be willing to learn. The M&E Officer will be based in Baucau, but must be able to spend 40% – 70% of their time in in district project sites with occasional travel to Dili.
Specific Duties:
General tasks:
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and monthly project meetings.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and perform in the absence of project manager.
• Provide monthly project reports on time, to the Project Manager.
• Maintain complete, up-to-date and orderly records of project, correspondence, and documents.
• Personal responsibility for CRS/TL and donor assets.
• Respond to requests for information.
• Resolve problems when necessary.
• Other reasonable tasks as required by CRS/TL management.
Specific tasks:
Work with the Technical Advisor and the Project Manager to achieve the following:
• Work closely with Ministry of Health and Caritas/Baucau to identify existing, or design and develop new, strategies, plans, methods, and formats for the natural family planning situation assessment, and network and behavioral analysis.
• Help to train CRS, Caritas/Baucau and health care center staff to carry out data collection.
• Work together with Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager and Caritas/Baucau to complete reports about project impact, results, and lessons learned for donors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that lessons learned from evaluations and reports are incorporated into existing project activities.
• Monitor and evaluate distribution and use of BCC materials by beneficiaries.
• Work with Caritas/Baucau, health center staff and Role Model Couples to monitor effectiveness of project interventions, increase in demand for NFP services and increase in the quality of NFP services.
• Work with Ministry of Health to monitor effectiveness of referral/counter-referral systems.
• Work closely with Technical Assistance Team to facilitate baseline study and final evaluation.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• University degree, preferably in one of the following or related fields: health, communications, marketing, statistics, development management.
• Understanding of statistical research and basic marketing principles.
• Experience implementing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, including development of
indicators and objectives, evaluation planning, data entry, and data analysis.
• Experience with surveys and other data collection.
• Experience with graphic design and desktop publishing.
• Report writing experience.
• Computer proficiency in data management and desktop publishing softwares like Access, Excel, EPI Info, SPSS, Photoshop, and Publisher.
• Intermediate English verbal and written skills.
• Attention to detail, and an ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Experience working in collaboration with government counterparts, donors, NGOs, and community based organizations.
• Experience in project activity organization and coordination with NGOs.
• Commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of East Timor, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Experience in facilitating the capacity building efforts of diverse colleagues, including those in local
partner agencies.
• Excellent in English speaking and writing skills; and Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• Experience conducting training, community education, and participatory evaluations and research.
• Experience in the following areas health promotion, mother/child health, community development, behavior change communication (BCC), community drama.
Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Côrte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili.
All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview
Dili Office
Rua: Dom Aleixo Corte Real, Mandarin - Dili
PO BOX 45 Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile: +(670) 723-0862
Office: +(670) 332-4641, Fax: + (670) 332-4640
E-mail: crsdili@tl.seapro.crs.org
Baucau Office
Rua: Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau - Baucau
Mobile: +(670) 723-0865
Email: crsbaucau@tl.seapro.crs.org
CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff candidates for the following position:
Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (1 position)
Project: “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP)
Reports to: Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office
Background/Summary:
The M&E Officer will assist the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager to implement monitoring, evaluation and behavior change communication activities for the Planning for Responsible Parenthood (P4RP) project, which will increase demand for and improve quality of Natural Family Planning (NFP) services. He/she will also work closely with CRS’ partner, Caritas/Baucau. He/she must be able to work independently, be ready to take the responsibility of assume management responsibilities, and be willing to learn. The M&E Officer will be based in Baucau, but must be able to spend 40% – 70% of their time in in district project sites with occasional travel to Dili.
Specific Duties:
General tasks:
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and monthly project meetings.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and perform in the absence of project manager.
• Provide monthly project reports on time, to the Project Manager.
• Maintain complete, up-to-date and orderly records of project, correspondence, and documents.
• Personal responsibility for CRS/TL and donor assets.
• Respond to requests for information.
• Resolve problems when necessary.
• Other reasonable tasks as required by CRS/TL management.
Specific tasks:
Work with the Technical Advisor and the Project Manager to achieve the following:
• Work closely with Ministry of Health and Caritas/Baucau to identify existing, or design and develop new, strategies, plans, methods, and formats for the natural family planning situation assessment, and network and behavioral analysis.
• Help to train CRS, Caritas/Baucau and health care center staff to carry out data collection.
• Work together with Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager and Caritas/Baucau to complete reports about project impact, results, and lessons learned for donors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that lessons learned from evaluations and reports are incorporated into existing project activities.
• Monitor and evaluate distribution and use of BCC materials by beneficiaries.
• Work with Caritas/Baucau, health center staff and Role Model Couples to monitor effectiveness of project interventions, increase in demand for NFP services and increase in the quality of NFP services.
• Work with Ministry of Health to monitor effectiveness of referral/counter-referral systems.
• Work closely with Technical Assistance Team to facilitate baseline study and final evaluation.
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• University degree, preferably in one of the following or related fields: health, communications, marketing, statistics, development management.
• Understanding of statistical research and basic marketing principles.
• Experience implementing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, including development of
indicators and objectives, evaluation planning, data entry, and data analysis.
• Experience with surveys and other data collection.
• Experience with graphic design and desktop publishing.
• Report writing experience.
• Computer proficiency in data management and desktop publishing softwares like Access, Excel, EPI Info, SPSS, Photoshop, and Publisher.
• Intermediate English verbal and written skills.
• Attention to detail, and an ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Experience working in collaboration with government counterparts, donors, NGOs, and community based organizations.
• Experience in project activity organization and coordination with NGOs.
• Commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of East Timor, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Experience in facilitating the capacity building efforts of diverse colleagues, including those in local
partner agencies.
• Excellent in English speaking and writing skills; and Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.
Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• Experience conducting training, community education, and participatory evaluations and research.
• Experience in the following areas health promotion, mother/child health, community development, behavior change communication (BCC), community drama.
Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Côrte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili.
All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview
Dili Office
Rua: Dom Aleixo Corte Real, Mandarin - Dili
PO BOX 45 Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile: +(670) 723-0862
Office: +(670) 332-4641, Fax: + (670) 332-4640
E-mail: crsdili@tl.seapro.crs.org
Baucau Office
Rua: Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau - Baucau
Mobile: +(670) 723-0865
Email: crsbaucau@tl.seapro.crs.org
CRS Reintegration Officer
Employment Opportunity
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.
CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff candidates for the following position:
Job Title: Reintegration Officer
Program: IDP Return, Recovery and Reintegration Program in Baucau District
Reports to: Return, Recovery and Reintegration Team Leader
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office
The Reintegration Officer is responsible for the successful reintegration of IDPs in their communities in Baucau district.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support and organize community dialogue in areas identified by IDPs, community, CRS or MSS
- Facilitate mediation for IDPs and communities
- Coordinate with relevant actors such as MSS Regional in Baucau and IOM regarding organization and facilitation of
community dialogues, mediation and other reintegration related events.
- Support the formation and development of community commissions and working groups in areas with high returns in
Baucau;
- Organize events and activities aimed at reintegration of IDPs and communities
- Organize and deliver Vision of Peace, Culture of Peace and other relevant trainings to stakeholders in Baucau district.
- Organize and deliver Conflict Mitigation and Resolution Skill building Workshops to MSS Regional Dialogue teams
- Build capacity of local NGO partner staffs in Baucau to organize and conduct Conflict Mitigation and Resolution Skill
building Workshops.
Requirements
- Living in or originating from Baucau district
- Ability to speak local languages of Baucau like Makasae, Kairui, Waima’a.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject preferred
- Relevant working experience in a similar position preferably with an NGO
- Experience in developing and facilitating training
- Experience of participatory community development
- Good level of verbal and written communication in Tetum and English
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to organize own work to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and a willingness and interest in learning new skills
- Demonstrated ability to work individually as well as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with local counterparts
- Proactive attitude.
Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Côrte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara,
Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili. All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview
Dili Office
Rua: Dom Aleixo Corte Real, Mandarin - Dili
PO BOX 45 Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile: +(670) 723-0862
Office: +(670) 332-4641, Fax: + (670) 332-4640
E-mail: crsdili@tl.seapro.crs.org
Baucau Office
Rua: Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau - Baucau
Mobile: +(670) 723-0865
Email: crsbaucau@tl.seapro.crs.org
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.
CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff candidates for the following position:
Job Title: Reintegration Officer
Program: IDP Return, Recovery and Reintegration Program in Baucau District
Reports to: Return, Recovery and Reintegration Team Leader
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office
The Reintegration Officer is responsible for the successful reintegration of IDPs in their communities in Baucau district.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support and organize community dialogue in areas identified by IDPs, community, CRS or MSS
- Facilitate mediation for IDPs and communities
- Coordinate with relevant actors such as MSS Regional in Baucau and IOM regarding organization and facilitation of
community dialogues, mediation and other reintegration related events.
- Support the formation and development of community commissions and working groups in areas with high returns in
Baucau;
- Organize events and activities aimed at reintegration of IDPs and communities
- Organize and deliver Vision of Peace, Culture of Peace and other relevant trainings to stakeholders in Baucau district.
- Organize and deliver Conflict Mitigation and Resolution Skill building Workshops to MSS Regional Dialogue teams
- Build capacity of local NGO partner staffs in Baucau to organize and conduct Conflict Mitigation and Resolution Skill
building Workshops.
Requirements
- Living in or originating from Baucau district
- Ability to speak local languages of Baucau like Makasae, Kairui, Waima’a.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject preferred
- Relevant working experience in a similar position preferably with an NGO
- Experience in developing and facilitating training
- Experience of participatory community development
- Good level of verbal and written communication in Tetum and English
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to organize own work to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and a willingness and interest in learning new skills
- Demonstrated ability to work individually as well as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with local counterparts
- Proactive attitude.
Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Côrte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara,
Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili. All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview
Dili Office
Rua: Dom Aleixo Corte Real, Mandarin - Dili
PO BOX 45 Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile: +(670) 723-0862
Office: +(670) 332-4641, Fax: + (670) 332-4640
E-mail: crsdili@tl.seapro.crs.org
Baucau Office
Rua: Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau - Baucau
Mobile: +(670) 723-0865
Email: crsbaucau@tl.seapro.crs.org
Ministry of Education 14 Positions Deadline 24 October 2008
DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF TIMOR LESTE
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Office of Protocol and Media
Edifício Central Vila-verde, Dili, Timor-Leste
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Office of Protocol and Media is seeking Timor nationals (male and female) interested in the following job vacancies:
POSITIONS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF PROTOCOL & MEDIA
Protocol Officer (Regional) – 1 vacancy
Media Officer ((Radio & TV) – 1 vacancy
Media Officer (Print) – 1 vacancy
Archival Officer – 1 vacancy
Documentation Officer – 1 vacancy
POSITIONS WITH TV EDUCATION
Floor Manager – 1 vacancy
Studio Manager – 1 vacancy
Post Production Assistant – 1 vacancy
Camera Operators - 2 vacancies
Sound Technician – 1 vacancy
Studio Technician – 1 vacancy
Control Room Operator – 1 vacancy
Animator (Animation) – 1 vacancy
Program Presenter – 1 vacancy
Terms of Reference for each position are available from the Office of Protocol and Media, Ministry of Education, Vila Verde, Dili. Minimum qualification required is Year 12 but the Ministry will also consider those with work experience in lieu of Year 12 as well as willingness to learn and attend training. The Ministry will provide training for successful candidates.
Office of Protocol and Media will receive Curriculum Vitae of interested candidates until 24 October 2008, 5pm local time.
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REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE TIMOR LESTE
Ministério da Educação
Gabinete de Protocolo e Informação
Edifício Central Vila-verde, Dili, Timor-Leste
ANÚNSIO
Gabinete protocolo e Informação buka mane no feto Timor-oan atu prienxe vagas servisu nian ne’ebé haktuir mai:
POZISAUN IHA GABINETE PROTOCOLO E INFORMAÇÃO
Ofisiál Protocolo (Regional) / Protocol Officer (Regional) – vaga 1
Ofisiál Media (Radio & TV) / Media Officer ((Radio & TV) – vaga 1
Ofisiál Media (Print) / Media Officer (Print) – vaga 1
Ofisiál Arkivu / Archival Officer – vaga 1
Ofisiál Dokumentasaun / Documentation Officer – vaga 1
POZISAUN IHA TV EDUKASAUN
Floor Manager – vaga 1
Jestór Estudiu / Studio Manager – vaga 1
Asistente ba Pos Produsaun / Post Production Assistant – vaga 1
Operador kamera / Camera Operators – vaga 2
Tekniku Som / Sound Technician – vaga 1
Tekniku Estudiu / Studio Technician – vaga 1
Operador ba Sala de Controlo / Control Room Operator – vaga 1
Tekniku Animasaun /Animator – vaga 1
Apresentador (a) Programa / Program Presenter – vaga 1
Ba ema sira ne’ebé iha interese ba pozisaun hirak ne’e no hakarak servisu iha area ne’ebé refere bele foti informasaun ba posisaun ida-idak iha Gabinete de Protocolo e informação, Ministériu Edukasaun, Vila Verde. Minimu 12 ano eskolaridade maibe se laiha karik 12 ano eskolaridade ami sei konsidera mós experiensia servisu nian no vontade atu tuir treinu no aprende liutan. Ministériu sei hala’o treinu balun ba kandidatus ne’ebé hetan susesu iha sira nia aplikasaun.
Gabinete Protocolo e Informação sei simu Curriculum Vitae to’o loron 24 Outubro 2008, tuku 5 lorokraik.
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION
Office of Protocol and Media
Edifício Central Vila-verde, Dili, Timor-Leste
JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Office of Protocol and Media is seeking Timor nationals (male and female) interested in the following job vacancies:
POSITIONS WITHIN THE OFFICE OF PROTOCOL & MEDIA
Protocol Officer (Regional) – 1 vacancy
Media Officer ((Radio & TV) – 1 vacancy
Media Officer (Print) – 1 vacancy
Archival Officer – 1 vacancy
Documentation Officer – 1 vacancy
POSITIONS WITH TV EDUCATION
Floor Manager – 1 vacancy
Studio Manager – 1 vacancy
Post Production Assistant – 1 vacancy
Camera Operators - 2 vacancies
Sound Technician – 1 vacancy
Studio Technician – 1 vacancy
Control Room Operator – 1 vacancy
Animator (Animation) – 1 vacancy
Program Presenter – 1 vacancy
Terms of Reference for each position are available from the Office of Protocol and Media, Ministry of Education, Vila Verde, Dili. Minimum qualification required is Year 12 but the Ministry will also consider those with work experience in lieu of Year 12 as well as willingness to learn and attend training. The Ministry will provide training for successful candidates.
Office of Protocol and Media will receive Curriculum Vitae of interested candidates until 24 October 2008, 5pm local time.
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REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE TIMOR LESTE
Ministério da Educação
Gabinete de Protocolo e Informação
Edifício Central Vila-verde, Dili, Timor-Leste
ANÚNSIO
Gabinete protocolo e Informação buka mane no feto Timor-oan atu prienxe vagas servisu nian ne’ebé haktuir mai:
POZISAUN IHA GABINETE PROTOCOLO E INFORMAÇÃO
Ofisiál Protocolo (Regional) / Protocol Officer (Regional) – vaga 1
Ofisiál Media (Radio & TV) / Media Officer ((Radio & TV) – vaga 1
Ofisiál Media (Print) / Media Officer (Print) – vaga 1
Ofisiál Arkivu / Archival Officer – vaga 1
Ofisiál Dokumentasaun / Documentation Officer – vaga 1
POZISAUN IHA TV EDUKASAUN
Floor Manager – vaga 1
Jestór Estudiu / Studio Manager – vaga 1
Asistente ba Pos Produsaun / Post Production Assistant – vaga 1
Operador kamera / Camera Operators – vaga 2
Tekniku Som / Sound Technician – vaga 1
Tekniku Estudiu / Studio Technician – vaga 1
Operador ba Sala de Controlo / Control Room Operator – vaga 1
Tekniku Animasaun /Animator – vaga 1
Apresentador (a) Programa / Program Presenter – vaga 1
Ba ema sira ne’ebé iha interese ba pozisaun hirak ne’e no hakarak servisu iha area ne’ebé refere bele foti informasaun ba posisaun ida-idak iha Gabinete de Protocolo e informação, Ministériu Edukasaun, Vila Verde. Minimu 12 ano eskolaridade maibe se laiha karik 12 ano eskolaridade ami sei konsidera mós experiensia servisu nian no vontade atu tuir treinu no aprende liutan. Ministériu sei hala’o treinu balun ba kandidatus ne’ebé hetan susesu iha sira nia aplikasaun.
Gabinete Protocolo e Informação sei simu Curriculum Vitae to’o loron 24 Outubro 2008, tuku 5 lorokraik.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Monday, October 13, 2008
Peace Dividend Trust Baucau Representative
Terms of Reference
Baucau Representative
Peace Dividend Trust
Role
The Baucau Representative will, in coordination with the Dili office, manage all of Peace Dividend Trust’s project activities in the eastern region of Timor-Leste. The Country Director and Office Manager and other supervisors will support the Baucau Representative in the execution of his/her duties.
Responsibilities
The Baucau Representative will:
1. Manage and or facilitate the full range of sub projects of the Peace Dividend Marketplace Project in the eastern region of Timor-Leste. These can include up to : 1) Matchmaking; 2) Micro-matchmaking; 3) Tender Distribution; 4) Procurement Database; 5) Training; and 6) Advocacy. Focus activities will include 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
2. Develop a strategy and work plan for implementation of these activities.
3. Develop relationships with key private sector, international and government agencies.
4. Organize and manage work schedules of staff.
5. Interact/liaise with local businesses and business associations.
6. Prepare reports as necessary.
7. Assist in obtaining a Baucau Office and in the recruiting of staff.
8. Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
• University degree in a relevant field and/or substantial professional experience in senior positions (i.e. Masters/3 years experience, Bachelors/5 years or Secondary certificate/10 years)
• Knowledge of the Timorese business community and industries
• Experience implementing field surveys
• Experience inputting data into databases
• Experience supervising and managing a team
• Computer skills and experience with basic programs such as Word and Excel
• Writing skills
• Confidence and ability to meet with high level executives, officials and donors
• Strong organizational skills
• Language skills are highly desirable: English, Indonesian, Portuguese and other Timorese languages.
• This is a National Position.
Reporting lines: The Baucau Representative will report to the Country Director in writing, and in person at least once a month; but will work most closely with senior national and Timorese staff across the sub-projects.
Location: Baucau, Timor-Leste, with periodic travel to Dili and regional districts.
Duration: Probationary term of two months, with extension up to 01 September 2009, and beyond pending funding.
About PDT: Peace Dividend Trust is a non-profit foundation dedicated to making peace and humanitarian operations more efficient, effective and equitable, delivering a stronger peace and a larger peace dividend. For more information, please visit our website www.peacedividendtrust.org. More information about the Peace Dividend Marketplace pilot in Afghanistan is available at www.peacedividendmarketplace.org
Context: see www.buylocaltimorleste.blogspot.com
Applications to Claire Parois – parois@peacedividendtrust.org
Baucau Representative
Peace Dividend Trust
Role
The Baucau Representative will, in coordination with the Dili office, manage all of Peace Dividend Trust’s project activities in the eastern region of Timor-Leste. The Country Director and Office Manager and other supervisors will support the Baucau Representative in the execution of his/her duties.
Responsibilities
The Baucau Representative will:
1. Manage and or facilitate the full range of sub projects of the Peace Dividend Marketplace Project in the eastern region of Timor-Leste. These can include up to : 1) Matchmaking; 2) Micro-matchmaking; 3) Tender Distribution; 4) Procurement Database; 5) Training; and 6) Advocacy. Focus activities will include 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
2. Develop a strategy and work plan for implementation of these activities.
3. Develop relationships with key private sector, international and government agencies.
4. Organize and manage work schedules of staff.
5. Interact/liaise with local businesses and business associations.
6. Prepare reports as necessary.
7. Assist in obtaining a Baucau Office and in the recruiting of staff.
8. Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
• University degree in a relevant field and/or substantial professional experience in senior positions (i.e. Masters/3 years experience, Bachelors/5 years or Secondary certificate/10 years)
• Knowledge of the Timorese business community and industries
• Experience implementing field surveys
• Experience inputting data into databases
• Experience supervising and managing a team
• Computer skills and experience with basic programs such as Word and Excel
• Writing skills
• Confidence and ability to meet with high level executives, officials and donors
• Strong organizational skills
• Language skills are highly desirable: English, Indonesian, Portuguese and other Timorese languages.
• This is a National Position.
Reporting lines: The Baucau Representative will report to the Country Director in writing, and in person at least once a month; but will work most closely with senior national and Timorese staff across the sub-projects.
Location: Baucau, Timor-Leste, with periodic travel to Dili and regional districts.
Duration: Probationary term of two months, with extension up to 01 September 2009, and beyond pending funding.
About PDT: Peace Dividend Trust is a non-profit foundation dedicated to making peace and humanitarian operations more efficient, effective and equitable, delivering a stronger peace and a larger peace dividend. For more information, please visit our website www.peacedividendtrust.org. More information about the Peace Dividend Marketplace pilot in Afghanistan is available at www.peacedividendmarketplace.org
Context: see www.buylocaltimorleste.blogspot.com
Applications to Claire Parois – parois@peacedividendtrust.org
Friday, October 10, 2008
Asia Foundation Coordinator Parliamentary Research Deadline 24 October 2008
Re-Posting/Terms of References
Deadline for Applications: 24 October 2008
Position Title : Coordinator of Parliamentary Research
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: Full-time
Duty station: Dili, Timor-Leste
Background
The National Parliament of Timor-Leste and The Asia Foundation Timor-Leste, with generous support from the United States Agency for International Development, the United States House Democracy Assistance Committee and the Library of Congress, have established a Parliamentary Library at the National Parliament building in Dili, Timor-Leste as of January 2008. The National Parliament now seeks a senior Timorese Research Coordinator to lead the establishment and management of the nation’s first Parliamentary Research Service.
Summary
This research professional, as Coordinator of Parliament Research (CPR), appointed by the Secretary General of Parliament, will serve to ensure that insightful and impartial research is provided to the National Parliament of Timor-Leste (NPTL) before and after the legislative drafting process. As such the CPR will manage the incremental development of a Parliament Research Service (PRS) which serves parliamentary committees and Members of Parliament. The PRS will seek to gather interdisciplinary resources, encourage critical thinking and create innovative frameworks to help legislators form sound policies and reach decisions on a host of difficult issues. These decisions will guide and shape the nation today and for generations to come.
The CPR will ensure that the PRS will be able to assist at every stage of the legislative process — from the early considerations that precede legislative drafting, through committee hearings and floor debate, to the oversight of enacted laws and various agency activities. However, initially given the existing funding and management constraints, the CPR will provide the Parliament him/her self with the analytical support the parliament needs to address foundational public policy issues facing the new nation and the nascent parliamentary system.
The CPR will focus initially on early considerations that precede legislative drafting. CPR will analyze current policies and present the impact of proposed policy alternatives, even if it means bringing to light facts that may be contrary to established assumptions.
Reporting
The CPR will work under the direct supervision of the Secretary General of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste. The Coordinator will be in close collaboration with The Asia Foundation and will provide a monthly report to TAF. The CPR will work closely with all Members of Parliament (MPs). The Coordinator will be responsible for the formation and management of technical teams for research.
Responsibilities
The CPR will provide the following services:
• Written reports on current legislative issues to MPs
• Supervising and reviewing the work of researchers
• Expert testimony in parliamentary sessions to MPs
• Tailored confidential memoranda, briefings and consultations to MPs
• Management of information requests for research from MPs
• Establish research team including recruiting research staff members for the PRS
• Coordinate with other donor and government-sponsored programs providing technical support to the PRS
• Coordinate research with other research centers
• Produce monthly progress report to The Asia Foundation and the Speaker of National Parliament of Timor-Leste
Qualifications and experience:
• Timor-Leste citizenship
• University Masters degree, preferably in social policy or any related subject
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of quantitative methodologies
• Proven legal and economic analysis
• Experience with government agencies, and international development partners working methods and ability to establish and maintain working relationships with people from a range of organizations.
• Experience in conducting research through written materials and the internet
• Good communication skills in Tetum and/or Portuguese, and English (written and
spoken).
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, and Internet.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
Personal specifications:
• Ability to work under tight pressure of deadlines.
• Analytical capabilities to integrate multiple disciplines and research methodologies.
• Program and legislative expertise.
• Ability to approach complex topics from a variety of perspectives and examine all
sides of an issue.
• Good person to person communication, rapport building and facilitation skills.
• Willingness to contribute to and work in a team.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Committed to assisting the MPs to enrich their knowledge on topics to be debated in the Parliament’s plenary sessions.
• Demonstrated political impartiality.
Applicants should send their CV with cover letter to The Asia Foundation Timor-Leste to address:
Fabia Tilman
Rua Jacinto Candido
Audian, Dili, Timor-Leste
Mobile: +670 7230917
E-mail: ftilman@asiafound.org or Filipe Menezes at: fmenezes@asiafound.org
Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Deadline for Applications: 24 October 2008
Position Title : Coordinator of Parliamentary Research
Start Date: Immediate
Duration: Full-time
Duty station: Dili, Timor-Leste
Background
The National Parliament of Timor-Leste and The Asia Foundation Timor-Leste, with generous support from the United States Agency for International Development, the United States House Democracy Assistance Committee and the Library of Congress, have established a Parliamentary Library at the National Parliament building in Dili, Timor-Leste as of January 2008. The National Parliament now seeks a senior Timorese Research Coordinator to lead the establishment and management of the nation’s first Parliamentary Research Service.
Summary
This research professional, as Coordinator of Parliament Research (CPR), appointed by the Secretary General of Parliament, will serve to ensure that insightful and impartial research is provided to the National Parliament of Timor-Leste (NPTL) before and after the legislative drafting process. As such the CPR will manage the incremental development of a Parliament Research Service (PRS) which serves parliamentary committees and Members of Parliament. The PRS will seek to gather interdisciplinary resources, encourage critical thinking and create innovative frameworks to help legislators form sound policies and reach decisions on a host of difficult issues. These decisions will guide and shape the nation today and for generations to come.
The CPR will ensure that the PRS will be able to assist at every stage of the legislative process — from the early considerations that precede legislative drafting, through committee hearings and floor debate, to the oversight of enacted laws and various agency activities. However, initially given the existing funding and management constraints, the CPR will provide the Parliament him/her self with the analytical support the parliament needs to address foundational public policy issues facing the new nation and the nascent parliamentary system.
The CPR will focus initially on early considerations that precede legislative drafting. CPR will analyze current policies and present the impact of proposed policy alternatives, even if it means bringing to light facts that may be contrary to established assumptions.
Reporting
The CPR will work under the direct supervision of the Secretary General of the National Parliament of Timor-Leste. The Coordinator will be in close collaboration with The Asia Foundation and will provide a monthly report to TAF. The CPR will work closely with all Members of Parliament (MPs). The Coordinator will be responsible for the formation and management of technical teams for research.
Responsibilities
The CPR will provide the following services:
• Written reports on current legislative issues to MPs
• Supervising and reviewing the work of researchers
• Expert testimony in parliamentary sessions to MPs
• Tailored confidential memoranda, briefings and consultations to MPs
• Management of information requests for research from MPs
• Establish research team including recruiting research staff members for the PRS
• Coordinate with other donor and government-sponsored programs providing technical support to the PRS
• Coordinate research with other research centers
• Produce monthly progress report to The Asia Foundation and the Speaker of National Parliament of Timor-Leste
Qualifications and experience:
• Timor-Leste citizenship
• University Masters degree, preferably in social policy or any related subject
• Strong organizational skills
• Understanding of quantitative methodologies
• Proven legal and economic analysis
• Experience with government agencies, and international development partners working methods and ability to establish and maintain working relationships with people from a range of organizations.
• Experience in conducting research through written materials and the internet
• Good communication skills in Tetum and/or Portuguese, and English (written and
spoken).
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, and Internet.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
Personal specifications:
• Ability to work under tight pressure of deadlines.
• Analytical capabilities to integrate multiple disciplines and research methodologies.
• Program and legislative expertise.
• Ability to approach complex topics from a variety of perspectives and examine all
sides of an issue.
• Good person to person communication, rapport building and facilitation skills.
• Willingness to contribute to and work in a team.
• Detail-oriented.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Committed to assisting the MPs to enrich their knowledge on topics to be debated in the Parliament’s plenary sessions.
• Demonstrated political impartiality.
Applicants should send their CV with cover letter to The Asia Foundation Timor-Leste to address:
Fabia Tilman
Rua Jacinto Candido
Audian, Dili, Timor-Leste
Mobile: +670 7230917
E-mail: ftilman@asiafound.org or Filipe Menezes at: fmenezes@asiafound.org
Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
Minsitry of Finance Budget Adviser Deadline 24 October 2008
REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE TIMOR-LESTE
MINISTÉRIO DAS FINANÇAS
PLANNING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM
Terms of Reference
Job Title: Budget Adviser (2)
Reporting to: Director, Budget Directorate
Senior Management Advisor, Program Services Branch
Counterpart staff: Manager Budget Coordination
Duration: Twelve months, with the possibility of a renewal based on satisfactory performance and continuing need of the Program
Location: Ministry of Finance, Dili – Timor Leste
I. BACKGROUND
Planning and Finance Management Systems in Timor-Leste
Since the restoration of independence in 2002, the Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) has made steady progress in building its Planning and Finance Management (PFM) systems, but significant challenges remain. Institutions responsible for planning, budgeting, budget execution, revenue collection, internal control and reporting are particularly weak in a context of rapidly accumulating revenues and expansion of the state budget. The PFM system is characterized by extremely low budget execution on a cash basis, caused by low capacity within the civil service and weaknesses in planning, budgeting, procurement, implementation and project management. Progress to convert existing resources into economic growth and tangible service delivery improvements is slow.
Strengthening PFM in any country is a long-term agenda. Sound PFM requires government wide systems and processes that operate in a fully integrated manner; weak links must be addressed in a systematic manner. Areas requiring immediate attention include:
- Linking planning and budgeting
- Reform of procurement and devolution to the line agencies
- Improving cash planning and cash management to prevent excessive Treasury liquidity
- Strengthening core IT systems to support the budget process
- Improving internal and external controls and monitoring
- Implementation of a comprehensive program of capacity building and professional development for civil servants including delivery of incentive and reward reforms.
The GoTL is conscious of the key role of PFM systems for growth, service delivery and poverty reduction, and has commenced implementation of a Planning and Finance Management Capacity Building Program (PFMCBP) to assist to secure these objectives.
The Planning and Financial Management Capacity Building Program
The PFMCBP aims to achieve sustainably strengthened planning, budgeting, public expenditure management and revenue administration for growth and poverty reduction, with emphasis on efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, integrity, service culture, and transparency.
Funded through a World Bank multi-donor trust fund, the PFMCBP is a five year coordinated program of targeted capacity building in planning and financial management. The key GoTL implementing agency is the Ministry of Finance (MoF), but PFMCBP also includes support for financial management staff in the line ministries and districts. The program comprises four major components, encompassing: (a) public expenditure management; (b) revenue administration and macro-economic management; (c) support for executive management and other cross cutting activities; and (d) support for program implementation.
Early capacity building initiatives in the MoF focused largely on getting the public financial management system up and running without fully addressing the capacity shortfalls of civil servants.
This has created a system that remains heavily reliant on the presence of international advisers, who have largely focused on in-line performance and, to a limited extent, on the transfer of skills.
Through PFMCBP the GoTL wants to move beyond the transitional substitution of international for local expertise, to an integrated approach to institution building that relies on three pillars: skills and knowledge; systems and processes; and attitudes and behaviours. Based on the three-pillar framework, the objectives for the PFM function are (i) improved service delivery, both to internal clients and to the population; and (ii) to create a sustainable PFM system that would be increasingly managed and run by national staff, with the number of advisers decreasing over time as national staff take on increasing responsibility. To achieve this, the Program has adopted a “platform” approach under which first steps and foundations are consolidated before more advanced steps are attempted.
PFMCBP faces two central challenges in the near term. The first challenge will be to creatively and flexibly support elaboration and implementation of the change management strategy by the RWG, task teams and senior management team. It will take time to define and communicate elements of the change process: it must not proceed too quickly, or according to a technical blueprint. The second challenge will be to ensure the program does not lose focus on the pressing need to improve the Ministry’s core public finance management responsibilities and maintain operations. Government capacity is already limited and there is a risk that dramatic changes may divert focus. PFMCBP should target activities that improve service delivery, support economy and employment outcomes, and underpin government’s efforts to establish its legitimacy.
Program Management
The program is managed and implemented by the MoF through a dedicated Program Implementation Unit (PIU), led by the Program Implementation Officer (PIO). Comprising a core group of TA management specialists, the PIU ensures best practice capacity building efforts throughout the program. The PIU is located within the Aid Effectiveness Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance, and is designated part responsible for supporting the aid effectiveness function of the MoF, together with associated PIUs lodged in the Ministry.
A Steering Committee chaired by the Minister of Finance and involving senior managers, key line agencies and district representatives as appropriate will provide the strategic direction for the program and ensuring that the program progresses in line with the Government’s development and public financial management objectives.
A Supervisory Committee Chaired by the Minister of Finance and comprising the World Bank and one or more development partners will monitor progress in program implementation and make recommendations to the Steering Committee on issues affecting the successful achievement of the program’s objectives. The Supervision Committee will provide a forum for continuous policy dialogue and will oversee and advice on the integration of all activities and advisers within the program framework, including coordination and consultation with donors involved in parallel financing and co-financing
All Technical Advisers recruited to the PFMCBP are contracted by, and accountable to, the Minister of Finance. Senior Management Advisors will be responsible for planning and monitoring the quality of performance of TA assigned to their respective branches and units.
Ministry of Finance Reform
The Ministry of Finance is the Government body responsible for the design, execution, coordination and assessment of the finance policies defined and approved by the Council of Ministers, particularly in the areas of budget and finance, and the Government’s annual planning and monitoring of their programs.
In 2008, the Ministry of Finance has commenced a process for institutional reform that aims to improve the quality of services the Ministry provides to policy-makers, line ministries and districts. A restructure of the Ministry and drafting of new Organic Law are underway, providing some of the conditions necessary to improve performance, in particular at senior management level. Plans are also underway to: establish a group of experienced managers; address issues of staff reward and incentives; review skills and proper job placement of existing staff; preparation of a program for the professional development (PDP) of ministry staff; systematically communicate planned changes to existing Ministry staff; and improve the Ministry’s facilities, IT and other related infrastructure. As an initial step in this restructuring process, a Senior Management team has been established to transmit reform messages and lead performance improvements within the Ministry. The team is composed of the Minister, the Chief of Staff, the Directors (yet to be appointed) and their Senior Advisers, as the case may be, of the four (4) major proposed management modules (branches) in the Ministry, including: i) Program Services ; ii) Revenue Services ; iii) Policy Analysis and Research Services; iv) Corporate Services. The Senior Management Advisory Team provides counterparts to the Senior Managers.
II. ROLE OF THE BUDGET DIRECTORATE UNDER THE PROGRAM SERVICES BRANCH
The National Directorate of Budget is responsible for the coordination, preparation, monitoring and up-dating of the Annual Budget of the State. Among others, the Directorate performs the following functions:
• Coordinate, supervise, consolidate and prepare the draft Budget and corresponding draft annual Appropriation Law on behalf of the MOF, for consideration by the Council of Ministers
• Establish necessary procedures for Budget preparation, review, alteration and updating
• Coordinate and prepare Budget updates and alterations to the annual State Budget law
• Participate in the preparation of the Government Budget
• Follow-up and asses the budget’s physical and financial execution and ensuring accountability, transparency and sustainability of public finances
• Analyze, propose and give advice to the Minister of Financen on any budget alterations that must be pursued
• Collect and develop financial information according to the current needs of Government and disseminate them to all concerned stakeholders
• Analyze and provide advice on proposals that may have budgetary and financial implications to the Minister of Finance
• Provide support to line ministries and agencies of the Government, including other specialized entities of the State in order to familiarize them with the budget processes
• Contribute to the preparation and draft legislation and regulations aimed at the budget control and monitoring, as well as the preparation of outcomes statement in the safeguard of public spending
• Develop the budget process and suggest guidance for the budget policy operation
III. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Budget Adviser will work closely with his/her counterpart, the Manager of Budget Coordination, in the National Directorate of Budget. Activities will involve a mixture of capacity building efforts and capacity support (operational activities) to contribute towards the development of a sustainable budget process with a sound policy basis and transparent documentation. This will include building the capacity of staff to manage the budget process (including the budget related outputs of line-ministries) but will also require, from time to time, the provision of capacity support in the actual day to day operations.
IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Core tasks
With counterparts, manage the day to day operations of Budget Unit:
• Build the capacity in local staff to produce appropriate budget outputs, including the preparation, management and execution of an accurate and timely Budget
• Build up the capacity of local staff to oversee the management of line Ministry budgets and build the capacity of the team to work closely with other areas of the Ministry in providing an integrated approach to line Ministries
• Simplify budget systems for budget office and line agencies and assist with the integration of the MoF services to Line Ministries in the areas of budgeting, planning, treasury functions and procurement
• Develop user friendly documentation outlining systems and processes in English (translated into local languages Portugal and Tetun) in particular revise the existing budget manual
• Assist National Budget Directorate Office staff to provide advice to the GoTL on portfolio budget issues
• Contribute to the development of a robust planning and budgeting system, while working
towards the alignment and synchronisation of planning and budgeting processes
• Support Budget Office staff to strengthen relationships between Budget Office and line ministries including facilitating regular consultation between stakeholders on Budget process and feedback sessions on Budget outcomes and execution data
• In consultation with the Professional Development Program director, identify training needs for staff in the National Directorate of the Budget and Planning and develop strategies to secure the necessary skills needed to ensure the long term viability of the National Budget Directorate
• Perform such other technical and inline functions as may be required by the Program Services Directorate or the Ministry of Finance.
B. Capacity building functions
The Adviser will be expected to incorporate the three pillar approach to capacity building in all aspects of his/her work with Timorese counterparts. The Adviser shall model transparency and accountability in his/her own behavior, and by focusing on development of skills and systems, together with support to behavioral and attitudinal change, the adviser shall help to build capacity:
• Jointly with the Program Implementation Officer and the Adviser HR & Capacity Building, develop an agreed capacity building workplan (based on the Adviser’s own workplan), to incorporate operational activities and capacity building into the core specific activities to be undertaken. Regularly review and revise the workplan;
• Agree on specific tasks within activities for which national counterparts will be responsible; agree on methodology and monitorable indicators for assessing progress on agreed tasks, and for providing feedback to staff;
• Increase, incrementally, the level and number of tasks for which national incumbents are responsible, commensurate with progress/improvements in technical and functional capabilities.
C. Deliverables
Within the first three (3) weeks of the assignment, the Adviser shall prepare a Workplan based on the objectives of the assignment and specific functions for approval by the Director – Budget Directorate prior to implementation, copy furnished to the Program Services Director and the PIOPFMCBP.
Within the first six (6) weeks of the assignment, the advisor shall prepare a capacity building workplan, as outlined above. This will be prepared in consultation with human resource development staff and specialist advisers in the ministry.
The Adviser shall then provide a duly endorsed monthly Workplan Progress Report to the Director Budget Directorate; copy furnished to the PIO-PFMCBP, on the progress and /or completion of the activities outlined in the Work Plan.
The Adviser shall discuss and submit to the Budget Director, no later than five (5) working days
before the end of the current contract, an end of assignment Workplan Progress Report summarizing work undertaken against the Workplan, the degree to which the work has concluded, and a statement of outstanding tasks.
In addition, the Adviser shall be required to deliver the following:
• Weekly progress report on the closure of carryover liabilities.
• Reports and memoranda recommending required actions (including legal action)
V. QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
These competancies shall also form the basis of the selection criteria.
Education
Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a recognized institution in a field relevant to the position or equivalent work experience in the relevant field.
Experience
Experience in working in developing country Government Budget division is essential.
Other Qualities /Competencies
• At least five years experience in a public financial work environment, within a central agency a Treasury or Budget Unit.
• Ability to work with national staff to build cooperative and productive team and individual relationships (with national staff and other advisors), incorporating capacity building approaches.
• Excellent oral and written communications and with good command of the English language. Fluency to communicate both verbally and written in Tetum and/or Portuguese would be an advantage. Willingness to undertake further language training in at least one of the two.
Capacity Building Competencies and Experiences
The Adviser should be familiar with the principles and techniques involved with adult learning, and understand capacity building methodologies. The adviser must posess excellent oral and written communication skills and be experienced in designing and providing on-the-job training. The adviser should be able to demonstrate experience in developing and delivering outcomes based capacity building activities, from the needs analysis stage through to execution, evaluation and analysis of ongoing support requirements.
In addition:
• A commitment to supporting Timorese staff to achieve the outcomes and objectives of the Ministry;
• Committed to training and promoting the professional development of the Ministry’s staff;
• Recognition and respect of peers, and a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collegially with peers at all levels;
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments on capacity issues that will require management referral and guidance;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a mentoring role;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and analyses clearly and tactfully, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated ability to assist and support the development of useful processes and procedures within the unit to implement effectively the work program;
• Demonstrated ability to transfer skills and knowledge – previous training or teaching experience a plus;
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to challenges in the workplace, including finding creative solutions; and,
• Familiarity with Timor-Leste and Timorese culture and/or willingness to acquire it.
VI. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Ongoing performance shall be assessed by the Programme Implementation Unit (PIU) in accordance with the functions and agreed deliverables in the TOR and performance review framework for advisors; and be subject to inputs and recommendations from the Steering and Supervisory Committees, joint supervision missions and the World Bank Task Team as appropriate. This position is subject to performance evaluations every six (6) months to ensure satisfactory progress in the implementation of the functions of the position.
Satisfactory execution of the indicated technical and capacity building functions mentioned above consistent with the Program’s objectives as evaluated by a Supervisory Review Committee at the end of the engagement. Where a contract extension is required, performance assessment results will be taken into consideration.
VII. SELECTION CRITERIA to be addressed in the application
1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field relevant to the position or equivalent work
experience of at least 5 years in the relevant field
2. Experience in working in a developing country, preferrably Timor Leste, Pacific or Asia in a
government budget division
3. Proven operational experience in managing the budget cycle including the alignment of planning and budgeting processes and the development of user-friendly documentation
4. Significant experience in the alignment and implementation process of budgets across line agencies
5. Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct capacity building strategies for staff including adult learning methodologies for the transfer of skills and knowledge
6. Proven track record in the development of strategies, processes and plans to improve operational effectiveness
7. Proven ability to approach problem solving in a culturally sensitive manner to ensure cooperation, owenership and acceptance
8. Language Requirements:
Fluency in English Essential
Fluency Tetum and/or Portuguese Desirable
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please visit our website at www.mof.gov.tl/ to learn about our recruitment process and your application
requirements.
Applications need to be sent to our Programme Implementation Officer-PFMCBP at email address,
pfmcbp@mof.gov.tl, no later than 17:00hours Timor-Leste time on 24 October 2008.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that applications received after the
deadline will not be considered.
MINISTÉRIO DAS FINANÇAS
PLANNING AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT CAPACITY BUILDING PROGRAM
Terms of Reference
Job Title: Budget Adviser (2)
Reporting to: Director, Budget Directorate
Senior Management Advisor, Program Services Branch
Counterpart staff: Manager Budget Coordination
Duration: Twelve months, with the possibility of a renewal based on satisfactory performance and continuing need of the Program
Location: Ministry of Finance, Dili – Timor Leste
I. BACKGROUND
Planning and Finance Management Systems in Timor-Leste
Since the restoration of independence in 2002, the Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) has made steady progress in building its Planning and Finance Management (PFM) systems, but significant challenges remain. Institutions responsible for planning, budgeting, budget execution, revenue collection, internal control and reporting are particularly weak in a context of rapidly accumulating revenues and expansion of the state budget. The PFM system is characterized by extremely low budget execution on a cash basis, caused by low capacity within the civil service and weaknesses in planning, budgeting, procurement, implementation and project management. Progress to convert existing resources into economic growth and tangible service delivery improvements is slow.
Strengthening PFM in any country is a long-term agenda. Sound PFM requires government wide systems and processes that operate in a fully integrated manner; weak links must be addressed in a systematic manner. Areas requiring immediate attention include:
- Linking planning and budgeting
- Reform of procurement and devolution to the line agencies
- Improving cash planning and cash management to prevent excessive Treasury liquidity
- Strengthening core IT systems to support the budget process
- Improving internal and external controls and monitoring
- Implementation of a comprehensive program of capacity building and professional development for civil servants including delivery of incentive and reward reforms.
The GoTL is conscious of the key role of PFM systems for growth, service delivery and poverty reduction, and has commenced implementation of a Planning and Finance Management Capacity Building Program (PFMCBP) to assist to secure these objectives.
The Planning and Financial Management Capacity Building Program
The PFMCBP aims to achieve sustainably strengthened planning, budgeting, public expenditure management and revenue administration for growth and poverty reduction, with emphasis on efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, integrity, service culture, and transparency.
Funded through a World Bank multi-donor trust fund, the PFMCBP is a five year coordinated program of targeted capacity building in planning and financial management. The key GoTL implementing agency is the Ministry of Finance (MoF), but PFMCBP also includes support for financial management staff in the line ministries and districts. The program comprises four major components, encompassing: (a) public expenditure management; (b) revenue administration and macro-economic management; (c) support for executive management and other cross cutting activities; and (d) support for program implementation.
Early capacity building initiatives in the MoF focused largely on getting the public financial management system up and running without fully addressing the capacity shortfalls of civil servants.
This has created a system that remains heavily reliant on the presence of international advisers, who have largely focused on in-line performance and, to a limited extent, on the transfer of skills.
Through PFMCBP the GoTL wants to move beyond the transitional substitution of international for local expertise, to an integrated approach to institution building that relies on three pillars: skills and knowledge; systems and processes; and attitudes and behaviours. Based on the three-pillar framework, the objectives for the PFM function are (i) improved service delivery, both to internal clients and to the population; and (ii) to create a sustainable PFM system that would be increasingly managed and run by national staff, with the number of advisers decreasing over time as national staff take on increasing responsibility. To achieve this, the Program has adopted a “platform” approach under which first steps and foundations are consolidated before more advanced steps are attempted.
PFMCBP faces two central challenges in the near term. The first challenge will be to creatively and flexibly support elaboration and implementation of the change management strategy by the RWG, task teams and senior management team. It will take time to define and communicate elements of the change process: it must not proceed too quickly, or according to a technical blueprint. The second challenge will be to ensure the program does not lose focus on the pressing need to improve the Ministry’s core public finance management responsibilities and maintain operations. Government capacity is already limited and there is a risk that dramatic changes may divert focus. PFMCBP should target activities that improve service delivery, support economy and employment outcomes, and underpin government’s efforts to establish its legitimacy.
Program Management
The program is managed and implemented by the MoF through a dedicated Program Implementation Unit (PIU), led by the Program Implementation Officer (PIO). Comprising a core group of TA management specialists, the PIU ensures best practice capacity building efforts throughout the program. The PIU is located within the Aid Effectiveness Secretariat of the Ministry of Finance, and is designated part responsible for supporting the aid effectiveness function of the MoF, together with associated PIUs lodged in the Ministry.
A Steering Committee chaired by the Minister of Finance and involving senior managers, key line agencies and district representatives as appropriate will provide the strategic direction for the program and ensuring that the program progresses in line with the Government’s development and public financial management objectives.
A Supervisory Committee Chaired by the Minister of Finance and comprising the World Bank and one or more development partners will monitor progress in program implementation and make recommendations to the Steering Committee on issues affecting the successful achievement of the program’s objectives. The Supervision Committee will provide a forum for continuous policy dialogue and will oversee and advice on the integration of all activities and advisers within the program framework, including coordination and consultation with donors involved in parallel financing and co-financing
All Technical Advisers recruited to the PFMCBP are contracted by, and accountable to, the Minister of Finance. Senior Management Advisors will be responsible for planning and monitoring the quality of performance of TA assigned to their respective branches and units.
Ministry of Finance Reform
The Ministry of Finance is the Government body responsible for the design, execution, coordination and assessment of the finance policies defined and approved by the Council of Ministers, particularly in the areas of budget and finance, and the Government’s annual planning and monitoring of their programs.
In 2008, the Ministry of Finance has commenced a process for institutional reform that aims to improve the quality of services the Ministry provides to policy-makers, line ministries and districts. A restructure of the Ministry and drafting of new Organic Law are underway, providing some of the conditions necessary to improve performance, in particular at senior management level. Plans are also underway to: establish a group of experienced managers; address issues of staff reward and incentives; review skills and proper job placement of existing staff; preparation of a program for the professional development (PDP) of ministry staff; systematically communicate planned changes to existing Ministry staff; and improve the Ministry’s facilities, IT and other related infrastructure. As an initial step in this restructuring process, a Senior Management team has been established to transmit reform messages and lead performance improvements within the Ministry. The team is composed of the Minister, the Chief of Staff, the Directors (yet to be appointed) and their Senior Advisers, as the case may be, of the four (4) major proposed management modules (branches) in the Ministry, including: i) Program Services ; ii) Revenue Services ; iii) Policy Analysis and Research Services; iv) Corporate Services. The Senior Management Advisory Team provides counterparts to the Senior Managers.
II. ROLE OF THE BUDGET DIRECTORATE UNDER THE PROGRAM SERVICES BRANCH
The National Directorate of Budget is responsible for the coordination, preparation, monitoring and up-dating of the Annual Budget of the State. Among others, the Directorate performs the following functions:
• Coordinate, supervise, consolidate and prepare the draft Budget and corresponding draft annual Appropriation Law on behalf of the MOF, for consideration by the Council of Ministers
• Establish necessary procedures for Budget preparation, review, alteration and updating
• Coordinate and prepare Budget updates and alterations to the annual State Budget law
• Participate in the preparation of the Government Budget
• Follow-up and asses the budget’s physical and financial execution and ensuring accountability, transparency and sustainability of public finances
• Analyze, propose and give advice to the Minister of Financen on any budget alterations that must be pursued
• Collect and develop financial information according to the current needs of Government and disseminate them to all concerned stakeholders
• Analyze and provide advice on proposals that may have budgetary and financial implications to the Minister of Finance
• Provide support to line ministries and agencies of the Government, including other specialized entities of the State in order to familiarize them with the budget processes
• Contribute to the preparation and draft legislation and regulations aimed at the budget control and monitoring, as well as the preparation of outcomes statement in the safeguard of public spending
• Develop the budget process and suggest guidance for the budget policy operation
III. OBJECTIVES OF THE ASSIGNMENT
The Budget Adviser will work closely with his/her counterpart, the Manager of Budget Coordination, in the National Directorate of Budget. Activities will involve a mixture of capacity building efforts and capacity support (operational activities) to contribute towards the development of a sustainable budget process with a sound policy basis and transparent documentation. This will include building the capacity of staff to manage the budget process (including the budget related outputs of line-ministries) but will also require, from time to time, the provision of capacity support in the actual day to day operations.
IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. Core tasks
With counterparts, manage the day to day operations of Budget Unit:
• Build the capacity in local staff to produce appropriate budget outputs, including the preparation, management and execution of an accurate and timely Budget
• Build up the capacity of local staff to oversee the management of line Ministry budgets and build the capacity of the team to work closely with other areas of the Ministry in providing an integrated approach to line Ministries
• Simplify budget systems for budget office and line agencies and assist with the integration of the MoF services to Line Ministries in the areas of budgeting, planning, treasury functions and procurement
• Develop user friendly documentation outlining systems and processes in English (translated into local languages Portugal and Tetun) in particular revise the existing budget manual
• Assist National Budget Directorate Office staff to provide advice to the GoTL on portfolio budget issues
• Contribute to the development of a robust planning and budgeting system, while working
towards the alignment and synchronisation of planning and budgeting processes
• Support Budget Office staff to strengthen relationships between Budget Office and line ministries including facilitating regular consultation between stakeholders on Budget process and feedback sessions on Budget outcomes and execution data
• In consultation with the Professional Development Program director, identify training needs for staff in the National Directorate of the Budget and Planning and develop strategies to secure the necessary skills needed to ensure the long term viability of the National Budget Directorate
• Perform such other technical and inline functions as may be required by the Program Services Directorate or the Ministry of Finance.
B. Capacity building functions
The Adviser will be expected to incorporate the three pillar approach to capacity building in all aspects of his/her work with Timorese counterparts. The Adviser shall model transparency and accountability in his/her own behavior, and by focusing on development of skills and systems, together with support to behavioral and attitudinal change, the adviser shall help to build capacity:
• Jointly with the Program Implementation Officer and the Adviser HR & Capacity Building, develop an agreed capacity building workplan (based on the Adviser’s own workplan), to incorporate operational activities and capacity building into the core specific activities to be undertaken. Regularly review and revise the workplan;
• Agree on specific tasks within activities for which national counterparts will be responsible; agree on methodology and monitorable indicators for assessing progress on agreed tasks, and for providing feedback to staff;
• Increase, incrementally, the level and number of tasks for which national incumbents are responsible, commensurate with progress/improvements in technical and functional capabilities.
C. Deliverables
Within the first three (3) weeks of the assignment, the Adviser shall prepare a Workplan based on the objectives of the assignment and specific functions for approval by the Director – Budget Directorate prior to implementation, copy furnished to the Program Services Director and the PIOPFMCBP.
Within the first six (6) weeks of the assignment, the advisor shall prepare a capacity building workplan, as outlined above. This will be prepared in consultation with human resource development staff and specialist advisers in the ministry.
The Adviser shall then provide a duly endorsed monthly Workplan Progress Report to the Director Budget Directorate; copy furnished to the PIO-PFMCBP, on the progress and /or completion of the activities outlined in the Work Plan.
The Adviser shall discuss and submit to the Budget Director, no later than five (5) working days
before the end of the current contract, an end of assignment Workplan Progress Report summarizing work undertaken against the Workplan, the degree to which the work has concluded, and a statement of outstanding tasks.
In addition, the Adviser shall be required to deliver the following:
• Weekly progress report on the closure of carryover liabilities.
• Reports and memoranda recommending required actions (including legal action)
V. QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
These competancies shall also form the basis of the selection criteria.
Education
Bachelor’s or master’s degree from a recognized institution in a field relevant to the position or equivalent work experience in the relevant field.
Experience
Experience in working in developing country Government Budget division is essential.
Other Qualities /Competencies
• At least five years experience in a public financial work environment, within a central agency a Treasury or Budget Unit.
• Ability to work with national staff to build cooperative and productive team and individual relationships (with national staff and other advisors), incorporating capacity building approaches.
• Excellent oral and written communications and with good command of the English language. Fluency to communicate both verbally and written in Tetum and/or Portuguese would be an advantage. Willingness to undertake further language training in at least one of the two.
Capacity Building Competencies and Experiences
The Adviser should be familiar with the principles and techniques involved with adult learning, and understand capacity building methodologies. The adviser must posess excellent oral and written communication skills and be experienced in designing and providing on-the-job training. The adviser should be able to demonstrate experience in developing and delivering outcomes based capacity building activities, from the needs analysis stage through to execution, evaluation and analysis of ongoing support requirements.
In addition:
• A commitment to supporting Timorese staff to achieve the outcomes and objectives of the Ministry;
• Committed to training and promoting the professional development of the Ministry’s staff;
• Recognition and respect of peers, and a demonstrated ability to interact effectively and collegially with peers at all levels;
• Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments on capacity issues that will require management referral and guidance;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a mentoring role;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate ideas and analyses clearly and tactfully, both orally and in writing;
• Demonstrated ability to assist and support the development of useful processes and procedures within the unit to implement effectively the work program;
• Demonstrated ability to transfer skills and knowledge – previous training or teaching experience a plus;
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to challenges in the workplace, including finding creative solutions; and,
• Familiarity with Timor-Leste and Timorese culture and/or willingness to acquire it.
VI. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Ongoing performance shall be assessed by the Programme Implementation Unit (PIU) in accordance with the functions and agreed deliverables in the TOR and performance review framework for advisors; and be subject to inputs and recommendations from the Steering and Supervisory Committees, joint supervision missions and the World Bank Task Team as appropriate. This position is subject to performance evaluations every six (6) months to ensure satisfactory progress in the implementation of the functions of the position.
Satisfactory execution of the indicated technical and capacity building functions mentioned above consistent with the Program’s objectives as evaluated by a Supervisory Review Committee at the end of the engagement. Where a contract extension is required, performance assessment results will be taken into consideration.
VII. SELECTION CRITERIA to be addressed in the application
1. Bachelor’s or master’s degree in a field relevant to the position or equivalent work
experience of at least 5 years in the relevant field
2. Experience in working in a developing country, preferrably Timor Leste, Pacific or Asia in a
government budget division
3. Proven operational experience in managing the budget cycle including the alignment of planning and budgeting processes and the development of user-friendly documentation
4. Significant experience in the alignment and implementation process of budgets across line agencies
5. Demonstrated ability to plan and conduct capacity building strategies for staff including adult learning methodologies for the transfer of skills and knowledge
6. Proven track record in the development of strategies, processes and plans to improve operational effectiveness
7. Proven ability to approach problem solving in a culturally sensitive manner to ensure cooperation, owenership and acceptance
8. Language Requirements:
Fluency in English Essential
Fluency Tetum and/or Portuguese Desirable
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Please visit our website at www.mof.gov.tl/ to learn about our recruitment process and your application
requirements.
Applications need to be sent to our Programme Implementation Officer-PFMCBP at email address,
pfmcbp@mof.gov.tl, no later than 17:00hours Timor-Leste time on 24 October 2008.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that applications received after the
deadline will not be considered.
CVTL HIV/AIDS Project Officer Deadline 13 October 2008
Position title : HIV/AIDS Project Officer
Duty station : Dili, with District Travel
Duration : 8 months
Responsibility
1. Work in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and in alignment with the CVTL National Strategic Plan
2. Manage, coordinate and execute the CVTL HIV/AIDS Project in four district according to the logical framework, budget and timeframe
3. Utilize the project cycle (assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) in all CVTL HIV/AIDS project activities, ensuring project indicators, objectives and goals are met.
4. Complete both internal reports (monthly, bi-annual and annual) and external reports to project donor (MoH/Global Fund) using the appropriate format and on time
5. Plan and monitor the expenditure of the HIV/AIDS project within the agreed budget.
Key of Responsibilities
1. Work closely with the HIV/AIDS District Coordinator to ensure efficient implementation of activities at the district level
2. Facilitates collection of data for project monitoring and evaluation
3. Ensure that activities are implemented and lessons learned form evaluation and reports for incorporated into existing project activities
4. Ensure the use of high quality Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) products and interventions by project staff
QUALIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1. Secondary education, certification in relevant position
2. 2 to 3 years of progressive experience in Health and/or HIV/AIDS.
3. Experience in the usage of Computer (MS. Word, excel and office PowerPoint), including good working knowledge
4. Written and Oral Proficiency in English and Tetum
How to apply
Please send the letter and detail CV with salary requirements via email to Cornelio de Deus Gomes (cvtl.health@yahoo.com) and Fernando Goncalves (frnndgoncalves@yahoo.com) can call to +670 7257698, +670 7347369;
Or directly to CVTL office NHQ Rua Cristo Rei/Bidau Santa-Ana.
If you have already sent application there is no need to re apply.
Deadline for application is 13 October 2008
CVTL Staff are encouraged to apply
Titulu: Oficiais Programa HIV/AIDS (HIV/AIDS Ptrogram
Officer)
Fatin Servisu : Cruz Vermelha Timor Leste (CVTL) no Viajem ba
Distritos
Durasaun: Fulan 8 (walu)
Responsavelidade :
1. Servisu hamutuk ho Koordenador HIV/AIDS Distritos atu implementa ho efisiente servisos CVTL nian kona ba HIV/AIDS iha Distrito Bobonaro, Covalima, Oecusse no Dili no Pojisaun ne’e nia servisu fatin iha Dili
Kualifikasaun no Esperiensia Pesoal:
1. Remata Escola Secundaria iha pojisaun relevantes
2. Esperiensia progresivo tinan 2 to’o 3 iha area Saude/ no iha programa HIV/AIDS
3. Iha Esperiensia Uza Komputador ho programa (Ms. Word, Excel no Power point) Inkluindu iha koinhesimento ba servisu nian.
4. Bele le’e, hakerek no koalia ho diak iha lian ingles no tetum.
Oinsa atu hatama aplikasaun:
Bele haruka surat aplikasaun no CV no hakerek mos entimasaun salario nian, liu husi Email ba Sr. Cornelio de Deus Gomes (cvtl.helth@yahoo.com) no Fernando Goncalves (frnndgoncalves@yahoo.com) no bele liga ba numero: +670 7257698, +670 7347369 no bele mos mai direta mente iha Kuartel Geral CVTL Departemento Administrasaun ho nia diresaun: Rua Cristo Rei/Bidau Santa Ana, Dili.
Loron ikus hatama dokumentos: Segunda Feira dia 13 Outubru 2008
Duty station : Dili, with District Travel
Duration : 8 months
Responsibility
1. Work in accordance with the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and in alignment with the CVTL National Strategic Plan
2. Manage, coordinate and execute the CVTL HIV/AIDS Project in four district according to the logical framework, budget and timeframe
3. Utilize the project cycle (assessment, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation) in all CVTL HIV/AIDS project activities, ensuring project indicators, objectives and goals are met.
4. Complete both internal reports (monthly, bi-annual and annual) and external reports to project donor (MoH/Global Fund) using the appropriate format and on time
5. Plan and monitor the expenditure of the HIV/AIDS project within the agreed budget.
Key of Responsibilities
1. Work closely with the HIV/AIDS District Coordinator to ensure efficient implementation of activities at the district level
2. Facilitates collection of data for project monitoring and evaluation
3. Ensure that activities are implemented and lessons learned form evaluation and reports for incorporated into existing project activities
4. Ensure the use of high quality Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) products and interventions by project staff
QUALIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1. Secondary education, certification in relevant position
2. 2 to 3 years of progressive experience in Health and/or HIV/AIDS.
3. Experience in the usage of Computer (MS. Word, excel and office PowerPoint), including good working knowledge
4. Written and Oral Proficiency in English and Tetum
How to apply
Please send the letter and detail CV with salary requirements via email to Cornelio de Deus Gomes (cvtl.health@yahoo.com) and Fernando Goncalves (frnndgoncalves@yahoo.com) can call to +670 7257698, +670 7347369;
Or directly to CVTL office NHQ Rua Cristo Rei/Bidau Santa-Ana.
If you have already sent application there is no need to re apply.
Deadline for application is 13 October 2008
CVTL Staff are encouraged to apply
Titulu: Oficiais Programa HIV/AIDS (HIV/AIDS Ptrogram
Officer)
Fatin Servisu : Cruz Vermelha Timor Leste (CVTL) no Viajem ba
Distritos
Durasaun: Fulan 8 (walu)
Responsavelidade :
1. Servisu hamutuk ho Koordenador HIV/AIDS Distritos atu implementa ho efisiente servisos CVTL nian kona ba HIV/AIDS iha Distrito Bobonaro, Covalima, Oecusse no Dili no Pojisaun ne’e nia servisu fatin iha Dili
Kualifikasaun no Esperiensia Pesoal:
1. Remata Escola Secundaria iha pojisaun relevantes
2. Esperiensia progresivo tinan 2 to’o 3 iha area Saude/ no iha programa HIV/AIDS
3. Iha Esperiensia Uza Komputador ho programa (Ms. Word, Excel no Power point) Inkluindu iha koinhesimento ba servisu nian.
4. Bele le’e, hakerek no koalia ho diak iha lian ingles no tetum.
Oinsa atu hatama aplikasaun:
Bele haruka surat aplikasaun no CV no hakerek mos entimasaun salario nian, liu husi Email ba Sr. Cornelio de Deus Gomes (cvtl.helth@yahoo.com) no Fernando Goncalves (frnndgoncalves@yahoo.com) no bele liga ba numero: +670 7257698, +670 7347369 no bele mos mai direta mente iha Kuartel Geral CVTL Departemento Administrasaun ho nia diresaun: Rua Cristo Rei/Bidau Santa Ana, Dili.
Loron ikus hatama dokumentos: Segunda Feira dia 13 Outubru 2008
UNDP Senior Trainer Political Parties Deadline 17 October 2008
Post title: Senior Trainer for Political Parties
Project: Support to the Timorese Electoral Cycle
Duty Station: Dili
Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
Expected Start date: 1 November 2008
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Since the 2007 Parliamentary and Presidential elections UNDP has assisted the political parties by organizing over 65 trainings and thematic presentations in all the districts in Timor-Leste. The first phase of trainings was focused on message development and political campaign organization and implementation. The second phase assisted the parties in preparing knowledgeable party agents in all the districts and to improve their capacity to monitor and observe the parliamentary elections.
In the post-electoral period, based on requests from political parties in Timor-Leste, UNDP continued to support them by designing and conducting a training and capacity building program aimed at increasing the organizational capacity of the political parties, particularly in the districts.
UNDP Timor-Leste is seeking a Senior Trainer for Political Parties to work under the leadership of the CTA and Project Manager to organize and conduct training for political parties in areas such as: political parties - structure and functions; roles and responsibilities of the political parties in a democratic society; the role of the opposition in a democratic system; and women in politics.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Trainer will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Work with CTA and Project Manager to design a work-plan for the next phase of the training program for the political parties represented in the 13 districts of Timor-Leste;
• Together with the CTA and Project Manager create a result-based workplan focused on strengthening the institutional capacity of the political parties and their capacity to contest in fair and transparent democratic national and local elections;
• Prepare, organize and conduct training sessions and workshops in each district, beginning in November 2008;
• In consultation with the CTA and Project Manager, take a lead role in the development and selection of the training materials, leaflets, power-point presentations and video materials in preparation of the workshops;
• Prepare and conduct an evaluation mechanism to measure the results and impact of the capacity building campaign conducted by UNDP;
• Based on results and impact information collected, design modifications to training program if necessary;
• Together with the management team, improve and develop the UNDP District Political Party Resource Centers;
• The Senior Trainer must be politically neutral at all times in the design and conduct of the training program;
• Perform all other duties necessary, as requested by the CTA and / or Project Manager.
QUALIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1. High School degree and a university degree in Political Science, Law, Social Science or other relevant degree would be an asset;
2. At least five years experience in leading training activities (organization, development and implementation of trainings);
3. Very good inter-personal and communication skills;
4. Good computer skills (Word, Excel) and a willingness / aptitude to learn others such as Power Point;
5. Fluency in spoken and written Tetum, Portuguese or Bahasa Indonesian is required. A good command of English language is also required.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications together with curriculum vitae, P11, and relevant supporting documents to the following address:
UNDP Timor-Leste
Procurement Unit
UN House, Caicoli Street
Dili, Timor-Leste
Email: ssa.tp@undp.org copy to pedro.guterres@undp.org
Website: http://www.undp.org.tl
The deadline for submitting applications is 17 October 2008.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Project: Support to the Timorese Electoral Cycle
Duty Station: Dili
Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension
Expected Start date: 1 November 2008
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
Since the 2007 Parliamentary and Presidential elections UNDP has assisted the political parties by organizing over 65 trainings and thematic presentations in all the districts in Timor-Leste. The first phase of trainings was focused on message development and political campaign organization and implementation. The second phase assisted the parties in preparing knowledgeable party agents in all the districts and to improve their capacity to monitor and observe the parliamentary elections.
In the post-electoral period, based on requests from political parties in Timor-Leste, UNDP continued to support them by designing and conducting a training and capacity building program aimed at increasing the organizational capacity of the political parties, particularly in the districts.
UNDP Timor-Leste is seeking a Senior Trainer for Political Parties to work under the leadership of the CTA and Project Manager to organize and conduct training for political parties in areas such as: political parties - structure and functions; roles and responsibilities of the political parties in a democratic society; the role of the opposition in a democratic system; and women in politics.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties and responsibilities of the Senior Trainer will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Work with CTA and Project Manager to design a work-plan for the next phase of the training program for the political parties represented in the 13 districts of Timor-Leste;
• Together with the CTA and Project Manager create a result-based workplan focused on strengthening the institutional capacity of the political parties and their capacity to contest in fair and transparent democratic national and local elections;
• Prepare, organize and conduct training sessions and workshops in each district, beginning in November 2008;
• In consultation with the CTA and Project Manager, take a lead role in the development and selection of the training materials, leaflets, power-point presentations and video materials in preparation of the workshops;
• Prepare and conduct an evaluation mechanism to measure the results and impact of the capacity building campaign conducted by UNDP;
• Based on results and impact information collected, design modifications to training program if necessary;
• Together with the management team, improve and develop the UNDP District Political Party Resource Centers;
• The Senior Trainer must be politically neutral at all times in the design and conduct of the training program;
• Perform all other duties necessary, as requested by the CTA and / or Project Manager.
QUALIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1. High School degree and a university degree in Political Science, Law, Social Science or other relevant degree would be an asset;
2. At least five years experience in leading training activities (organization, development and implementation of trainings);
3. Very good inter-personal and communication skills;
4. Good computer skills (Word, Excel) and a willingness / aptitude to learn others such as Power Point;
5. Fluency in spoken and written Tetum, Portuguese or Bahasa Indonesian is required. A good command of English language is also required.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications together with curriculum vitae, P11, and relevant supporting documents to the following address:
UNDP Timor-Leste
Procurement Unit
UN House, Caicoli Street
Dili, Timor-Leste
Email: ssa.tp@undp.org copy to pedro.guterres@undp.org
Website: http://www.undp.org.tl
The deadline for submitting applications is 17 October 2008.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
UNDP National Facilitator Deadline 17 October 2008
Post title: National Facilitator
Project: Support to the Timorese Electoral Cycle
Duty Station: Dili
Duration: 3 months (possibility of extension)
Expected Start date: 1 November 2008
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
For the 2007 Parliamentary elections UNDP assisted the political parties by organizing over 50 trainings in all the districts in Timor Leste. The first phase of trainings was focused on message development and political campaign organization and implementation. In addition the project assisted the parties in preparing knowledgeable party agents in all the districts and to improve their capacity to monitor and observe the parliamentary elections.
Based on requests from political parties in Timor Leste, UNDP continued in 2008 supporting them by preparing a training and capacity building program aimed at increasing the organizational capacity of the political parties, particularly in the districts.
UNDP Timor-Leste is seeking a National Facilitator to work under the coordination of the Training Coordinator for Political Parties to organize and conduct thematic presentations at district and sub-district level. The Facilitator will be part of a mobile team, based in Dili, which will travel from district to district, organizing video-presentations for political party/coalition members, conducting information campaign and enhance awareness on pre-determined themes.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Work with Training Coordinator for Political Parties to plan, organize and conduct trainings and presentations for the members of the political parties at national, district, sub-district and local level in Timor Leste;
• Supported by the Training Coordinator for Political Parties, prepare and organize the logistical plan, according to a schedule;
• Responsible for the security and care of the equipment provided for the presentations;
• Support other training and capacity building activities, as requested;
• To perform all other duties necessary, as required.
QUALIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1. High school completed. University Degree in Political science or other relevant degree would be strongly recommended;
2. Experience in organizing, developing and implementing capacity building programs or other relevant work;
3. Very good inter-personal and communication skills;
4. Good computer skills (Word, Excel) and a willingness / aptitude to learn others such as Power Point;
5. Fluency in spoken and written Tetum, and Bahasa Indonesian is required. A good command of English and or Portuguese language would be an asset.
6. Politically neutral.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications together with curriculum vitae, P11, and relevant supporting documents to the following address:
UNDP Timor-Leste
Procurement Unit
UN House, Caicoli Street
Dili, Timor-Leste
Email: ssa.tp@undp.org copy to pedro.guterres@undp.org
Website: http://www.undp.org.tl
The deadline for submitting applications is 17 October 2008.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Project: Support to the Timorese Electoral Cycle
Duty Station: Dili
Duration: 3 months (possibility of extension)
Expected Start date: 1 November 2008
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:
For the 2007 Parliamentary elections UNDP assisted the political parties by organizing over 50 trainings in all the districts in Timor Leste. The first phase of trainings was focused on message development and political campaign organization and implementation. In addition the project assisted the parties in preparing knowledgeable party agents in all the districts and to improve their capacity to monitor and observe the parliamentary elections.
Based on requests from political parties in Timor Leste, UNDP continued in 2008 supporting them by preparing a training and capacity building program aimed at increasing the organizational capacity of the political parties, particularly in the districts.
UNDP Timor-Leste is seeking a National Facilitator to work under the coordination of the Training Coordinator for Political Parties to organize and conduct thematic presentations at district and sub-district level. The Facilitator will be part of a mobile team, based in Dili, which will travel from district to district, organizing video-presentations for political party/coalition members, conducting information campaign and enhance awareness on pre-determined themes.
Duties and Responsibilities
• Work with Training Coordinator for Political Parties to plan, organize and conduct trainings and presentations for the members of the political parties at national, district, sub-district and local level in Timor Leste;
• Supported by the Training Coordinator for Political Parties, prepare and organize the logistical plan, according to a schedule;
• Responsible for the security and care of the equipment provided for the presentations;
• Support other training and capacity building activities, as requested;
• To perform all other duties necessary, as required.
QUALIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
1. High school completed. University Degree in Political science or other relevant degree would be strongly recommended;
2. Experience in organizing, developing and implementing capacity building programs or other relevant work;
3. Very good inter-personal and communication skills;
4. Good computer skills (Word, Excel) and a willingness / aptitude to learn others such as Power Point;
5. Fluency in spoken and written Tetum, and Bahasa Indonesian is required. A good command of English and or Portuguese language would be an asset.
6. Politically neutral.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications together with curriculum vitae, P11, and relevant supporting documents to the following address:
UNDP Timor-Leste
Procurement Unit
UN House, Caicoli Street
Dili, Timor-Leste
Email: ssa.tp@undp.org copy to pedro.guterres@undp.org
Website: http://www.undp.org.tl
The deadline for submitting applications is 17 October 2008.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
Monday, October 6, 2008
CRS Assistant Project Manager Deadline 31 October 2008
Employment Opportunity
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.
CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff to fill the following position:
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Project: “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP)
Reports to: Program Manager
Supervises: Monitoring and Evaluations Officer, Health Extension Officers (3, field-based)
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office
Basic Responsibilities:
The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager in managing the project titled “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP), create outputs and activities that are necessary to reach the objectives of the project, and assure their successful completion through effective team leadership, to the satisfaction of
the beneficiaries, donors, and CRS management. The goal of the project is to increase improved health outcomes for mothers and children through natural family planning methods. This goal will be achieved through the following Strategic Objectives:
SO1: Increased utilization of Natural Family Planning services
SO2: Couples have increased access to high quality Natural Family Planning Services
CRS will work closely with its Catholic Church partner, Caritas/Baucau and the Ministry of Health in the implementation of this project. The employee will be based in Baucau, but must be able to travel regularly between Dili and Baucau, and to district project sites for a few days each month. The district project sites
include Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque.
Specific Duties:
Project Management:
Ensure achievement of all of the following tasks, either directly or through delegation:
1. The project is implemented effectively and according to schedule.
2. Supervision and support to one Monitoring and Evaluations Officer, and three Health Extension
Officers based in Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque.
3. Effective and efficient communication and coordination with Caritas/Baucau senior management and
project staff.
4. Completion and submission of semi-annual narrative progress reports, monthly financial reports,
monthly narrative reports and final narrative and financial reports to supervisor, on time, and in
accordance with CRS and donor regulations.
5. Development of workplans together with staff, Caritas/Baucau, MOH, beneficiaries, and CRS
management.
6. Liaises with Caritas/Baucau management, local church representatives, District Health Centers (DHC)
and Ministry of Health Family Planning Unit.
7. Assistance to personnel department in recruiting project staff as required.
8. Management and planning of expenses and budget, timely and accurate expense accounting and cash
advance liquidations.
9. Development, implementation, and application of monitoring and evaluation systems.
10. Works closely with Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Technical Advisor in developing,
implementing and monitoring BCC activities.
11. Guidance, mentoring, and training to Caritas/Baucau and MOH staff about project management.
12. Continuous donor and partner liaison, information sharing, and networking.
13. Compliance of activities and procurement with CRS and donor regulations.
14. Assist Head of Programming and Country Representative in development of proposals when
necessary.
15. Obtain approval of all project expenses, and agreement for all major project activities, from supervisor.
16. Attendance at required staff meetings and monthly project meetings.
17. Maintenance of complete, up-to-date, and orderly records of project, correspondence, and documents.
18. Careful stewardship and maintenance of donor and CRS/TL assets.
19. Response to internal and external requests for information.
20. Other reasonable tasks as required by CRS/TL management.
Project Implementation:
Oversee, coordinate, and monitor the following major activities:
1. Situation assessment of national-level Natural Family Planning (NFP) program support needs.
2. Assist Project Manager in conducting research on current NFP services and utilization.
3. Analysis of research findings to develop Behavior Change Communication materials and strategy.
4. Identify and train Role Model Couples (RMCs), develop tools for training, outreach and overall
supervision of RMCs.
5. Work with Project Manager to develop advocacy plan for sustainable NFP services.
6. Work with Church partners to increase quality of and access to NFP services.
7. Work with Church clinics and DHC to develop referral and counter-referral system for couples
interested in family planning and birth spacing.
Capacity Building:
1. Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to all project staff for future management responsibilities.
2. Identify internal or external resources to provide, capacity building as needed.
3. Capacity building support for project staff and partner organizations.
Qualifications/Requirements and Experience:
Minimum
• Degree in public health, development, medical doctor, nurse, or related field.
• Minimum three years experience in family planning or reproductive health.
• Minimum three years experience in management, evaluation, design, and planning of development
projects in Timor Leste.
• Experience in some of the following areas: BCC, health, health education, community development;
research.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and build the capacity of staff.
• Budget management experience.
• Reasonable English written and verbal skills and experience.
• Attention to detail, and an ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of Timor Leste, and the principles of
Catholic Social Teaching.
Desirable:
• Knowledge of participatory assessment and participatory planning methods.
• Experience implementing USAID projects.
• Experience working in non-profit non-governmental charitable organizations.
Key Relationships:
All CRS/TL Internal mechanisms, External partners, government (local and/or national), authorities and
other organisation’s, agencies and/or institutions.
Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Corte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili.
Applications will be closed on October 31 2008 at 5pm. All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview
Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.
CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff to fill the following position:
Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Project: “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP)
Reports to: Program Manager
Supervises: Monitoring and Evaluations Officer, Health Extension Officers (3, field-based)
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office
Basic Responsibilities:
The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager in managing the project titled “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP), create outputs and activities that are necessary to reach the objectives of the project, and assure their successful completion through effective team leadership, to the satisfaction of
the beneficiaries, donors, and CRS management. The goal of the project is to increase improved health outcomes for mothers and children through natural family planning methods. This goal will be achieved through the following Strategic Objectives:
SO1: Increased utilization of Natural Family Planning services
SO2: Couples have increased access to high quality Natural Family Planning Services
CRS will work closely with its Catholic Church partner, Caritas/Baucau and the Ministry of Health in the implementation of this project. The employee will be based in Baucau, but must be able to travel regularly between Dili and Baucau, and to district project sites for a few days each month. The district project sites
include Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque.
Specific Duties:
Project Management:
Ensure achievement of all of the following tasks, either directly or through delegation:
1. The project is implemented effectively and according to schedule.
2. Supervision and support to one Monitoring and Evaluations Officer, and three Health Extension
Officers based in Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque.
3. Effective and efficient communication and coordination with Caritas/Baucau senior management and
project staff.
4. Completion and submission of semi-annual narrative progress reports, monthly financial reports,
monthly narrative reports and final narrative and financial reports to supervisor, on time, and in
accordance with CRS and donor regulations.
5. Development of workplans together with staff, Caritas/Baucau, MOH, beneficiaries, and CRS
management.
6. Liaises with Caritas/Baucau management, local church representatives, District Health Centers (DHC)
and Ministry of Health Family Planning Unit.
7. Assistance to personnel department in recruiting project staff as required.
8. Management and planning of expenses and budget, timely and accurate expense accounting and cash
advance liquidations.
9. Development, implementation, and application of monitoring and evaluation systems.
10. Works closely with Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Technical Advisor in developing,
implementing and monitoring BCC activities.
11. Guidance, mentoring, and training to Caritas/Baucau and MOH staff about project management.
12. Continuous donor and partner liaison, information sharing, and networking.
13. Compliance of activities and procurement with CRS and donor regulations.
14. Assist Head of Programming and Country Representative in development of proposals when
necessary.
15. Obtain approval of all project expenses, and agreement for all major project activities, from supervisor.
16. Attendance at required staff meetings and monthly project meetings.
17. Maintenance of complete, up-to-date, and orderly records of project, correspondence, and documents.
18. Careful stewardship and maintenance of donor and CRS/TL assets.
19. Response to internal and external requests for information.
20. Other reasonable tasks as required by CRS/TL management.
Project Implementation:
Oversee, coordinate, and monitor the following major activities:
1. Situation assessment of national-level Natural Family Planning (NFP) program support needs.
2. Assist Project Manager in conducting research on current NFP services and utilization.
3. Analysis of research findings to develop Behavior Change Communication materials and strategy.
4. Identify and train Role Model Couples (RMCs), develop tools for training, outreach and overall
supervision of RMCs.
5. Work with Project Manager to develop advocacy plan for sustainable NFP services.
6. Work with Church partners to increase quality of and access to NFP services.
7. Work with Church clinics and DHC to develop referral and counter-referral system for couples
interested in family planning and birth spacing.
Capacity Building:
1. Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to all project staff for future management responsibilities.
2. Identify internal or external resources to provide, capacity building as needed.
3. Capacity building support for project staff and partner organizations.
Qualifications/Requirements and Experience:
Minimum
• Degree in public health, development, medical doctor, nurse, or related field.
• Minimum three years experience in family planning or reproductive health.
• Minimum three years experience in management, evaluation, design, and planning of development
projects in Timor Leste.
• Experience in some of the following areas: BCC, health, health education, community development;
research.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and build the capacity of staff.
• Budget management experience.
• Reasonable English written and verbal skills and experience.
• Attention to detail, and an ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of Timor Leste, and the principles of
Catholic Social Teaching.
Desirable:
• Knowledge of participatory assessment and participatory planning methods.
• Experience implementing USAID projects.
• Experience working in non-profit non-governmental charitable organizations.
Key Relationships:
All CRS/TL Internal mechanisms, External partners, government (local and/or national), authorities and
other organisation’s, agencies and/or institutions.
Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Corte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili.
Applications will be closed on October 31 2008 at 5pm. All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview
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