UNMIT, National Research and Monitoring Officer, Deadline March 18, 2010.

UNITED NATIONS                         NATIONS UNIES
United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste
(UNMIT)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (N-TL-10-005) National Research and Monitoring Officer Advertisement

POST TITLE: National Research and Monitoring Officer

GRADE LEVEL: NO-B

SECTION: Democratic Governance Support Unit

LOCATION: Dili (1 Post)

Date of Issue: 04 March 2010

Deadline of Application: 18 March 2010

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The National Research and Monitoring Officer of the Democratic Governance Support Unit, will work as part of an international and national team undertaking work on monitoring and evaluating capacity development of public administration of Timor Leste: will review the existing M&E framework for institutional capacity building, and will advise on a clear principle regarding the procedures for recruitment and extension of international civilian advisors; follow up on the use of a rigorous performance evaluation system that ensures a quality management of advisory services based on substantive and technical criteria, in close coordination with the Government of Timor Leste as well as UN agencies, funds, and programmes, and other development partners; work in close coordination with the Government and other stakeholders In leading the development partners to continuously improve the respective performance benchmarks and adopt a newly developed Timorese M&E approach; monitor and evaluate the  achievements of and analyse the lessons learned from institutional capacity building activities in accordance with the National Development Plan, monitor and report on the conduct and functioning of the electoral system and make recommendations on actions to be taken to ensure effective operation of a democratic process; support the State institutions, as appropriate, and provide technical advice and recommendations on actions to be taken in order to fill in the remaining capacity building gap; brief representatives and provide, as appropriate suggestions and recommendations; operate and maintain automated system for monitoring and evaluation; assist civilian advisers as well as counterparts and counterpart supervisors on effective use of the system, and provide them with information for preparation of Monthly Institutional Capacity Development Progress Report and ‘Quarterly Institutional Capacity Development Progress Report’; prepare and publish a monthly report on the ongoing activities and developments in the public service sector; supervise the work of National Professional Officers, in collaboration with international civilian officers and the Head of the Democratic Governance Support Unit; perform other related duties as required.

 

COMPETENCIES:

Professionalism; Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines; experience in working under pressure; Teamwork – Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with international and national authorities with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Communication – Good interpersonal, oral and written communications skills; Client Orientation  - Ability to focus on public needs for government services to be provided in an effective and simple manner. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education: University degree in Law, political science, business/public administration, accounting/auditing, Information Technology/Information Systems, Engineering or Management is required. Work Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in database management and/or in the governance or justice sector; experience in working as a team; experience in undertaking analysis of complex material. Excellent  research skills. Language: Fluency in English and Tetum is required, Portuguese and Bahasa Indonesia is desirable.

The applicants must present:

Application letter indicating the VA Number (N-TL-10-005); Curriculum Vitae; UN application Form (P.11) available in Main Gate of Obrigado Barracks, UNMIT HQ; Copies of school and University Certificates as well of any other training related to the requirements of   the position; Baptismal or Birth certificate. Please ensure all relevant work experience is reflected on the P11 form.

Please submit your application only if you meet the qualifications and requirements mentioned above.

The United Nations strongly encourages applications from qualified women candidates.

Application must be submitted to UNMIT Headquarters, Obrigado Barracks (Attention: Local Personnel Section), Or via E-mail to dasilva30@un.org or soaresn@un.org. Deadline: Thursday, 18 March 2010

UNMIT, Regional Governance Monitoring Officer (NPO), Deadline March 18, 2010.

UNITED NATIONS                         NATIONS-UNIES
United Nations Integrated Mission in Timor-Leste
(UNMIT)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT (N-TL-10-004) Regional Governance Monitoring Officer (NPO) Advertisement

POST TITLE: Regional Governance Monitoring Officer (NPO)

GRADE LEVEL: NO-B

SECTION: Democratic Governance Support Unit

LOCATION: Oecussi (1 Post)

Date of Issue: 04 March 2010

Deadline of Application: 18 March 2010

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Regional Governance Monitoring Officer will work as part of an international and national team in a cluster of districts or municipalities to undertake regular research, monitoring and reporting on democratic governance, including (but not limited to) issues of local governance, public services delivery, electoral processes, media, civil society, transparency and accountability, constitutionalism, rule of law, justice, and security. He/she will coordinate with the UN team in the region and the Democratic Governance Support Unit in Dili. He/she will work in close coordination with the Government and other stakeholders in leading the development partners to continuously improve the respective performance benchmarks for governance at district and local levels; monitor and evaluate the achievements of and analyze the lessons learned from implementing democratic practice; and provide regular reports and updates on all aspects of democratic governance at district and local levels. The Regional Governance Monitoring Officer will be line managed by the Director and Chief Governance Advisor, UNMIT Democratic Governance Support Unit, but should coordinate with the relevant UNMIT Regional Administrative Officer on day-to-day operations.

COMPETENCIES:

Team Work- Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with international and national authorities with sensitivity and respect for diversity; Communications- Good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; Client Orientation- Ability to focus on public needs for government services to be provided in an effective and simple manner; Technological awareness: Good computer skills, including proficiency in word processing and other relevant software packages; Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines; experience in working under pressure; Professionalism- Ability to work efficiently and effectively under pressure.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Education- University degree in law, political science, business/public administration, local governance, or development studies is required. Work Experience- At least four (4) years relevant work experience, preferably in research, project management, public administration or any governance or justice sector; experience in working as a team; experience in undertaking analysis of complex material. Excellent research skills. Languages- Fluency in English and Tetum is required, Portuguese and Bahasa Indonesia is desirable.

                                         

The applicants must present:

Application letter indicating the VA Number (N-TL-10-004); Curriculum Vitae; UN application Form (P.11) available in Main Gate of Obrigado Barracks, UNMIT HQ; Copies of school and University Certificates as well of any other training related to the requirements of   the position; Baptismal or Birth certificate. Please ensure all relevant work experience is reflected on the P11 form.

Please submit your application only if you meet the qualifications and requirements mentioned above.

        

The United Nations strongly encourages applications from qualified women candidates.

Application must be submitted to UNMIT Headquarters, Obrigado Barracks (Attention: Local Personnel Section), Or via E-mail to dasilva30@un.org or soaresn@un.org. Deadline: Thursday, 18 March 2010

UNDP, National Programme Officer - Gender (Re-advetised), Deadline March 11, 2010.

Vacancy Announcement

(Re-advertised)

Position Title: National Programme Officer (Gender)

Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste

Duration: One (1) Year, Extendable

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Expected Start date: April 2010

Level: SB-4

Organizational Unit: UNDP

Entitlement/Benefits: Please obtain from Human Resources Unit

Organizational Context

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Senior Gender Advisor, the National Programme Officer (Gender) analyzes gender issues in the economic, social and political spheres in Timor-Leste and leads the formulation, management and evaluation of UNDP Timor-Leste strategy and action plan to promote gender equality and to empower women in the country in line with the national priorities and with UNDP’s Gender Equality Strategy, 2008-2011 and Eight-Point Agenda for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality in Crisis Prevention and Recovery.

The National Programme Officer (Gender) works in close coordination with programme staff in other UN Agencies in Timor-Leste as well as the in UNDP Regional Centre in Bangkok and UNDP Headquarters in New York, particularly those dealing on gender concerns.

The Senior Gender Advisor of UNDP Timor-Leste will guide and advice the National Programme Officer (Gender) in the performance of his/her functions and supports the enhancement of his/her capacity development.

Principal functions:

1.      Supports the Senior Gender Advisor in the formulation of UNDP Timor-Leste gender strategy and action plan through a process that is participatory and consultative and that involves UNDP programme and operations staff as well as national partners and stakeholders, with the following expected results:

q          Thorough research and analysis of gender issues in the political, social and economic spheres in the country and the identification, prioritization and conceptualization of areas for support by UNDP Timor-Leste to promote gender equality and empower vulnerable women in the country.

q          CO gender strategy and action plan which translates the UNDP Gender Equality Strategy, 2008 - 2011 and Eight-Point Agenda for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality in Crisis Prevention and Recovery into local interventions in line with national priorities.

q          Participative or collaborative preparation of the annual country office gender action plan based on approved gender strategy and leading to results at both programme and operations levels.

q          Preparation of substantive gender-related inputs to CCA, UNDAF, CPD, CPAP and other documents.

2.      Tracks the implementation of the gender strategy and action plan in collaboration with UNDP Strategic Planning and Monitoring and Evaluation Unit towards the effective integration of the gender perspective throughout the programming cycle of UNDP Timor-Leste and for quality control of country programme implementation particularly the gender-focused components in order to achieve the following results:

q          Application of knowledge and tools on gender mainstreaming, including sex-disaggregated and gender-sensitive indicators and data, in support of project and programme design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

q          Initiation of gender- or women-focused projects, presentation to Project Appraisal Committee, finalization of contribution agreement; initiation of implementation, recruitment of project staff, and preparation of annual work plan; determination of required revisions, coordination of the mandatory and budget re-phasing exercises; monitoring of project and its closure.

q          The National Programme Officer (Gender) functions at Manager Level 1 in Atlas for POs and vouchers approval for projects under her/his direct responsibility, participates in recruitment processes for these projects, and participates in the RCA review of project staff.

q          Participation in the substantive monitoring and evaluation of the entire UNDP country programme, particularly in regard to progress towards outputs under the UNDP Timor-Leste gender strategy, and recommendations for enhancing contributions of projects and programmes to gender equality results.

q          Preparation of inputs for reporting, including donor reporting, with particular focus on gender-related activities, outputs and results.

3.      Provides substantive or technical advice to Programme units and Operations teams in their implementation of the gender strategy and action plan in partnership with the Senior Gender Advisor in order to achieve the following expected results:

q          Conduct of workshops and clinics with Programme units and project management teams to ensure successful implementation of the UNDP Timor-Leste gender strategy and action plan across the programme portfolios.

q          Conduct workshops and clinics with the Operations teams to ensure successful implementation of the gender strategy and action plan towards gender parity in UNDP Timor-Leste and gender awareness of all male and female staff.

q          Organization of training for the operations/ projects staff on gender issues and responses across UNDP practice areas and operations/management competencies.

4.      Leads the UNDP approach to knowledge management and sharing on its gender mainstreaming practice by ensuring the following expected results:

q          Documenting experiences in gender mainstreaming in all of UNDP Timor-Leste programme, activities and practices, including in human resource management, and drawing lessons learned.

q          Sharing lessons learned, tools developed and other resources produced in the course of UNDP Timor-Leste gender practice with national partners and communities of practice in UNDP in the region and globally.

q          Professional growth through active learning.

5.      Supports the Senior Gender Advisor and the DCD a.i. (Programme) in the creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy  on gender equality and women’s empowerment to ensure achievement of the following results:

q          Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new gender- or women-focused projects, and active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization.

q          Networking with counterparts in donor agencies for information and experience sharing as well as collaboration and convergence of initiatives in support of national priorities on gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in political or social sciences or related fields of study. Master’s Degree an asset.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing advisory services and hands-on experience in gender advocacy and training as well as in mainstreaming gender in design, monitoring and evaluation of development projects. Experience in the use of computers and office software packages and handling of web based management systems.
• Fluency in English and Tetum. Portuguese proficiency an asset.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications together with curriculum vitae, P11, and relevant supporting documents to the following address:

Human Resources Unit

UNDP Dili,

UN House, Caicoli Street

Dili, Timor Leste

Email: personnel.tp@undp.org

The deadline for submitting applications is 11 March 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be notified.  Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Ministerio Da Economia e Desenvolvimento, Consultor Nacional ba Desenvolvimento Lei Base do Meio Ambiente, Deadline March 10, 2010.

DAI, 6 Positions, Deadline March 15, 2010.

CALL FOR RESUMES


GOOD GOVERNANCE, TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY IN TIMOR-LESTE

DAI, a global international development consulting firm headquartered in Washington, DC, USA seeks to fill multiple positions to support an anticipated U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)-funded good governance and transparency program in Timor-Leste.

Long- and short-term positions under the program will be based in Dili, and will be filled by local and international experts in the following technical areas:
• Good governance—including anti-corruption, transparency and accountability
• Civil service reform and public administration
• Policy reform and/or legislative drafting
• Parliamentary strengthening
• Institutional capacity-building
• monitoring and evaluation
• Law and criminal justice, including investigations and prosecutions
• Public outreach and public education campaigns
• Media and civil society capacity building

In addition, we are seeking candidates to serve in the following positions:
• Grants and subcontracts management
• Finance and administration
• Operations and logistics
• Accounting
• Procurement
• Office management

The following qualifications are mandatory:

1. Knowledge and Education
• University education
• Work experience in the implementation of donor assistance projects
• Knowledge and experience in providing presentations and written reports

2. Job Skills
• Strong analytical and research skills
• Computer proficiency (in Word and Excel)
• Excellent report writing skills
• Excellent teamwork skills, including interpersonal and communication skills

3. Languages
• Good written and spoken English language abilities, preference with candidates with Indonesian and/or Portuguese language skills

Priority will be given to candidates with good governance employment history.
Interested and qualified candidate should send their resume in English by e-mail to: governanceRT@dai.com with “Timor-Leste” in the subject line.
Application deadline: March 15, 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews. No phone inquiries, please.

More information about DAI can be found on the DAI website (www.dai.com).

PROGRESSIO, Programme Officer, Deadline March 15, 2010.

PROGRESSIO

Progressio has been leading the way on practical international development issues for more than forty years. Whether through placing development workers overseas, or in our policy and advocacy achievements, Progressio has a track record of making a difference. We work with people of all faiths and none.

Programme Officer

Full-time, one-year contract (with possibility of renewal), US$800 per month (gross)

Based in Dili, Timor-Leste

For this vacancy we are only able to consider candidates who are fluent in English and Tetum.

Progressio is looking for a highly motivated and resourceful individual with a genuine commitment to development, seeking to work in a cutting edge development agency in an emerging democracy, with decentralisation high on the agenda.

The Programme Officer will be jointly responsible for the coordination of Progressio Timor-Leste projects, with all partners where Progressio development workers are based.

S/he will also contribute to programme development, planning, monitoring and evaluation, and the management of development workers, as well as fundraising, recruitment, report writing and some communications, networking and advocacy work.

The successful candidate should have a degree or appropriate qualification in development studies or another relevant discipline.

You should have extensive practical work experience in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating development projects, and proven experience of project/programme administration and competence in: financial administration, personnel management (including staff selection and induction), and report writing (narrative and financial). Experience in a skill-share and advocacy setting; working with governmental and non governmental actors in Timor-Leste; and of working in a resource poor environment are essential.

You will need excellent organisational, coordination and project management skills; good problem solving skills, a drive for innovation and excellence, good interpersonal and communication skills, and to be open to learning (including the ability to reflect on areas for improvement). A proven ability to think and act strategically in response to development issues; a good grasp of gender analysis and dynamics; the ability to work as a member of a multicultural team and to work on own initiative; to be self-servicing; willingness to undertake road travel in Timor-Leste, and sensitivity in a multi-culture and multi-faith environment are also essential.

Background experience in relevant thematic areas (e.g. work with civil society organisations, HIV and AIDS, community based work or similar); experience of working with budgets; previous involvement in advocacy/campaigns related to HIV and AIDS, the environment and/or good governance; working with people in remote sites/at a distance; a valid driving licence, and familiarity of working with faith based organizations and Catholic Church structures is highly desirable.

It is essential that you complete Progressio’s application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for an interview.

For further information and an application form visit www.progressio.org.uk/jobs (see section “jobs @ Progressio”).

Closing date: 15 March 2010 Interviews (in Dili): End of March 2010

Please return the completed application form to: progressio.tl@googlemail.com

Ministry of State Administration and Territorial Management (MSATM), Management Information System Expert, Deadline March 17, 2010.

REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE TIMOR-LESTE

MINISTÉRIO DA ADMINISTRACO ESTATAL E ORDENAMENTO DO TERRITORIO

Direcao Nacional de Administracao e Financas

VACANCY

Job Title: Management Information System Expert
Reporting to: PMU - Ministry of State Adminstration and Territorial Management
Duration: 25 days

Location: Ministry of State Adminstration and Territorial Management (MSATM)

1.      The Ministry of State Administration and Territorial Management (MSATM) of the Government of Timor-Leste (GoTL) is seeking a qualified and experienced Management Information System (MIS) expert to assist MSATM and the Secretary of State for Youth and Sports (SSYS) to design a MIS for their respective departments.  

1.      Background

2.      MSATM is working with the SSYS on the World Bank-financed Youth Development Project (YDP).  The YDP is designed to address the issues of youth exclusion from communities and from local development processes, and was developed in response to the “youth crisis” and the seminal role that youth played in the 2006 political crisis.

3.      The YDP has two components: the first component supports the SSYS to operationalize the National Youth Policy by: (i) strengthening its institutional capacity to develop, implement and coordinate policy and programs relating to its mandate; and, (ii) enhancing its ability to work with youth groups, organizations and youth centers, and support youth initiatives.  The second component supports the MSATM and SSYS to establish a mechanism to identify and distribute small grants to youth in rural villages (sucos) and hamlets (aldeias) via the MSATM’s local government platform.

4.      The MIS Expert will work in the MSATM with some travel to pilot districts.

2.      Objectives

5. The objectives of the consultancy are to assist both the MSATM and SSYS to design and install a simple MIS based on the M&E Frameworks.  The systems should be modular in nature, user-friendly and sufficiently adaptable so as to allow the incorporation of future government programming and MIS needs.

3.      Scope of Work / Methodology

Task #1: Design Management Information System for MSATM

6.      This MIS Expert is required to equip MSATM with a user-friendly MIS. This assignment covers the design and installation of both systems and support to the project team in MIS implementation. The MIS will be based on the design parameters specified in the M&E Framework and developed by the M&E Experts hired separately.

7.      The MSATM will establish a new computerized MIS with appropriate user-friendly data input, reporting templates and User Manual in order to facilitate the general performance monitoring and reporting.

8.      Specially designed MIS software applications will be developed, enabling the DNDLOT and PMU staff to automatically update the database based on all the reports, information and data collected from the field on overall project performance and concrete progress by activity and component. The MIS will represent the basis for the preparation of the project reports as well as a learning tool that will enable adjustments of the activities part of the project implementation.

9.      The consultant will integrate the above reporting templates in the MIS so that the MIS, once fed with data for the given reporting period, could generate the reports automatically. The automatic preparation of the reports by the MIS will decrease the time needed for data calculation and evaluation, will increase the accuracy of the final data and will guarantee higher level of objectivity and transparency.

10.  In order to reflect the overall progress report and report by components, the reporting templates in the MIS will be designed to draw information from all the data entered in the MIS from the various reports collected by the Ministry.

Task #2: Install  Management Information System at MSATM

11.  Once the software package is ready, the consultant will install the software, test it and deliver training to the MIS Coordinators and other relevant staff.

12.  The consultant will make a follow up trip 3 months after installation of the system to monitor the progress of the MIS implementation and provide assistance if necessary.

4.      Outputs

13.  Documentation for each task is as follows:

14.  MIS Design (Tasks 1)

15.  The expected results of the design are the following:

• Detailed report templates
• Accessible MIS User Guide, including:

§         A detailed description of the database structure, with descriptions of all tables and their links;

§         Examples and templates for all the forms, reports, and summary-tables to be produced by the system, all of which should be in a simplified format and focused on key project outcomes or management decision-making needs;

§         A detailed description of the information flows in the project;

§         A list of the system users and a detailed description of their information needs;

§         Detailed description of the communication network on which the system will rely;

• An estimated schedule for the development and installation of the management information system;
• A more detailed work plan for development and implementation;
• Technical specifications for the required equipment and software;
• Review of the tools once the development and implementation are completed.

16.  MIS Installation and Training (Tasks 2)

• Demonstration of a functioning MIS, through test data input and reports;
• Training activities for project and government staff on MIS utilization.
• Subsequent visit to monitor progress, make improvements and provide additional training as necessary.

5.      Time Schedule and Reporting Requirements

17.  Tentative time schedule to complete the task is 25 working days. Reporting requirement depicted below shall be presented in both Hard and Soft copies. The consultant will report directly to the Project Management Unit (PMU, component 2) and Technical Working Group, which is co-chaired by the Head of the PIU (Component 1) and the Head of the PMU (Component 2).

Table: Reporting schedule

Output	Submission schedule
Consultancy work schedule	3 days after contract signing
Submission of First Drafts of MIS design	15 days after contract signing
Submission of First Draft of installation and Training Materials	18 days after contract signing
Completion of training	20 days after contract signing
Submission of Final MIS design, User Guides and necessary formats	25 days after contract signing

6.            Qualifications of consultants

18.  The following qualifications are required:

·        Proven experience of at least five years in designing and in-depth knowledge of Management Information Systems for local and community development projects and government institution.

·        Proven experience of at least 5 years in relational database design

·        Experience in training government staff in monitoring, evaluation and MIS systems

·        Experience in writing user guides for MIS

·        Extensive experience in web design or IT software functionality

·        Extensive experience in client-server architecture

·        Knowledge of standard administrative tools

·        Excellent communication skills

·        Ability to work in a team.

·        Proficiency in any of Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia or Tetum an advantage.

7.            Costs, Fees and Payments

a.      Consultant’s fee

19.  The consultant will submit a lump sum contract based on a detailed requirement of the consultancy and will not claim any additional payments to compensate for any loss due to price escalation or any unforeseen situations, and the assignment is expected to require 25 working days.

2.  Schedule for payment and cost estimates

20.  The amount and schedule for payment of fee to the consultant will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract agreement made between the client and the consultant. However, the following schedule shown below will be used as a basis for further negotiation.

Schedule of Payment

Description	Percentage of Total Consultancy Cost
Upon contract signing and presentation of work schedule	25%
Upon submission and acceptance by the GoTL of the draft outputs (MIS design, User Guide, training materials, necessary formats)	40%
Upon submission and acceptance by the GoTL of the final outputs (MIS, User Guide, training materials, necessary formats)	35%

8.            Expected GoTL Input

21.  MSATM are expected to avail all necessary inputs such as providing background documents, facilitating cooperation of stakeholders. MSATM is also committed to ensuring timely review of draft reports, as well as ensuring timely payment.

Interest candidate; please submit your application composed of; cover letter, newest CV and copy of education certificate and other relevant supporting documents to:

Director Direcao Nacional de Administracao e Financas (DNAF), Ministry of State Administration and Territorial Management (Estatal)

Rua: Jacinto Candido, Colmera, Dili.

Email: cristovao_miranda@yahoo.com or edjalves@yahoo.com

Phone#: 727 3202

The deadline for submission of application is March 17, 2010.