Fundasaun Mahein (FM), Senior Researcher/Deputy Director, Deadline August 15, 2009.

Fundasaun Mahein (FM) is seeking:

Senior Researcher/Deputy Director

The post is for Timorese citizens only.

Senior Researcher/Deputy Director will act as the senior research coordinator and author for the newly established National NGO “FM”. This position will be primarily based upon research and analysis of the Timorese security sector, understood in its widest interpretation, as well as being responsible for overseeing other research staff and consultants. This post will require considerable research and drafting skills and that of managing other researchers. Additionally it will require that the individual have representational skills in order represent FM to civil society, the Government and donors. At present FM’s primary activity is the development of civil society and citizen participation in the process of determining policy, legislation and budgets for the Timorese security sector. For more information about FM see its website at www.fundasaunmahein.wordpress.com.

Terms of Reference

At the direction, and with the support, of the Executive Director, the tasks of the Senior Researcher / Deputy include the following:
Research:
1. Conduct substantive research on the Timorese security sector.
2. Regularly publish articles, papers, and reports on the Timorese security sector.
3. Develop research links and sources.
4. Developing research agenda and workplan for consultants.
5. Proof reading and editing consultant papers.

Management and Representation
6. Represent FM to civil society, Government and donor officials as and when necessary.
7. Oversee FM staff as and when required.
8. Other appropriate tasks as agreed with the Executive Director.

Reporting lines
The Senior Researcher/Deputy, will work closely with and report to the Executive Director.

Qualifications
The candidate will demonstrate the following qualifications and experience:
• A relevant post graduate degree (or equivalent professional experience) with a preference for public policy, conflict/peace studies, human rights/legal background and disciplines.
• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar position, either in the private or non-profit sector.
• A demonstrable understanding of the security sector in its widest interpretation.
• An understanding of donor agency practices and requirements of grantees.
• Experience with basic MS-Office programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• An established publishing record.
• Strong organizational and supervisory skills and experience.
• Good interpersonal skills and team working ability.
• Fluent in Tetum, knowledge of Indonesian and English desirable.
• Strong character references are mandatory.

Location: Dili, Timor-Leste.
Duration: Probationary term of two months, with extension up to one year and beyond.

Closing Date
15 August 2009, with a 1 September 2009 start date.

To apply for this position, send a brief email and CV to Nelson Belo, Executive Director Fundasaun Mahein at direktor.mahein@gmail.com. Mobile +670 737 4222.


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Nelson Belo
Fundasaun Mahein - Timor-Leste
E-mail: direktor.mahein@gmail.com
Mobile: +670 7374 222
web:www.fundasaunmahein.wordpress.com