Friday, July 31, 2009

TRANSOCEAN, 12 Positions, Deadline August 14, 2009.

TRANSOCEAN

JOB VACANCIES

Transocean, the world’s largest offshore drilling contractor, provides the most versatile fleet of mobile offshore drilling units to help clients find a develop oil and nature gas reserves.
Building on more than 50 years of experience with the highest specification rigs, our employees are focused on safety and premier offshore drilling performance.

Preamble
Transocean, is seeking persons with appropriate skills and experience for the position fo
1. Welder
2. Electrician
3. Roustabout
4. Painter (Maintenance Roustabout)
5. Mechanic
6. Motor Operator
7. Radio Operator
8. Floor Hand
9. Materials Coordinator
10. Chief Mechanics
11. Chief Electricians
12. Drillers

The candidate would need to demonstrate at least 12-18 months experience in the respective position on an offshore drilling, preferable a semi-submersible, along with the following skills and qualification.
- Huet (OPITO approved)
- Preferred experience on an offshore installation, although consideration will be given to candidates with experience in associated industries;
- Demonstrated ability of oral and written communications
- Basic computer skills
- Assist in the continued development of the HSE culture
- Assist in the implementation of the company goals and objectives
- Mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure they are competent to competent to work at their next job level and
- Strong interpersonal skill and demonstrated ability to work in the team setting.

Application should be sent to the Konnekto Employment Agency, Landmark Plaza Room 02-08, Fatuhada, Dili or sent to:
- employment.tyson@gmail.com
- Okti_konnekto@yahoo.com
- Malene.konnekto@gmail.com

Application close: on 14 of August 2009

Copies of the job description are available at Konnekto Employment Agency. Enquiries should be directed to the phone no.:
743 4783 (Marlene) or
727 3462 (Okti) or
734 7538 (Deca) (during working hours: Monday to Saturday on 08.00 to 18.00)

Thursday, July 30, 2009

RWSSP, National Community Development Officer, Deadline August 10, 2009.

National Community Development Officer Job Description

Reports to: RWSSP Community Development Advisor

Duration: Two years, with possible extension

Location: Timor Leste, based in Dili with frequent travel to the Districts

1. Scope of Position :

The RWSSP National Community Development Officer (NCDO) will work with RWSSP District Community Development Officers and DNSAS staff to improve with the implementation of the RWASH activities. Under the supervision and guidance of the Community Development Advisor, the CDO will supervise RWSSP contractors and partners.

The NCDO will work with the Community Development Advisor to strengthen the skills and implementation capacity DNSAS, SAS, NGO’s and communities to improve access to RWASH services. The CDO will provide other support as described below to the Community Development Adviser in the implementation of the Community Development Strategy. Community Development will work with and be supervised by the Community Development Advisor.

In carrying out this role, Community Development Officer will also work with :

  • Community Development Advisor and those who are responsible for coordination and monitoring of all activities at the District, Sub-district and suco level.
  • Social Training team (Social Training Advisor, National Training Officers) to define and deliver trainings which further community development objectives
  • RWSSP administration and logistic staff.
  • Counterpart staff from the National Directorate for Water Supply and Sanitation Service (DNSAS) of the government of RDTL.

2. Key Responsibilities and Duties

  • Support DNSAS to develop and provide support to facilitators using CAP and community management training modules;
  • Monitoring and evaluation of RWSSP contractors
  • Assist District CDOs/District Facilitator Managers to carry out their activities and planning
  • Support DNSAS/SAS to provide ongoing monitoring and support to GMF’s in communities that have access to RWSS;
  • Provide training to appropriate DNSAS and NGO staff to strengthen GMF follow-up.
  • Work closely with the Social Training team to identify training needs, develop methodologies and delivery trainings.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of a Community Development Implementation Strategy and Workplan
  • Carry out basic research and data collection as required

3. Skills Required/Preferred

Required

  • experience working with social/community development, particularly in the rural water supply and sanitation sector
  • experience in developing and providing training to all levels, from Trainers to the community
  • experience in facilitating community meetings
  • experience in working with stakeholder at District level
  • experience in project management skills
  • demonstrated experience of working effectively with a team of international consultants; and
  • excellent communication skills in a cross-cultural environment.
  • proficiency in Tetun and Bahasa Indonesia

Desirable

  • proficiency in English and Portuguese;
  • experience working and delivering results in an AusAID-funded project; and
  • experience working in a public administration environment.

Personal Attributes

It is essential that the CDO can establish effective working relationships with the full range of key stakeholders, including government officials, international staff, and communities. This requires qualities of genuineness of approach and integrity, in order to build mutual respect and trust. The key personal attributes of such a person include:

  • sensitivity to other cultures;
  • demonstrable capacity to work well with others particularly peers in team settings and informal situations;
  • ability to work according to agreed principles and model the desirable behaviours including openness, cooperation, a focus on the wider goals, and able to handle conflict appropriately and constructively;
  • flexibility, responsiveness, discipline and patience;
  • commitment to engaging communities and civil society in processes leading to policy and operational reforms;

UNDP, Project Assistant to the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, Deadline August 14, 2009.

AusAID, A Temporary Information Assistant, Deadline August 14, 2009.

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Junior Achievement Timor-Leste (JATL), 3 Positions, Deadline August 7, 2009.

ACFID (Australian Council For International Development), NGO Advisor, Deadline August 7, 2009.

NGO Advisor, Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence

Exciting new role

12 month contract

Civil-police-military and humanitarian focus
The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) is the peak body supporting the overseas aid and development work of 72 member agencies operating in over 100 developing countries.

ACFID has an exciting opportunity for an NGO Advisor to work with ACFID and the Australian Government's Asia Pacific Civil Military Centre of Excellence (APCMCOE) to strengthen the engagement between ACFID, its members and the Centre on civil-police-military issues. The appointment will be an ACFID secondment to the APCMCOE.

As an aid and development sector representative, this position will work within the APCMCOE team to advance best practice in Australia s civil-police-military collaboration for overseas conflict and disaster management. The position will seek to represent the views of ACFID and its member agencies and the non-government sector in the development of civil-military research, education and training.

You will possess a practical understanding of issues involved in civil-police-military interaction and an understanding of the aid and development sector with a focus on humanitarian issues. You will possess strong organisational and communication skills and have demonstrated representational and negotiating skills as well as the capacity to develop and maintain effective relationships with a range of ACFID member organisations, government and international officials.

The successful applicant will operate within a workplan and regular monitoring and evaluation agreed jointly by ACFID and the Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence. The position reports to the ACFID Executive Director and the Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence Chief of Staff.
Position responsibilities
The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:
1. Represent the views of ACFID and the Australian non-government sector in the development of civil-military research, education, training and doctrine activities and products by the APCMCOE team.
2. Contribute to the development of APCMCOE activities and products, including relevant research proposals, guidelines, and the design and delivery of training programs.
3. Ensure regular communication with ACFID and its members and associates on civil-military issues to ensure APCMCOE benefits from the perspectives and experience of the non-government sector in its activities for Government stakeholders and national, regional and international partners.
4. Ensure the timely dissemination of information relating to the APCMCOE work program to ACFID and its members and associates, and encourage feedback on APCMCOE priorities.
5. Organise dialogue and keynote events between the non-government sector, APCMCOE and its Government stakeholder agencies on civil-military issues, in consultation with the APCMCOE Executive Director and ACFID.
6. Where appropriate, support the involvement of non-government sector partners from the Asian and Pacific regions in APCMCOE activities.

Selection Criteria
• Demonstrated understanding of the aid and development sector with a particular focus on humanitarian sector issues.
• A practical understanding of issues involved in civil-police-military interaction for conflict and disaster management overseas.
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication, and in representational and negotiation activities.
• A capacity to develop and maintain effective relationships with NGO managers across a diverse range of ACFID member organisations, and demonstrated capacity to engage effectively with a range of senior Australian Government and international officials.
• Ability to work in a team with minimal supervision, work independently, to take initiative and effectively manage complex lines of communication.
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills.
• Post-graduate qualifications and/or relevant work experience is desirable.

Conditions
The position is a 12-month placement to the APCMCOE, based in Queanbeyan, NSW, with the possibility of extension after the initial period. The appointment is subject to a three-month probation period and performance review process. The position involves some interstate travel and the occasional requirement to work outside normal business hours.

The commencing salary package includes a base salary of $72,300 pa of which up to $14,530 may be taken as a tax-free fringe benefit. This equates to a grossed up or fully taxable salary of $80,000 pa.
To apply
Applications should be emailed to Melissa Trethowan or posted to Melissa Trethowan, ACFID, Private Bag 3, Deakin ACT 2600.

The closing date is close of business on Friday, 7 August 2009.

Applications should include a covering letter and resume, address the selection criteria (5 pages maximum) and provide the names and contact details of two referees who can be readily contacted.
Further information
Melissa Trethowan: (02) 6281 9216

RWSSP, 4 Positions, Deadline August 7, 2009.

Vacancy (National Position) RWSSP: Community Development Officers: Aileu, Ainaro, Lautem, Oecusse


The AusAID Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program (an AusAID initiative working with the Government of Timor-Leste) is seeking District Community Development Officers in the following districts: Aileu, Ainaro, Lautem, Oecusse. This is a readvertisement.

These four positions are open to Timor-Leste nationals and provide an attractive salary and benefits package. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send your CV to Aleixo da Cruz, RWSSP Program Management Office, DNSAS, Caicoli, Dili or by email to dacruza@idss.com.au. Applications close 7th August 2009.

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District Community Development Officer (four Positions - Aileu, Ainaro, Lautem, Oecusse.
Reports to: Community Development Advisor (CDA)
Duration: Two years, with possible extension
Location: Based in with travel to Sub-Districts and to Dili

The District Community Development Officer (DCDO) will work with D-SAS District Facilitator Coordinator (DFC) and support Sub-District Facilitators (SDF) to assist with the implementation of the RWASH activities. Under the supervision and guidance of the Community Development Advisor, the DCDO will supervise RWSSP contractors and partners at District level.

The DCDO will work as part of a team to strengthen the skills and implementation capacity of District level SAS (D-SAS), District Health Services (DHS), NGO’s and the communities to improve access to Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.

1. Key Responsibilities and Duties
 Support D-SAS and DHS to implement gender based community management initiatives, directly and through partners ;
 Monitoring of RWSSP partners and contractors
 Assist District Facilitators (DF) in district planning and activities and supporting coordination between D-SAS, DHS, District Administration and other stakeholders.
 Working with the District Facilitator build a strong network amongst the Sub-District Facilitators (SDFs), providing regular field support to the SDFs.
 Support D-SAS to provide ongoing monitoring and support to Grupo Managmen Fasilidade (GMF’s) in communities at district level;
 Provide mentoring and training to D-SAS, DHS and NGO staff to strengthen institutional capacity at GMF level and as identified with SISCA and PSFs.
 Work closely with the Social Training team to identify training needs, develop methodologies and delivery trainings.
 Implement the RWSSP Community Development Implementation Strategy
 Reporting and carry out basic research and data collection as required
 Any other activities to support the implementation of RWSSP

2. Skills Required/Preferred
Required
• Experience working with social/community development, particularly in the rural water supply and sanitation sector,
• Sound understanding of issues facing men and women at the community level
• Experience in developing and providing training to all levels, from Trainers to the community, including women
• Experience in facilitating community meetings
• Demonstrated experience of working effectively with a team of international consultants; and
• Excellent communication skills in a cross-cultural environment.
• Proficiency in Tetun and Bahasa Indonesia

Desirable
• Proficiency in English
• Experience working and delivering results in an International donor funded project; and
• Experience working in a public administration environment.

NRC, Agriculture Trainer, Deadline August 3, 2009.

NRC, 2 Positions, (re-advertised) Deadline August 4, 2009.

Friday, July 24, 2009

UNDP, Project Assistant (National), Deadline 30 July 2009

Position Title: Project Assistant (National)
Project Title:
Strengthening Institutional Structures and Mechanisms for Dialogue
Type of Contract: SSA
Duration: Six months
Duty Station: Dili
Expected Start date: August 2009


1. Background:

The Government is currently implementing a range of programmes under the overall National Recovery Strategy Hamutuk Hari’i Futuru. A key aspect of this strategy is the relocation and reintegration of IDPs. For a minority of IDPs it is anticipated that, with the stabilizing security situation, repairing the damage to their homes will be enough to allow them to return and take occupancy. However for the majority, past experience of community and IDPs dialogue processes indicate that their return will not only require a range of assistance packages but also a process that can pave the way for repairing the community relations that were severed during the civic unrest that has followed the 2006 Crisis. There is already a high demand for a dialogue-based process that can facilitate the return of IDPs into their former communities.
This project builds on an existing government programme of activities facilitated by the existing dialogue team of the Ministry of Social Solidarity, and aims to strengthen and expand the size, scope and capacity of the team, which has been supporting the promotion of dialogue since the inception of the former government’s Simu Malu programme.The project aims to address the root causes of conflict in communities through a national dialogue process that focuses on issues of conflict management, and State and Nation building.





2. Duties and Responsibilities:



The Project Assistant will work under the overall guidance and direction of the Project Manager (PM). S/He will report through the PM to UNDP Senior Management. The Project Assistant will be responsible for the following:

1. Finance:

Support the Project Manager, as directed, to fulfill the following tasks:

  • Follow up on payment processes with involved units of UNDP and MSS Finance Unit.
  • Preparation of requisitions for project expenses as required.
  • Liaise with the Ministerial based Dialogue Team to provide Dialogue Team with financial information as required.
  • Follow up on each Dialogue Team activities’ expenditure on Pre-Dialogue and Dialogue meetings’ budget report.
  • Coordinate with other Ministerial based Dialogue Team to ensure that accurate documentation is kept for all transactions.


2. Administration:

Support the Project Manager to:

  • Maintain the project filing system for capacity building mentor, donors, correspondence and other documents.
  • Develop an archive of old files.
  • Monitor and manage project inventory and supplies, and ensure that it is replenished in a timely fashion.
  • Liaise with HR unit of MSS to monitor leave and attendance of Dialogue Team members in the project.
  • Assist with procurement of project equipments in accordance to UNDP procurement rules and procedures.
  • Assist with the documentary requirements of project staff/dialogue team recruitment.
  • Assist with maintaining an up-to-date calendar of project activities and meetings, including scheduling.
  • Assist Project Manager with administrative issues by making sure all correspondence between project and Programa Hamutuk Hari’i Futuru MSS is followed upon in a timely manner.
  • Organize and provide secretariat support to meetings and workshops, etc, including ensuring availability of effective and timely interpretation and translation.
  • Maintain availability of the project vehicles for use by the Dialogue Team members.
  • Coordinate with Travel Unit of UNDP to ensure all project vehicles are MOSS Compliant, and ensure project vehicle logbook is maintained on a monthly basis.
  • Perform other duties as required.



3. Qualification and Professional Experience:

§ Minimum secondary education. Training in relevant area would be an asset.
§ Minimum 3 to 5 years of professional experience in project assistance, finance and/or administration.
§ Good computer skills are essential, especially proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
§ Good oral and written communication skills in English are essential.
§ Previous experience with the United Nations or other international organization would be an asset.
§ Previous experience with ATLAS would be an asset .


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 3312408
e-mail : ssa.tp@undp.org
cc to: jose.belo@undp.org and ayako.higuchi@undp.org

The deadline for submitting applications is 30th July 2009.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

PLAN, ECCD Program Coordinator Positions, Deadline 31 July 2009

PLAN, Child Center Community Development Coordinator, Deadline 03 August 2009

Ministry of Finance, Infrastructure Policy Analyst, Deadline 05 August 2009.

REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE TIMOR LESTE
MINISTÉRIO DAS FINANÇAS
Direcçao-Geral dos Serviços Corporativos


APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Please visit our website at www.mof.gov.tl/ and go to “Employment Opportunity” to learn about our recruitment process and your application requirements including how to address the selection criteria in your application.

Applications need too be send to our email address, mnelia@mof.gov.tl , no later than 17:00 hours Timor-Leste on 05th August 2009.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Please note that applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

TERMS OF REFERENCE


Job Title: Infrastructure Policy Analyst
Reporting to:Director General for Policy Analysis and Research
Counterpart:National Officer for Infrastructure Cluster of Microeconomy Department
Duration:Six months with three months probation period
Duty Station:Ministry of Finance, Timor-Leste

I. BACKGROUND

Since the restoration of independence in 2002, the Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) has made steady progress in building its Planning and Finance Management (PFM) systems, but significant challenges remain. Sound PFM requires government wide systems and processes that operate in a fully integrated manner; weak links must be addressed in a systematic manner. The Directorate General for Policy Analysis and Research of MoF is planning to expand and to trigger the entry of public investments into the country, with priority given to projects in areas of infrastructures, production (agriculture, industry etc) and private sector development (services).

II. Objective of the assignment

The Infrastructure Policy Analyst will assess and analyze Timor-Leste’s infrastructure policy, investment and developments programs/projects as well as identify potentials for investment by sector that contributes to the overall entry of public, private investments and foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country.

III. Duties and responsibilities
A. Core Tasks/Operational support
The services of the Infrastructure Policy Analyst shall include the following:
· Collect and analyze data on infrastructure sectors programs and projects. Attention should also be given to ensure the conduct of IRR and benefit-cost analysis (B/C R) of development programs/projects, including investment risks. Particular attention should be given to individual landmark projects.
· Assess direct and indirect social and economic impact of development programs/projects, such as employment and poverty.
· Conduct research seeking to identify investment potentials for Infrastructure sector and organize discussions with relevant institutions and private sector.
· Liaise with Ministry of Infrastructure on specific issues related to infrastructure programs/projects, investment policy and implementation of the programs/projects.
· Prepare policy papers on selected landmark infrastructure sectors program and projects.
· Carry out other tasks as required by the DGPAR.

B. Capacity-building functions

The successful candidate will be expected to incorporate the three pillar approach to capacity building in all aspects of his/her work with Timorese counterparts.

C. Deliverables

Within the first three (3) weeks of the assignment, the Infrastructure Policy Analyst shall prepare a Work Plan based on the objectives of the assignment and the duties and responsibilities, for approval by the Director General Policy Analysis and Research. The Adviser shall then provide a duly endorsed quarterly monthly Work Plan Progress Report to the Director General Policy Analysis and Research and the Senior Management Adviser Policy Analysis and Research.

Specific deliverables are as follows:
· Database on infrastructure program and projects developed and regularly updated.
· Quarterly monthly Work Plan Progress Report prepared and submitted.
· Report on the social and economic impact of landmark development programs/projects prepared. This include analysis on BCR of the selected program/project.;
· Policy papers on landmark infrastructure programs/projects prepared.

IV. Qualifications and experiences

The selected candidate should be service oriented, discipline, mature, honest, open, transparent, able to maintain good working relationships with counterparts and other staff members, and have a strong professional work ethic.

A.Education

National Timorese with Masters Degree in Infrastructure Engineering or Bachelor Degree in Infrastructure Engineering with strong working experience and good knowledge on applied economic tools for analyzing economic viability of infrastructure’s programs/projects.

B. Work Experience and Expertise

· Advanced degree in infrastructure engineering (construction, roads and bridges, electricity, water and sanitation) with strong working experience in the infrastructure areas.
· Good knowledge of infrastructure policies, procedures, and programs/projects, infrastructure technical and economic analysis methods.
· Essential skills and experience in project review and evaluation, risk management and applied economic tools on infrastructure programs/projects (e.g. B/C R Analysis, Internal rate of Return Analysis).
· Experience in policy analysis and writing policy papers.
· Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in team.

B. Capacity Building Competencies

· A commitment to supporting staff to achieve the outcomes and objectives of the Directorate.
· Committed to training and promoting the professional development of staff.
· Demonstrated ability to make sound judgments on capacity issues that will require management referral and guidance.
· Demonstrated ability to assist and support the development of useful processes and procedures within the unit to implement effectively the work program.
· Demonstrated ability to transfer skills and knowledge and experience in adult learning /teaching methodologies.
· Demonstrated ability to adapt to challenges in the workplace, including finding creative solutions.

C. Languages

· Fluency in written and oral English.
· Portuguese desirable; demonstrated willingness to undertake further language training.