Word Bank Office Dili, Public Information Center Assistant (Local Position), Deadline September 29, 2009.

WORLD BANK OFFICE - DILI

PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTER ASSISTANT (Local Position)

Background:

The Public Information Center of World Bank Timor-Leste offers to the general public a range of facilities and services that would stimulate development thinking, provide access to the latest knowledge and information available worldwide. The center provides a range of integrated functions and services chosen to promote information exchange cooperation and approach to development. The Public Information Center includes a Reference Library, free publications distribution, InfoStations giving access to Internet and CD-ROMs.

General Description: The Public Information Assistant’s main accountability is to manage the operation of the Public Information Center/library located in World Bank Timor-Leste Office.

Summary of Major Job Accountabilities:

• Manage and maintain the Country Office's Public Information Center (PIC) within the WB Timor-Leste premises in accordance with the Bank’s standard procedures and guidelines.
• Acquire, register, maintain control and distribute the physical collection of all released documents and of a current library of Bank and Government publications.
• Respond to routine and non-routine information inquiries. Develop and maintain extensive knowledge of information products and services within and outside the Bank.
• Maintain contacts with both national and international media to share Bank’s development information with the public.
• Provide ongoing liaison between the PIC Unit, World Bank Library services around the world.
  

Work requires frequent interaction with the following:

• PIC Unit, InfoShop, Country Library Unit, Country Directors, Regional Management, External Affairs, counterpart public information staff in other countries and regions.
• Depository and regional libraries, World Bank distributors, WB Office of the Publisher.
• Local Media, Academics, NGOs, Businesses, and other segments of local Civil Society

Skills:

• Experience in handling document/book distribution and in the design and delivery of other information dissemination activities.
• Excellent oral and written communications capabilities in English, Tetum, Bahasa Indonesia and/or Portuguese; strong organizational, research / analytical and presentation skills.
• Ability to prepare presentation materials using various software packages with minimum guidance
• Strong inter-personal skills and commitment to work in a team oriented, multi-cultural environment.
• Proven conceptual, analytical skills, ability to identify issues, formulate options and make recommendations
• Strong planning, organization and time management skills to function in a team and contribute towards a common goal.
• Strong client focus with flexible and creative approach to problem solving. Sound judgment and ability to evaluate clients information needs, suggest innovative approaches and follow up on detailed implementation.
• Knowledge of social, political and development issues in Timor-Leste.

Minimum Education/Experience

• Minimum Education: HS
• Minimum Years of Relevant Experience: 4 years experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  
  

Duration of appointment

Term appointment – 1 year with possibility of extension.

How to apply

Apply in writing to the World Bank Office (Avenida dos Direitos Humanos) and attach a copy of your CV. Application must be received no later than close of business September 29, 2009. Only shortlisted candidate(s) will be notified.