Plan, 3 Positions, Deadline 15 June 2009

Plan Timor-Leste wishes to recruit experienced staff to fill in various vacant positions.

Plan is an international NGO that works in over 60 countries to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of children, young people and families. It has been working in Timor-Leste since 2001.

Plan Timor-Leste offers an exceptional working environment and good training opportunities. Salary and benefits will be highly competitive for the right candidate.

The position will be based at the Plan Country Office in Dili with some travel within Timor-Leste.

1. Early Childhood Care & Development (ECCD) Advisor (open to international applicants)

Responsibilities
The ECCD Advisor will lead a team who shall manage Plan’s ECCD program, coordinate initiatives related to ECCD, forge partnerships and relevant networks, develop training programs and train partners and staff, and assist in developing ECCD M&E tools and systems.

Minimum Qualification Required
The candidate should have a master’s degree in education, social sciences, family life and child development or other related disciplines; at least three years experience in managing education programs and possesses strong networking, communication and problem-solving skills.

2. Adult Literacy Specialist (open to international applicants)

Responsibilities
The Adult Literacy Specialist will guide the development of the adult literacy program and assist in implementing the program in 10 pilot sites in Aileu, coordinate initiatives related to adult literacy, map out adult literacy services and resources and forge partnerships; provide technical assistance to community facilitators and local partners, design and conduct training among field staff and partners, conduct field visits and monitor and liaise with MoE for sharing of experiences and accreditation of adult literacy graduates.

The candidate should have at least a bachelor’s degree in Education, Social Work or Social Sciences and at least three years of experience in managing adult literacy programs and preferably with familiarity of the country’s existing adult literacy initiatives and system of accreditation.


3. Institutional Building Specialist (open to Timorese applicants only)

Responsibilities
The position shall take the lead of guiding policy development, coordinating national campaigns, conferences and forums on ECCD, establish the ECCD Network of NGOs and organize and support relevant ECCD coordinating bodies at the national and district levels.

Minimum Qualifications required:
The candidate should at least be a graduate of or attended at least 2 years of a related course in Community or Rural Development, Social Sciences, Education and Social Work, has a year of experience in high-level networking and ministry-level coordination.

Closing date for all the above positions: Monday 15 June 2009

Copies of the job descriptions can be obtained via email from Info.Timorleste@plan-international.org. Applications need to include a current CV and a covering letter specifying the position being applied for and addressing suitability for the role. Any questions can be directed to the above email address or phone (+670) 331 2492.

Plan is committed to gender equity, and suitably qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Plan takes active measures in recruitment and employment practices to ensure children are protected. The successful applicant will be expected to comply with Plan’s “Say No to Child Abuse” policy.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

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