Timor Aid, Weaving Literacy and Income Generation Project, Deadline May 19, 2010.

Timor Aid, Agronomist, Deadline April 23, 2010.

Agronomist

Timor Aid
Closing date: 23 Apr 2010
Location: Timor-Leste

Position: Agronomist
Location: Dili, East Timor (with frequent travel to rural districts)
Duration: 10 months
Deadline for application: 23^th April 2010

Summary
Timor Aid, and its international partner Fundeso, have recently been awarded of a grant by AECID for the implementation of a livelihood/food security program in Manufahi District, Timor-Leste.

The program has several components, singled out to enhance the livelihood of local farmers living in remote areas, such as crops diversification, trainings, improvement of the irrigation systems, establishment of community seeds banks and oil mills, etc...

The Agronomist will be responsible for overviewing several agricultural areas, such as the enhancement of the crops production, the efficient utilization of the new irrigation system and other facilities built. The Agronomist will also be in charge of designing and implementing trainings to the farmers in home gardening, and facilitate the establishment of small cooperative for the fisheries, oil production, and seeds banks.

The Agronomist will be based in Dili, but s/he is expected to regularly visit the project sites. The Agronomist is expected to work closely with project staff in the process of project implementation and to report to the Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Technical Work

• Overview multiple agricultural sustainable production program areas (crop system management, water use and planning, food processing components, and horticulture, all in a tropical context)
• Provide technical assistance and analisys to identify viable strategies for the enhancement of agricultural inputs and sustainable production systems, diversify varieties and cultivation techniques and improve rural production systems;
• In coordination with the Program Coordinator, identify, develop and implement training for farmers in the area of water use and planning, food crops diversifycation, home gardening and seeds banks establishment, acquaculture, and production of oil;
• Ensure the coherence and the comprehensiveness of the approach used in order to provide effective improvement to the livelihood and food security of the communities.

Community Development Work

• Facilitate the establishment and organization of small farmers cooperatives for the establishment of seeds banks and small community oil mills;
• Engage, and maintain the engagement, of the communities in the program implementation;
• Promote the behavioural change of the semi-traditional agriculture to modern farming groups who have been directly involved in this project.

Project Management

• Provide technical assistance for the agriculture sustainable production in the project site.
• Coach the Timor Aid staff for the proper monitoring and evaluation of the project activities;
• Establish and maintain productive and positive relationships with local officials, communities and other stakeholders;
• Ensure regular submission of technical report and support the Program Coordinator in the preparation of the quarterly progress reports;
• In coordination with the Program Coordinator, lead the Same staff in ensuring the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural components of the Program;
• Regularly attend the Program meetings, providing his technical expertise and insights for project implementation;
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (Master preferred) in Agronomy or other relevant fields
• At least two years of work experience in sustainable-organic Agriculture/Livelihood development, especially in diversification of food production, home gardening, and establishment of smalls cooperatives of farmers;
• Prior experience in aquaculture;
• At least one year of experience working in agriculture/extensions in Tropical Countries. Work experience in Timor-Leste, or in the Region, will constitute an asset.
• Fluent in English, knowledge of Indonesian and / or Tetum language will be an important asset.
• Computer literacy in MS Office packages and other programs
• Good communication skills.

Personal Qualities and Skills

·         High standard of accuracy.

·         Self-initiative and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines.

·         Ability to work as part of a team and alone with minimum supervision.

·         Flexibility and able to adapt to change.

·         Respect of confidentiality.

·         Able to integrate in local culture and create good atmosphere at work.

Attractive salary and other benefits (air fair, visa, etc…) based on experience

How to apply
Please email cover letter and CV to: amaralalbino@yahoo.co.uk (HR Manager)
Reference Code: RW_84B8UM-22

Timor Aid, Weaving Advisor, Deadline March 05, 2010.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Date: 18^th February 2010

Position: Weaving Advisor

Location: Dili, East Timor (with frequent travel to rural districts)

Duration: 8 months

Deadline for application: 5^th March 2010

Summary

The Weaving Advisor will be responsible for providing advice on marketability improvement of local textile products weaved by the women participating in the project implemented in three rural districts (Bobonaro, Covalima and Oecusse) by Timor Aid, a national Timorese NGO, in partnership with Fundeso, a Spanish NGO. The Weaving Advisor will be based in Dili, but must be able to spend as much time as needed in the district project sites. The Weaving Advisor will coach the Weaving Manager and report to the Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities

·         Advise weavers on quality improvement of the local textile products;

·         Advise weavers on ways to meet buyers’ preferences;

·         Identify local marketing opportunities;

·         Provide guidance to the weaving project staff about improvement of the weaving designs, quality and process - and about business and marketing opportunities;

·         Network with other organizations working in the area of traditional weaving, locally and internationally;

·         Together with another Timor Aid staff, update and maintain a database of Tais (Timorese textiles) collection;

·         Develop a weaving catalogue and other IEC material starting from the data collected by the staff;

·         Attend  project meetings;

·         Submit assigment reports to the program coordinator;

·         Support the project manager for the  quarterly progress reports;

·         Conduct other reasonable tasks as required by Timor Aid.

Qualifications

·         Bachelor degree in any relevant field;

·         At least two years of work experience in traditional textile production and marketing of similar products;

·         Ability to work with graphic design;

·         Fluent in English; working knowledge of  Bahasa Indonesia and/or Tetun will be an asset;

·         Computer literacy in MS Office package;

·         Good communication skills.

Personal Qualities and Skills

·      High standard of accuracy.

·      Self-initiative and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines.

·      Ability to work as part of a team and alone with minimum supervision.

·      Flexibility and able to adapt to change.

·      Respect of confidentiality.

·      Able to integrate in local culture and create good atmosphere at work.

Attractive salary and other benefits (air fare, visa, etc…) based on experience

Please email cover letter and CV to: amaralalbino@yahoo.co.uk (HR Manager) and titi_amaral@yahoo.com (Program Coordinator Assistant)

Timor Aid, Weaving Advisor, Deadline March 05, 2010.

Weaving Advisor

Timor Aid

Timor Aid is an East Timorese non government aid organization providing relief, reconstruction and development assistance for Timor

Closing date: 05 Mar 2010

Location: Timor-Leste - Dili (with frequent travel to rural districts)

Summary

The Weaving Advisor will be responsible for providing advice on marketability improvement of local textile products weaved by the women participating in the project implemented in three rural districts (Bobonaro, Covalima and Oecusse) by Timor Aid, a national Timorese NGO, in partnership with Fundeso, a Spanish NGO. The Weaving Advisor will be based in Dili, but must be able to spend as much time as needed in the district project sites. The Weaving Advisor will coach the Weaving Manager and report to the Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Advise weavers on quality improvement of the local textile products;
• Advise weavers on ways to meet buyers' preferences;
• Identify local marketing opportunities;
• Provide guidance to the weaving project staff about improvement of the weaving designs, quality and process - and about business and marketing opportunities;
• Network with other organizations working in the area of traditional weaving, locally and internationally;
• Together with another Timor Aid staff, update and maintain a database of Tais (Timorese textiles) collection;
• Develop a weaving catalogue and other IEC material starting from the data collected by the staff;
• Attend project meetings;
• Submit assigment reports to the program coordinator;
• Support the project manager for the quarterly progress reports;
• Conduct other reasonable tasks as required by Timor Aid.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in any relevant field;
• At least two years of work experience in traditional textile production and marketing of similar products;
• Ability to work with graphic design;
• Fluent in English; working knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia and/or Tetun will be an asset;
• Computer literacy in MS Office package;
• Good communication skills.

Personal Qualities and Skills

• High standard of accuracy.
• Self-initiative and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work as part of a team and alone with minimum supervision.
• Flexibility and able to adapt to change.
• Respect of confidentiality.
• Able to integrate in local culture and create good atmosphere at work.

How to apply

Please email cover letter and CV to: amaralalbino@yahoo.co.uk (HR

Manager) and titi_amaral@yahoo.com (Program Coordinator Assistant)

Reference Code: RW_82SCNT-24

Timor Aid, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Deadline October 23, 2009.

Job Vacancy

Timor Aid is a national NGO originally founded in 1998, which is working in development projects spanning all 13 districts of the Country, in the focus areas of Culture Preservation, Community Enabling, Capacity Building and Active Citizenship.

Timor Aid is seeking for the two following positions:

1. Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Summary:

The CEO will provide strategic vision,leadership, and effective management, to achieve the vision and mission of the organization in accordance with the organizational strategic directions. The CEO will oversee all aspects of the organization, and accordingly he/she will be responsible for tasks as executive decision making, supervision and guidance of staff, external relations, and overall responsibility for ensuring continuing operations.

2. Tais Weaving Advisor

Summary:

The Weaving Project Advisor will assist the Project Manager in implementing the Tais Weaving Improvement project, designing activities that are necessary to reach the objectives of the project, and ensuring their successful completion, with the satisfaction of the supervisors, beneficiaries, donors, and Timor Aid management. He/she will also assist the Manager in networking and monitoring the project.

How to apply:

Qualified candidates please send cover letter and CV to Albino Amaral at Timor Aid, Bidau Lecidere, Dili Timor Leste or email to amaralalbino@yahoo.co.uk, with a copy to Alex Gusmão alexgusmao1673@yahoo.co.uk . Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For the detail information, please find them at Timor Aid office or email to above address.

The closing date for the application is 23 October 2009 at 5 pm.