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.