Peace Dividend Trust Timor-Leste, Business Verification Associate (Re-advertised).

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Business Verification Associate

Peace Dividend Trust – Timor-Leste

Position Description

The Business Verification Associate will manage and direct the Business Verification sub-project of the Peace Dividend Marketplace - Timor-Leste (PDM-TL) project. This position functions directly under the country director and alongside the other associates of the PDM-TL project.

Location: Dili, with monthly travels to all districts within Timor-Leste

Duration: Probationary term of three months, with an extension option of up to one year and beyond.

Closing date: Posted 11 January 2010. Open until filled.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

·         Overseeing overall operations of the Business Verification sub-project that performs the following activities: the verification and re-verification of new and existing business across each district, management of the PDM-TL Online Procurement Database and the dissemination of information detailing Timor-Leste’s growing private sector;

·         Managing a small team of Business Verification Assistants and monitoring their performance;

·         Formulating strategic work plans and organizing their implementation;

·         Guiding and assisting with the collection, organization and verification of detailed information of businesses across Timor-Leste to be entered into PDM-TL’s Online Procurement Database;

·         Providing weekly and monthly feedback to the PDM-TL Country Director in written and oral form;

·         Working closely with the office manager and other PDM-TL sub-project associates to streamline and improve all activities and services undertaken by the project;

·         Performing other duties appropriate to the post as agreed with the Country Director.

Qualifications

·         At minimum an undergraduate degree but a masters degree is preferred.

·         Developed leadership skills.

·         Fluency in English and Tetun required, as well as a working knowledge of written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia. Portuguese and other Timorese languages advantageous but not required.

·         Excellent organizational skills and attention to details.

·         Knowledge of logistics and the procurement process.

·         Experience working within the private sector of Timor-Leste is strongly desirable. 

·         Superior interpersonal and communication skills.

Application Process

To apply for this position, send a brief presentation letter and CV to Ms. Claire Parois at parois@pdtglobal.org  or directly to the Peace Dividend Trust office in Estrada Balide, Dili.

About PDT

Peace Dividend Trust is a non-profit foundation dedicated to making peace and humanitarian operations more efficient, effective and equitable, delivering a stronger peace and a larger peace dividend. For more information, please visit our website www.peacedividendtrust.org . 

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Business Verification Associate

Peace Dividend Trust – Timor-Leste

Deskripsaun Posisaun

Business Verification Associate sei meneja no organija sub-projektu verifikasaun negocio  Peace Dividend Marketplace – projektu Timor-Leste (PDM-TL). Posisaun ne’e nia funsaun sei deriji direitu husi country director no hanesan mos associate sira seluk iha projektu PDM-TL.    

Location: Dili, with monthly travels to all districts within Timor-Leste

Fatin Servisu, Iha Dili no sei hala’o servisu kada fulan ba distrito hotu-hotu iha Timor Leste tomak. 

Durasaun: Provasaun durante fulan tolu, no sei fo extensaun to’o tinan ida no liu.

Data Remata: Hahu loron 11 Janeiro 2010. Sei loke to’o hetan kandidatu atu prence faga refere.

Responsablidades 

Responsablidades inklui mais la limita ba:

·         Atu tau matan ba servisu sub-projektu verifikasaun negocio sira hanesan aktividades tuir mai: re-verifikasaun no verifika negocio foun no negocio nebe existe iha distrito hotu-hotu, meneja PDM-TL Online Procurement Database no deseminasaun informasaun hodi hasa’e setor privadu iha Timor-Leste.

·         Meneja equipa assisten verifikasaun negicio ki’ik ida no halo monitorizasaun ba sira nia servisu. 

·         Forma planu estrategia servisu no organiza implementasaun hotu-hotu.

·         Hatudu no ajuda atu koleta, organiza no verifika informasaun negoscio nebe detailu iha Timor-Leste nia laran hodi hatama ba PDM-TL Online Procurement Database.

·         Hato’o relatorio servisu iha eskrita no oral kada semana no fulan ba PDM-TL Country Director.

·         Servisu besik liu ho office manager no PDM-TL nia sub-projektu sira seluk hodi alkansa no eleva aktividade no servisu hotu-hotu  nebe hala’o iha projektu ne’e.

·         Hala’o servisu seluk ho apropriadu tuir postu nebe aseita husi Country Director. 

Kualifikasaun

·         Minimum ho kualifikasaun S1 se iha S2 (master degree) sei preoridade liu.

·         Dezamvolve skill lideransa.

·         Kolia Ingles no tetun di’ak inklui hakarek di’ak iha lian ingles no Indonesia. Portugues no lian seluk iha Timor laran mos vantagen mais la obrigatori.   

·         Iha skill di’ak kona ba organizasaun no atensaun ba detailu. 

·         Hatene kona ba servisu logistiku no prosesu prokuramentu.

·         Esperensia servisu ho setor privadu iha Timor-Leste mak vantagen liu.  

·         Iha komunikasaun di’ak no bele servisu hamutuk ho ema hotu. 

Procesu Aplikasaun

Atu hatama applikasaun ba posisaun ida ne’e, bele haruka karta aplikasaun no CV ba Sra. Claire Parois liu husi dirasaun e-mail parois@pdtglobal.org  ou bele lori direita ba iha edevisiu Peace Dividend Trust iha Estrada Balide, Dili.

Kona ba PDT

Peace Dividend Trust mak entidade non-benefisiario ida establese atu hala’o pas no operasaun humanitaria nebe efisiensia, efektivu liu no justu, hodi fahe pas no habelar pas ba ema hotu. Informasaun kle’an liu, bele visita ami nia linha website www.peacedividenttrust.org

RWSSP, District Water and Sanitation Engineering Advisor (DEA), Deadline January 27, 2010.

District Water and Sanitation Engineering Advisor (DEA)

GHD (GHD)
Timor Leste Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program (RWSSP) is an AusAID funded, 5 year Sector-wide approach for the development of Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (RWASH). IDSS and GHD are the Program Managers.
Closing date: 27 Jan 2010
Location: Timor-Leste

BRIEF EXPLANATION ON PROGRAM AND ROLE:

The RWSSP is a program funded by the Australian Government through the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), and implemented through the National Directorate of Water and Sanitation Service (DNSAS) of the Ministry of Infrastructure, and the Environmental Health Division (EHD), of the Ministry of Health (MoH), of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste (G-RDTL).

The Goal of the RWSSP is to improve the health and living standards of women, men, girls and boys in Timor-Leste’s rural communities, recognising the crucial contribution that access to clean water and enhanced sanitation related health behaviour can make to the improvement in health and livelihoods for rural people in Timor-Leste.

The District Water and Sanitation Engineering Advisor (DEA) inputs are needed to ensure that the CFET & non CFET development funds for the Rural Water sector are properly invested through:

• Provision of technical advice and support to DNSAS at the district level (SAS)
• Building the capacity of DNSAS/SAS and project partners through mentoring, training, consultation and direct support.
• Decentralization of capability to do planning, design and supervision of contracts.
• To actively encourage and support BESI initiative - district coordination across line ministries and in between sector actors to encourage a sector approach ot RWASH delivery
• Assist the Sanitation Advisor in coordination of sanitation programmes at district level.

The DEA will provide quality assurance to the CFET/RWSSP/WSI funded activities. This position will be based 80% in districts.

The availability of the DEA will enable DNSAS/SAS and project partners to execute CFET/RWSSP budget and to accelerate the increase of rural water coverage of Timor-Leste.

Reports to: National Engineering Advisor (NEA)

Relationships: The DEA will work in consultation with:

• Designated G-RDTL counterparts
• The National Engineering Advisors
• The Sanitation Advisor and BCC advisor
• Other DEA
• Other RWSSP advisers and national staff as required

Duration: 18 months (Feb 2010 to July 2011)

Additional location information: Working with SAS District Offices in designated districts (TBA)

-          expect 80% in districts

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY
The DEA:

-          is responsible to the National Engineering Adviser (Policy & Planning) but will work closely on a day-to-day basis with the other National Engineering Advisor and other District Engineering Advisor;

-          shall comply with all program operational and administrative requirements as specified in the Program Operations Handbook; and

-          shall ensure all contractual requirements are met including:
(a) individual responsibilities under the Security Plan; and
(b) such relevant requirements as specified in the Contract between Commonwealth of Australia and International Development Support Services Pty Ltd for East Timor Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program (RWSSP).

The role of the DEA is to support and provide technical mentoring and quality assurance to DNSAS/SAS at the district level to implement CFET and RWSSP funded activities. (WSI)

The overall objectives of the DEA role include:

1.      Provide technical advice and support to DNSAS district offices (SAS) with the ongoing planning, management and implementation of the technical activities required to meet the water needs of rural Timor-Leste in the target communities; (delivery of CFET budgets to quality and time)

2.      Contribute to socializing the rural water, sanitation and hygiene guidelines;

3.      In collaboration with the Capacity Building Advisor and other advisors, identify specific technical training and mentoring required by the DNSAS/SAS technical officers and facilitate the implementation of the identified training with a specific focus on district level technical and administrative capacity

4.      Provide advice/support to the SAS in the preparation and management of annual plans and budget proposals

5.      Mentor SAS and project partners in planning, detailed engineering design, quantity survey, tender estimates and preparation of bills of quantity;

6.      Provide technical advice to the SAS to ensure that environmental risks are assessed during the planning, survey, design and implementation of all physical activities, so that there are no negative impacts;

7.      Mentor SAS and project partners in supervision and monitoring roles developing, or following all DNSAS procedures

8.      Collaborate with the DNSAS/SAS in monitoring the implementation of the CFET and RWSSP funded contracts and monthly reporting processes to DNSAS on project by project progress; and

9.      Assist the Program Team Leader to update the annual plan and the rolling work plan for the ongoing implementation of RWSSP infrastructure activities.

Skills and Experience (Qualifications/experience/skills/knowledge):

-          A degree in engineering or relevant field related to WS&S

-          Demonstrated high level knowledge and experience of the effective and sustainable provision of water and sanitation for rural communities in less developed countries

-          Proficiency in languages other than English – particularly Tetun or Bahasa Indonesian

-          Work experience in Timor-Leste desirable

-          An understanding of government budgeting, procurement and management systems

-          Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and independently with counterpart staff

-          Facilitation and conflict resolution skills

-          Strong written and oral communication skills.

Personal attributes:
Well developed inter-personal skills with an ability to: communicate effectively with others from different social, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, adapt to different cultures and be a supportive member of a team.
How to apply
Email Curriculum Vitae and a cover letter to katie.butler@ghd.com

Reference Code: RW_7ZQ2B3-88

Ministry of Finance, Senior management Adviser for Revenue and Customs, Deadline February 01, 2010.

Senior Management Adviser for Revenue and Customs

Government of Timor-Leste
Planning and Financial Management Capacity Building Program, PFMCBP-Ministry of Finance Timor Leste

Closing date: 01 Feb 2010
Location: Timor-Leste - Dili

REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE TIMOR-LESTE
MINISTÉRIO DAS FINANÇAS:
Planning and Financial Management Capacity Building Program

Position: Senior Management Adviser for Revenue and Customs
Objectives: Provide policy and technical advice to the Minister of Finance on matters that relate to Revenue and Customs Services Directorate (DGRC) functions. Similarly, the Senior Management Adviser shall support the Minister in dispensing her ministerial functions as well as support the efficient management of the Ministry. Strengthen staff and institutional capacity in DGRC to perform its mandate. Lead and manage PFMCBP consultants in DGRC to ensure capacity development and effective use of TA through the program’s TA performance management system.
Reporting To: Minister of Finance
Counterpart: Director-General for Revenue and Customs
Supervision: TAs under DGRC
Duration: To July 2011
Location: Directorate General of Revenue and Customs, Ministry of Finance, Dili, Timor-Leste

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Minimum of ten (10) years experience of policy processes and advice at senior levels in public sector institutions, preferably Ministries of Finance.
• Proven ability to develop and manage Revenue and Customs agendas at the highest levels.
• Strong leadership and management skills. Experience of managing organizational change an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly technical concepts and policy advice to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including experience of coaching, mentoring and building skills through on-the job training and role modeling.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Advanced University degree (PhD, Masters or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Public Policy/Administration, or related fields with extensive experience in Revenue and Customs administration, management and public financial management.
  
  

Desirable

• Experience of conducting analysis and providing advice on development issues and policies of natural resource rich countries.
• Native language fluency in English and a willingness to learn Tetum or Portuguese.

Project Background

The Ministry of Finance of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste intends to recruit a Senior Management Adviser for Revenue and Customs for its Planning and Financial Management Capacity Building Program (PFMBP). PFMCBP is a five-year technical assistance program supported by a grant from the International Development Association and a co-financing Multi-Donor Trust Fund. The Program started in late 2006, and is scheduled to close in July 2011. PFMCBP provides technical assistance to sustainably strengthen planning, budgeting, public expenditure management and revenue administration for growth and poverty reduction, with emphasis on efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, integrity, service culture, and transparency.

PFMCBP has assisted the Government of Timor-Leste take forward an important reform agenda. Key achievements include implementation of a major reorganization of the Ministry of Finance; strengthening public expenditure management through simplification and strengthening of treasury systems and processes, and increased delegation of authority to line ministries; improved revenue management, including increased transparency in tax administration and reinforcing Petroleum Tax administration; and a gradual improvement in macroeconomic planning. There are important challenges ahead as the Ministry of Finance implements a strong reform program in a capacity constrained environment. PFMCBP itself has a challenge to build capacity and enable an increased transfer of responsibility to Timorese public servants.

The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the strategic management of PFMCBP, through its Consultative Council for Financial Management chaired by the Minister of Finance. There is a dedicated Program Implementation Unit that is responsible for day-to-day program management and implementation which has been integrated recently into the newly established Directorate General Corporate Services. A Supervisory Committee of donors to PFMCBP, also chaired by the Minister of Finance, provides regular oversight on program implementation and achievements. The World Bank is responsible for program supervision, to ensure it is aligned with agreed objectives and financing agreements.

Scope of Work

Working with the DG to strengthen leadership and management capacity through:

• On-the-job-training, coaching, and mentoring, including advice on business standards for DGRC;
• Development of a DG-wide work program and a performance monitoring system;
• Support to completing appointments for staff across the DG;
• Support for implementing the staff performance management system and any other civil service reform measures around ethics, professionalism, accountability and transparency.

Managing consultants’ performance to ensure staff and institutional capacity development across all National Directorates of DGRC through:

• Supervision of and reporting on implementation of the Institutional Development Capacity Building Plan in DGRC.
• Assistance in monitoring and evaluating capacity building activities of consultants in DGRC.
• Management of consultants in DGRC, including implementation of the program’s performance management system for consultants.

Providing operational support as required through:

• Technical support and advice to the DG and National Directors in DGRC including assistance with Revenue and Customs analysis papers and briefs;
• Organization of seminars and workshops on topics of Revenue and Customs relevance to Timor-Leste;
• Creation of networks to source Revenue and Customs advisory support to enhance the institutional capacity of DGRC;
• Policy advice to the Minister of Finance through the DG on policy issues related to implementation of Timor-Leste’s medium-term development strategy.

Key Deliverables

• Assignment Work Plan, with specific timelines and expected outcomes within 4 weeks of commencement.
• Assignment Leave Workplan.
• DG-wide work program and performance monitoring system.
• Business standards for DGRC operations.
• Strategic Plan for DGRC with implementation timeline as part of the Ministry of Finance’s Strategic Plan.
• Semi-annual report on implementation of Institutional Development Capacity Building Plan.
• Semi-annual report and recommendations on performance of DGRC consultants.
• Seminars and workshops to discuss Revenue and Customs issues relevant to the Ministry of Finance.

There is probation period of three months.
How to apply
Application procedure

Please visit our website at www.mof.gov.tl/ and go to ‘Employment Opportunity’ to learn more about our recruitment process and your application requirements including how to address the Selection Criteria in your application.

Applications must be forwarded to the Programme Implementation Officer-PFMCBP by e-mail: pfmcbp@mof.gov.tl, no later than 17:00hours Timor-Leste time on 1 February 2010.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply
Reference Code: RW_7ZPAAJ-68

ICFJ, Translator/Interpreter, Deadline January 29, 2010.

Job Vacancy for Translator/Interpreter at ICFJ in Timor-Leste

The International Center for Journalists has an opening for a translator/interpreter in Dili, Timor-Leste. This individual needs to have excellent writing and oral skills in English and Tetum.

Please contact the ICFJ Country Director Chuck Rice at the following email address to arrange an interview: crice@icfj.org.  

Deadline is January 29, 2010.

Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo (ANP), 2 Positions, Deadline January 28, 2010.

Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo

Employment Opportunity

The Autoridade Nacional do Petróleo (ANP) is a Timor Leste’s body responsible for managing and regulating petroleum activities in the Timor – Leste’s exclusive jurisdiction areas and in the JPDA in accordance with the Decree Law on the establishment of the ANP, the Timor-Leste Petroleum Activities Law, and the Timor Sea Treaty.

The ANP is seeking for two (2) highly professionals Timor-Leste National to work for the following positions:

1. Exploration and Data Management Officer

Position Description;

The successful candidate will be required to manage technical reports and data in order to assist in maintaining the oversight of proposed, planned and ongoing work programs of exploration companies. To ensure the secure storage and maintenance of all geological and geophysical data held by the ANP. You will be required to participate in ongoing training and activities to increase personal knowledge and skill in the petroleum industry in order to gradually assume increasing responsibilities. You will be required to assist in developing and maintaining exploration database. You will review and asses all data and reports received from exploration companies and ensure that it meets regulatory requirements and will perform any other tasks as directed by the Exploration Manager.

Essential Criteria

·       Tertiary Technical Qualifications (Geological or Geophysical);

·       Strong interest in, and aptitude for information technologies;

·       Understanding of Petroleum activities, particularly exploration;

·       Good understanding of issues and sensitivities working in a multicultural working environment;

·       Sufficient level of English Language communications skill – oral, reading and written;

·       High level of personal initiative, awareness and adaptability;

·       A high level self motivation, ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines;

·       Strong team player – able to work with team as well as independently;

·       Good attention to detail – methodical and careful worker;

·       Good knowledge of Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes software.

2. Metering Officer

Position Description;

The successful candidate will be required to monitor and report on the performance of custody transfer metering systems in all facilities and to ensure high standard of reliability. You will be required to visit onshore and offshore metering sites for training and/or monitoring the calibration and maintenance activities. To collect and maintain all the metering and calibration data to allow optimum reliability control according to international standard. You will required to complete a HUET course and any other offshore safety and/or management training as required by ANP. You will attend and successfully complete formal training courses and prepare progress reports as requested by Exploration and Production Directorate (E&P) management. You will assist the Exploration and Production Team in identifying information requirements of industry stakeholders, including the ANP, the Timor-Leste and Australian governments, the Joint Commission and Contractors, and will perform any other tasks as directed by the Development and Production Manager.

Essential Criteria;

·      Tertiary qualifications in engineering, preferably Petroleum, Electrical/Electronic, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering;

·      Ability to communicate fluently in English, (written and verbal);

·      Demonstrated commitment to teamwork;

·      Ability to work and communicate effectively with operators by contributing to multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams;

·      An understanding of the existing petroleum regulatory frameworks;

·      Commitment to the implementation of approved procedures, oilfield industry standards and regulations;

·      A high level self motivation, ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines;

·       Strong team player – able to work with team as well as independently;

·      Proficient in the use of the Microsoft Office and Lotus Notes computer packages.

For further information and full Position Description, please view our website www.anp-tl.org or contact:

                              ANP Corporate Services – Training and Human Resource Department

                              Ground Floor East Wing of Palacio do Governo

                              PO BOX 113

                              Tel:  332-4098

                              hr@anp-tl.org

Applications:         Your covering letter should describe your suitability for the position, in accordance with the selection criteria, and state your motivation for wanting to be considered for this position.  Please include your resume.

Note:                     Your cover letter and C.V. or resume should be written in English.

Closing date:           28 January 2010 at 5pm Dili time

Oxfam, Senior Finance Officer - General Accounting, Deadline January 25, 2010.

External Advertisement

Oxfam international is currently recruiting for a position to work within Finance team.

Position: Senior Finance officer – General accounting

Type of contract: Fixed term Position (4 month Contract)

Location: Dili

This position is responsible for General Accounting, with responsibility for banking, payment and recording/maintain financial information and reporting. 

Oxfam Australia offers training and development to all staff.  The monthly salary for the Finance Officer is U$452.92/month this position comes with competitive benefits, including a pension, medical insurance, job security and a relaxed working environment.  Please contact Benigna Martins on 3312605 if you have the skills below and are interested in the position.

Required Skills and Experience – Finance Officer

Knowledge & Experience Required

·         Accounting background

·         Experience working in finance or related area

·         Experience in monitoring compliance to organizational policies

·         Experience working for an international organization (NGO desirable)

3. Skills & Personal attributes

·         Good written and spoken English

·         Ability to work in a systematic and organized manner and within deadlines

·         Advanced computer skills, including Excel, Word and electronic mail

·         Good communication and interpersonal skills

·         Able to work as part of a team

Application forms and full position description are available from Oxfam Office in Matadouro, Dili. The closing date for the positions is 25 Jan 2010. Successful applicants will be contacted for an interview. Any query should be directed to Benigna Vicente Martins/Manuel Eliseu (Tel: 3312605) during office hours 8 – 5pm

These positions are available for East Timorese citizens/residents only