The “Ita Nia Rai” program to strengthen property rights in Timor-Leste is looking for a long-term national:
Financial Assistant/Book Keeper
Duration: Up to 2 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 Financial Assistant/Book Keeper will work closely with the Project’s Finance Officer & Accountant and report to the Project Office Manager (who works under the administrative guidance of the Chief of Party and the ARD Home Office Project Manager and Director of Administration).
Scope of Work
The successful candidate should possess a minimum of 2 years accounting/book-keeping experience preferably with a USAID-funded organization. A qualification in Accounting or equivalent in finance, economics or a relevant discipline would be an advantage. The role involves:
· Entering transactions and generating financial reports by using the Project’s accounting system;
· Assisting the Project’s Finance Officer & Accountant in day-today activities
· Visiting Project Field Offices from time to time to undertake accounting activities; and
· All other related activities.
Strong English written and oral communication skills are required. Knowledge of basic accounting software and MS Word data base applications is required;
Additional information and application procedures:
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV and a 1 page cover letter explaining why they are qualified for the position to Diva Cabral, preferably at DCabral@sprtl.tl
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
Applications for all positions are due: Friday, 16 October 2009.
Nigel Thomson, Chief of Party,
ARD Inc. "Ita Nia Rai" Project
USAID Strengthening Property Rights in
Av. Bispo Medeiros - Balide, Dili, Timor Leste.
+670 7361062
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