Wednesday, December 3, 2008

EDC 2 Positions deadline 12 December 2008

Background

Education Development Center Inc. (EDC), a US-based, non-profit education research and development organization, is implementing the USAID “Prepara Ami ba Servisu (PAS)” project. Over a period of three years, this project will provide at least 2,500 minimally-educated young rural men and women with a workforce preparation program that combines off-the-job instruction with on-the-job training.

We are currently seeking dynamic and qualified person for the following positions:

1. Work Experience Associate.

The Work Experience Associate will be working on the team that develops work opportunity component of the PAS program. The WEA will be responsible for developing youth work opportunities in targeted rural districts. The WEA will help develop contacts and networks with government agencies, private sector representatives and NGOs in order to identify work opportunities and will be responsible for managing this functional area of the PAS program. The WEA should have the capacity to familiarize him/herself with work sponsor priorities and quality expectations and will have some understanding of the livelihood development needs of rural Timorese. The WEA will have a familiarity with government policies and priorities regarding infrastructure and agriculture projects.

2. Accountant

Assist the Financial/Administrative Manager in managing accounting activities; such as salaries, receipts, accounts payable, bank reconciliation, cash control, assets management, financial reporting, financial aspects of grant making and compliance with USAID requirements. Must have financial experience with an international contractor or equivalent and a strong accounting education.

Applicants must have a working knowledge of English and fluency in Tetun and Bahasa Indonesian.

All applicants should submit a CV highlighting relevant work experience, education, language capacity and three references with phone numbers and/or email addresses included. Only applications meeting these basic requirements will be reviewed and only successfully short-listed applicants will be contacted. Excellent package awaits successful candidates. All applications are due by December 12, 2008 and should be sent to PAS@edc.org