CEPAD
Centre of Studies for Peace and Development
Sentru Estudus ba Dame no Dezenvolvimentu
Centro de Estudos para a Paz e Desenvolvimento
Husi Ita Ba Ita
PRDP
Programa Peskiza no Dialogu ba Dame
1 Researcher (Female), Region 1 (Manatuto, Baucau, Viqueque, Lautem), PRDP Office, Dili
1 Researcher (Female), Region 2 (Dili, Aileu, Same, Ainaro), PRDP Office, Dili
1 Researcher (Female), Region 3 (Liquica, Ermera, Bobonaro, Covalima, Oecusse), PRDP Office, Dili
Email: s.e.dewhurst@gmail.com, Website: www.interpeace.org
The Programme of Research and Dialogue for Peace (PRDP) is being conducted in partnership between Interpeace - the International Peacebuilding Alliance and CEPAD - the Centre of Studies for Peace and Development (a new National NGO set up to host the programme). The goal of the programme is to help break the cycle of violence and create a climate in which the people of Timor-Leste can identify and address priority issues challenging peace in a non-violent and sustainable manner, ultimately transforming the way in which problems and potential conflict are handled.
PRDP develops countrywide processes of action-oriented dialogue in all thirteen districts of Timor-Leste to bring people together and create a space where participants can identify priority issues of concern, understand their origins and dynamics and consider possible ways of addressing them. The results of this process will be validated and effectively communicated in a ‘country note’ report which will be presented to leaders and policy-makers at the national level. The programme is now looking to expand its team in order to provide the necessary support as it moves towards the upcoming national forum and into its next phase of research at the sub-district level where action responses to recommendations will be designed.
Research Co-coordinator - Deadline 5 December 2008
Position title: Researcher Coordinator
Project: Programme of Research and Dialogue for Peace
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension)
Duty Station: Dili
Expected Start date: December 2008
Reports to: CEPAD Director
Number of Post: 1 post
Position Status: National, full-time, salaried, full benefits
2. Coordinate the research and analysis of the PRDP research team and review and edit reports
- Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the CEPAD Director in the management and implementation of PRDP
- Contribute to the overall design, management and coordination of the PRDP activities and team in coordination with CEPAD Director
- Manage programme operations including workplans, logistics and budgets, the monitoring of activities by making field visits if required, as well as the maintenance of regular donor reporting
- Assist the CEPAD Director in identifying and securing funding opportunities in Timor-Leste, developing relevant plans for submission and in drafting and submitting quality project reports including financial reports to relevant donors in a timely manner in Tetum and English
- Attend peacebuilding networking meetings and maintain and update the database of individuals, groups, NGOS, INGOS, Donors, Government ministerial lines
- Coordinate the research and analysis of the PRDP research team and review and edit reports
- Work closely with the PRDP research team to process the research conducted by PRDP
- Direct the production of a ‘Country Note’ book, presenting and analysing the views of the participants expressed in the dialogues, to be presented at the upcoming National Forum planned for early 2009
- Train the research team to improve their capacity in analytical and report writing skills
- Knowledge and Experience:
Professional Experience and skills:
- Demonstrated ability to build excellent personal and organizational relationships with at least 2 years experience working in program management
- Excellent organizational management skills such as team building, communication, project development, supervision and feedback skills are mandatory
- Strategic and systematic approach with experience in budget management and oversight including planning, monitoring and evaluation method and process
- Experience and excellent skills in research, writing and analysis including drafting, writing and presentation skills in Tetum and English, writing skills in Portuguese and Bahasa Indonesia preferred
- Excellent Facilitation skills and experience in participatory/interactive dialogue, consultation and workshop facilitation
- Excellent knowledge of the socio-political and economic situation of Timor-Leste
- Excellent computer skills in MS Office programs
- Relevant Bachelor degree in social sciences or equivalent, Masters degree an asset
Personal competencies:
- Good organisational skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to engage in effective feedback with all the project staff in the management programme operations
- Ability to demonstrate initiative, attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently, to coordinate group activities and work cooperatively with team members as required.
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multi-task assignments
- Professionalism and respect for confidentiality of information
- Strong commitment and understanding of the roles of research and dialogue in the building of peace in Timor-Leste
3 Researchers (Female) - Deadline 5 December 2008
Position title: Researcher (Female)
Project: Programme of Research and Dialogue for Peace
Duration: 6 months (with possible extension)
Duty Station: Dili
Expected Start date: December 2008
Reports to: CEPAD Director
Number of Posts: 3 posts: One responsible for each region: Region 1 (Manatuto, Baucau, Viqueque, Lautem), Region 2 (Dili, Aileu, Same, Ainaro), Region 3 (Liquica, Ermera, Bobonaro, Covalima, Oecusse)
Position Status: National, full-time, salaried, full benefits
- Duties and Responsibilities
The Researcher will be responsible for carrying out action-research-based consultations to map key issues challenging the consolidation of peace by gathering the views of as many people as possible through dialogue, meetings and workshops countrywide, before agreed solutions are designed to ensure a long term national stability. Using participatory tools and mechanisms and working in coordination with the District Liaison Officers, the Researcher will ensure the effective implementation and reporting of the PRDP implementation activities in the field.
- Knowledge and Experience:
Professional Experience and skills:
- Excellent Research, Analytical and Writing Skills including drafting, writing and presentation skills in Tetum and English, Knowledge and experience in participatory approaches an asset
- Excellent Facilitation skills and experience in participatory/interactive dialogue, consultation and workshop facilitation
- Experience working in programs of peacebuilding and conflict resolution or in projects with related activities
- Excellent knowledge of the socio-political and economic situation of Timor-Leste
- Experience in the use of participatory methods an asset
- Relevant Bachelor degree in social sciences or equivalent
- Excellent computer skills in MS Office programs
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Ability to work under pressure and handle multi-task assignments is necessary.
- Professionalism and respect for confidentiality of information
- Strong commitment and understanding of the roles of research and dialogue in the building of peace in Timor-Leste
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