Plan, Program Effectiveness Team Manager, Deadline November 16, 2009.

Program Effectiveness Team seeks new members

Plan Timor-Leste

In support of its current growth, Plan Timor-Leste wishes to recruit an experienced Program Effectiveness Manager.

Plan is an international NGO that works in over 45 countries to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of children, young people and families. It has been working in Timor-Leste since 2001.

Reporting to the Country Program Director, the Program Effectiveness Manager will drive program effectiveness at Plan Timor-Leste by developing the organisation’s capabilities in program design and planning, monitoring, evaluation and research, partnership support, resource mobilisation and communications, and will support the achievement of country program goals that are aligned with international best practice. As a member of the Country Management Team, s/he should also meet the expectations of Operational Accountability, Strategic Vision and Internal Capacity Building required of a senior manager.

The position is Dili based but will require some visits to the districts and possibly overseas.

The successful candidates will have:

• University degree in social science, international development, international relations or related discipline
• Previously attended courses on and demonstrated capability in: partnership management, advocacy & networking, project management, human rights, children’s participation in development, monitoring and evaluation
• At least 5 years leading and managing integrated development programs including development of systems and guidelines on program management
• Experience networking with development organizations nationally and internationally
• Experience working in a multicultural setting
• Experience developing and writing grant proposals
• Experience working with a child-focused development organization an asset
• Proficiency with Tetun, Indonesian or Portuguese well viewed.

This long-term appointment and salary and benefits will be competitive for the right candidate.

Copies of the job descriptions can be obtained via email from info.timorleste@plan-international.org or from Plan Timor-Leste, Rua Pantai Kelapa, Dili, Timor-Leste. Applications need to be in writing, with a covering letter and a current CV, both in English, and should be submitted by email or hand, not later than 16 November 2009. Any questions can be directed to the above email address or phone (+670) 331 2492.

This position is open to residents of Timor-Leste with local contract. Plan is committed to gender equity, and suitably qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Plan takes active measures in recruitment and employment practices to ensure children are protected. The successful applicant will be expected to comply with Plan’s “Say No to Child Abuse” policy.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for an interview.

USAID, Receptionist, Deadline November 16, 2009.

JSMP, Women's Justice Unit Evaluator, Deadline November 16, 2009.

JSMP

Job Title: Women’s Justice Unit Evaluator
Expected start date: Mid-November 2009.
Type of contract: Short-term project contract
Salary: USD$ 2,500
Applications Close: Friday 6 November 2009

Background to the Position

The Judicial System Monitoring Programme (JSMP) was established in 2001 to promote legal compliance with international human rights standards, particularly those relating to a fair trial, and to contribute to good governance practices in Timor-Leste. JSMP disseminates the information it gathers to both the Timorese and international community.

Since 2004, the Women’s Justice Unit (WJU) at JSMP has assessed and reported upon the status of women, provided policy advice regarding legal issues affecting women in the formal justice sector and developed resources on issues affecting women’s access to the formal justice system.
The WJU seeks to contract an external evaluator to assess the effectiveness, efficiency, relevance, and results of the WJU during the 2009 calendar year.

Objects of the Position
The WJU Evaluator will provide JSMP and external stakeholders with information that will:

• determine the degree to which the WJU has fulfilled its objectives;
• be constructive and useful for the cooperating parties by structuring experiences and providing lessons learned which can be used to strengthen and further develop the projects of the WJU; and
• promote learning among both cooperating partners, as well as other relevant parties such as local authorities, local NGOs, and external donors.

Expected Outcomes of the Position

JSMP expects the Evaluator to conduct their work in three phases: preparation; data collection and interpretation; and feedback and reporting.

In the preparation phase, the Evaluator must, in consultation with internal staff and external donors, prepare an evaluation work plan and schedule, describe the projects’ goals and results, prepare project partners and draft an initial list of evaluation questions.

In the second stage of data collection and interpretation, the Evaluator must collect, analyse and interpret data, develop a final report outline and conduct an onsite debriefing for participants in the evaluation process.

The final phase of evaluation and feedback will consist of preparation, validation and distribution of the final evaluation report. The report is expected to be concise (approximately 30 pages). The Evaluator will also be expected to deliver an oral presentation on the report for all interested parties.
The final results of the evaluation must be submitted to JSMP by 30 December 2009.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications and experience:

• Experience in monitoring and evaluation of projects;
• Familiarity with the justice sector in Timor-Leste;
• High level of proficiency in both written and spoken English, and Tetum or Bahasa Indonesia;
• High level interpersonal and oral and written communication skills; and
• Excellent knowledge of gender issues.

The position is open to both national and international applicants. Timorese nationals are particularly encouraged to apply.

Interested applicants should email their CV and a covering letter explaining how they meet the selection criteria to Julia Mansour, International Adviser at JSMP mansour@jsmp.minihub.org by Friday 6 November 2009.

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