UNDP, Communications Analyst (Information, Education & Communications), Deadline March 01, 2010.

COMMUNICATIONS ANALYST (INFORMATION, EDUCATION & COMMUNICATIONS)

Location: Dili, Timor Leste
Application Deadline: 01-Mar-10
Type of Contract: FTA International
Languages Required: English   Portuguese
Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 03-May-2010
Duration of Initial Contract: 1 Year
Expected Duration of Assignment: 2 Years

Background

The Local Governance Support Programme (LGSP) is a joint UNDP-UNCDF endeavour, building upon the achievements of two previous projects in the area of decentralization and local governance. LGSP has the primary objective of supporting the establishment of a fully-fledged and effective local government system in Timor-Leste, and will do so by:

• Providing policy-relevant lessons from pilot activities;
• Assisting the Government in formulating a comprehensive legal and regulatory framework for local government; and;
• Supporting implementation of local government reforms (incl civic education for local governance)

Through achieving its primary objective, LGSP will thus contribute towards improving infrastructure and service delivery, thus fostering democratic governance and reducing poverty in Timor-Leste. The programme commenced in early 2007 and will operate until 2011.

The Local Government Support Programme in collaboration with the Ministry of State Administration and Territorial Management (MSATM) began in 2008 to incorporate a communications strategy for information dissemination and increased awareness of the decentralization process. A communications unit has been established in the Ministry with the mandate of creating and disseminating information about the decentralization pilot programs and the work of the Ministry towards establishing local government.  Increasing awareness in rural areas, however, remains an ongoing priority for the project as legislation on local government nears completion. Civic education, especially, will become a critical area in the run-up to any decentralization reforms. Therefore, LGSP will continue to support MSATM in promoting communications and outreach efforts associated with the decentralization process through the position of an Information, Education & Communications Analyst.

Duties and Responsibilities

FUNCTIONS/KEY RESULTS EXPECTED:

Objectives of the Assignment::  support the development of communications material, design and implementation of a civic education campaign and guide and train the staff of the communications unit and ensure that communication and civic education becomes a sustainable component of the decentralization effort.

The Information, Education & Communications Analyst will:

• Support LGSP and MSATM in the design of communications material (incl. monthly bulletin, website, flyers, etc.) on local governance and the decentralization process, which are accessible in both content and language to the general population;
• Support the revision and implementation of a communications and civic education campaign to both raise general public awareness of the new governance system but also promote active community participation in local government for an increased awareness of and participation in the decentralization process;
• Coordinate with relevant stakeholders in the country to ensure widespread implementation of civic education materials;
• Guide and train the staff of the communications unit to ensure long-term sustainability of all communication activities to implement the strategic plan for the development and ensure long-term sustainability of the Communications Unit within MSATM. Support the development of capacity-building materials for
•  LGSP and MSATM staff;
• Assist in the design and implementation of regular M&E systems for the Communications Unit and the impact of government communications in cooperation with MSATM and the GoTL incl. a regular media monitoring (both local and international) to maintain awareness of all information being produced by the Government;;
• Any other duties as required.

IMPACT OF RESULTS:

The Information, Education & Communications Analyst will be expected to deliver the following outputs:

• Develop a revised communication and civic educations strategy (incl. stakeholder analysis) and implementation plan for MSATM with regards to the decentralization process and on local government structures and functions of districts/municipalities in the context of decentralization, following municipal elections;
• Design public/civil educational information about local governance and decentralization;
• Design and implement regular monitoring and evaluation systems for the communications unit;
• Monitor regular media channels for the government;
• Support the development of capacity-building materials for LGSP and MSATM from a communications perspective

This is expected to positively impact LGSP’s and MSATM’s communication and public outreach work and, overall, the decentralization process in general through improved awareness and participation of citizens in the process.

Competencies

 Corporate Competencies:

•  Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
•  Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNCDF/UNDP
•  Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
•  Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:
Knowledge Management and Learning:

• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office
• In-depth knowledge on development issues
• Ability to advocate and provide policy advice
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness:

• Strong organisational development, coordination and report writing skills
• Previous experience in website management is desirable
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word & Publisher and Adobe products or other publishing/graphic design software required
• Ability to lead strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Strong IT skills

Management and Leadership:

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Leads teams effectively
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Required Skills and Experience

 Education:

• Master’s degree in communication, journalism, civic education, international relations, political science, or related fields

Experience:

• At least 2 years of professional experience in the area of designing and implementing communications and civic education campaigns in developing countries
• Experience in capacity development or training in media and communications
• Strong drafting and report writing skills essential
• Understanding of and experience in the area of decentralization and (local) governance would be considered a strong asset
• Prior experience working in Timor-Leste and experience working with the Government of Timor-Leste is considered an advantage

Language Requirements:

• Fluency in English required
• Portuguese or Bahasa Indonesian language skills considered an asset
• Tetun language skills considered a strong asset, otherwise, willingness to learn required for the position

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

CWS, Technical Project Officer and Driver, Deadline March 03, 2010.

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

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CWS Timor Leste is kindly advertising the vacancy announcement for following positions with deadline date 03 March 2010 at the latest.

CWS Timor Leste is currently looking for suitably qualified and experienced East Timorese Nationals the following posts:

1.      Technical Project Officer, 1 post will be offered

QUALIFICATIONS

§         A Completion of Diploma or Higher Degree  of Agriculture or Social Economy  

• At least 2 years proven experience on Agriculture and/or livelihood based project (Having facilitation and leadership skill and training experience is an advantage) 
• Analytical and conceptual ability; communication, planning and monitoring area
• Ability to organize work & projects
• Have a good project financial & project monitoring and reporting skills (is an advantage)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate or negotiate
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships as a part of a team work
• Good command of both written and spoken English is essential
• Proficiency with word processing & spreadsheet
• Willing to travel and work frequently in the field

2.      Driver, 1 post will be offered

QUALIFICATIONS

§         Minimum completion of High School, hold a driver’s license    

• At least 2 years proven driving experience, including driving to districts with a minimum skill of car repair 
• Knowledge of local conditions in Timor Leste
• Good record of safe driving
• Initiative, reliable and punctual
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships as a part of a team work
• Good command of both written and spoken English is desirable
• Willing to travel and work frequently in the field

Please send your application by email to: recruitcwstl@gmail.com

An application should include a cover letter and references, contact number and expected gross salary. For further information, please visit our office in Mascarenhas (beside Vera Cruz District Office) or contact:            3 317289 / 730 5841 at office hours.

Only short listed candidate will be contacted.

 

FONGTIL, Program Manager (Re-advertised), Deadline February 26, 2010.

WORK OPPORTUNITY

To facilitate better services to the members, Forum Organizasaun Non Govermental (FONGTIL), as the umbrella organization of local, national and international NGOs in Timor Leste, is looking for a Timorese National to fill the position of Program Manager.

The Program Manager post is a senior position and requires actual management and resourcing experience. The specific responsibilities of the Program Manager are:

1. (MANAGING) To secure the implementation of FONGTIL’s programs based on 2010-2012 MPP

1.1 Responsible to review the programs every month, every three months, and also organize an annual evaluation (internal)

1.2 Responsible to design work plan based on the review every month, quarterly, and annual

1.3 Regular monitoring in the districs

1.4 Together with management team, to do evaluation for staff’s performance every year

1.5 Together with management team, organize and facilitate external evaluation (every three years)

2. (REPORTING) Together with management team guarantee that reports are timely reports to partners and members of NGO

2.1 To make consolidation of the reports including the implementation of the program every six month.

2.2 To produce an annual report for the members every year (at Annual General Meeting)

2.3 To create a regular program update for members to guarantee an active participation.

3. (RESOURCING) To ensure that FONGTIL has access to funds to implement its programs:

3.1 Together with Executive Director, develop funding proposals to ensure that FONGTIL has annual funds to implement its programs.

3.2 Together with Coordinator in every division, design relevant proposals to strengthen the respective programs.

4. (DIRECTING) To supervise advocacy, membership services, and DLOs programs

4.1             ADVOCACY (together with the coordinator)

4.1.1 To guarantee FONGTIL’s staffs participation and members of NGO (active and effective participation) in national and local meeting

4.1.2 To make link with other network and potential partner

4.1.3 To control the quality of external communication strategy (to media, patner/donor, national and local government, community, etc)

4.2 MST (together with coordinator)

4.2.1 To control the quality of IT and CB training (effective and efficient)

4.2.2 Respond to members necessary, FONGTIL can respond/facilitate.

4.3 DLO (together with coordinator)

4.3.1 To guarantee members participation (especially members in the district) to participate in the National Program (NDMP, Decentralization, NP6) that active and effective.

4.3.2 Members in the district can participate in development process through regular consultation

4.3.3 To give good services to member so they can acses to civil society funds.

5. (DEVELOPING) Ensure the production of quality resource materials (manuals, systems guides)

5.1             Together with a consultant/advisor/technical expert, develop a Manual PMER (Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation & Reporting)

5.2 Together with a consultant/advisor/technical expert and relevant staff, develop an organizational Communications Strategy

5.3 Together with a consultant/advisor/technical expert and relevant staff, develop Capacity Building/Training Manuals (Program Development, Donor Relations, Advocacy, Social Audit, Media Relations and Conflict Resolution, Small Business/Fund raising).

5.4 Together with a consultant/advisor/technical expert and relevant staff, develop an information system for the Resource Center and for the Digital Library.

6. (NETWORKING) Ensure that linkages with partners are strengthened.

6.1 Participate in relevant and important international, national and local meetings to ensure NGOs perspective in different issues.

6.2 Develop mechanisms and approaches to strengthen relations with different partners.

Specifications:

• Must have skills, knowledge and actual experience in managing human and program resources.
• At least 3 years of actual experience as manager of programs or projects in NGOs or in donor-organisations.
• Demonstrated skills in conducting planning, monitoring & evaluation, and reporting.
• Ability to work in a participatory manner and in a team environment.
• Ability to train and be a mentor to other team members.
• Good speaking and writing skills in English.

Those who are qualified and interested, please follow the instructions below:

1.      Write your CV and cover letter in English.

2.      In your cover letter, explain your motivation for applying to this post and your actual experiences based on the responsibilities outlined for the Program Manager.

3.      Submit your application to FONGTIL’s Secretariat in Caicoli Road, Dili  c/o Joao Freitas, telemovel: 7236782 or Email application to these e-addresses: freitas_nono@yahoo.com / dinorah.granadeiro@gmail.com / dgranadeiro@fongtil.info

4.      Deadline for accepting applications is on February 26, 2010, before 16:00 hrs (4:00PM).

Only those qualified candidates will be contacted for interview.

FONGTIL encourages those with actual management experience (staff and programs) to apply. FONGTIL provides competitive salary package and support for professional growth to the chosen candidate.

Women are encouraged to apply. Those who already submitted their application need not re-apply.

www.fongtil.info

Oxfam, Policy Officer, Deadline March 8, 2010.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

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Title: Policy Officer

Category: National Staff Position

Responsible to: Program Manager, Humanitarian & Advocacy

Location: Dili, Timor-Leste with travel to districts 

Preferred Start: April 2010

Application Due: Send completed application form to Beni Martins by 5:00PM on Monday, March 8.

CONTEXT

Oxfam has been supporting development and humanitarian work in Timor-Leste for over 30 years and currently implements a mutli-sectoral program by working in partnership with civil society organisations, communities and government.  Three Oxfam affiliates (Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia) have agreed to develop and implement a Joint Oxfam Strategic Plan with a single management structure as Oxfam International.  Oxfam Australia will be the managing affiliate.    The current Oxfam program includes work towards four change goals – Economic Justice, Essential Services, Gender Justice and Rights in Crisis.

SCOPE OF POSITION

This position will develop and lead Oxfam’s advocacy and policy work within Timor-Leste. The position will manage a portfolio of partnerships, principally at the national level, and will work together with civil society to achieve advocacy related goals. The position will help to define Oxfam’s policy related work, and also work together with Oxfam program teams to support advocacy work in Economic and Gender Justice. The position will contribute to the overall strengthening of civil society, active citizenship and good governance within Timor-Leste and will represent Oxfam at national level groups, forum and networks.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Successful experience in policy level advocacy work on issues of relevance to poverty reduction and good governance.
• Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to analyze policy and its impacts on poverty and marginalization.
• Experience in working with civil society organizations and in strengthening their capacities, both in program effectiveness and in organizational development.
• Demonstrated understanding of Timor Leste’s international legal commitments
• Experience in facilitating learning processes.
• University degree preferable
• Able to understand and explain basic budget and financial reports
• Tetum and/or Indonesian language skills
• English language skills also required

SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES  

• Commitment to social justice, participation and transparency, and ability to role model these values.

·         Ability to work on ones own initiative.

• Willingness to promote women’s empowerment and gender equity in Timor-Leste
• Experience with Word and Excel
• Good written communication skills
• Ability to build network and collaborate with local, international organizations working in the same scope of work
• Ability to build good relationship with respective government departments

See Position Description for full description of position and qualifications

ILO, National Information Officer, Deadline February 26, 2010.

Timor-Leste Public Sector Capacity Development Program (PSCDP), ADS Program Assistant, Deadline February 25, 2010.

ICFJ, Logistics Officer, Deadline February 22, 2010.