NSD/UNFPA Census Project, Information Technology (IT) Officer Service Contract, Deadline August 24, 2009.

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Position: Information Technology (IT) Officer 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: 1^st September 2009

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.

Applications – All applicants with the required qualifications and experience should submit a written letter of application, a copy of their curriculum vitae (CV) and photocopies of their certificates by Monday, 24^th August, 2009, to:

The UNFPA Representative,

UN House, Caicoli Street Dili, Timor Leste or you can send mail to: jsoares@unfpa.org

Fundasaun Mahein (FM), Outreach Officer/Media Officer, Deadline August 15, 2009.

VAGA

Fundasaun Mahein (FM):

Outreach Officer /Media Officer

Outreach Officer sei hakna’ar dezemina informasaun ONG FM nia ba publiku. Pozisaun ida ne’e sei maneza materi sira nebe’e FM hetan atraves hosi pejikiza, monitoring hodi utuliza ba distribusaun liu hosi sistema dezeminasaun ida nebe’e diak no partisipativa.

Ba dadaun ne’e FM nia atividades maka dezemvolve partisipasaun sidadaun ho socidade sivil iha prosesu determinasaun ba dezisaun politika, lejislasaun ho osamentu ba Timor-Leste nia seitor siguransa. Atu hetan informasaun barak konaba asuntu ne’e bele ba vizita FM nia website iha: www.fundasaunmahein.wordpress.com.

Termus ho Referensia

Ho tulun no suporta hosi Direitor Esekutivuho ho nia adjuntu , servisu sira nebe’e delega ba Outreach Officer sei halo kna’ar hirak maka tuir mai ne’e:

Administra, Maneza ho servisu dezeminasaun:

1. Establise sistema dezeminasaun iha politika FM nia administrasaun
2. Hatene organiza komferesi da imprensa
3. Maneza atu bele hakerek media imprensa/ siaran press/press release
4. Bele indetifika area nebe’e importante atu bele halo workshop, seminar, no sorutumu ho komunidade.
5. Hatene halo brosur ho pamfletu
6. Dezemina infomasaun liu hosi radio, Telvizaun, email, brosur, ho pamfletu
7. Hatene halo website
8. Hatene servisu iha tim/grupu

Kualifikasaun

Kandidatu sei demonstra tuir kualifikasaun esperensia tuir mai ne’e:

• S1 ka profesiona/disiplina nebe’e relevante.
• Esperensia maksimum tinan 3 ba pozisaun hanesan.
• Hatene hakerek media imprensa iha lian Tetun, Indonesia, (karik) bele ba iha Ingles
• Demonstra ka hatene seitor siguransa ho interpertasaun nebe’e klean.
• Hatene opera komputador iha programa basiku MS-Office programs Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Hatene halo gvasaun ba video ho radio.
• Pesoal diak no bele servisu iha grupo.
• Hatene kualia/hakerek diak iha lian Tetum, Indonezia ho ( ingles karik persiza).
• Hahalok diak i komprende multikultura iha tim ka iha ofisi/kantor (ne’e obrigatoriu!!).

Fatin: Iha Dili, Timor-Leste.

Durasaun kontratu: Provisoriu ba tempu orentasaun nian ba fulan 2, depois hanaruk kontratu ba tinan 1 ka liu.

Vaga ne’e sei taka

15 Agustu 2009, depois tama loron 1 Setemberu 2009 hahu servisu.

Atu aplika ba vaga ne’e, haruka CV ba Nelson Belo, Direitor Esekutivu Fundasaun Mahein iha direktor.mahein@gmail.com. telemovel +670 737 4222.

Atensaun: Lalais keta lakon tempu ba oportunidade ida ne’e ☺!!!

ASSERT, Country Director, Deadline August 28, 2009.

JOB VACANCY
ASSERT Country Director

ASSERT is a Physical Rehabilitation Centre located in Becora, which provides specialist services to people with disabilities. These services include physiotherapy, the manufacture and fitting of prosthetics and orthotics and the provision and modifications of wheelchairs.

ASSERT has one vacancy for the Country Director Position:

• Is a key appointment, taking a lead role in the management and development of the project.
• The Country Director is the head of the management team and has a final responsibility for the quality management of the Rehabilitation Program.
• Ensuring that Quality Management is implemented across the Rehabilitation Program.
• It includes management of physiotherapy including provision of wheelchairs, prosthetic and orthotic services delivery at the Rehabilitation Centre.
• The Country Director also liaises with other disability sector and allied aiming at improving quality of services and increase awareness of disability and promotes inclusive activities

Responsible to:

• The Country Director is direct responsible to the ASSERT board.
• S/he will work within a management group and in consultation with the board, working towards the key objectives of the project

Instructions for Applicants

• Complete an Applicant Information Sheet (available at ASSERT Administration office) (3310373)
• Obtain the Job description from ASSERT Administration office
• A covering letter addressing your suitability for the position against the person specifications in the Job Description.
• Complete a CV or Resume
• Send the completed application and resume to ASSERT administration office

ASSERT invites people to apply for the above position and specifically encourages experienced women and persons with disabilities to apply.

Please contact Dulce da Cunha or Alexandre Morais during working hours (8.30am – 5pm) if you have any questions

Please send your completed application to Ms Clementina Araujo: Administration Officer, ASSERT office, Becora (Ex BLK Estrada Becora) no later than Friday 28^th August, 2009.

Note - Only short listed candidates will be notified.
- Salaries for CD post ( US$ 9,600 to US$ 10, 800 per annum) depending on the experience


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TERMS OF REFERECE

Dili, 05 August 2009

Country Director of ASSERT

Accountable : In regards to the financial matters of ASSERT, the Country Director is accountable to the Board of ASSERT as well as to the Funding Partners.

SALARY SCALE : 7 (US$ 9,600 to US$ 10, 800) depending on the experience

Annual Leave : 12 days a year or 1 day each month, and any engagements involving the interest of ASSERT after officer hours to be compensated as per ASSERT’s leave Policy

Entitlement : Phone usage / cost cover & Car usage.( as per ASSERT phone and vehicle policies )

Reporting : Quarterly report outlining achievements & challenges come across to donors & board.

Location : Becora, Cristo Rei, Dili, Timor-Leste

Language : Fluent in both spoken and writing in Tetum, English and Indonesian, proficiency in Portuguese would be a value added.

General objective of the position: The overall objective of the ASSERT Country Director Post is to carry out the tasks as written in the job description, including ensuring the transfer of knowledge or capacity in ensuring the sustainability of the organization.

Position Description:

• As head of management team manage and lead the senior staff (clinical and the Finance / Administration Officer) to achieve the Rehabilitation Centre's Annual Work Plan.
• Manage the Rehabilitation Centres overall human resources including: recruitment, induction of new staff; retention, line management; and capacity building.
• Initiating, managing and monitoring of the annual budget for the Rehabilitation Centre.
• Ensure that the finance and administration systems in the Centre are implemented effectively and transparently.
• Implement Quality Management System in the Rehabilitation Centre: ensuring understanding by the senior team and staff members; monitoring conformity; obtaining customer feedback; and ensuring continuous improvement.
• Has the final Responsibility for the management of the Centre's physical resources including: buildings, vehicles, equipment, and stock.
• Responsible for health and safety, and security of all staff and disabled customers using the Rehabilitation Centre.
• Initiating, coordinating and finalizing, quarterly and annual reports for the board and donors and on progress against Annual Work Plan, programme statistics, and budget expenditure. (see also operational guidelines)
• Undertake external relations functions at a national level including collaboration with MSS, MoH, NGOs, and CBR working group and Disability working group to ensure collaboration in the delivery of services to persons with disabilities adopting right based approach.
• Participate in marketing and publicity functions at a national level, including hosting visitors to the Rehabilitation Centre, promote and raise awareness of rights of persons with disabilities through positive attitudes towards persons with disabilities and their families, encourage and support inclusive activities
• Carry out any other activities that are compliant with with the general parameters of the job description, the MOU and the ASSERT / Cambodia Trust's program plan.
• Assist the ASSERT Board with their meetings, essential reports or issues must be made available to the board of ASSERT, attended board meetings as needed, seek guidance and support on bigger issues.
• Others engagements as required to safeguard the interest of ASSERT.
  
  

Work Environment:

ASSERT is the only institution, which provides assistant to disabled/deficient across Timor-Leste, and being the only institution

Person Specifications:

• Timorese nationality
• Be fluent in written and spoken Tetum, Indonesian and English (proficiency in Portuguese language will be an advantage).
• Minimum of three years experience in a leadership role preferably in the rehabilitation sector and/or rural development programme/ or relevant experience in a leadership role.
• Strong analytical skill and strong strategic skills
• Strong understanding and knowledge of issues affecting persons with disabilities in Timor-Leste
• Have a positive attitude towards persons with disabilities and other marginalised groups
• Strong skills and experience in budget development, implementation and monitoring
• Strong understanding and practical skill of transparent financial systems
• Ability to use a participatory approach to management
• Some knowledge of Quality Management System is an advantage
• Strong communication and interpersonal relationship skills.
• Experience in consultation and networking with other agencies and/or donor.
• Ability to take initiative and to be creative.
• Ability to work independently with minimum support.
• Ability to consult and seek support in timely manner
• Computer literacy (Microsoft office, Microsoft excel)
• Willingness to attend to additional duties outside normal working hours particularly relating to patient care and in support of the disabled in the community as required (for example, attending meetings)
  
  

Qualifications: A graduate of a degree specialized disabilities sector, social studies, community Development, Management.

Experience.

• Minimum of three years experience in a leadership role preferably in the rehabilitation sector and/or rural development programme/ or relevant experience in a leadership role.
  
  

Skills:

a. Technical

• Strong skills and experience in budget development, implementation and monitoring.
• Strong understanding and practical skill of transparent financial systems.
• Strong analytical skill and strong strategic skills.
• Ability to use a participatory approach to management.
• Experience in project design, planning and monitoring is an advantage.
• Some knowledge of Quality Management System is an advantage.

b. Interpersonal

• Has got high level and strong communication skills.
• Has Interpersonal & intercultural skills
• Has the ability to take initiative, be creative and to work effectively with individual and teams at all level.
• Has got a positive attitude towards persons with disabilities.
• Has the commitment to capacity built the existing ASSERT staff in key areas to ensure the durability and/or sustainability of ASSERT in long term purpose.

Triangle GH, Administrative and Finance Assistant.

Vacancy Announcement

1. Post title

Administrative and Finance Assistant

2. Supervision

Administrator/Head of Mission

3. Number of vacancies:

1 Post

4. Duty station

Dili district

5. Appointment

5 months (renewable under conditions).

6. The Organization

Triangle GH is a French Organization of International Solidarity implemented in 2005. Triangle GH implements one psychosocial project that aims to provide support to the communities of Becora through capacity enhancement of the Youth Centre and support to various activities in the aldeias of Becora.

In the meantime, Triangle is also involved on the DWASH Program in Manatuto and Oe-cusse districts, by developing and monitoring 2 large water access programs (water networks rehabilitation).

To learn more about Triangle GH: www.trianglegh.org

7. The Job

The Administrative and Finance Assistant’s main responsibility will be to assist the Administrator in implementing all financial and administrative actions needed to facilitate the programme activities.

Under the supervision of the Administrator, the Administrative and Finance Assistant is responsible for:

ü The administrative procedures with the authorities (visas procedures for staff, vehicle registration, governmental taxes payment…)

ü Cash box and bank management (release and follow up professional staff advances, bank withdrawal, bank reconciliation…)

ü Administrative management of the office and other issues in Dili (relations with landlords, with the Security Company, with the Internet Company, supervision of cleaners, supervision of Security guards in Dili, …)

ü Staff movements monitoring (organization of cars transfer, flight/boats tickets booking, …)

ü Follow up of Human Resources files for National staffs (preparation work of contract, presentation of TGH Internal Regulations for new contracts, keep files updating, follow up leave& sickness monitoring…)

ü Support the administrator in the administrative and financial daily and monthly management of the mission (contract writing, staff management, translation, monthly accountancy closure, monthly filing, preparation and payment of salaries …).

8. Skills required

ü University degree in a relevant field and/or substantial professional experiences experience in administration, accountancy, cash flow management and human resources management, either in the private or non-profit sector.

ü A demonstrable understanding of donor agency practices and requirements of grantees.

ü Computer literate with programs such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

ü Strong organizational and supervisory skills and experience.

ü Good interpersonal skills and team working ability.

ü Fluent in Tetum and English (required), knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia, and/or Portuguese (desirable)

9. Application process

To apply for this position, send a cover letter, current CV and professional references by email to M. Arnaud Loutoby (admin.timorleste@trianglegh.org) or delivery by hand at Triangle GH office, located in Fatuhada – Zero IV, Dili, Timor-Leste.

Arnaud Loutoby

Timor Leste TGH Administrator

Mobile: (+670) 741 68 20

Email: admin.timorleste@trianglegh.org

World Bank Office Dili, Program Assistant, Deadline August 17, 2009.

World Bank Office Dili
Human Development
Program Assistant

General Description
The Human Development Unit at the World Bank is currently supporting health, education and social protection programs in Timor-Leste. The Human Development team is seeking a program assistant to support the implementation of the projects in health and education, working under the guidance of the health and education specialists.
In Timor-Leste, there is a high level of development assistance, especially in the Human Development (HD) sector. The World Bank manages several significant Trust Funds, which are grants from third parties. It also maintains close collaboration with development partners, including AUSAID, EC, NZAid, UNICEF, WHO and UNDP, among others.
The candidate is expected to contribute to the HD work program, with a focus on the health, nutrition, health system strengthening, population and district health programming, but with some assistance to the social protection and education. In particular, the candidate is expected to contribute in the following areas:
In addition to performing the full range of office support work within the team, a significant part of the job entails provision of some specialized support (e.g., database management, file management, document management, task management, major event/course planning, etc.). The Program Assistant (PA) will report functionally to the health and education specialists and will receive guidance and advice from the Task Team Leader and Sector Managers and Directors.

Job Purpose (summary of major job accountabilities)
• Provide primary assistance in the implementation of the human development unit's work program, including some specialized support in a specific area(s), data management, database management, file management, information technology, editorial assistance, etc.
• Provide assistance to supporting the procurement needs for the Health and Education programs including maintaining work flow and project time line databases, coordinating responses to no-objection letters and liaison/follow-up with Government counterparts.
• Identify and resolve issues/problems in program administration proactively, including interpreting existing procedures and processes and independently determining the appropriate application.
• Initiate and carry out improvements in work organization and effectiveness.
• Exercise quality enhancement function for project and other documents by ensuring adherence to departmental, regional and institutional guidelines.
• Attend line ministry meetings, sector meetings, working group meetings, drafts minutes, assist with translation/interpretation, and ensure timely clearance and distribution of documents.
• Serve as an information resource on status of project/products (e.g. procurement, disbursement, audit, trust fund/co-financing) and draft a variety of standard project-related correspondence.
• Monitor task budget/trust funds for specific projects on behalf of the team.
• Assist with coordination of the health and education joint supervision missions as required.
• Some district travel and field work to review implementation of project and data collation.

Essential Specialized Skills/Knowledge/Competencies
• Good knowledge of, and demonstrated experience in, specialized administrative/operational support functions (e.g., database management, file management, , task management, major event/course planning, etc.) and ability to apply relevant procedures, processes and systems.
• Sound knowledge of the Human Development unit's work program in particular the health sector in Timor-Leste
• Practical problem-solving skills and resourcefulness in performing varied tasks in the area(s) of functional specialty
• Demonstrated skills in retrieving, gathering and obtaining information from various sources (Internet, etc.) and pulling them together in a usable format
• Sound organizational skills and ability to prioritize and deliver assignments in a timely manner often under severe time pressures
• Demonstrated initiative in developing practical approaches that improve office support work and effectiveness of unit/team
• Strong inter-personal skills and commitment to work in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment
• Ability to prepare presentation materials using various software packages with minimum guidance
• Strong English language skills (verbal and written), including ability to draft a variety of correspondence
• Ability to pass relevant Bank Group tests at time of recruitment (e.g. English language, computer applications, etc.) as required
• Substantive and effective use of language skills, in proofreading, editing, in Tetum and English
• In addition to the relevant English language and computer applications tests noted above, the candidate must have passed the Bank's language-specific speaking and writing tests, demonstrating a substantial level of fluency and ease of speech.

Minimum Education/Experience at recruitment/selection
• Minimum Education: HS
• Minimum Years of Relevant Experience: 5 (internal candidates), 7 (external candidates)

Desirable
• Public Health qualification or experience working in health sector.

Duration of appointment:
Term appointment-1 year (extendable)

How to apply
Apply in writing to the World Bank Dili Office (Avenida dos Direitos Humanos).
Apply in writing to the World Bank Dili Office (Avenida dos Direitos Humanos) enclosing your updated CVs together with copies of academic and professional certificates, and minimum of three references letters.
Applications will be received no later than close of business on August 17, 2009. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Ita Nia Rai, Community Relations Facilitator/Monitor (CRM), Deadline August 12, 2009.

Community Relations Facilitator/Monitor (CRM)

Scope of Work
Position: Community Relations Facilitator/Monitor (CRM)

Type of Employment: National

Duration: Short term probationary employment for 3 months; extension to long term employment may be possible subject to satisfactory performance

Project: Strengthening Property Rights in Timor-Leste, USAID-funded, implemented by ARD, Inc.

Location: For the first month the CRM will be located at Dili to participate in project provided training for field operations. After the successful completion of training, the CRM will be based a nominated Project field offices to coordinate field operations relating to Public Information Awareness (community outreach) and land-related dispute monitoring/mediation. The CRM will be expected to live in the assigned District (which may change from time to time). Currently, we are seeking applicants to work in Aileu, Baucau, Bobonaro (to work in Maliana), Dili and Oecusse. Additional district support may be required in 2009.

Project Background:
Working in close cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and the Direcção Nacional de Terras e Propriedades (DNTP), this 5-year project will build on past USAID Land Law Programs to provide support to the Government of Timor-Leste in the area of land and property. The project’s objectives include: 1) Strengthening Policy, Law and Regulations; 2) Developing Land Administration and Information Systems; 3) Resolving Disputes; and 4) Increasing Public Awareness.

The Project comprises 5 tasks in the pursuit of the objectives noted above; 1) Public Information Awareness / Increased Transparency; 2) Land Policy Laws and Implementing Regulations; 3) Support to a National Land Commission (NLC); 4) Land Administration (Cadastral, Registration and Land Titling System); and, 5) Dispute Resolution, Mediation and Processes for Competing Claims to Land.

Reporting:
The CRM will work under the direct supervision and management of the Field Office Manager and will work closely with the National and International Public Information Awareness, and Dispute Prevention and Mediation Specialists.

Responsibilities;
The CRM will be assigned to a Project field office in one of the Timor Leste Districts. Each field office will be staffed by at least three Timorese Field Coordinators (including a Field Office Manager). The CRM will hold responsibility for coordinating activities associated with community outreach for the Project’s Public Information and Awareness messages as well as monitoring land-related disputes and facilitating their mediation (if necessary). In some circumstances, direct mediation services may be required from the CRM.

The responsibilities of the Community Facilitator include but are not limited to the following:

Community Outreach (about 50% of the time)
• Organize and facilitate community meetings
• Keep evaluation records of community meetings
• Liaise with communities to provide them with information on project and field activities;
• Listen to communities and give feedback to the Project on community’s opinions, needs and thoughts.
• Identify “success stories” among the community and refer them to the central office
• Gather stories for the project newsletter
• Distribute project public information materials
• Coordinate closely with Task 1

Land-related Dispute Monitoring (about 50% of the time)
• Keep the Field Office dispute log up-to-date
• Gather information to create a case history of land disputes identified for dispute resolution
• Liaise with disputants to encourage them to work towards a solution
• Organize mediation at the community or DTP level
• Provide support to local leaders to participate in land dispute resolution
• Record solutions to disputes and keep copies of dispute resolution agreements
• Coordinate closely with Task 5 and report on disputes on a weekly basis to the Task 5 Manager

The CRM will also undertake other reasonable activities as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Party.

Conditions
The position will require some travel within Timor-Leste although it will be largely District-based until the completion of data collection activities in the District. CRM may be asked to move to a new District(s) upon completion of data collection activities by the Project in the given District. In this case, the CRM will be required to fund himself or herself the move to the new District.

CRM will be given training by the project to assist them in carrying out of their responsibilities.

Desirable Requirements
• Post secondary educational qualification Earth Sciences or similar;
• Previous experience working in land related and/or public information awareness and/or dispute mediation activities;
• Computer literacy;
• Fluency in Tetum and local District languages required. A good knowledge of English and/or Indonesian is desirable
• Previous experience working for an international organization would be an advantage.

Personal qualifications:
• Good communicator;
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Timely, professional and hard-working;
• Team player with good inter-personal skills.

To be considered, candidates must be Timor-Leste nationals with excellent verbal communication skills in Tetum and Indonesian, and be proficient in English.

Please submit your application letter and CV by email. In the subject line, refer to the job title of the position. Application and CV must be sent to SSilva@sprtl.tl /DCabral@sprtl/tl on August 5, thru August 12, 2009 at 18:00 pm. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Ita Nia Rai is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

Ita Nia Rai, Regional Coordinator, Deadline August 12, 2009.

Scope of Work

Position: Regional Coordinator

Duration: Until Project end

Project: Strengthening Property Rights in Timor-Leste, USAID-funded, implemented by ARD, Inc.

Project Background:
Working in close cooperation with the Ministry of Justice and the Direcção Nacional de Terras, Propriedades e Serviços Cadastrais (DNTPSC), this 5-year project is providing support to the Government of Timor-Leste in the area of land and property. The project’s objectives include: 1) Strengthening Policy, Law and Regulations; 2) Developing Land Administration and Information Systems; 3) Resolving Disputes; and 4) Increasing Public Awareness.

The Project comprises 5 tasks in the pursuit of the objectives noted above; 1) Public Information Awareness / Increased Transparency; 2) Land Policy Laws and Implementing Regulations; 3) Support to a National Land Commission (NLC); 4) Land Administration (Cadastral, Registration and Land Titling System); and, 5) Dispute Resolution, Mediation and Processes for Competing Claims to Land.

Reporting:
The Regional Coordinator will be based in Dili (unless otherwise determined by Project Management) and will report to the Local Land Registration Specialist, and works under the Administrative Guidance of the Chief of Party and the ARD Home Office Project Manager and Director of Administration.

The Regional Coordinator will work closely with Field Managers, Field Coordinators and Data Collectors from the districts to where he/she is assigned.

Responsibilities:
The Regional Coordinator will hold responsibility for monitoring and supervising the District Project Field Offices. The Regional Coordinator will be responsible for:

• Visiting Field Offices weekly to monitor District data collection operations.
• Analysis and evaluation of Field Office operations.
• Providing advice and assistance as required to Field Offices and field teams.
• Assisting with assessing and resolving bottlenecks and problems.
• Reviewing and updating operating work plans and schedules for the District; liaising with HQ staff re work plans and schedules.
• Assisting with training project personnel in activities associated with quality management and monitoring;
• Other activities as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Party;

Conditions:
The work station for this position is Dili. However, regular (weekly) travels to the assigned district(s) will be required.

Desirable Requirements:

· Post secondary educational qualification in Earth Sciences;

· Experience working in related Monitoring and Coordination activities in districts;

· Fluency in Tetum and good knowledge of Indonesian is required; English fluency will be an asset.

· Computer literacy required.

· Previous experience working for an international organization would be an advantage.

Personal qualifications:

• Good communicator;
• Timely, professional and hard working;
• Team player with good inter-personal skills;
• To be considered, candidates must be Timor-Leste nationals with excellent verbal communication skills in Tetum and Indonesian, and be proficient in English.

Please submit your application letter and CV by email. In the subject line, refer to the job title of the position. Application and CV must be sent to SSilva@sprtl.tl /DCabral@sprtl/tl on August 5, thru August 12, 2009 at 18:00 pm. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Ita Nia Rai is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.