Education Development Center (EDC), District Coordinator (DC) for Aileu/Maubisse, Deadline November 20, 2009.

Education Development Center (EDC)

Education Development Center Inc. (EDC), a US-based, non-profit education research and development organization, is implementing the USAID Prepara Ami ba Servisu (PAS) program in Timor Leste. This program provides young, minimally-educated rural men and women with a workforce preparation program that combines off-the-job instruction with on-the-job training.

We are currently seeking a qualified person for the position of District Coordinator (DC) for Aileu/Maubisse.

      

The DC is responsible for project implementation in multiple sites in Aileu and Maubisse.  The ideal candidate will already be living in the district; will have a demonstrated capacity to manage projects; will be able to identify work opportunities and network with appropriate Government, NGO, and private sector officials and will have some training experience. Frequent travel within and between Districts is required.

For this position, candidates must be Timorese citizens, must have at least a secondary school diploma, university degree preferred, and previous work experience in related area. Candidates must have a working knowledge of English (reading, writing and speaking) and must speak Tetun and/or Bahasa Indonesian.

All applicants should submit a CV highlighting relevant work experience and three references with phone numbers and/or email addresses included. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  All applications are due by 20 November 2009.  All applications should be sent to PAS@edc.org  or PO Box 274, Dili.