Education Development Center (EDC), Market Development Associate or Specialist, Deadline August 21, 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 dynamic and qualified person for the position of Market Development Associate or Specialist with the following duties:

The Market Development Associate or Specialist is responsible for facilitating the Accompaniment Phase of the PAS program. The MDA/S is responsible for developing relationships with collaborators to support youth participant internship, employment, self-employment and further training opportunities in targeted rural districts.

Duties
• Facilitate the second phase of the PAS program (Livelihood Accompaniment)
• Develop relationships with market collaborators (in education, private sector, government, etc)
• Work with staff and Training Partners on ways to support and mentor youth as they explore different livelihood pathways in the Districts
• Identify appropriate training and trainers in the Districts for skills training seminars
• Works with the program development and implementation team to ensure that the field operations pertaining to Accompaniment are fully functioning and operational.
• Has familiarity with government policies pertaining to youth, including priority sectors of income generation/employment, sports, agriculture and infrastructure projects and particularly as this pertains to the local level in the Districts.
• Fosters and models collegiality among staff creating an overall atmosphere of productivity, innovation and teamwork

For the above position, candidates must be Timorese citizens, must have at least a secondary school diploma, university degree preferred, and previous relevant work experience. 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, education, language capacity (these combined will determine whether or not the candidate is an associate or a specialist) and three references with phone numbers and/or email addresses included. Only applications meeting these basic requirements will be reviewed and only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Excellent package awaits successful candidate. All applications are due by August 21, 2009 but will remain open until position is filled. Applications should be sent to PAS@edc.org.