Scope of Work
Position: Regional Coordinator
Duration: Until Project end
Project: Strengthening Property Rights in Timor-Leste, USAID-funded, implemented by ARD, Inc.
Project Background:
Working in close cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and the Direcção Nacional de Terras, Propriedades e Serviços Cadastrais (DNTPSC), this 5-year project is providing support to the Government of Timor-Leste in the area of land and property. The project’s objectives include: 1) Strengthening Policy, Law and Regulations; 2) Developing Land Administration and Information Systems; 3) Resolving Disputes; and 4) Increasing Public Awareness.
The Project comprises 5 tasks in the pursuit of the objectives noted above; 1) Public Information Awareness / Increased Transparency; 2) Land Policy Laws and Implementing Regulations; 3) Support to a National Land Commission (NLC); 4) Land Administration (Cadastral, Registration and Land Titling System); and, 5) Dispute Resolution, Mediation and Processes for Competing Claims to Land.
Reporting:
The Regional Coordinator will be based in Dili (unless otherwise determined by Project Management) and will report to the Local Land Registration Specialist, and works under the Administrative Guidance of the Chief of Party and the ARD Home Office Project Manager and Director of Administration.
The Regional Coordinator will work closely with Field Managers, Field Coordinators and Data Collectors from the districts to where he/she is assigned.
Responsibilities:
The Regional Coordinator will hold responsibility for monitoring and supervising the District Project Field Offices. The Regional Coordinator will be responsible for:
- Visiting Field Offices weekly to monitor District data collection operations.
- Analysis and evaluation of Field Office operations.
- Providing advice and assistance as required to Field Offices and field teams.
- Assisting with assessing and resolving bottlenecks and problems.
- Reviewing and updating operating work plans and schedules for the District; liaising with HQ staff re work plans and schedules.
- Assisting with training project personnel in activities associated with quality management and monitoring;
- Other activities as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Party;
Conditions:
The work station for this position is Dili. However, regular (weekly) travels to the assigned district(s) will be required.
Desirable Requirements:
· Post secondary educational qualification in Earth Sciences;
· Experience working in related Monitoring and Coordination activities in districts;
· Fluency in Tetum and good knowledge of Indonesian is required; English fluency will be an asset.
· Computer literacy required.
· Previous experience working for an international organization would be an advantage.
Personal qualifications:
- Good communicator;
- Timely, professional and hard working;
- Team player with good inter-personal skills;
- To be considered, candidates must be Timor-Leste nationals with excellent verbal communication skills in Tetum and Indonesian, and be proficient in English.
Please submit your application letter and CV by email. In the subject line, refer to the job title of the position. Application and CV must be sent to SSilva@sprtl.tl /DCabral@sprtl/tl on August 5, thru August 12, 2009 at 18:00 pm. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Ita Nia Rai is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
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