Monday, June 22, 2009
RWSSP, Behaviour Change and Communication Advisor, 10 July 2009.
East Timor Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program (RWSSP)
Terms of Reference
Behaviour Change and Communication Advisor
(BCCA)
BRIEF EXPLANATION OF ROLE
The Timor-Leste Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program (RWSSP) is funded by the Government of Australia through AusAID to provide assistance to the Government, civil society organisations and communities in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste for the development of rural water supply, sanitation and hygiene (RWASH) activities in order to achieve health outcomes. RWSSP has been designed as a Sector Wide Approach Program (SWAp) with a strong capacity-building focus. The Managing Contractor for the RWSSP is IDSS in association with GHD.
Responsible to: Program Team Leader (PTL)
Location: Timor-Leste, based in Dili with some travel to Districts
Duration: Total 22 months (12 months from confirmed funding)
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY
The primary task of the BCCA will be to support the development of behaviour change strategies, programs and material that will be used by the Ministry of Health (Environmental Health Division and Health Promotion Division) delivered through the Integrated Community Health System (SISCa) program, including sanitation promotion. The BCCA will also provide support to RWSSP’s Social Training Advisor, Sanitation Adviser and local training institutions engaged to train the 80 Sub-District Facilitators (SDFs) and sanitation program staff during their initial training and development of subsequent refresher courses.
The BCCA, in collaboration with other agencies, will also support the development and provision of behaviour change materials for national and district level staff of the Ministry of Health and DNSAS. The and support the development of refresher courses for local NGOs and CBOs engaged in implementing the RWASH Sector Strategy especially in relation to Community Management of RWASH Activities.
KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
* To support MoH in the development of BCC strategy and/or review the existing BCC strategy related to water, sanitation and hygiene promotion.
* To document the opportunities and barriers to changes in behaviour in relation to hygiene practices, improved sanitation and water use and management with Environmental Health Department (EHD) in MoH and with relevant program advisers.
* To support and build capacity of government counterparts to implement existing BCC strategy particularly in the area of environmental health.
* In cooperation with M&E dept and health management information system (HMIS) of MoH to develop mechanism to monitor and evaluate behaviour change related indicators
* In cooperation with the Environmental Health and Sanitation advisors, assist with the development of water, sanitation and environmental health promotion related materials for use in the SISCa program and for training of MoH Master Trainers and Village Health Volunteers.
* In cooperation with the Social Training Advisor assist with the development of training materials and identifying training institutions that may be engaged in the delivery of training programs
* In cooperation with the Community Development Advisor assist with the development of training materials for use in training the Community Development Officers (CDOs)
* In cooperation with the Social Training Advisor assist with the development of materials for use by Sub-district Facilitators (SDF) and facilitation training using those materials.
* In cooperation with the Environmental Health and Sanitation Advisors assist with the development of materials for use in SISCa program and training of Family Health Promoters, Sanitation officers and community health training teams.
* Draw from international best practice in the development of curriculum for the delivery of training related to skills required to increase local government and community participation in RWASH activities.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
(Qualifications/Experience/Skills/Knowledge)
Required:
· An advanced degree in a relevant field, preferably in health promotion/ behaviour change;
· Proven experience in design and implement behaviour change communication interventions, preferably in the area of Water, Sanitation and /or environmental health
· Proven experience in design and delivery of training programs related to Water and Sanitation and community participation in developing countries
· Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring effective training and capacity building methodologies;
· Experience working in capacity building with governments in developing countries together with demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of institutional structures and cultures
· Experience in working with multiple donors and multiple service providers in the delivery of behaviour change initiatives..
· Experience in engaging civil society and community in policy development
· Demonstrated effectiveness in applying M&E processes for continuous improvement;
· Facilitation and conflict resolution skills;
· Strong written and oral communication skills;
· Well developed inter-personal and communication skills with an ability to: communicate effectively with others from different social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, adapt to different cultures and be a supportive member of a team;
· Demonstrated experience of working effectively with a team of international consultants.
Desirable:
· Work experience in Timor-Leste;
· Demonstrated effectiveness in prior development activities seeking to empower local counterparts with capacity to undertake their duties to a satisfactory standard acceptable to the G-RDTL;
· Proficiency in languages other than English – particularly Tetun, Indonesian or Portuguese;
· Experience working and delivering results in an AusAID-funded project;
· Experience working in a public administration environment.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
It is essential that the BCCA can establish effective working relationships with the full range of key stakeholders, including senior government officials, national staff, program officers and staff of development agencies. This requires qualities of genuineness of approach and integrity, in order to build mutual respect and trust. The key personal attributes of such a person include:
· sensitivity to other cultures;
· demonstrable capacity to work well with others particularly peers in team settings and informal situations;
· ability to work according to agreed principles and model the desirable behaviours including openness, cooperation, a focus on the wider goals, and able to handle conflict appropriately and constructively;
· sensitivity to and ability to act appropriately in the Timorese culture;
· flexibility, responsiveness, discipline and patience;
· Commitment to engaging communities and civil society in processes leading to policy and operational reforms.
Terms of Reference
Behaviour Change and Communication Advisor
(BCCA)
BRIEF EXPLANATION OF ROLE
The Timor-Leste Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program (RWSSP) is funded by the Government of Australia through AusAID to provide assistance to the Government, civil society organisations and communities in the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste for the development of rural water supply, sanitation and hygiene (RWASH) activities in order to achieve health outcomes. RWSSP has been designed as a Sector Wide Approach Program (SWAp) with a strong capacity-building focus. The Managing Contractor for the RWSSP is IDSS in association with GHD.
Responsible to: Program Team Leader (PTL)
Location: Timor-Leste, based in Dili with some travel to Districts
Duration: Total 22 months (12 months from confirmed funding)
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY
The primary task of the BCCA will be to support the development of behaviour change strategies, programs and material that will be used by the Ministry of Health (Environmental Health Division and Health Promotion Division) delivered through the Integrated Community Health System (SISCa) program, including sanitation promotion. The BCCA will also provide support to RWSSP’s Social Training Advisor, Sanitation Adviser and local training institutions engaged to train the 80 Sub-District Facilitators (SDFs) and sanitation program staff during their initial training and development of subsequent refresher courses.
The BCCA, in collaboration with other agencies, will also support the development and provision of behaviour change materials for national and district level staff of the Ministry of Health and DNSAS. The and support the development of refresher courses for local NGOs and CBOs engaged in implementing the RWASH Sector Strategy especially in relation to Community Management of RWASH Activities.
KEY OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
* To support MoH in the development of BCC strategy and/or review the existing BCC strategy related to water, sanitation and hygiene promotion.
* To document the opportunities and barriers to changes in behaviour in relation to hygiene practices, improved sanitation and water use and management with Environmental Health Department (EHD) in MoH and with relevant program advisers.
* To support and build capacity of government counterparts to implement existing BCC strategy particularly in the area of environmental health.
* In cooperation with M&E dept and health management information system (HMIS) of MoH to develop mechanism to monitor and evaluate behaviour change related indicators
* In cooperation with the Environmental Health and Sanitation advisors, assist with the development of water, sanitation and environmental health promotion related materials for use in the SISCa program and for training of MoH Master Trainers and Village Health Volunteers.
* In cooperation with the Social Training Advisor assist with the development of training materials and identifying training institutions that may be engaged in the delivery of training programs
* In cooperation with the Community Development Advisor assist with the development of training materials for use in training the Community Development Officers (CDOs)
* In cooperation with the Social Training Advisor assist with the development of materials for use by Sub-district Facilitators (SDF) and facilitation training using those materials.
* In cooperation with the Environmental Health and Sanitation Advisors assist with the development of materials for use in SISCa program and training of Family Health Promoters, Sanitation officers and community health training teams.
* Draw from international best practice in the development of curriculum for the delivery of training related to skills required to increase local government and community participation in RWASH activities.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
(Qualifications/Experience/Skills/Knowledge)
Required:
· An advanced degree in a relevant field, preferably in health promotion/ behaviour change;
· Proven experience in design and implement behaviour change communication interventions, preferably in the area of Water, Sanitation and /or environmental health
· Proven experience in design and delivery of training programs related to Water and Sanitation and community participation in developing countries
· Experience of developing, implementing and monitoring effective training and capacity building methodologies;
· Experience working in capacity building with governments in developing countries together with demonstrated ability to adapt to a variety of institutional structures and cultures
· Experience in working with multiple donors and multiple service providers in the delivery of behaviour change initiatives..
· Experience in engaging civil society and community in policy development
· Demonstrated effectiveness in applying M&E processes for continuous improvement;
· Facilitation and conflict resolution skills;
· Strong written and oral communication skills;
· Well developed inter-personal and communication skills with an ability to: communicate effectively with others from different social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, adapt to different cultures and be a supportive member of a team;
· Demonstrated experience of working effectively with a team of international consultants.
Desirable:
· Work experience in Timor-Leste;
· Demonstrated effectiveness in prior development activities seeking to empower local counterparts with capacity to undertake their duties to a satisfactory standard acceptable to the G-RDTL;
· Proficiency in languages other than English – particularly Tetun, Indonesian or Portuguese;
· Experience working and delivering results in an AusAID-funded project;
· Experience working in a public administration environment.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
It is essential that the BCCA can establish effective working relationships with the full range of key stakeholders, including senior government officials, national staff, program officers and staff of development agencies. This requires qualities of genuineness of approach and integrity, in order to build mutual respect and trust. The key personal attributes of such a person include:
· sensitivity to other cultures;
· demonstrable capacity to work well with others particularly peers in team settings and informal situations;
· ability to work according to agreed principles and model the desirable behaviours including openness, cooperation, a focus on the wider goals, and able to handle conflict appropriately and constructively;
· sensitivity to and ability to act appropriately in the Timorese culture;
· flexibility, responsiveness, discipline and patience;
· Commitment to engaging communities and civil society in processes leading to policy and operational reforms.
UNDP, INTERNATIONAL PROJECT ASSISTANT, Deadline 03 July 2009
CONSULTANT: INTERNATIONAL PROJECT ASSISTANT
Location : Dili, Timor Leste, Timor Leste
Application Deadline :03-Jul-09
Additional CategoryCrisis Prevention and Recovery
Type of Contract :SSA
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected canditate is expected to start)17-Jul-2009
Duration of Initial Contract :Three Months
Expected Duration of Assignment :Three Months
Apply Now
Background
The April/May 2006 upheaval resulted in losses in human lives and property. 30 deaths and 5,000 destroyed or damaged houses were recorded in Dili and the districts causing the forced displacement of an estimated number of 150,000 people. The situation deteriorated again following the successful Presidential and Parliamentary elections in April/June 2007 when violence irrupted in Dili and the districts leading to further destruction and homelessness. The social, economic, historical, institutional and political context played a major role in the escalation. Recurrent crises have significantly affected the recovery momentum. Unemployment and poverty increased sharply throughout the country and the conflict threatened much of the hard-earned social and economic gains achieved since independence. Overcoming the dual effect of social disharmony and economic decline is a significant challenge for a young nation such as Timor-Leste. The political will is crucial for buttressing diligent development efforts undertaken by both the emerging Timorese institutions, and society at large, and the international community.
The new Government came to power in September 2007 with the ambition to resolve the crisis and the impulse of a renewed energy for addressing its root causes and re-launching the recovery process. Central to the success of the Government’s efforts will be its ability to reform the Security Sector.
The Security Sector Review in Timor-LesteProject has now expanded significantly from its initial inception growing from a one year one million dollar review project to a multi year four million dollar capacity building and review project. The capacity building aspects have grown following new financial support from the European Union (€1.65 million) and the Irish Government (€200,000). With the increasing efforts, the number of projects under taken by Security Sector Review Project with the Government of Timor-Leste and the increase in donor reporting requirements the SSR team would deeply benefit from getting the short-term assistance of an International Project Assistant who has familiarity with Timor-Leste, UNDP procedures, the UNMIT Mission and most importantly knowledge and learning of Security Sector Reform.
Supervision
For the purpose of supporting the implementation of the Security Sector Review, the International Project Assistant will report to UNDP Management through the Security Sector Review in Timor-Leste Project Manager, his/ her direct supervisor.. The International Project Assistant will work closely with the National SSR Coordinating Committee, the UNMIT SSSU as well as the UNDP Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under overall direction of the Executive Board of the Legal Training Centre (LTC), the Lawyer Lecturer will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Justice System Programme through the Training Coordinator of the LTC. The incumbent will contribute to the design and development of training plans for the specialized courses for lawyers and other courses conducted at the LTC. He/she will be responsible for the implementation of the training plans through lecturing, coaching and evaluating the students, applying his/her specific experience as a judicial actor and using pedagogic methods. The Lawyer-Lecturer will provide advice to the Training Coordinator and the CEO on the general implementation of the training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The work of the International Project Assistant will address the key areas of information management and access, including:
1. Provide efficient executive and administrative support to the SSR Project.
2. In cooperation with national and international colleagues under the supervision of the project manager support the implementation and technical/ financial monitoring of specific sub-projects linked to the security sector review and capacity development projects. This might include work with other UN organisations, the Government or NGO’s.
3. Work closely with the SSR Advisor to Committee B in Parliament and with partner intuitions on strengthening the capacity of the Committee in exercising its oversight of the security sector.
4. Prepare documents for the Project Management Board and take minutes of Board meetings.
5. Organise, coordinate and report on conferences and meetings for the SSR Project.
6. Establish priorities and plan, coordinate and monitor the SSR Project work plan.
7. Where necessary, organize and accompany the Project Manager of SSR Project on official domestic and international visits to provide executive support.
8. Work with National employees and help to develop their knowledge of UN and UNDP rules and procedures.
9. Ensure consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.
10. Perform any other task as may be required under SSR project.
Outputs
The key results have a direct impact on the overall response and support of the Country Office to the Security Sector Review and Reform process in Timor Leste. Accurate analysis and the coordination and monitoring of the Security Sector Review in Timor-Leste work plan enhances UNDP’s position as a strong development partner and allows it to regularly re-align its approach with contextual variations. The assistance provided facilitates decision-making by the National SSR Coordinating Committee, the UNMIT SSSU as well as the UNDP Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit. The incumbent shall be responsible for the following:
* Ensure proper documentation and establish a soft and hard management information system;
* Develop and keep a regular monitoring framework for the SSR project and each of its sub-specific activities implemented by UN organisations, Government and NGOs during the assignment;
* Report on support to capacity development, namely, Committee B and national staff;
* Keep an updated work plan for the SSR project and each of its sub-specific activities implemented by UN organisations, Government and NGOs during the assignment.
A final report including all the above shall be submitted upon the completion of the assignment.
Competencies
* Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills;
* Strong negotiating and managerial skills to be able to work both independently and as a member of a team;
* Excellent networking with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships;
* Cross-cultural management experience and sensitivity;
* High level planning, organisational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet changing deadlines
* Well developed interpersonal skills , including the ability to liaise effectively at senior levels
* Analytical and problem solving skills of a high order, including the ability to formulate recommendations and policy advice desirable
* Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and in a team environment
Required Skills and Experience
* Master’s Degree or equivalent in public relations, law, human rights, political or social sciences, or comparable academic preparation.
* At least two years of relevant experience in developing countries
* Experience in Timor-Leste & knowledge of the current political context is a strong advantage.
* Familiarity with UNDP procedures and the UNMIT Mission.
* International experience as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work and handle stressful conditions.
* Previous experience of working with the Government of Timor-Leste and knowledge of the Security Sector Reform.
* Fluency in English
* Computer literacy.
Desirable Requirements
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work and handle stressful conditions.
* Working knowledge of Portuguese or Tetum is an asset.
Human Resources Unit
United Nations Development Programme
Dili, Timor-Leste
Application Deadline :03-Jul-09
Additional CategoryCrisis Prevention and Recovery
Type of Contract :SSA
Languages Required :
English
Starting Date :
(date when the selected canditate is expected to start)17-Jul-2009
Duration of Initial Contract :Three Months
Expected Duration of Assignment :Three Months
Apply Now
Background
The April/May 2006 upheaval resulted in losses in human lives and property. 30 deaths and 5,000 destroyed or damaged houses were recorded in Dili and the districts causing the forced displacement of an estimated number of 150,000 people. The situation deteriorated again following the successful Presidential and Parliamentary elections in April/June 2007 when violence irrupted in Dili and the districts leading to further destruction and homelessness. The social, economic, historical, institutional and political context played a major role in the escalation. Recurrent crises have significantly affected the recovery momentum. Unemployment and poverty increased sharply throughout the country and the conflict threatened much of the hard-earned social and economic gains achieved since independence. Overcoming the dual effect of social disharmony and economic decline is a significant challenge for a young nation such as Timor-Leste. The political will is crucial for buttressing diligent development efforts undertaken by both the emerging Timorese institutions, and society at large, and the international community.
The new Government came to power in September 2007 with the ambition to resolve the crisis and the impulse of a renewed energy for addressing its root causes and re-launching the recovery process. Central to the success of the Government’s efforts will be its ability to reform the Security Sector.
The Security Sector Review in Timor-LesteProject has now expanded significantly from its initial inception growing from a one year one million dollar review project to a multi year four million dollar capacity building and review project. The capacity building aspects have grown following new financial support from the European Union (€1.65 million) and the Irish Government (€200,000). With the increasing efforts, the number of projects under taken by Security Sector Review Project with the Government of Timor-Leste and the increase in donor reporting requirements the SSR team would deeply benefit from getting the short-term assistance of an International Project Assistant who has familiarity with Timor-Leste, UNDP procedures, the UNMIT Mission and most importantly knowledge and learning of Security Sector Reform.
Supervision
For the purpose of supporting the implementation of the Security Sector Review, the International Project Assistant will report to UNDP Management through the Security Sector Review in Timor-Leste Project Manager, his/ her direct supervisor.. The International Project Assistant will work closely with the National SSR Coordinating Committee, the UNMIT SSSU as well as the UNDP Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under overall direction of the Executive Board of the Legal Training Centre (LTC), the Lawyer Lecturer will report to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Justice System Programme through the Training Coordinator of the LTC. The incumbent will contribute to the design and development of training plans for the specialized courses for lawyers and other courses conducted at the LTC. He/she will be responsible for the implementation of the training plans through lecturing, coaching and evaluating the students, applying his/her specific experience as a judicial actor and using pedagogic methods. The Lawyer-Lecturer will provide advice to the Training Coordinator and the CEO on the general implementation of the training.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The work of the International Project Assistant will address the key areas of information management and access, including:
1. Provide efficient executive and administrative support to the SSR Project.
2. In cooperation with national and international colleagues under the supervision of the project manager support the implementation and technical/ financial monitoring of specific sub-projects linked to the security sector review and capacity development projects. This might include work with other UN organisations, the Government or NGO’s.
3. Work closely with the SSR Advisor to Committee B in Parliament and with partner intuitions on strengthening the capacity of the Committee in exercising its oversight of the security sector.
4. Prepare documents for the Project Management Board and take minutes of Board meetings.
5. Organise, coordinate and report on conferences and meetings for the SSR Project.
6. Establish priorities and plan, coordinate and monitor the SSR Project work plan.
7. Where necessary, organize and accompany the Project Manager of SSR Project on official domestic and international visits to provide executive support.
8. Work with National employees and help to develop their knowledge of UN and UNDP rules and procedures.
9. Ensure consistency in the application of UN rules and procedures.
10. Perform any other task as may be required under SSR project.
Outputs
The key results have a direct impact on the overall response and support of the Country Office to the Security Sector Review and Reform process in Timor Leste. Accurate analysis and the coordination and monitoring of the Security Sector Review in Timor-Leste work plan enhances UNDP’s position as a strong development partner and allows it to regularly re-align its approach with contextual variations. The assistance provided facilitates decision-making by the National SSR Coordinating Committee, the UNMIT SSSU as well as the UNDP Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit. The incumbent shall be responsible for the following:
* Ensure proper documentation and establish a soft and hard management information system;
* Develop and keep a regular monitoring framework for the SSR project and each of its sub-specific activities implemented by UN organisations, Government and NGOs during the assignment;
* Report on support to capacity development, namely, Committee B and national staff;
* Keep an updated work plan for the SSR project and each of its sub-specific activities implemented by UN organisations, Government and NGOs during the assignment.
A final report including all the above shall be submitted upon the completion of the assignment.
Competencies
* Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills;
* Strong negotiating and managerial skills to be able to work both independently and as a member of a team;
* Excellent networking with a demonstrated ability to build and maintain professional relationships;
* Cross-cultural management experience and sensitivity;
* High level planning, organisational and time management skills, including flexibility, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure to meet changing deadlines
* Well developed interpersonal skills , including the ability to liaise effectively at senior levels
* Analytical and problem solving skills of a high order, including the ability to formulate recommendations and policy advice desirable
* Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and in a team environment
Required Skills and Experience
* Master’s Degree or equivalent in public relations, law, human rights, political or social sciences, or comparable academic preparation.
* At least two years of relevant experience in developing countries
* Experience in Timor-Leste & knowledge of the current political context is a strong advantage.
* Familiarity with UNDP procedures and the UNMIT Mission.
* International experience as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work and handle stressful conditions.
* Previous experience of working with the Government of Timor-Leste and knowledge of the Security Sector Reform.
* Fluency in English
* Computer literacy.
Desirable Requirements
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work and handle stressful conditions.
* Working knowledge of Portuguese or Tetum is an asset.
Please submit your applications together with curriculum vitae and relevant supporting documents to the following address:
Human Resources Unit
United Nations Development Programme
Obrigado Barracks Compound, Building 11
Caicoli Street
Dili, Timor-Leste
Fax: +670 3313534
E-mail: personnel.tp@undp.org
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