The Embassy of the United States of America, Temporary Protocol Assistant, Deadline February 18, 2010.

ARD, Data and Information Technology Specialist, Deadline February 23, 2010.

STRENGTHENING PROPERTY RIGHTS IN TIMOR LESTE (SPRTL) PROJECT

Scope of Work

Position: Data and Information Technology Specialist

Type of Employment: National

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.

DEADLINE: February 23, 2010.

ARD, Specialist, Conflict Resolution and Dispute Mediation, Deadline February 26, 2010.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Strengthening Property Rights in Timor-Leste

Position Title: Specialist, Conflict Resolution and Dispute Mediation

Position Duration: up to project end (September 2012) based on performance

Location: Dili, with some travel to the districts

Project Background:

Working in close cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and the Direcção Nacional de Terras, Propriedades e Serviços Cadastrais (DNTPSC), this 5-year project will provide support to the Government of Timor-Leste in the area of land rights and administration.  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.

In order to achieve these goals, the project is divided into five (5) Tasks.  Conflict resolution and dispute mediation is Task “5” and is a critical part of this long-term project.

Position Description:

The specialist for conflict resolution and dispute mediation will work under the supervision of the Task Manager, and help to implement conflict resolution and dispute mediation processes to support project activities.

This will include, but not be limited to the following activities:

-          Conduct conflict assessments to provide information and recommendations on local dispute resolution processes;

-          Assist with the development of a mediation plan for each project district  that addresses disputed land claims;

-          Coordinate with local partners to implement district mediation plans;

-          Cooperate with local government and civil society partners to strengthen local mediation and dispute resolution capacity;

-          Conduct training on land dispute mediation when required;

-          Keep a record of disputes recorded in the districts and follow-up the status of those disputes;

-          Undertake other activities required by Project Management to attain the goals of the Project.

The specialist will be supervised by the task manager, and will work with a team of 3 other staff.

Requirements:

Professional experience:

-          Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible work experience in a relevant field.

-          At least two years experience in a directly relevant professional position such as: dispute mediation, conflict resolution, law, etc.

Education and professional qualifications:

-          University degree preferred;

-          Formal education or training in a conflict resolution-related discipline or other social science would be an advantage;

-          Ability to understand and speak English would be an advantage;

-          Computer literacy required;

-          Previous experience working for an international organization would be an advantage;

-          Previous experience coordinating with Government would be an advantage;

Personal qualifications:

-          Highly motivated,

-          Flexible, innovative, and resourceful;

-          Able to multi-task and manage a heavy workload;

-          Independent and able to travel to the districts;

-          Good communicator, and able to work very well in a team;

-          Initiative and problem-solving skills;

Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Deadline: February 26, 2010.

UNFPA, National Programme Officer - Monitoring and Evaluation, Deadline February 26, 2010.

TERM OF REFERENCE

Post Title: National Programme Officer - Monitoring and Evaluation
Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment
Major Focus of the Job: Monitoring and evaluation and research activities.
Level: NO-B
Reporting to: UNFPA Representative
Organizational Unit: UNFPA
Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste
Duration: 1 year extendable with 3 month probations.
Closing Date: 26^th February 2010

Organizational Context
Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Representative, the NPO- Monitoring and Evaluation prepares a M&E system for the country office and monitors and evaluates programmes and research activities on behalf of UNFPA Country Office (CO).

A successful programme envisages strong in-house capabilities for Analysis, Evaluation, Management Information and Monitoring. The CO is increasingly moving towards delivery of quality services and one pre-condition is availability of sufficient information and proper analysis of the data for improvement in the programme. The CO also undertakes researches either directly or through projects. It is important that all the researches are co-ordinated properly in order to achieve the maximum results.

Results –Oriented Functional Statement:

• Ensure CO multi-year and annual planning of monitoring, evaluation, data collection and research activities using the CPAP M&E Calendar.
• Ensure updating of the population and RH situation analysis including trends in key population indicators. Contribute to Devinfo and other joint UN data initiatives as relevant.
• Ensure availability of programme performance monitoring data through development and updating of the CPAP Planning and Tracking tool; standardise, coordinate and jointly with CO programme staff analyse data collected during field visits;  coordinate the feed-back of data for improved programme implementation.
• Contribute to Country Office performance monitoring by providing inputs to the COAR results achievement analysis and managing for results sections.
• Coordinate the availability of high quality outcome and demonstration project evaluations. Working with individual programme staff (Program managers) the M&E staff: ensures that TORs are of high quality; ensures application of minimum standards for evaluation quality; ensures the dissemination of evaluation results among stakeholders and their use for improving programme implementation and design.
• Manage activities to strengthen the M&E capacity of the Country Office staff and National Implementing Partners: Conduct training and knowledge sharing events; ensure CO staff and partners have access to UNFPA M&E resources and tools; ensure involvement of implementing partners and stakeholders in the conduct of monitoring and evaluation activities (joint field monitoring visits, participation in external evaluations etc.)
• Promote communication and partnerships:  Provide technical advise on M&E to CO staff and national partners; provide syntheses of M&E results to CO management, key programme and operations staff and partners; draw on technical advisory services at APRO and HQ for support in developing the M&E capacity of the CO and partners.
• Act as the UNFPA focal point for MDGs and UNDAF annual review and M&E activities
  
  

Functional Competencies

Primary Competencies

·         Results- based   programme development and management

·         Innovation and marketing of new approaches

Additional Competencies

·         Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners /Building strategic alliances and partners

·         Resource mobilization

Corporate Competencies

Values
Integrity /Commitment to mandate
Knowledge sharing / continuous learning
Valuing diversity

Managing Relationships

Working in teams

Communication information and ideas
Conflict and self management
Working with People
Empowerment /Developing people /Performance management
Personal Leadership and Effectiveness
Analytical and strategic thinking
Results orientation / Commitment to excellence
Appropriate and transparent decision making

Job Requirements:

Academic Requirements:
Masters Degree in Statistics, Economics, Demography, Health Economics or other related Social Science/ RH field.

Experience:
At least 5 years professional experience preferably in programme/project monitoring and evaluation, MIS and research. Experience in writing papers and presenting research findings in professional meetings/seminars is desirable.

Languages:
Fluency in oral and written English and Tetum. Knowledge in Portugues and Bahasa Indonesia as an advantage.

Computer skills:
Proficiency in current office software applications. Including dBase management, analysis software like SPSS, EPI INFO and programming software like – Access, Fox Pro etc.

This post is open for Timorese National only

HOW TO APPLY
Candidates should submit a Cover Letter, Recent Curriculum Vitae and P11 form in a sealed envelope marking “Confidential” and mentioned the post being applied at the top of the envelope, by 26^th February 2010 at the latest to the following address:

UNFPA
UN House,
Caicoli Street,
Dili, Timor-Leste
or email to: jsoares@unfpa.org

Note: May get the P11 form at the security house at the back gate of Obrigado Barracks compound (opposite Palacio da Cinzas) or get the soft copy by sending an email to the above email address.

Triangle GH, Store Keeper, Deadline February 28, 2010.

Vacancy Announcement

1.      Organization

Triangle GH is a French Organization of International Solidarity that has been implementing activities in Timor Leste since 2005 in the fields of water & sanitation and psychosocial activities.

Triangle GH stands as the water sector lead for the District Water Supply, Sanitation & Hygiene Services (DWASH) Program.

2.      Post title 

Store keeper

3.      Number of vacancies:

1 vacancy

                            

4.      Duty station

Manatuto district

5.      Main Duties

ü    To follow up the stock records and organize the delivery and the receptions of the goods (water commodities and component )

ü    To perform a monthly stock monitoring report

ü    To arrange his store and participate on the cleaning and the maintenance of the stock.

ü    To archive all the in and out way bills, and to provide high managerial performance

ü    Arranging the loading and off loading of the delivered or the received goods.

ü    Following the delivered good to the destination and issuing the necessary document.

6.      Skills required

ü    Good knowledge and experience in stock management and control.

ü    Strong capacity to act as a team leader and manage minimum 3 persons.

ü    Minimum experience in stock at least 2 years, preferable in water commodities.

ü    Capacity to facilitate and solving issues at administrative level.

ü    Driving license at least (motorbike)

ü    Computer skills (Word, Excel, Microsoft office and internet)

7.      Application process

To apply for those positions, send a cover letter, current CV and professional references and contacts through email to M. Ahmed Adam Mohammed (log.dili@trianglegh.org) or delivery by hand at Triangle GH office, located in Fatuhada – Zero IV, Dili, Timor-Leste.

DEADLINE: 28^th February 2010

Care International Timor-Leste, Fleet Assistant, Deadline February 23, 2010.

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Position: Fleet Assistant

Report to: Head of Fleet Unit

Location: Dili Base

Summary

The Fleet Assistant will assist the Head of Fleet Unit in the management of all CITL Fleet & Transport issues and perform specific duties as described below .

Specific responsibilities and duties:

1. Assist in the implementation/maintenance of Fleet & Transport standard practices and systems in accordance with the CITL Fleet & Transport Manual.
2. Assist in the implementation/maintenance of additional safety and security procedures and systems as outlined in the SOP.
3. Collect log sheets from all vehicles at the end of each month and enter data from these in the Monthly Fuel Consumption & Cost Analyses Report.
4. Collect from the Head of Fleet Unit at the end of each month all costs related to repair and maintenance and enter this in the Monthly Fuel Consumption & Cost Analyses Report.
5. Submit to the Logistics Coordinator the Monthly Fuel Consumption & Cost Analyses Report latest on the 5^th of the following month.
6. Provide fuel allocation to Field Base Offices and daily refueling issue.
7. Coordinate with Project Managers and Head of Units the monthly allocation of vehicles, and issue before the 1^st of each month the Monthly Allocation of Vehicles.
8. Maintain daily attendance sheet for all staff in the Fleet Unit.
9. Maintain the filing system in the Fleet Unit.
10. Prepare contracts related to the use of vehicles and motorbikes.
11. Brief new CITL staff on the Fleet Unit.
12. Assist the Head of Fleet Unit in his/her daily tasks as required.
13. Act as Head of Fleet Unit in his/her absence.
14. Perform other duties as may be assigned by the HoFU or Logistics Coordinator.

This job vacancy is open to Internal and External Applicants. Only short listed applicants will be called for an interview. Qualified men applicants are encourage to apply.

For qualified applicants please submit application letter, CV, and two references to Human Resource Unit, CARE International Timor Leste on or before 23 February 2010 or by email to hr@care.tp.

European Union, Programme Officer (Rural Development), Deadline February 26, 2010.