World Vision International Timor-Leste, Bé Ba Moris Project Coordinator (Baucau Area), Deadline February 8, 2010.

World Vision International – Timor Leste

Baucau Area Program – Baucau District

 

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

World Vision Timor Leste, a non-profit Christian Humanitarian Organization, committed to working with the poor and vulnerable, is seeking qualified national staff to fill the following vacant positions in Baucau:

Applicants should submit an application letter, CV and other documents to:

World Vision Timor Leste

Human Resources Department

Rua Jacinto de Candido/Rua D Fernando

Caicoli, Dili

or

P.O. Box 43, Dili. Timor Leste

Applications are due on Monday, 8 February 2010 at 5:00pm

BÉ BA MORIS PROJECT COORDINATOR

 

Purpose of the Position

In Baucau district, a major priority is to decrease diarrhea prevalence, which is a major objective of the Bé ba Moris Project.

The Project Coordinator will assist the Manager and Associate Manager in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the projects. The Project Coordinator will supervise Facilitators and work collaboratively with staff and the community to ensure that the project promotes empowering and sustainable development outcomes.

The successful applicant will ensure that the project is implemented effectively, based on the project design and budget.

 

Major Responsibilities

Leadership:              

·         Effectively represent and model World Vision’s mission, vision and core values through good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

·         Ensure that program and project approaches, interventions and processes are consistent with the transformation development model and community empowerment approach. 

·         Ensure gender balance, Christian commitment and child protections are integrated into project planning, implementation and evaluation.

·         Assist Managers to prepare project proposals.

Project Management:

·         Planning – promote community level planning and project development. 

·         Ensure that relevant parts of the proposal (including log frame and budget), Plan of Action, and Indicator Tracking Table are translated into Indonesian or Tetum and have been provided to and explained to each Facilitator.

·        Implementation and monitoring - Work with staff to develop monitoring systems and tools for staff to use to track the progress of project implementation and capture learnings.  Plan and track project activities to ensure they are completed within the given timeframe and budget.

·         Accountability – prepare and revise annual budgets, and manage project and budget reporting according to World Vision and donor requirements. Ensure high standards of stewardship and accountability for all resources. Manage and monitor funding commitments, spending against budgets and financial reporting. Maintain up to date and accurate records of project documents, agreements, correspondence and data.

·         Learning – document and disseminate key lessons learned through staff reflections, community and project site visits, monitoring tools and evaluations. Communicate strategies to appropriate stakeholders; and participate in networks/working groups as agreed by the Manager.

Staff supervision:

·         Build a team of highly committed and competent staff, ensuring cooperation and coordination among relevant staff. 

·         Provide strategic direction and support your staff, including identifying problems and solutions. 

·         Implement the Performance Development Management system.

Partner Relations:

·         Network within and outside of WV to maximize resources.

·         Regularly visit project/communities (at least once every month).

·         Represent Managers in coordination meetings when requested.

Other:

·         Adhere to World Vision Core Values and Policies.

·         Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from National Director.

·         Comply with WVTL internal policies and procedures.

·         Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Education	University degree in relevant technical field (eg. Engineering, Health or Development)	Required
Knowledge	Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to supervise staff	Required
	Competence in spoken and written English communication	Required
	Literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel	Required
	Understanding of the Humanitarian industry	Preferred
	The ability to think strategically and solve problems	Required
Experience	A minimum of two years of appropriate professional experience	Required
	Demonstrated experience in project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing	Preferred

Work Environment

Be willing to work in a team environment, collaborate with staff in other district offices, and travel and stay overnight at project sites (about 20% of the time).

For more information and detailed position descriptions, please call (670) 331 2834.

Applicants should submit an application letter, CV and other documents to: HR Department, World Vision Timor Leste, Rua Jacinto de Candido/Rua D Fernando, Caicoli, Dili; or P.O. Box 43, Dili, Timor Leste. 

Only short listed candidates will be notified and applications will not be returned.

World Vision Timor Leste is committed to the principles of workplace diversity.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Closing date is Monday, 8 February 2010 at 5:00pm