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ARD, Data Specialist, Deadline 15 May 2009

ARD Inc, a USAID contractor in Dili, Timor Leste is currently soliciting applications for the position of Data Specialist for the USAID-funded Strengthening Property Rights in Timor Leste (Ita Nia Rai) project. The Data Specialist will hold responsibility for recording, managing and maintaining land claims data and preparing the data for subsequent land registration. To be considered, candidates should have the following qualifications:

Technical qualifications:
- University degree;
- Experience working in land related activities and/or GIS systems;
- Understanding of GIS, cadastre, land survey technology and databases;
- An interest in GIS systems, maps, and learning new technologies;
- Fluency in English and Tetum and good knowledge of Indonesian is desirable;
- Computer literacy required;
- Previous experience working for an international organization is an advantage;
- Previous experience working with ArcGIS 9.x or equivalent software is an advantage.

Personal qualifications:
- Good communicator;
- Timely, professional and hard-working;
- Team player with good inter-personal skills.

The position will be based in Dili and require some travel within the districts of Timor-Leste. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please submit your cover letter and CV by email. In the subject line of the email, refer to the job title of the position (Data Specialist). Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Cover letter and CV must be sent to jkearns@sprtl.tl by 15 May 2009 at 17:00.