Friday, December 19, 2008

UNDP Driver 2 Positions - Parliament Project Deadline 31 December 2008

Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: Driver
Project Title: UNDP Parliament Project
Post Title : Driver (1 Post)
Level: SB-1
Type of Contract: SC
Duty Station: Dili
Duration: 6 months, with possibility of extension
Entry Salary: US$ 3720.00 Gross/Annum
Expected Start date: February 2009


GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The UNDP Parliament Project is seeking a Driver to work under the direction of the Project Office in Dili. This post will be based in Dili.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Driver is expected to assume the following responsabilities:

Drive project vehicles for the transport of project personnel and equipment;
Ensure that the vehicle is kept clean;
Maintain car trip log each time the vehicle is used including : daily mileage, gas consumption, oil changes, etc.
Ensure that the steps required by rules and registrations are taken in case of involvement in accident;
Support the project staff during workshops, training and field trips, facilitate their movements and assist in other related duty needed by them;
Assume the day-to-day maintenance of the assigned vehicle: Checks oil, water, battery, brakes, tires etc, performance performs other minor repairs and arranges for working order, logs official trips, daily mileage, gas/fuel consumption , etc.
To perform all other duties necessary, as required.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Ability to work under presure and deliver quality outputs on time.
Understanding that the work requires security awareness.
Good interpersonal skills including ability to work in a small team.
Ability to work in a multi-cultural enviroment.

QUALIFICATION AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Complete secondary education, driving license and skills in minor vehicle repairs,
Al least 3-5 years of practical experience in vehicle driving, preferably part of it acquired in the UN System or NGO’s,
Knowledge of local conditions in Timor-Leste.
Good knowledge of English essential: ability to read, write and understand simple instructions. Good knowledge of local languages.
Initiative, independence, flexibility, problem solving and action-oriented.


Interest candidates are invited to submit their applications together with curriculum vitae, P11, and relevant supporting documents to the following address:


Human Resources Unit
United Nations Development Programme
Obrigado Barracks Compound, Building 11
Caicoli Street
Dili, Timor-Leste
e-mail : personnel.pt@undp.org

The deadline for submitting applications is 31 December 2008.

UNDP UN Coordination Analyst- Re Adv Deadline 31 December 2008

Vacancy Announcement
Re-Advertise


Position title: UN Coordination Analyst
Duration: 1 (one) year extendable
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment
Expected Start date: February 2009
Level: NO-A
Entry Salary: US$ 12, 744 Gross/Annum
Duty Station: Dili, Timor Leste
Entitlements/Benefits: Please obtain from the UNDP Human Resources Unit


General Description of the Job:

UNDP is seeking for UN Coordination Analyst to work under direct supervision of the Head of Resident Coordinator Unit / Office of DSRSG of the UNDP Dili, Timor-Leste.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The UN Coordinator Analyst will be responsible for the following areas:

1. Ensures effective support to UNCT in preparation and implementation of UNDAF focusing on achievement of the following results:

· Thorough analysis and research of the political, social and economic situation in the country, presentation of reports.
· Participation in the work of the CCA and UNDAF Working Groups and preparation of inputs to CCA, UNDAF.
· Support to the organization of UNCT meetings and retreats as necessary.
· Analysis of requirements and synthesis of proposals on UN programmes, identification of strengths and weaknesses in UN Agencies programmes in the context of UNDAF, UN Reform and MDGs.

2. Ensures effective supports in preparation and implementation of the UN Coordination Work Plan, focusing on the achievement of results:

· Preparation and collection of inputs to the RC Work Plan and Annual Report.
· Support monitoring of UNDAF implementation.
· Assist the coordination efforts to prepare other initiatives that require joint planning.
· Maintain overall records of UNCT ongoing activities, in view of fostering synergies

· Amongst agencies and with UNMIT.
· Assist –substantively and with secretariat- selected Working Groups such as HIV/AIDS, Gender, Operations, Learning, and Information. Serve as focal point to ensure that these groups’ work-plans advance as per the UNCT goals for each year.
· Support initiatives to advance integration in the districts between UNMIT and the UN agencies.
3. Ensures effective performance in all level administrative task of the Resident Coordination Unit, focusing on the achievement of results:

· Preparation of materials and arrangements for the UNCT and other meetings convened by the DSRSG, as well as minutes, information packages, and briefing notes.
· Process expenditures for the RC Unit and maintain budget reviews updates for the RC Unit funds.
· Administration and secretariat support provided to some inter-agency working groups.
· Ensure that other relevant administrative tasks for the Unit are performed up to date.


4. Ensure facilitation and sharing of information related to the work of the UN agencies, funds, and programmes, focusing on the achievement of the results:

· Implement and recommend information and communication related activities of the unit. Identification of sources of information related to coordination. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to country policy goals.
· Establish networks with UN agencies/ units for the regular preparation and dissemination of the “UN Calendar and Documents of Interest”. Preparation of other public information materials as required.
· Training to UN staff on integration and coordination issues, in English and Tetum.
· Establishing and maintaining other relevant information such as donor assistance to the UN per sector.


Qualification and Professional Experience:

· Bachelor Degree in Economics, Social Sciences, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field. Masters Degree would be an advantage.
· At least 4 years of relevant experience in programmatic and administrative experience. Knowledge about the UN and RC systems would be an advantage.
· Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).
· Good writing skills in English.
· Fluency in the UN and national language of the duty station.

Please submit your applications together with curriculum vitae and relevant supporting documents to the following address:

Human Resources Unit
United Nations Development Programme
Obrigado Barracks Compound, Building 11
Caicoli Street,
Dili, Timor-Leste
Fax: +670 3313534
E-mail: personnel.tp@undp.org

The deadline for submitting applications is 31 December 2008.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNDP Executive Associate CD office Deadline 31 December 2008

UNDP Vacancy Announcement


Position title : Executive Assistant to the UNDP Country Director
Expected Start date : February 2009
Type of Contract : Fixed Term Appointment
Level :GS-6
Entry Salary :US$ 8,185.00 Gross/Annum
Organizational Unit : UNDP, Office of Country Director
Duty Station :Dili, Timor Leste
Entitlements/Benefits:Please obtain from the UNDP Human Resources Unit



General Description of the Job:

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Country Director (CD), the Executive Associate to CD ensures effective and efficient functioning of the CD’s office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.

The Executive Associate supervises one Driver and works in close collaboration with UNDP staff, UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The CEO will be responsible for the following areas:

1. Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the CD’s office focusing on achievement of the following results:

· Maintenance of the supervisor’s calendar, contacts with high-ranking visitors, arrangement of appointments and meetings, with UN Agencies, Government, Civil Society Organizations and other external bodies. Acting as an interpreter when required and/or taking minutes.
· Maintenance of protocol procedures.
· Preparation of high quality briefing materials for supervisor for appointments, meetings, missions.
· Preparation of informal translations.
· Management of CD’s missions, and representation schedule. Liaises with Operations Unit in making travel arrangements
· Maintenance of rosters of high-level partners, telephone lists.
· Preparation of correspondence, directives, comments on behalf of CD for his/her signature and follow-up when required.
· Use of automated office management systems for effective functioning of the CD’s office.

2. Ensures provision of effective communications support to the office focusing on achievement of the following results:

· Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials. Use of automated filing system.
· Coordination of the information flow in the office, follow up on circulation files.
· Facilitation of information sharing between UNCT and the UNDP Coordination Unit.
· Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to CD.
· Screening of all incoming calls and correspondence.
· Presentation of proposals to eliminate communication bottlenecks in the office and streamline office procedures between the supervisor’s office and subordinate division.
· Any other duties that may be assigned.

3. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

· Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.


Minimum qualifications:

· Secondary Education with specialized secretarial training. University Degree or equivalent would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.
· 5 to 7 years of progressively responsible secretarial, administrative, programme experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web based management systems.
· Fluency in English. Knowledge of Portuguese, Tetum and/or Bahasa Indonesia preferred.



Please submit your applications with curriculum vitae, references and other relevant supporting documents to the following address:

Human Resources Unit
UNDP Dili,
UN House Caicoli Street
Dili, Timor Leste
Email: personnel.tp@undp.org
Fax: + 670 331 3534

The deadline for submitting applications is 31 Dec 2008.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNDP Chief Executive Officer for Justice Programme Deadline 31 Dec 2008

Vacancy Announcement


Position title:Chief Executive Officer for Justice Programme
Duty Station: Dili, Timor Leste
Expected Start date:February 2009
Type of Contract:Service Contract
Level:SB-5
Organizational Unit:UNDP Justice Programme
Entry Salary:US$ 35,000 Gross/Annum
Entitlements/Benefits: Please obtain from the UNDP Human Resources Unit



General Description of the Job:

UNDP is seeking for Chief Executive Officer to work under direct supervision of the International Programme Specialist and the Council of Coordination as well as UNDP Governance Unit based in Dili Timor-Leste.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The CEO will be responsible for the following areas:

Ensure the Effective programme management, focusing on achievement of the following results:

· Day-to-day operational management of the programme including work planning, resource allocation and financial supervision, and general oversight and reporting on implementation of activities;
· Daily monitoring of implementation of programme activities, workload management and performance assessment;
· Preparations of Terms of References and involvement in design of all programme related events such as training (curricula, courses, schedules), study tours, conferences and workshops, and provision of advice to UNDP on the joint approval and sign-off of these documents;
· Provision of advice and support to national institutions on the identification, selection and approval of advisors and consultants;
· Provision of information and advice to the heads of judiciary institutions and to consultants working for the Programme;
· Supervise overall administration of the programme;
· Supervision, coordination and evaluation of the work of advisors where applicable and all Programme administrative support staff;
· Revision and monitoring of the overall management, performance and progress of the Programme by preparing indicators to monitor progress on the Programme document;
· Contribute to the development of a Monitoring and Evaluation framework for the programme that reflects progress on the sector in general;
· Reporting to management and donors on progress and achievement of results.
· Representation of the Programme before UNDP, and provision of other advice as needed to UNDP concerning the evolution and role of the Courts, Prosecution and Ministry of Justice.



Ensure the transmission of best practices and strategic coordination with national justice institutions, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

· Assistance in promoting dialogue and good practices on access to justice among different stakeholders in the justice sector and with interfacing sectors;
· Representation of the Programme before the national authorities;
· In cooperation with the Ministry of Justice, support preparation and hosting of Council of Coordination meetings, circulation of meeting minutes and ensure follow-up on the implementation of decisions taken;
· Provision of advice and support as may be required by the Courts, Prosecution and Ministry of Justice.

Ensure Donor coordination and information focusing on achievement of the following results:

· Participate and actively contribute to all justice coordination forums;
· Briefing of interested donors or foreign missions on the activities of the Programme;
· Assistance to the CoC in providing information in open meetings on a biannual basis to the civil society and NGOs;
· Advice to the CoC in briefings to donors.


Competencies

1. Corporate Competencies:
· Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
· Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
· Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
· Treats all people fairly without favouritism.
2. Technical and substantive capacity:
· Specialist knowledge in the area of administration of justice and rule of law, preferably in a civil law system and post-conflict setting;
· Knowledge of institutional capacity development, preferably within the judiciary;
· In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary development issues;
· Seeks and applies knowledge, information and best practices inside and outside of UNDP

3. Management and Leadership:
· Ability to lead strategic planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting;
· Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development projects;
· Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
· Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
· Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills;
· Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
· Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills

Qualifications:

1. Education:
· Bachelor Degree or equivalent in law (strongly preferable), political science, international studies, development studies, public administration or any other related field;
· Master Degree an advantage.

2. Experience:
· 7 years of project and people management experience with Bachelor Degree; or
· 5 years of experience in project and people management with Master Degree
· Experience with the United Nations system and/or familiarity with UNDP programmes/projects would be an asset;
· Experience working in a legal profession or with justice sector institutions would be an asset.

3. Language Requirements:
· Excellent communication skills in written and spoken Tetum;
· Portuguese and/or English language skills would be an asset.


Please submit your applications with curriculum vitae, references and other relevant supporting documents to the following address:

Human Resources Unit
UNDP Dili,
UN House Caicoli Street
Dili, Timor Leste
Email: personnel.tp@undp.org
Fax: + 670 331 3534

The deadline for submitting applications is 31 Dec 2008.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Monday, December 15, 2008

ICTJ Adminiatration and Finance Assistant Deadline 19 December 2008

JOB VACANCY

Adminiatration and Finance Assistant Position Announcement (National Staff)

Location: Timor-Leste (Dili)

Closing date: 19 December 2008

The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) assists countries pursuing accountability for past mass atrocities. ICTJ is committed to building local capacity and strengthening the emerging field of transitional justice, and works closely with organizations and experts around the world to do so. In Timor-Leste ICTJ works with civil society and others stakeholders on the follow up to the CAVR report and recommendations, focusing on issues on justice, accountability, and reparations. More information is available at www.ictj.org.

Position Overview
The Office Manager works with the National Program Associate to manage ICTJ’s office administration and finance. Primary responsibilities of this position include: processing payments, creating invoices, developing and implementing finance policies and procedures, creating monthly finance reports and assisting in all aspects of office and project administration. This position is full-time (40 hours/week), and reports to National Program Associate and ICTJ Jakarta office.

Required qualifications
· A commitment to ICTJ mission and values
· Experience in management and finance (Minimum 3 years)
· Experience in drafting financial reports for management and donors
· Advanced English skills, and fluency in Tetun and Indonesian;
· Good computer skills, including proficiency in Word and Excel

Required attributes
· Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively
· Flexibility, ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
· Strong analytical and problem solving skills
· Good leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other staff
· Ability to work effectively with minimal direction

Preferred qualifications
· Prior experience working in an NGO
· University qualification in management or finance

To Apply

Please submit a cover letter and a resume/CV, with contact information for three references to: ICTJ, Timor Leste, Eis Comarca Balide, Attn: Manuela Leong Pereira or via email to mpereira@ictj.org


Only short listed candidates will be notified and applications will not be returned.

ICTJ Reparations Program Assistant Deadline 19 December 2008

JOB VACANCY
Reparations Program Assistant Position Announcement (National Staff)
Location: Timor-Leste (Dili)
Closing date: 19 December 2008

The International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ) assists countries pursuing accountability for past mass atrocities. ICTJ is committed to building local capacity and strengthening the emerging field of transitional justice, and works closely with organizations and experts around the world to do so. In Timor-Leste ICTJ works with civil society and others stakeholders on the follow up to the CAVR report and recommendations, focusing on issues on justice, accountability, and reparations. More information is available at www.ictj.org.

Position Overview
The Reparation Program Assistant works with ICTJ’s National and International Program Associates to develop and implement transitional justice programs in Timor Leste. Primary responsibilities of this position involve working with Timorese NGOs on victim networking and programs relating to CAVR follow-up, especially in relation to to reparations. Specific duties includes:
· Overseeing ICTJ’s victim networking program, undertaken together with Timorese NGOs
· Maintaining regular contact and good coordination with partners organization;
· Organizing and preparing events, including meetings and trainings on transitional justice;
· Assisting the National and International Program Associates with research as requested;
· Facilitating transitional justice exposure visits to Timor-Leste

Required Qualifications
· A commitment to ICTJ mission and values
· Experience in human rights and/or victim support (Minimum 2 years)
· Advanced English, Fluency in Tetun and Indonesia language skills
· Good computer skills, including proficiency in Word

Required attributes
· Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage time effectively
· Flexibility, ability to multi-task and work well under pressure
· Strong analytical and problem solving skills
· Good leadership skills and the ability to work collaboratively with other staff
· Ability to work effectively with minimal direction

Preferred qualifications
· University degree in law, political science, human rights or related field;
· Experience working in transitional justice
· Experience carrying out research and analysis

To Apply
Please submit a cover letter and a resume/CV, with contact information for three references to: ICTJ, Timor Leste, Eis Comarca Balide, Attn: Manuela Leong Pereira or via email to mpereira@ictj.org
Only short listed candidates will be notified and applications will not be returned

WFP Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) Assistant Deadline 29 December 2008


ARD 2 positions of Trainer Deadline 5 January 2009

Strengthening Property Rights in Timor-Leste

Position Title: Trainer
Position Type: National
Position Duration: 1 year, renewable
Location: Dili, with frequent travel to the districts

Project Background:

The ‘Ita Nia Rai’ programme requires 2 Trainers to assist with training field staff and data collection volunteers.
The Project comprises 5 tasks in the pursuit of the objectives noted above; 1) Public Information; 2&3) Developing legislation and policy; 4) Land Administration; and, 5) Dispute Mediation.

Position Description:

Working under the guidance of the Training Coordinator, the Trainers will be responsible for:

- Implement training of field staff in for at least 5 districts.
- Work with technical experts to assist in developing training programmes;
- Coordinate logistics and administration to implement training;
- Maintain detailed monitoring and evaluation records of each training;
- Frequent travel to the districts;
- Ensure that all training activities carried out are sensitive to gender issues and that women are given equal opportunities to participate in all aspects of project trainings
- Other duties as assigned.


Requirements:

Professional experience:

- At least 3 years of experience as a trainer
- Experience with developing training
- Experience training-of-trainers modules
- Knowledge of participatory training methods

Education and professional qualifications:

- Secondary education required; post-secondary education would be an asset.
- Formal education as a trainer would be an asset.
- Fluency in Tetum and Indonesian is required. Working knowledge of English is required.
- Basic computer literacy is required.
- Previous experience working for an international organization would be an advantage.

Personal qualifications:

- Good communicator;
- Dependable;
- Timely, professional and hard-working.
- Team player with excellent inter-personal skills.

WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Deadline: January, 5 2009





Strengthening Property Rights in Timor-Leste



Position Title: Treinador
Position Type: Nasional
Position Duration: Tinan 1, ho posibilidade ba extensaun
Location: Dili, no dala ruma ba viajem ba distritu.

Project Background:

Programa ‘Ita Nia Rai’ presiza treinador nain 2 atu bele ajuda treinamentu ba Field staff (staff lapangan) no ema voluntariu ne’ebé foti dadus.
Projetu ne’e iha nia komponente servisu 5 nebe ho nia objetivu hanesan tuir mai ne’e; 1) Informasaun Publiku hodi refora transparensia; 2&3) Dezenvolve Lejislasaun no Lei ; 4) Administrasaun Rai; and, 5) Fasilita Mediasaun ba Disputa/sengketa

Deskrisaun Servisu:
Servisu ho Supervizaun Koordenator Treinamentu, treinador sei responsaveliza ba :

- Implementa treinamentu ba staff lapangan/field staff iha distritu 5
- Servisu ho Expertu Tekniku hodi tulun dezenvolve programa treinamentu;
- Kordena logistika no administrasaun hodi implementa treinamentu
- Mantein no garante hodi prepara no rekorda Monitorizasaun no evaluasaun ba kada treinamentu ka enkontru.
- Dalaruma halao viajem ba distritu;
- Garante katak atividade treinamentu hotu tenke iha sensibilidade konaba Jeneru I tenke iha opurtunidade hanesan/igualidade ba feto hodi partisipa iha aspeitu hotu husi treinamentu iha projetu nia laran.
- Serbisu seluk ne’ebé presiza.

Presiza :

Esperiensia professional :

- Iha esperiensia maizumenus tinan 3 hanesan treinador
- Esperiensia hodi dezenvolve treinamentu
- Esperiensia hodi dezenvolve modul treinamentu ba treinador (ToT)
- Iha koinesementu konaba Treinamentu Partisipatori

Edukasaun no Kualifikasaun Profesional:

- Remata Kursu Sekundariu/SLTA; Diploma konaba guru/SPG hanesan asset ida.
- Edukasaun formal konaba Treinador hanesan asset ida
- Presiza Koalia diak iha lian Tetum no Indonesia. Bele kompriende no serbisu iha lian English
- Iha koinesementu baziku konaba komputador.
- Iha esperiensia servisu iha oraganizasaun internasional hanesan vantajem ida.

Kualifikasaun personal

- Iha komunikasaun diak;
- Bele serbisu mesak
- Respeita tempu,professional no serbisu maka’as
- Serbisu diak iha tim no dinamiku.

FO KORAJEN FETO HODI HATO’O APLIKASAUN

Batas waktu : 5 Janeiru 2009

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

PDT Field Representative Bobonaro Deadline 31 December 2008

Terms of Reference

Field Representative Bobonaro
Peace Dividend Trust / Klibur Dame Fuan

Closing Date: December 31, 2008

Role

The Bobonaro Field Representative will, in coordination with the Dili office, manage all of Peace Dividend Trust’s project activities in the western region of Timor-Leste. The Country Director and Project Associates for Verification, Matchmaking and Tender Distribution will support the Bobonaro Field Representative in the execution of his/her duties.

Responsibilities

The Bobonaro Field Representative will:

1. Manage and or facilitate the full range of sub projects of the Peace Dividend Marketplace Project in the western region of Timor-Leste. These include: 1) Matchmaking; 2) Micro-matchmaking; 3) Tender Distribution; 4) Procurement Database; and 5) Advocacy. Focus activities will include 2, 3, 4, and 5.
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 Bobonaro 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
• English is mandatory. Other language skills are highly desirable: Indonesian, Portuguese and other Timorese languages.

Reporting lines: The Bobonaro Field 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: Maliana, Timor-Leste, with periodic travel to Dili and regional districts.

Duration: Probationary term of two months, possible extend to December 2009 based on funding.

Application Process

To apply for this position, send a cover letter, current CV, and 3 Professional References to any of the following:
- By email to Ilidio Ximenes da Costa (7233335), iximenes@peacedividendtrust.org or Brigida Soares (7298264) bbsoares@peacedividendtrust.org
- By paper copies to Peace Dividend Trust / Klibur Dame-Fuan, PO Box 368, Dili, East Timor
- To Domingos Savio (7338020) or Domingos Amaral (7271645) in …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….


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: The Peace Dividend Marketplace (PDM) project is an innovative approach to increase the economic impact, and the resulting peace dividend, of the international aid and humanitarian presence in Timor-Leste. Conceptualised in a 2004-2005 study on the economic impact of peacekeeping in collaboration with UN officials in 12 peacekeeping operations, this project intends to expand the local economic footprint of the UN and international agencies while simultaneously decreasing the operating costs of the missions. This can serve to channel additional millions into the host economy, create jobs, and build capacity. The PDM project will have three main components: an online procurement directory, matchmaking services and a training and outreach program. This concept has been piloted in Kabul, Afghanistan since 2005. The Timor-Leste approach will be adapted to local circumstances but remain similar in principle. Additional initiatives are in development.

PDT Field Representative Covalima Deadline 31 December 2008

Terms of Reference

Field Representative Covalima

Peace Dividend Trust / Klibur Dame Fuan

Closing Date: December 31, 2008

Role

The Covalima Field Representative will, in coordination with the Dili office, manage all of Peace Dividend Trust’s project activities in the southwestern region of Timor-Leste. The Country Director and Project Associates for Verification, Matchmaking and Tender Distribution will support the Covalima Field Representative in the execution of his/her duties.

Responsibilities

The Covalima Field Representative will:

  1. Manage and or facilitate the full range of sub projects of the Peace Dividend Marketplace Project in the southwestern region of Timor-Leste. These include: 1) Matchmaking; 2) Micro-matchmaking; 3) Tender Distribution; 4) Procurement Database; and 5) Advocacy. Focus activities will include 2, 3, 4, and 5.
  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 Covalima 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

· English is mandatory. Other language skills are highly desirable: Indonesian, Portuguese and other Timorese languages.

Reporting lines: The Covalima Field 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: Suai, Timor-Leste, with periodic travel to Dili and regional districts.

Duration: Probationary term of two months, possible extend to December 2009 based on funding.

Application Process

To apply for this position, send a cover letter, current CV, and 3 Professional References to any of the following:

- By email to Ilidio Ximenes da Costa (7233335), iximenes@peacedividendtrust.org or Brigida Soares (7298264) bbsoares@peacedividendtrust.org

- By paper copies to Peace Dividend Trust / Klibur Dame-Fuan, PO Box 368, Dili, East Timor

- To Antonio Alves (7294020) or Maria Barros (7350715) in Debos Bairo Costa, Suai in front of NGO CARE.

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: The Peace Dividend Marketplace (PDM) project is an innovative approach to increase the economic impact, and the resulting peace dividend, of the international aid and humanitarian presence in Timor-Leste. Conceptualised in a 2004-2005 study on the economic impact of peacekeeping in collaboration with UN officials in 12 peacekeeping operations, this project intends to expand the local economic footprint of the UN and international agencies while simultaneously decreasing the operating costs of the missions. This can serve to channel additional millions into the host economy, create jobs, and build capacity. The PDM project will have three main components: an online procurement directory, matchmaking services and a training and outreach program. This concept has been piloted in Kabul, Afghanistan since 2005. The Timor-Leste approach will be adapted to local circumstances but remain similar in principle. Additional initiatives are in development.

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Wednesday, December 3, 2008

The Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand 7 Positions Deadline 10 December 2008

JOB VACANCY

The Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand (FHFNZ) has a vision of a world where noone is needlessly blind. In Timor-Leste, FHFNZ works with the Ministry of Health and International and Local NGOs to improve eye services and promote eye health. Due to expansion of our projects, we have a number of exciting positions for Timorese nationals to join our small, dedicated team.

Requirements for all positions:

§ Motivated and hardworking
§ Willingness to cooperate with a team of eye care and related health-care workers
§ Working knowledge of English and willingness to learn it further
§ Willingness to participate in training

Specific skills are responsibilities for each position:

Operating Theatre Nurse (1): Diploma 1 Nurse (minimum), registered to practice as a nurse in Timor-Leste; experience in operating theatre preferred; following training, assist ophthalmologist with pre- and post-op patient care, as well as in the operating theatre; monitor medicines, consumables and equipment; district travel will be required.

Eye Care Nurse (2)THIS IS A TRAINING POSITION FOR THE FIRST YEAR: Diploma 1 Nurse (minimum), registered to practice as a nurse in Timor-Leste; willing to undertake the Diploma of Eye Care at ICS in 2009; following training, deliver clinical eye services as part of an eye health team.

Community Health Project Coordinator (1): High School Diploma (minimum); experience in delivery of health promotion activities in a community setting; experience in project coordination; creativity, experience with word, excel and power point.

Operating Theatre Technician (2): High School Diploma (minimum); following training, assist ophthalmologist and operating theatre nurse in the operating theatre; assist with patient counseling prior to surgery; manage the surgical database; district travel will be required.

Office Administrator (1):High School Diploma (minimum); experience in office management including administration, communications, information management and finance management; computer skills; prior experience working with NGOs; you will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination of the FHFNZ office, and the provision of administrative support to project managers.

If you are interested in applying for these positions, you can get additional information or submit your CV to our office or through email:

The Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand
Rua Jacinto Candido (Opposite Democracy Field)
Bairo Formosa, Dili
Tel: 735 8476
spereirafhfnz@gmail.com

Closing date for receipt of materials is December 10.

VAGA

Fundasaun Fred Hollows Nova Zealandia (FHFNZ)
iha visaun ida iha mundu iha ne'ebe ema hotu la persiza atu sai matan delek. Iha Timor-Leste, FHFNZ servisu hamutuk ho Ministerio da Saude no ONG local no International atu hadia servisu matan nian no promove saude matan. Tamba ami nia projeito sei aumenta ami iha vaga hira ba cidadaun Timorense hodi servisu hamutuk ho ami nia team ho dedikasaun boot.

Rekeremento ba posisaun hirak ne'e mak hanesan tuir mai ne'e :

§ Motivasaun bo'ot no servisu nain
§ Hakarak atu kopera ho team pesoal saude matan no pesoal saude matan sira ne'ebe iha area relevante
§ Iha konhesemento ba lingua Engles no hakarak atu aprende liu tan.
§ Hakarak atu partisipa iha treinamento

Abilidade spesifiku no responsablidade ba posisaun idak-idak:

Operating Theatre Nurse (1): Diploma 1 Infermeiro (minimum), registo no practica hanesan infermeiro iha Timor-Leste; prefere liu ba esperiensia iha sala de operasaun; treinamanto hanesan tuir mai ne'e, assisti ophthalmologia ho pre- no post-operasaun haree patienti, no mos iha sala de operasaun; monitorisasaun ba ai-moruk, materia no equipmento; no sei persiza ba halo viagem ba distrito kuandu persiza.

Especialista Infermeiro Matan nain (2) – Posisaun ida ne'e hanesan posisaun ba treinamento duranti tinan ida nia laran, hakarak mos sei eskola diploma 1 ba matan iha ICS iha 2009; treinamento, sei halao servisu ba moras matan nian hanesan parte ida husi team saude nian.

Kordenador ba Projeito Saude Communitario (1): Remata eskola secundario (minimum);iha esperiensia atu fo aktividade iha promosaun saude iha communidade, abilidade atu uza computador, iha esperiensia iha kordenasaun projeito, creatividade, no iha ablidade komminikasaun ida ne'ebe maximu.

Technician ba Sala de Operasaun (2): Remata eskola secundario (minimum); tuir treinamento, Asisti opthalmologia no operasaun iha sala de Operasaun, assissti ho pasienti fo conseilero ba operasaun, maneja database ba operasaun, no viagem ba distrito mos sei persiza.

Office Administrator (1): Remata eskola secundario (minimum);Iha esperiensia iha office manejemen no iha esperiensia ba iha manejamen financas, iha abilidade atu uza Computador, iha esperiensia servisu ho ONG. Ita mos sei iha responsabilidade ba loro-loron nia kordenasaun ho FHFNZ nia edifisio, no fo supporta administrativo ba project manajer sira.

Sei karik ita boot sira iha interese atu apply ba posisaun hirak ne'e, ita bele hetan informasaun liu tan ou hatama ita nia CV ba iha ami nia Edifisio ou liu husi email:
The Fred Hollows Foundation New Zealand
Rua Jacinto Candido (Opposite Democracy Field)
Bairo Formosa, Dili
Tel: 735 8476
spereirafhfnz@gmail.com

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