UNFPA, HIV/ADOLESCENT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH/BCC NATIONAL OFFICER (Re-advertise), Deadline June 11, 2010.

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Terms of Reference

Job Title:HIV/ADOLESCENT REPORDUCTIVE HEALTH/BCC NATIONAL OFFICER   

Organization: United Nations Population Fund

Organization Description: United Nations

Job Location: Dili with travels to the District

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration: 1 year initially with possibility of renewal, (three months probation period apply)

Closing Date: 11^th June 2010            

General Overview of Position

UNFPA Timor-Leste has been providing support to the country since 1999. It is one of the UN Agencies committed and actively supporting the national government focusing on 3 Programs: Reproductive Health, Population and Development and Gender.  The RH program is providing support to the Ministry of Health through the Maternal and Child Health focusing on Safe Motherhood, Family Planning and Emergency Obstetric Care(EMOC). CO also supports BCC strategies of MoH working closely with MCH and Health Promotions Department.  Last year as sub recipient of Global Fund, it supported a local NGO(FTH) actively working on HIV prevention among FSW and MSM in terms of Management and Financial support. Currently UNFPA is supporting the HIV in Prison Project implemented by local NGO. As part of Reproductive Health – Adolescent Reproductive Health is a new endeavor of UNFPA CO. It was launched in late 2007 and activities started in 2008. It is for these three programs that UNFPA Timor Leste seeks an HIV/ARH /BCC National Officer.

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Under the overall guidance of the Country  Representative and direct supervision of The Reproductive Health Officer of UNFPA Timor Leste Country Office, the incumbent will work closely with counterparts at the Ministry of Health - Maternal and Child Health Department, HIV Unit of the Communicable Disease Control Department, Health Promotions Department and the Ministry of Education Curriculum Development Directorate.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

§  Effectively manage Adolescent Reproductive Health and HIV program component within the umbrella of RH Program. Assists in the development of the Youth Friendly Health Service National Guidelines and ASRH incorporation in the Secondary curriculum in the country.

§  Assists in the development of the Youth Friendly Health Service National Guidelines and ASRH incorporation in the Secondary curriculum in the country.

§  Actively participate  in  relevant thematic groups and meetings particularly the Country Coordination Mechanism Meetings and ARH/Health Education/BCC working group meetings available in the country and provide support to government counterparts in strategic policy discussion.

§  Assists the RH Program Officer in preparation of work plans and reports in areas of HIV/AIDS, ARH and BCC.

§  Work closely with government counterparts to ensure the availability of adequate capacities for an effective multi-sectoral response to HIV/AIDS which includes all key government partners at national, regional and district levels.

§  Support the development of strategic work plans for the attainment of government’s priorities in the areas of HIV/AIDS, ARH and BCC.

§  Assists in strengthen the monitoring system available in the Ministry of Health/Ministry of Education for periodically assessing the impact of interventions such as community dialogue and Focus group discussions.

§  Support the RH Program Officer in the management of performance indicators, routine administration, coaching of National ARH/HIV/BCC staff in MoH and help in identification of new strategic policy directions for ARH,HIV/AIDS and BCC as necessary.

§  Focal point in fostering linkages with other RH Programs like BCC, Safe Motherhood and Family Planning and other UNFPA Programs like Population and Development and Gender.

REPORTING DIRECT TO RH PROGRAM OFFICER

QUALIFICATIONS:

ACADEMIC:

1.      University Degree in Social Science, Nursing or Medical Doctor

2.      Masters Degree will be an advantage

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

1.       Commitment, drive for results, embracing diversity, integrity and team work,

2.      Analytical and conceptual thinking, communication skills and technical Knowledge,

3.      Good team player with leading vision and change with ability to work independently,

4.      Excellent organization skills.

5.      Ability and willingness to travel to the districts in Timor Leste

6.      Understanding of how UNFPA work is an advantage.

7.      Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple activities

8.      Good interpersonal skills to ensure effective working relationship with partners and colleagues.

9.      Sensitivity to partner's needs and expectations and maintain open communications.

10.  Innovative, able to take risks and able to participate in change to keep program/operations working.

11.  Practical solution oriented.

12.  Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization particularly with leading government agencies like the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and other UN Agencies.

LANGUAGE:  Candidate must be fluent in oral and written English.

This post is open for Timorese National only

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should submit a Cover Letter, Recent Curriculum Vitae and P11 form in a sealed envelope marking “Confidential” and mentioned the post being applied at the top of the envelope, by 11^th  June 2010 at the latest to the following address:

UNFPA

UN House,

Caicoli Street,

Dili, Timor-Leste

or email to: jsoares@unfpa.org

Note : May get the P11 form at the security house at the back gate of Obrigado Barracks compound (opposite Palacio da Cinzas) or get the soft copy by sending an email to the above email address.

UNFPA, HIV/Adolescent Reproductive Health/BCC National Officer (Readvertisement), Deadline April 30, 2010.

UNFPA, HIV/Adolescent Reproductive Health/BCC National Officer, Deadline April 30, 2010.

Terms of Reference

Job Title: HIV/ADOLESCENT REPORDUCTIVE HEALTH/BCC NATIONAL OFFICER   

Organization: United Nations Population Fund

Organization Description: United Nations

Job Location: Dili with travels to the District

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Duration: 1 year initially with possibility of renewal, (three months probation period apply)

Closing Date: 30^th April 2010                       

General Overview of Position

UNFPA Timor-Leste has been providing support to the country since 1999. It is one of the UN Agencies committed and actively supporting the national government focusing on 3 Programs: Reproductive Health, Population and Development and Gender.  The RH program is providing support to the Ministry of Health through the Maternal and Child Health focusing on Safe Motherhood, Family Planning and Emergency Obstetric Care (EMOC). CO also supports BCC strategies of MoH working closely with MCH and Health Promotions Department.  Last year as sub recipient of Global Fund, it supported a local NGO (FTH) actively working on HIV prevention among FSW and MSM in terms of Management and Financial support. Currently UNFPA is supporting the HIV in Prison Project implemented by local NGO. As part of Reproductive Health – Adolescent Reproductive Health is a new endeavor of UNFPA CO. It was launched in late 2007 and activities started in 2008. It is for these three programs that UNFPA Timor Leste seeks an HIV/ARH /BCC National Officer.

PURPOSE OF THE POST:

Under the overall guidance of the Country  Representative and direct supervision of The Reproductive Health Officer of UNFPA Timor Leste Country Office, the incumbent will work closely with counterparts at the Ministry of Health - Maternal and Child Health Department, HIV Unit of the Communicable Disease Control Department, Health Promotions Department and the Ministry of Education Curriculum Development Directorate.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Effectively manage Adolescent Reproductive Health and HIV program component within the umbrella of RH Program. Assists in the development of the Youth Friendly Health Service National Guidelines and ASRH incorporation in the Secondary curriculum in the country.

·         Assists in the development of the Youth Friendly Health Service National Guidelines and ASRH incorporation in the Secondary curriculum in the country.

·         Actively participate in relevant thematic groups and meetings particularly the Country Coordination Mechanism Meetings and ARH/Health Education/BCC working group meetings available in the country and provide support to government counterparts in strategic policy discussion.

·         Assists the RH Program Officer in preparation of work plans and reports in areas of HIV/AIDS, ARH and BCC.

·         Work closely with government counterparts to ensure the availability of adequate capacities for an effective multi-sectoral response to HIV/AIDS which includes all key government partners at national, regional and district levels.

·         Support the development of strategic work plans for the attainment of government’s priorities in the areas of HIV/AIDS, ARH and BCC.

·         Assists in strengthen the monitoring system available in the Ministry of Health/Ministry of Education for periodically assessing the impact of interventions such as community dialogue and Focus group discussions.

·         Support the RH Program Officer in the management of performance indicators, routine administration, coaching of National ARH/HIV/BCC staff in MoH and help in identification of new strategic policy directions for ARH,HIV/AIDS and BCC as necessary.

·         Focal point in fostering linkages with other RH Programs like BCC, Safe Motherhood and Family Planning and other UNFPA Programs like Population and Development and Gender.

REPORTING DIRECT TO RH PROGRAM OFFICER

QUALIFICATIONS:

ACADEMIC:

1.      University Degree in Social Science, Nursing or Medical Doctor

2.      Masters Degree will be an advantage

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS:

1.      Commitment, drive for results, embracing diversity, integrity and team work,

2.      Analytical and conceptual thinking, communication skills and technical Knowledge,

3.      Good team player with leading vision and change with ability to work independently,

4.      Excellent organization skills.

5.      Ability and willingness to travel to the districts in Timor Leste

6.      Understanding of how UNFPA work is an advantage.

7.      Ability to plan, coordinate and manage multiple activities

8.      Good interpersonal skills to ensure effective working relationship with partners and colleagues.

9.      Sensitivity to partner's needs and expectations and maintain open communications.

10.  Innovative, able to take risks and able to participate in change to keep program/operations working.

11.  Practical solution oriented.

12.  Demonstrated ability to work in a multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships, both within and outside the organization particularly with leading government agencies like the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Education and other UN Agencies.

LANGUAGE:  Candidate must be fluent in oral and written English.

This post is open for Timorese National only

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should submit a Cover Letter, Recent Curriculum Vitae and P11 form in a sealed envelope marking “Confidential” and mentioned the post being applied at the top of the envelope, by 30^th April 2010 at the latest to the following address:

UNFPA

UN House,

Caicoli Street,

Dili, Timor-Leste

or email to: jsoares@unfpa.org

Note : May get the P11 form at the security house at the back gate of Obrigado Barracks compound (opposite Palacio da Cinzas) or get the soft copy by sending an email to the above email address.

UNFPA, National Programme Officer - Monitoring and Evaluation (Re-advertised), Deadline April 23, 2010.

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TERM OF REFERENCE

Post Title: National Programme Officer - Monitoring and Evaluation

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment

Major Focus of the Job: Monitoring and evaluation and research activities.

Level: NO-B

Reporting to: UNFPA Representative

Organizational Unit: UNFPA

Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste

Duration: 1 year extendable with 3 month probations.

Closing Date: 23^th April 2010

Organizational Context

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Representative, the NPO- Monitoring and Evaluation prepares a M&E system for the country office and monitors and evaluates programmes and research activities on behalf of UNFPA Country Office (CO).

A successful programme envisages strong in-house capabilities for Analysis, Evaluation, Management Information and Monitoring. The CO is increasingly moving towards delivery of quality services and one pre-condition is availability of sufficient information and proper analysis of the data for improvement in the programme. The CO also undertakes researches either directly or through projects. It is important that all the researches are co-ordinated properly in order to achieve the maximum results.

Results –Oriented Functional Statement:

·         Ensure CO multi-year and annual planning of monitoring, evaluation, data collection and research activities using the CPAP M&E Calendar.

·         Ensure updating of the population and RH situation analysis including trends in key population indicators. Contribute to Devinfo and other joint UN data initiatives as relevant.

·         Ensure availability of programme performance monitoring data through development and updating of the CPAP Planning and Tracking tool; standardise, coordinate and jointly with CO programme staff analyse data collected during field visits;  coordinate the feed-back of data for improved programme implementation.

·         Contribute to Country Office performance monitoring by providing inputs to the COAR results achievement analysis and managing for results sections.

·         Coordinate the availability of high quality outcome and demonstration project evaluations. Working with individual programme staff (Program managers) the M&E staff: ensures that TORs are of high quality; ensures application of minimum standards for evaluation quality; ensures the dissemination of evaluation results among stakeholders and their use for improving programme implementation and design.

·         Manage activities to strengthen the M&E capacity of the Country Office staff and National Implementing Partners: Conduct training and knowledge sharing events; ensure CO staff and partners have access to UNFPA M&E resources and tools; ensure involvement of implementing partners and stakeholders in the conduct of monitoring and evaluation activities (joint field monitoring visits, participation in external evaluations etc.)

·         Promote communication and partnerships:  Provide technical advise on M&E to CO staff and national partners; provide syntheses of M&E results to CO management, key programme and operations staff and partners; draw on technical advisory services at APRO and HQ for support in developing the M&E capacity of the CO and partners.

·         Act as the UNFPA focal point for MDGs and UNDAF annual review and M&E activities

Functional Competencies

 

Primary Competencies

• Results- based   programme development and management
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches

 

Additional Competencies

• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners /Building strategic alliances and partners
• Resource mobilization

Corporate Competencies

Values

Integrity /Commitment to mandate

Knowledge sharing / continuous learning

Valuing diversity

Managing Relationships

Working in teams

Communication information and ideas

Conflict and self management

 

Working with People

Empowerment /Developing people /Performance management

 

Personal Leadership and Effectiveness

Analytical and strategic thinking

Results orientation / Commitment to excellence

Appropriate and transparent decision making

Job Requirements:

Academic Requirements:

Minimal Requirement Bachelor Degree but preferable Masters Degree in Statistics, Economics, Demography, Health Economics or other related Social Science/ RH field.

Experience:

At least 5 years professional experience preferably in programme/project monitoring and evaluation, MIS and research. Experience in writing papers and presenting research findings in professional meetings/seminars is desirable.

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written English and Tetum. Knowledge in Portugues and Bahasa Indonesia as an advantage.

Computer skills:

Proficiency in current office software applications. Including dBase management, analysis software like SPSS, EPI INFO and programming software like – Access, Fox Pro etc.

This post is open for Timorese National only

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should submit a Cover Letter, Recent Curriculum Vitae and P11 form in a sealed envelope marking “Confidential” and mentioned the post being applied at the top of the envelope, by 23^th April 2010 at the latest to the following address:

UNFPA

UN House,

Caicoli Street,

Dili, Timor-Leste

or email to: jsoares@unfpa.org

Note : May get the P11 form at the security house at the back gate of Obrigado Barracks compound (opposite Palacio da Cinzas) or get the soft copy by sending an email to the above email address.

UNFPA, Information Technology (IT) Officer (Re-advertised), Deadline April 23, 2010.

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Position: Information Technology (IT) Officer

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Project: NSD/UNFPA Census Project

Duty Station: National Statistics Directorate, Ministry of Finance

Duration: 1 year initially with possibility of renewal, (three months probation period apply)

Commencing: 3^rd May 2010

Background

The Government of Timor-Leste through the National Statistics Directorate (NSD) plans to conduct next Population and Housing Census in 2010. Already preparatory activities for the 2010 census have commenced with support from UNFPA. In abide to strengthen the census office and provide IT support to other UNFPA projects, UNFPA would like to recruit a qualified person to the above position. The person will be part of the Census Project Office based at the National Statistics Directorate. He or she will be responsible to the Chief Technical Adviser of Census Project.

Tasks and Activities – Specific tasks and activities include:

1. Provide IT support to Census Project, NSD office, UNFPA office, RH project and Gender Project.
2. Design and manage deployment of Information Technology systems including budgeting and planning for NSD; and all UNFPA supported projects and the office.
3. Integrate Information Technology systems and ensure appropriate data security and access control, considering both local and wide area network as well the wireless connections.
4. Develop technical specification needed to facilitate procurement of Information Technology systems equipment and services at the least cost possible and in keeping with rules and regulations of National Statistics Directorate and as well to UNFPA standard.
5. Identify and test new software and hardware for improving and upgrading system performance, install any technology upgrades as required.
6. Maintain inventory material and/or database of information, such as computer related equipment, communication equipment, website content, training materials, etc.
7. Maintain systems and equipment by carrying out routine tasks as backing up data, monitoring network and systems, server and peripherals, running systems diagnostics, patch management and system organization, removing viruses and bad data, etc.
8. Liaise with ICT staff from parent Ministry of Finance in maintaining standard network of all directorates of the ministry.
9. Maintain National Statistics Directorate website, and regularly update its content as required.
10. Provide routine training to the staff working with and under you
11. Other related ICT assignment that may arise from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

He/she should have the following skills, abilities and experience:

1. Degree in Computer Science, or its equivalent
2. Extensive training in ICT, network, website design and software upgrades
3. At least 3 years’ professional experience working with ICT
4. Good communications skills, including the ability to speak, read and write well in English.

Duty Station – Based at the National Statistics Directorate, Dili, with support to other UNFPA project census offices.

Payment and Benefits – UN salary scale for National staff based on education qualification and experience.  

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates should submit a Cover Letter, Recent Curriculum Vitae and P11 form in a sealed envelope marking “Confidential” and mentioned the post being applied at the top of the envelope, by 23^th April 2010, at the latest, to the following address:

Mr. Jaime Soares

UNFPA,

UN House,

Caicoli Street,

Dili.

Timor-Leste or email to: jsoares@unfpa.org

NOTE

P11 form you can take the hard copy from the security at the back gate of Obrigado barracks compound opposite to the Previous Palacio da Cinzas or you can get the soft copy by sending email to the above email address.

UNFPA, Programme Specialist - Gender Based Violence (GBU), Deadline May 06, 2010.

Programme Specialist - Gender-Based Violence (GBV), ICS-10

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect. UNFPA - because everyone counts

Closing date: 06 May 2010

Location: Timor-Leste - Dili

VACANCY NO.: UNFPA Job ID 1561
POST TYPE: Non-Rotational
DURATION: 1 year fixed-term initially
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Asia and the Pacific Region

Background Information:

UNFPA works in partnership with the Secretariat of State for the Promotion of Equality in Timor-Leste to implement a large national programme to address gender-based violence (GBV). The main programme outputs currently include:

• Final drafting, implementation of and socialization on the Law Against Domestic Violence;
• Strengthening the capacity of the Secretariat of State for the Promotion of Equality and other national institutions, such as the national police force and the judiciary, to respond to GBV;
• Strengthening and expanding an existing functional network of services for survivors of GBV (emergency medical assistance, shelter and trauma counselling, legal and other services) through technical support and funding to local NGOs;
• Implementation of various strategies to prevent GBV, including a ‘Controlling Violent Behaviour Programme’ for prisoners and IEC strategies in addition to coordination of national events and campaigns.

The Programme Specialist will be responsible for managing and overseeing this programme using a multi-sectoral approach in collaboration with local and international partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA Country Representative, the Programme Specialist will be responsible for overall project management in collaboration with the Implementing Agency (The Secretariat of State for the Promotion of Equality) and perform the following duties:

• Advise the Head of the Implementing Agency on various legal and policy developments related to GBV and broader gender issues in Timor-Leste as required;
• Provide guidance and advice to the Implementing Agency on all substantive and administrative matters relating directly or indirectly to the programme;
• Plan, implement and supervise all programme activities, including by all sub-contracted partners;
• Select, contract and supervise the work of sub-contracted partners, consultants and programme staff to achieve overall programme objectives;
• Supervise and provide on-the-job training to the programme staff members;
• Develop and implement strategies for presentation of the national Law Against Domestic Violence to the National Parliament for final approval;
• Plan and develop culturally appropriate strategies on the prevention of GBV, including conducting national campaigns and developing IEC materials and training manuals with counterparts, ensuring the involvement of all major stakeholders in the development of such tasks;
• Develop, implement and monitor annual work plans and corresponding budgets relating to the gender component of the Country Programme and revise where necessary;
• Collect, analyze data/information and present progress reports as required by the Implementing Agency and UNFPA, including relating to Mid-Term and Annual Programme Reviews;
• Report to the Implementing Agency and UNFPA on possible constraints to programme implementation and recommend solutions to overcome challenges;
• Liaise with the UN System, international and national NGOs and donor stakeholders on matters relating to GBV in projects, programmes and other activities in Timor-Leste with a view to coordinating activities and possible cooperation;
• Support a comprehensive approach to physical protection issues, in particular those related to human rights abuse and GBV through participation in UN Technical Working Groups on gender/GBV, referral networks, protection, justice, and counter-trafficking;
• Build capacity of local NGOs, civil society and uniformed forces by conducting extensive training courses on prevention of GBV and gender equity awareness.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the UNFPA Country Representative.

Core Competencies:

• Values/Guiding Principles;
• Performance Management;
• Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment;
  Working in Teams;
• Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence;
• Communication;
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making;
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence;
• Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy / advancing a policy oriented agenda;
• Results-based programme development and management;
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships;
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches;
• Resource mobilization (Programme);
• Job knowledge / technical expertise

Job Requirements:

• Advanced university degree in law, social sciences, or gender and development or related field;
• 5 years of increasingly responsible relevant professional experience, including experience in programme management, including large multi-sectoral projects, designing and appraising proposals and actively liaising with relevant and potential project partners;
• Experience in drafting and implementing legislation, in particular, related to GBV issues;
• Knowledge of gender issues in development, particularly GBV, including relevant international human rights standards;
• Prior training in gender and GBV issues and their application in humanitarian, recovery and development settings;
• Field experience in complex emergencies, including humanitarian emergency response an asset;
• Fluency in oral and written English essential;
• Ability to communicate in Tetum (national language of Timor-Leste) and/or Portuguese and/or Bahasa Indonesia an advantage;
• Experience and knowledge of Timor-Leste cultural and political context an advantage, especially in relation to gender and GBV issues an advantage;
• Prior experience in the UN system will be an asset;

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.

How to apply
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.

Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http ://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc
Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

*This is a project-funded post

DEADLINE FOR THIS VACANCY IS 6 MAY 2010 (5.00 P.M. NEW YORK TIME)

Reference Code: RW_84BMC9-6