FAO Timor-Leste, National Project Officer, Deadline May 31, 2010.

FAO Timor-Leste, National Consultant-Livestock Production Expert.

Terms of Reference
Vacancy Announcement

Position Title: National Consultant - Livestock Production Expert;

Duration: Three months with possibility of extension based on satisfactory performance and availability of funds;
Type of Contract: National Project Personnel (NPP);

Duty Station: Baucau with frequent field travels, as required;
N0. Post:  1 post;
Expected Start date 19^th April 2010;

Project:  Post crisis rehabilitation of food security and livelihoods of most vulnerable population in the district of Baucau (OSRO/TIM/801/SPA);

General Description of Job:

Under the overall supervision of the Emergency and Rehabilitation Coordinator (ERC) in Timor-Leste, the direct supervision of the International Project Manager in Baucau and in close cooperation with Emergency Programme Officer and the other members of the FAO Timor-Leste team, relevant government authorities, both at central and district level, other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other stakeholders in the livestock sector, the Livestock Production Expert will be responsible for carrying out the following duties:

Duties and Responsibilities:

• In cooperation with the respective District Livestock Officers as well as staffs at the Livestock Division, MAF, take part in the preparation and the assessment and of small-scale community based livestock production units;
• Undertake frequent field visits to the project sites in order to supervise, provide technical advice and monitor the progress of the establishments of small-scale community based livestock production units;
• Assist the extension workers of MAF and other implementing partners (IPs) in providing technical assistance services, particulate farmers involved in small-scale community based livestock production;
• Support coordination and information sharing with the District Livestock Officer (DLO), especially to ensure timely delivery of animal health services (vaccination) to the FAO project sites;
• Compile and submit on a regular basis progress reports to the International Project Manager on the progress in implementation of project activities in the field;
• Assist the International Project Manager and participate actively in the planning, implementation and monitoring of project activities related to livestock production component;

Qualifications and Experience: Agriculture degree with work experience in livestock production and animal husbandry. Specialized degree in livestock production or related fields is preferred as well as a good background in working with farmers.     

Language: Working knowledge of English. Knowledge of Makassai would be an advantage.

Please submit your application with curriculum vitae and references via email OR in hardcopy to one of the following addresses:

Human Resources
FAO Timor-Leste
UN House Caicoli Street,
Dili, Timor-Leste

OR
 

Email: giacomo.mencari@fao.org and cc to chana.opaskornkul@fao.org

Please DO NOT attach certificates and /or diplomas. They will be requested if needed.  Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Food and Agriculture Organization as United Nation Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Eligible female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Giacomo Mencari
Baucau Project Coordinator
Emergency and Rehabilitation Unit in Timor-Leste
Food and Agriculture Organization of
the United Nations, FAO 
Mobile: +670 744 2348
Internet: http://www.fao.org/emergencies/ 

FAO, 2 Positions, Deadline December 03, 2009.

FAO, 2 Positions, Deadline September 17, 2009.

Vacancy Announcements

The FAO Emergency and Coordination Unit in Dili, Timor-Leste is seeking for qualified candidates to fill in the following national positions:

1. National Finance Clerk - 1 position (FAO National Project Personnel Contract)
Duration: 2 months with possibility of extension;

2. National Receptionist – 1 position (FAO National Project Personnel Contract)
Duration: 2 months with possibility of extension.

The detailed Terms of reference for the positions are attached.

Please submit your application with curriculum vitae and references via email OR in hardcopy to one of the following addresses:

Human Resources
FAO Timor Leste
UN House Caicoli Street,
Dili, Timor-Leste
OR
Email: TCE-ECU-Timor-Leste@fao.org

Please DO NOT attaches certificates and/or diplomas. They will be requested if needed.

The deadline for submitting applications is 17 September 2009

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. FAO is an equal opportunities employer. Eligible female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Terms of Reference
Finance Clerk

The National Finance Clerk will be under the direct supervision of the Field Operations Officer in Timor-Leste and the general administrative supervision of the FAO Emergency and Rehabilitation Coordinator (ERC). He/she will work under the general guidance of the Finance Assistant.

In close cooperation with the Operations Unit staff, the incumbent will perform the following duties:

• Provide support in all routine administrative, financial and office management issues;
• Daily input of financial data in the Field Accounting System (FAS), strictly in line with FAO
FAS procedures;
• Monthly reconciliation of Imp rest account bank statement with the FAS balance, and
preparation of supportive documentation for the endorsement of ERC;
• Maintain and update as necessary the Field Budget Authorizations (FBA) related to all
projects;
• Contribute to the preparation of the administrative/financial aspects of regular activities, such
as: organization of duty travel; maintenance and purchase of expendable equipment (stationary etc);
• Monitoring of offices’ expenditures, including fuel and telephone;
• Filing of documents, in line with FAO policy;
• Perform any other duties as required upon instruction from the ERC and Field Operations
Officer.

Qualifications and Experience:
• High school diploma;
• Specialized training in finance would be an asset;
• Fluency in Tetum and sound knowledge of English both written and oral;
• Sound computer skills are essential, including full command of Microsoft Excel and Word;
• Two years of relevant accounting and financial experience is required, preferably in an
international environment;
• High sense of responsibility, willingness to take initiative, excellent communication skills and
team spirit are important assets;
• Affinity with the mandate and role of the FAO and United Nations

Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste, with travel to the field as required.
Duration of assignment: two months with possibility of extension

Terms of Reference
Receptionist

The National Receptionist will be under the direct supervision of the Field Operations Officer in Timor-Leste and the general administrative supervision of the FAO Emergency Coordinator. He/she will work under the general guidance of the Finance Assistant.

In close cooperation with the Operations Unit staff, the incumbent will perform the following duties:


• Provide support to routine administrative and office management issues, as requested;
• Respond to all incoming telephone calls and ensure the timely and correct transmission of
messages and visitors support.
• Organize meetings and appointments, keep agendas and take notes at meetings;
• Maintain the phone log for all outgoing telephone calls, ensuring the entry of all required data
from staff members;
• Maintain the log for staff working hours, ensuring all staff enter their data correctly;
• Maintain the log for vehicle movement, ensuring drivers enter their data correctly;
• Safely maintain the keys of FAO vehicles, ensuring that drivers return keys in a timely
manner;
• Monitor the stationary usage and provide information to Admin / Finance unit on weekly
requirements;
• Ensure availability of all day-to-day forms (MOPs, vehicle log sheets for cars; log sheets for
staff working hours, log sheets for vehicle movement);
• Filing and photocopying as required;
• Make logistical arrangement for hotel bookings, and airport pick-up for international consultants coming;
• Maintain and update the electronic contact details of Government Counterparts, Embassies,
Donors, Beneficiaries, and other stakeholders;
• Perform any other duties as required.


Qualifications and Experience:

• High school diploma;
• Fluency in Tetum and working knowledge of English both written and oral;
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel;
• 2 to 3 years of relevant experience;
• High sense of responsibility, willingness to take initiative, excellent communication skills and
team spirit are important assets;
• Affinity with the mandate and role of the FAO and United Nations.

Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste
Duration of assignment: two months with possibility of extension

FAO National Legal Consultant Deadline 19 December 2008

FAO National Legal Consultant Deadline 28 November 2008

Vacancy Announcement

The Bio-Security Strengthening Project (Avian Influenza Programme) in Dili, Timor-Leste is seeking for qualified candidates to fill in the following national position:

1. National Legal Consultant - 1 position (FAO National Project Personnel Contract)

Duration: 6 weeks when actually employed

The detailed Terms of reference for the position are available at the UN House main gate (opposites of the Palace of President RDTL).

Please submit your application with curriculum vitae, references and other relevant supporting documents to the following address:

Human Resources

FAO Timor Leste

UN House Caicoli Street,

Dili, Timor-Leste

Email: TCE-ECU-Timor-Leste@fao.org

The deadline for submitting applications is 28 November 2008

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. FAO is an equal opportunities employer. Eligible female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.