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

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

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 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

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.

Austcare Finance Administration Manager Deadline 24 October 2008

OXFAM 2 Positions Deadline 27 October 2008