USAID/Timor-Leste, Project Management Specialist (Re-advertisement), Deadline September 11, 2009.

U.S. Agency for International Development

USAID/TIMOR-LESTE

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT – Re-advertisement

DATE: August 24, 2009

CLOSURE DATE: September 11, 2009

POSITION TITLE: Project Management Specialist

GRADE: FSN-11 (If the successful applicant does not meet the full requirements of the position; the position will be filled below the full performance grade at a trainee Level)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

The Senior FSN Project Management Specialist serves as principal assistant and advisor to an American Direct Hire based in Dili. Responsibilities include advising USAID/Timor-Leste on all issues and programs pertaining to democratic development in Timor-Leste, such as Elections and Political Processes, Good Governance – Decentralization, Civil Society Development, Media Development, Research Skills Development and Peace Building. The incumbent supports the American Direct Hire in facilitating the coordination and integration of all USAID democracy reform and development activities in Timor-Leste; providing oversight and mentoring all USAID partners implementing democracy programs in Timor-Leste; ensuring that all Mission democracy activities are coordinated with, complementary to, and supportive of the democracy assistance activities of other U.S. Government Agencies, Timor-Leste’s institutions, and with the international organizations and donors active in these areas.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

· Engages in all phases of sector operations, including program planning, design, execution, and evaluation.

· Reviews proposals from local and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other development partners. Provide written evaluations and recommendations to USAID/Timor-Leste’s Democracy and Governance Team on the strength and relevance of each proposal.

· Oversees implementation and progress of the assistance mechanisms, traveling to project sites throughout Timor-Leste. Ensures the financial recourses required for effective implementation and performances of the grants are available and used in compliance with USAID regulations. Assesses progress of grant performance and frequently updates USAID/Timor-Leste on progress.

· Conduct analyses which identify how grants support the achievement of the Mission objectives, their relevance to U.S. foreign policy interests, and the needs of Timor-Leste.

· Represents USAID to a wide variety of senior Timor-Leste government officials, high-level representatives of local and international organizations, and foreign donors, including the United Nations, World Bank, Asian Development Bank and numerous bilateral donors.

· Develops and maintains close and collaborative contacts with Timor-Leste Government, such as parliamentarians, judges, district administrators, and cabinet members as well as with a broad cross section of Timor-Leste Civil Society. Communicates USAID issues and interests, gauges counterpart commitment to democratic reform, and anticipates likely outcomes of actions taken by counterparts related to USAID programs.

· Coordinates with USAID assistance providers, other USG entities, and donors to ensure the most effective use of USG resources and avoid duplication of efforts.

· Continuously gathers reports on, and evaluates information related to political and economic developments, host-country policies, personnel changes, and other events which could impact USAID programs and operations.

· Communicates effectively with all team members in USAID/Timor-Leste.

· Carries out other tasks related to Mission Democracy sector programming as may be assigned by USAID/Timor-Leste, including participating in the development of annual work plans, Mission strategic plans, R4s, and other reporting documentation for Timor-Leste.

Desired Qualifications: A minimum of a University Degree in law, politics, economics or other social sciences and/or related disciplines is required. The successful applicant should be capable of rendering professional-technical insights and advice to his/her supervisor.

WHO MAY APPLY: Local nationals and residents with the necessary work permits required to obtain employment within Timor Leste.

HOW TO APPLY: Complete OF 612 (Application for Federal Employment). Applicants may also attach a resume or CV. No need to attach certificates at this time. Application forms and detailed Position Description are available at the USAID Office. Completed application should be submitted by close of business September 11, 2009, to

John Marks

Executive Officer

USAID/Timor-Leste

Rua DR. Sergio Vieira de Mello

Dili, Timor-Leste

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. This is a re-advertisement, earlier applicants will be considered and need not re-apply. No phone inquiries please.

The "Ita Nia Rai, Data and Information Technology Specialist, Deadline August 25, 2009.

The “Ita Nia Rai” programme to strengthen property rights in Timor-Leste is looking for a long-term national;

Data and Information Technology Specialist

Duration: Up to 3 years based on performance
Project: Strengthening Property Rights in Timor-Leste, USAID-funded, implemented by ARD, Inc.

Project Background:
Working in close cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and the Direcção Nacional de Terras e Propriedades (DNTP), this 5-year project will build on past USAID Land Law Programs to provide support to the Government of Timor-Leste in the area of land and property. The project’s objectives include: 1) Strengthening Policy, Law and Regulations; 2) Developing Land Administration and Information Systems; 3) Resolving Disputes; and 4) Increasing Public Awareness.
The Project comprises 5 tasks in the pursuit of the objectives noted above; 1) Public Information Awareness / Increased Transparency; 2) Land Policy Laws and Implementing Regulations; 3) Support to a National Land Commission (NLC); 4) Land Administration (Cadastral, Registration and Land Titling System); and, 5) Dispute Resolution, Mediation and Processes for Competing Claims to Land.

Reporting:
The Data and Information Technology Specialist will report to the Project Office Manager, and works under the administrative guidance of the Chief of Party and the ARD Home Office Project Manager and Director of Administration.
The Data and Information Technology Specialist will work closely with the Task 4 Leader and Information Technology Specialist.

Responsibilities
The Data and Information Technology Specialist will hold responsibility for recording, managing and maintaining land claims data and preparing the data for subsequent land registration (about 50% of the time) and maintaining project information technology systems in the Dili office as well as systems related to Task-4 cadastral, registration and titling activities and will also assist with the development and implementation of IT systems (about 50% of the time). The responsibilities of the Data and Information Technology Specialist, includes but are not limited to the following:
As Data Management (about 50% of the time):

1. Assist with developing systems and procedures for managing and recording textual and spatial land claims data in a land rights claims database;
2. Assist with implementing data systems to support pilot tests, and assist with the assessment of the results and refinement of the systems if required;
3. Record land claims data received from the projects regional operations such that the data will be suitable for supporting a future title registration system;
4. Record reported data changes in the system databases to maintain the data in an up to date condition;
5. Assist with the design of, and prepare claimant lists and parcel maps needed by regional operations for public display of recorded claims;
6. Assist with training project personnel in activities associated with data collection, entry and processing, and data analysis;
7. Assist with preparing recorded land claims data for passing to the GOTL for land registration and titling, including preparing databases on claimants, cadastral index maps and records of unresolved disputes;
8. Maintain claims recording and land registration activity indicators;

As Information Technologist Specialist (about 50% of the time):

1. Under the direction of the Office Manager the Specialist will work with and assist the International IT Specialist in developing and implementing project IT systems.
2. Under the direction of the Office Manager the Specialist will work with and assist the International IT Specialist in developing and implementing IT systems supporting Task- 4 activities;
3. Assist in developing appropriate systems and data security guidelines and ensure they are followed;
4. Assist in training project staff in information technology systems and procedures in accordance with project guidelines and policies;
5. Assist in monitoring and evaluation of information technology activity indicators;
6. Other activities as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Party.

Conditions
The position will require some travel within Timor-Leste.
Desirable Requirements
- Post secondary educational qualification in Information Technology;
- Experience working in IT, developing and maintaining IT systems including databases, basic networks;
- Fluency in English and Tetum and good knowledge of Indonesian is required.
- Previous experience working for an international organization would be an advantage.

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


To be considered, candidates must be Timor-Leste national with an excellent verbal communication skills in Tetum and Indonesian, and be proficient in English.

Please submit your application letter and CV by email. In the subject line, refer to the job title of the position. Application and CV must be sent to DCabral@sprtl.tl or SSilva@sprtl.tl (+670 730 4330/+670 731 2498) and/or hand delivery to SPRTL Office in Balide no later than August 25, 2009 at 18:00 pm. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Ita Nia Rai is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNDP, National Human Development Report, Deadline August 25, 2009.

UNDP, Project Associate for Human Rights Capacity Building, Deadline September 4, 2009.

The Delegation of the European Commission in Timor-Leste, Secretary, Deadline September 4, 2009.

NZAID, Team Leader, Deadline September 4, 2009.

Ministry of Infrastructure, Translator.