Catholic Relief Service (CRS), Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Coordinator, Deadline April 16, 2010.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Coordinator

Catholic Relief Service/Timor Leste

CRS/TL seeks an experienced monitoring and evaluation practitioner to serve as the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator to support the Country Program’s implementation and overall programming efforts.  A key component of this position will be to support internal learning.  The incumbent will be responsible for all programmatic monitoring and evaluation and information management associated with the program, ensuring that information collected is reflected upon, used to improve ongoing implementation, and is incorporated into consistently high quality reports.  The MEL Coordinator will provide training to partner staff in utilizing the project M&E tools, lead and coordinate the development of the Country Program’s M&E system and will ensure monitoring and evaluation of program progress and impact, in collaboration with field staff.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Provide Leadership and Strategy for the Monitoring, Evaluations and Learning Unit, including technical and analytical input to Head of Programs.   
2. Program Monitoring & Evaluation and Assessments Design and implementation, including developing a systematic and realistic monitoring and evaluation system that captures quantitative and qualitative data to report on all program indicators.
3. Set the methodology and coordinate the organization of program evaluation events including the baseline survey and the mid-term evaluation.  Lead field tests of the M&E system to ensure its effectiveness and subsequent revisions prior to the finalization of the systems.
4. Information Management and develop a system to track key monitoring data which synthesizes data from all program partners. Develop quarterly and annual data fact sheets to help program managers and partners use data that is generated and share data with a wider audience.
5. Program Reporting on key program results and coordinating inclusion of M&E progress on indicators into narrative program reports with each Program sector head and the Head of Programs.  Lead the documentation and reporting of assessments, diverse program data, lessons learned and best practices for dissemination to other agencies and interested parties.
6. Capacity-building and Learning:  Lead training sessions on M&E for CRS/TL partners and CRS M&E staff and ensure post-training plans are monitored.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Masters Degree in Economics, Development Studies, International Relations or relevant field.
2. Minimum 6 years of progressively increasing program management responsibility in Timor Leste.
3. Significant experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments and surveys, implementing or managing relief or development programs.
4. Experience in facilitating the capacity building efforts of diverse colleagues.
5. Proven experience in designing and managing M&E systems.
6. Prior management of significant USAID funding required.
7. Strategic vision and capacity to oversee vast and complex systems required.
8. Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required.
9. Proven ability to think strategically.
10. Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
11. Ability to travel to the field as required; estimated 30% of time in difficult areas.
12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, (including Word, Excel, Power-point and Outlook), SPSS, required.
13. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
14. Fluency in English

A complete Job Description can be obtained from CRS office in Rua Dom Aleixo Côrte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office or email to ssoares@tl.crs.seapro.crs.org .  Applications will be closed on April 16, 2010 by 5pm the latest. Women are encouraged to apply.   Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for a writing test and an interview.

CRS, Laletek (Bridge) Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Re-advertised), Deadline April 09, 2010.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Project Manager (Based in Baucau), Deadline March 15, 2010.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES – USCCB –TIMOR LESTE

Dili Office

Rua: Dom Aleixo Corte Real, Mandarin - Dili

PO BOX 45 Dili, Timor Leste

Mobile:  +(670) 729-2941

Office:  +(670) 332-4641

E-mail: crsdili@tl.seapro.crs.org

Baucau Office

Rua: Buibau, Samadiga, Buibau - Baucau

Mobile: +(670) 723-0865

Email: crsbaucau@tl.seapro.crs.org

Job Description- Project Manager

Development of Candlenut Enterprise (DOCE)

Based in Baucau

CRS is implementing the “Development of Candlenut Enterprise (DOCE)” project through funding from USAID.  The project’s purpose is to contribute to a more efficient candlenut industry and increases rural income through: (i) the formation and capacity building of candlenut farmer groups and associations; (ii) post-harvest candlenut quality improvement; (iii) improved marketing; and (iv) promoting greater candlenut production.  The Project Manager is responsible for overall implementation of the DOCE project, in close coordination with the Livelihoods Coordinator, providing technical support, leadership and guidance in all matters pertaining to its execution. 

Key Responsibilities:

1.      Work with CRS/TL Agriculture Team and partner organizations to plan activities and follow up on on-going implementation.

2.      Provide and seek appropriate technical guidance on farmer group capacity-building, collective marketing, and methods for improving candlenut quality and production.

3.      Review and analyze baseline survey results, ensure adequate M&E systems are established, and work closely with Monitoring & Evaluation Officer to assess progress towards objectives.

4.      Write reports and ensure timely submission; document examples of better practices and lessons learned.

5.      Assist in staff recruitment, provide leadership on priorities, and coach and evaluate staff on performance.

6.      Regularly engage with relevant government representatives, assist in the development of partnerships, and facilitate relationship-building between different stakeholders in the project activities.

7.      Participate in the development and implementation of other agriculture and livelihood projects as requested. 

Staff Supervision:  All DOCE project staff (Extension Field Officers, Marketing Officer, M&E Officer)

Minimum Qualifications and Attributes:

1. Degree in Agro-business or Agro-Marketing and at least four years experience in Agro-business and/or Agro-Marketing
2. Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
3. Excellent spoken and written English
4. IT Literacy – operating computer and ability to use Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc.
5. Demonstrated ability to train and develop staff skills
6. Budget and financial management experience
7. Patience, flexibility and enthusiasm
8. Sensitivity towards local customs, practices, and structures.

Physical Environment: Baucau based, but willingness to travel extensively to sub-districts in Baucau, Viqueuqe, and Lautem Districts required.

Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili office in Rua Dom Aleixo Côrte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili.

Applications will be closed on March 15, 2010 by 5pm the latest. All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview

CRS, 3 Positions, Deadline January 23, 2010.

CATHOLIC RELIEF SERVICES – USCC – EAST TIMOR

Employment Opportunity

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is the official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity. Working in over 90 countries, including Timor Leste, CRS has various programs operating out of our Dili and Field offices.

CRS is seeking qualified National Staff candidate(s) for the following positions:

Position: Deputy Head of Management Support

Department/Location: Management Support/Dili - Dili based with required travel to Districts as necessary

The Deputy Head of Management Support (D/HoMS) will be responsible for assisting the Head of Management Support (HoMS) in the prioritisation, management and oversight of the many administrative issues and processes related to the support of the Dili and Field offices (including Baucau). The D/HoMS

• assists with the development and institutionalisation of improved sustainable management practices
• engages and motivates relevant individuals to buy-in and participate in the improvement process in a variety of ways
• establishes working relationships within departments
• represents the issues and acts on behalf of the HoMS in all circumstances requiring the involvement of Administration and Management Support
• is specifically responsible for planning, directing and controlling activities related to fleet management, procurement, and general
  administrative function
  
  

Position: Procurement Officer

Department/Location: Management Support/Dili- Dili based with required travel to Districts as necessary.

The Procurement Officer will be responsible for the procurement and asset management for the Country Program. The Procurement
Officer:

• Collaborates and coordinates closely with the Country Program and Management Departments (whenever possible), and
  Purchasing/HQ.
• Supervise calls for bid, local purchase operations, and international procurement.
• Coordinate with the various programming and administrative departments to order what they need in the appropriate quantities and quality, that they receive what they ordered in the correct quantities when needed and at the right cost.
• Develop procurement management systems as needed. Align field procurement systems with country program systems as appropriate.
• Modify or overhaul systems that are not efficient.
• Create filing systems and manage the document trail in a transparent manner to avoid compliance shortfalls and audit findings.

Title: Information Technology (IT) Officer

Department/Location: Management Support/Dili- Dili based with required travel to Districts as necessary

The Information Technology (IT) Officer is responsible for the overall operations and maintenance of the computer network systems through knowledge, planning, trouble-shooting, and installation of a variety of hardware software necessary for the daily operations of CRS’ Country Program in Timor Leste. Currently there are up to 50 Users, 5 Servers and 80 Workstations (laptops and desktops) and other related hardware and software. The Information Technology (IT) Officer is primarily responsible for performing tasks in the following areas by providing day-to-day IT support services function, Network operability, Software design and development. Work mainly involves problem solving and mediating unexpected and unusual problems involving multiple groups. Installation and maintenance of software packages, installation and maintenance of hardware and peripheral components, Information Systems Help Desk, maintain software library, and maintain and control Anti-Virus processes.

For a copy of the full Job Description please come to our main offices in Dili and Baucau.

Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili office in Rua Dom Aleixo Côrte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili. Applications will be closed on January 25, 2010 by 5pm the latest. All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview

CRS, Project Manager, Deadline October 23, 2009.

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Dili, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Deadline September 25, 2009

CRS 3 Positions

CRS Assistant Program Manager

Employment Opportunity

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.

CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff to fill the following position:

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Project: “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP)
Reports to: Program Manager
Supervises: Monitoring and Evaluations Officer, Health Extension Officers (3, field-based)
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office

Basic Responsibilities:
The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager in managing the project titled “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP), create outputs and activities that are necessary to reach the objectives of the project, and assure their successful completion through effective team leadership, to the satisfaction of
the beneficiaries, donors, and CRS management. The goal of the project is to increase improved health outcomes for mothers and children through natural family planning methods. This goal will be achieved through the following Strategic Objectives:

SO1: Increased utilization of Natural Family Planning services
SO2: Couples have increased access to high quality Natural Family Planning Services
CRS will work closely with its Catholic Church partner, Caritas/Baucau and the Ministry of Health in the implementation of this project. The employee will be based in Baucau, but must be able to travel regularly between Dili and Baucau, and to district project sites for a few days each month. The district project sites
include Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque.

Specific Duties:
Project Management:
Ensure achievement of all of the following tasks, either directly or through delegation:
1. The project is implemented effectively and according to schedule.
2. Supervision and support to one Monitoring and Evaluations Officer, and three Health Extension Officers based in Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque.
3. Effective and efficient communication and coordination with Caritas/Baucau senior management and project staff.
4. Completion and submission of semi-annual narrative progress reports, monthly financial reports, monthly narrative reports and final narrative and financial reports to supervisor, on time, and in accordance with CRS and donor regulations.
5. Development of workplans together with staff, Caritas/Baucau, MOH, beneficiaries, and CRS management.
6. Liaises with Caritas/Baucau management, local church representatives, District Health Centers (DHC) and Ministry of Health Family Planning Unit.
7. Assistance to personnel department in recruiting project staff as required.
8. Management and planning of expenses and budget, timely and accurate expense accounting and cash advance liquidations.
9. Development, implementation, and application of monitoring and evaluation systems.
10. Works closely with Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Technical Advisor in developing, implementing and monitoring BCC activities.
11. Guidance, mentoring, and training to Caritas/Baucau and MOH staff about project management.
12. Continuous donor and partner liaison, information sharing, and networking.
13. Compliance of activities and procurement with CRS and donor regulations.
14. Assist Head of Programming and Country Representative in development of proposals when necessary.
15. Obtain approval of all project expenses, and agreement for all major project activities, from supervisor.
16. Attendance at required staff meetings and monthly project meetings.
17. Maintenance of complete, up-to-date, and orderly records of project, correspondence, and documents.
18. Careful stewardship and maintenance of donor and CRS/TL assets.
19. Response to internal and external requests for information.
20. Other reasonable tasks as required by CRS/TL management.

Project Implementation:
Oversee, coordinate, and monitor the following major activities:
1. Situation assessment of national-level Natural Family Planning (NFP) program support needs.
2. Assist Project Manager in conducting research on current NFP services and utilization.
3. Analysis of research findings to develop Behavior Change Communication materials and strategy.
4. Identify and train Role Model Couples (RMCs), develop tools for training, outreach and overall supervision of RMCs.
5. Work with Project Manager to develop advocacy plan for sustainable NFP services.
6. Work with Church partners to increase quality of and access to NFP services.
7. Work with Church clinics and DHC to develop referral and counter-referral system for couples interested in family planning and birth spacing.

Capacity Building:
1. Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to all project staff for future management responsibilities.
2. Identify internal or external resources to provide, capacity building as needed.
3. Capacity building support for project staff and partner organizations.

Qualifications/Requirements and Experience:
Minimum
• Degree in public health, development, medical doctor, nurse, or related field.
• Minimum three years experience in family planning or reproductive health.
• Minimum three years experience in management, evaluation, design, and planning of development projects in Timor Leste.
• Experience in some of the following areas: BCC, health, health education, community development; research.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and build the capacity of staff.
• Budget management experience.
• Reasonable English written and verbal skills and experience.
• Attention to detail, and an ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of Timor Leste, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.

Desirable
• Knowledge of participatory assessment and participatory planning methods.
• Experience implementing USAID projects.
• Experience working in non-profit non-governmental charitable organizations.

Key Relationships:
All CRS/TL Internal mechanisms, External partners, government (local and/or national), authorities and other organisation’s, agencies and/or institutions.
Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Corte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili.

All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview

Dili Office
Rua: Dom Aleixo Corte Real, Mandarin - Dili
PO BOX 45 Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile: +(670) 723-0862
Office: +(670) 332-4641, Fax: + (670) 332-4640
E-mail: crsdili@tl.seapro.crs.org

Baucau Office
Rua: Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau - Baucau
Mobile: +(670) 723-0865
Email: crsbaucau@tl.seapro.crs.org

CRS Heath Extension Officer

Employment Opportunity

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.

CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff candidates for the following position:

Job Title: Health Extension Officers (3 positions)
Project: “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP)
Reports to: Project & Assistant Program Manager
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office

Background/Summary:
Health Extension Officers will assist the Project Manager and the Assistant Project Manager in the implementation of the Planning for Responsible Parenthood (P4RP) project, which will increase demand for and improve quality of Natural Family Planning (NFP) services. Work closely with Caritas/Baucau District Field Coordinators in the planning, implementation and monitoring the district activities that are necessary to reach the objectives of the project.

Must be able to work independently, and be willing to learn. Will be based in their own districts, but must be able to travel to Baucau or Dili as required.

General tasks:
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and perform in the absence of project manager.
• Provide monthly project reports, including monthly expenses, on time, to the Assistant Project Manager.
• Maintain complete, up-to-date and orderly records of project, correspondence, and documents.
• Personal responsibility for CRS/TL and donor assets.
• Respond to requests for information.
• Resolve problems when necessary.
• Other reasonable tasks as required by CRS/TL management.

Specific tasks:
Assist the Project Manager and the Assistant Project Manager Project Officers in all aspects of project implementation in his/her assigned project district, including:
• Prepare, coordinate, and organize events in his/her district, and identify, inform, and invite event participants.
• Act as liaison between district project participants and partners, and project staff.
• Participate in research and data collection including situation assessment, network and behavioral analysis, project indicators, and project impact.
• Establish, support, and monitor the Role Model Couples district peer education activities.
• Conduct activities with Role Model Couples and health staff to strengthen referral processes for other family planning counseling services.
• Carry out “entertainment education” (drama, film).
• Conduct advocacy activities to create a favorable environment for the project.
• Identify, or design and produce, and conduct testing of, materials for training and BCC, according to the approved strategy.
• Ensure high quality of all BCC products and interventions (e.g., radio, written materials, radio, community level events, etc).
• Coordinate and collaborate with Ministry counterparts and key partners to standardize behavior change communication activities and materials with other projects and government programs.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum two years experience in project activity organization and coordination.
• Minimum one year experience conducting training or public education.
• Report writing and expense accounting experience.
• Basic English verbal and written skills.
• Experience working with NGOs.
• Commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of East Timor, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Experience with health programs.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• Experience in some of the following areas: health, health education, community development; research, behavior change communication or maternal/child health a plus.
• Knowledge of participatory assessment and participatory planning methods.

Key Relationships:
All CRS/TL Internal mechanisms, External partners, government (local and/or national), authorities and other organisation’s, agencies and/or institutions.

Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Corte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili.

All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview

Dili Office
Rua: Dom Aleixo Corte Real, Mandarin - Dili
PO BOX 45 Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile: +(670) 723-0862
Office: +(670) 332-4641, Fax: + (670) 332-4640
E-mail: crsdili@tl.seapro.crs.org

Baucau Office
Rua: Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau - Baucau
Mobile: +(670) 723-0865
Email: crsbaucau@tl.seapro.crs.org

CRS Monitoring Evaluation Officer

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.

CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff candidates for the following position:

Job Title: Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (1 position)
Project: “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP)
Reports to: Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office

Background/Summary:
The M&E Officer will assist the Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager to implement monitoring, evaluation and behavior change communication activities for the Planning for Responsible Parenthood (P4RP) project, which will increase demand for and improve quality of Natural Family Planning (NFP) services. He/she will also work closely with CRS’ partner, Caritas/Baucau. He/she must be able to work independently, be ready to take the responsibility of assume management responsibilities, and be willing to learn. The M&E Officer will be based in Baucau, but must be able to spend 40% – 70% of their time in in district project sites with occasional travel to Dili.

Specific Duties:

General tasks:
• Attend required staff meetings, trainings, and monthly project meetings.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and perform in the absence of project manager.
• Provide monthly project reports on time, to the Project Manager.
• Maintain complete, up-to-date and orderly records of project, correspondence, and documents.
• Personal responsibility for CRS/TL and donor assets.
• Respond to requests for information.
• Resolve problems when necessary.
• Other reasonable tasks as required by CRS/TL management.

Specific tasks:
Work with the Technical Advisor and the Project Manager to achieve the following:
• Work closely with Ministry of Health and Caritas/Baucau to identify existing, or design and develop new, strategies, plans, methods, and formats for the natural family planning situation assessment, and network and behavioral analysis.
• Help to train CRS, Caritas/Baucau and health care center staff to carry out data collection.
• Work together with Project Manager, Assistant Project Manager and Caritas/Baucau to complete reports about project impact, results, and lessons learned for donors and other stakeholders.
• Ensure that lessons learned from evaluations and reports are incorporated into existing project activities.
• Monitor and evaluate distribution and use of BCC materials by beneficiaries.
• Work with Caritas/Baucau, health center staff and Role Model Couples to monitor effectiveness of project interventions, increase in demand for NFP services and increase in the quality of NFP services.
• Work with Ministry of Health to monitor effectiveness of referral/counter-referral systems.
• Work closely with Technical Assistance Team to facilitate baseline study and final evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
• University degree, preferably in one of the following or related fields: health, communications, marketing, statistics, development management.
• Understanding of statistical research and basic marketing principles.
• Experience implementing monitoring and evaluation (M&E) systems, including development of
indicators and objectives, evaluation planning, data entry, and data analysis.
• Experience with surveys and other data collection.
• Experience with graphic design and desktop publishing.
• Report writing experience.
• Computer proficiency in data management and desktop publishing softwares like Access, Excel, EPI Info, SPSS, Photoshop, and Publisher.
• Intermediate English verbal and written skills.
• Attention to detail, and an ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Experience working in collaboration with government counterparts, donors, NGOs, and community based organizations.
• Experience in project activity organization and coordination with NGOs.
• Commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of East Timor, and the principles of Catholic Social Teaching.
• Experience in facilitating the capacity building efforts of diverse colleagues, including those in local
partner agencies.
• Excellent in English speaking and writing skills; and Proficient in the use of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience:
• Experience conducting training, community education, and participatory evaluations and research.
• Experience in the following areas health promotion, mother/child health, community development, behavior change communication (BCC), community drama.

Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Côrte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili.

All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview

Dili Office
Rua: Dom Aleixo Corte Real, Mandarin - Dili
PO BOX 45 Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile: +(670) 723-0862
Office: +(670) 332-4641, Fax: + (670) 332-4640
E-mail: crsdili@tl.seapro.crs.org

Baucau Office
Rua: Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau - Baucau
Mobile: +(670) 723-0865
Email: crsbaucau@tl.seapro.crs.org

CRS Reintegration Officer

Employment Opportunity

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.

CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff candidates for the following position:

Job Title: Reintegration Officer
Program: IDP Return, Recovery and Reintegration Program in Baucau District
Reports to: Return, Recovery and Reintegration Team Leader
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office

The Reintegration Officer is responsible for the successful reintegration of IDPs in their communities in Baucau district.

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Support and organize community dialogue in areas identified by IDPs, community, CRS or MSS
- Facilitate mediation for IDPs and communities
- Coordinate with relevant actors such as MSS Regional in Baucau and IOM regarding organization and facilitation of
community dialogues, mediation and other reintegration related events.
- Support the formation and development of community commissions and working groups in areas with high returns in
Baucau;
- Organize events and activities aimed at reintegration of IDPs and communities
- Organize and deliver Vision of Peace, Culture of Peace and other relevant trainings to stakeholders in Baucau district.
- Organize and deliver Conflict Mitigation and Resolution Skill building Workshops to MSS Regional Dialogue teams
- Build capacity of local NGO partner staffs in Baucau to organize and conduct Conflict Mitigation and Resolution Skill
building Workshops.

Requirements
- Living in or originating from Baucau district
- Ability to speak local languages of Baucau like Makasae, Kairui, Waima’a.
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject preferred
- Relevant working experience in a similar position preferably with an NGO
- Experience in developing and facilitating training
- Experience of participatory community development
- Good level of verbal and written communication in Tetum and English
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
- Ability to organize own work to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated enthusiasm and a willingness and interest in learning new skills
- Demonstrated ability to work individually as well as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal effectively and diplomatically with local counterparts
- Proactive attitude.

Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Côrte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara,
Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili. All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified.
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview

Dili Office
Rua: Dom Aleixo Corte Real, Mandarin - Dili
PO BOX 45 Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile: +(670) 723-0862
Office: +(670) 332-4641, Fax: + (670) 332-4640
E-mail: crsdili@tl.seapro.crs.org

Baucau Office
Rua: Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau - Baucau
Mobile: +(670) 723-0865
Email: crsbaucau@tl.seapro.crs.org

CRS 4 Positions

CRS Assistant Project Manager Deadline 31 October 2008

Employment Opportunity

Catholic Relief Services (CRS) is The Official Overseas Relief and Development Agency of United States Catholic Community. CRS assists people based on need and not creed, political affiliation or ethnicity.

CRS/TL is seeking qualified National Staff to fill the following position:

Job Title: Assistant Project Manager
Project: “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP)
Reports to: Program Manager
Supervises: Monitoring and Evaluations Officer, Health Extension Officers (3, field-based)
Location: CRS/TL Baucau Office
Basic Responsibilities:
The Assistant Project Manager will support the Project Manager in managing the project titled “Planning for Responsible Parenthood” (P4RP), create outputs and activities that are necessary to reach the objectives of the project, and assure their successful completion through effective team leadership, to the satisfaction of
the beneficiaries, donors, and CRS management. The goal of the project is to increase improved health outcomes for mothers and children through natural family planning methods. This goal will be achieved through the following Strategic Objectives:

SO1: Increased utilization of Natural Family Planning services
SO2: Couples have increased access to high quality Natural Family Planning Services
CRS will work closely with its Catholic Church partner, Caritas/Baucau and the Ministry of Health in the implementation of this project. The employee will be based in Baucau, but must be able to travel regularly between Dili and Baucau, and to district project sites for a few days each month. The district project sites
include Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque.

Specific Duties:

Project Management:

Ensure achievement of all of the following tasks, either directly or through delegation:
1. The project is implemented effectively and according to schedule.
2. Supervision and support to one Monitoring and Evaluations Officer, and three Health Extension
Officers based in Baucau, Lautem and Viqueque.
3. Effective and efficient communication and coordination with Caritas/Baucau senior management and
project staff.
4. Completion and submission of semi-annual narrative progress reports, monthly financial reports,
monthly narrative reports and final narrative and financial reports to supervisor, on time, and in
accordance with CRS and donor regulations.
5. Development of workplans together with staff, Caritas/Baucau, MOH, beneficiaries, and CRS
management.
6. Liaises with Caritas/Baucau management, local church representatives, District Health Centers (DHC)
and Ministry of Health Family Planning Unit.
7. Assistance to personnel department in recruiting project staff as required.
8. Management and planning of expenses and budget, timely and accurate expense accounting and cash
advance liquidations.
9. Development, implementation, and application of monitoring and evaluation systems.
10. Works closely with Behavior Change Communication (BCC) Technical Advisor in developing,
implementing and monitoring BCC activities.
11. Guidance, mentoring, and training to Caritas/Baucau and MOH staff about project management.
12. Continuous donor and partner liaison, information sharing, and networking.
13. Compliance of activities and procurement with CRS and donor regulations.
14. Assist Head of Programming and Country Representative in development of proposals when
necessary.
15. Obtain approval of all project expenses, and agreement for all major project activities, from supervisor.
16. Attendance at required staff meetings and monthly project meetings.
17. Maintenance of complete, up-to-date, and orderly records of project, correspondence, and documents.
18. Careful stewardship and maintenance of donor and CRS/TL assets.
19. Response to internal and external requests for information.
20. Other reasonable tasks as required by CRS/TL management.

Project Implementation:

Oversee, coordinate, and monitor the following major activities:

1. Situation assessment of national-level Natural Family Planning (NFP) program support needs.
2. Assist Project Manager in conducting research on current NFP services and utilization.
3. Analysis of research findings to develop Behavior Change Communication materials and strategy.
4. Identify and train Role Model Couples (RMCs), develop tools for training, outreach and overall
supervision of RMCs.
5. Work with Project Manager to develop advocacy plan for sustainable NFP services.
6. Work with Church partners to increase quality of and access to NFP services.
7. Work with Church clinics and DHC to develop referral and counter-referral system for couples
interested in family planning and birth spacing.

Capacity Building:

1. Provide guidance, mentoring, and training to all project staff for future management responsibilities.
2. Identify internal or external resources to provide, capacity building as needed.
3. Capacity building support for project staff and partner organizations.

Qualifications/Requirements and Experience:

Minimum
• Degree in public health, development, medical doctor, nurse, or related field.
• Minimum three years experience in family planning or reproductive health.
• Minimum three years experience in management, evaluation, design, and planning of development
projects in Timor Leste.
• Experience in some of the following areas: BCC, health, health education, community development;
research.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and build the capacity of staff.
• Budget management experience.
• Reasonable English written and verbal skills and experience.
• Attention to detail, and an ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
• Commitment to improving the quality of life for the people of Timor Leste, and the principles of
Catholic Social Teaching.

Desirable:
• Knowledge of participatory assessment and participatory planning methods.
• Experience implementing USAID projects.
• Experience working in non-profit non-governmental charitable organizations.

Key Relationships:
All CRS/TL Internal mechanisms, External partners, government (local and/or national), authorities and
other organisation’s, agencies and/or institutions.

Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office in Rua Dom Aleixo Corte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Applications accepted at the CRS Baucau Field Office in Rua Buibau, Samadigara, Buibau – Baucau will be sent directly to Dili.

Applications will be closed on October 31 2008 at 5pm. All are encouraged to apply. Referees will be requested by CRS/TL for candidates under serious consideration. CRS/TL may close the opening earlier than the stated date if a suitable candidate is identified.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for interview

CRS Health Promotion Trainer Deadline 13 July 2008