Education Development Center Inc. (EDC), a US -based, non-profit education research and development organization, is implementing the USAID Prepara Ami ba Servisu (PAS) program in Timor Leste. This program provides young, minimally-educated 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 persons for the following positions:
1) Monitoring and Evaluation Associate or Specialist
The Monitoring and Evaluation Associate/Specialist will develop and implement M & E trainings for project staff, partners, and participants; will manage/coordinate M & E activities between the main office and the districts, and between EDC and its partners. This person will plan and supervise data collection activities, prepare M/E reports and briefings targeted to a number of audiences, will review and refine data collection techniques and will create new instruments as necessary. The M/E Associate/Specialist will oversee data management.
2) District Coordinators for Bobonaro, Manatuto, Baucau and Lautem
The District Coordinator (DC) is responsible for project implementation in multiple sites in selected districts. Currently we are seeking at least one candidate from each of the following Districts: Bobonaro, Manatuto, Baucau and Lautem. The ideal DC candidate will already be living in the Districts, will have a demonstrated capacity to manage projects; will be able to identify work opportunities and network with appropriate Government, NGO, and private sector officials and will have some training experience. Frequent travel within and between Districts is required and this position is based in the Districts.
3. 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 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.
4. Market Development Associate or Specialist
The Market Development Associate or Specialist is responsible for facilitating the second phase of the PAS program. The MDA/MDS is responsible for developing relationships with collaborators to support youth participant internship, employment, self-employment and further training opportunities in targeted rural districts.
For the above positions candidates must be Timorese citizens, must have at least a secondary school diploma, university degree preferred, and previous work experience in related area. Candidates must have a working knowledge of English (reading, writing and speaking) and must speak Tetun and/or Bahasa Indonesian. All staff are expected to work on a team and demonstrate responsible, mature and professional behavior.
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