The Asia Foundation, Monitoring and Voter Education Program Manager, Deadline December 04, 2009.

JOB POSTING

The Asia Foundation Timor-Leste (an International NGO) is currently seeking for candidates for the position of Election Monitoring and Voter Education Program Manager who will support an extensive running program of ‘Support for Local Governance, Election and Civil Society Program, and Local Governance Program Manager/Institutions and Decentralization who will be responsible for ensuring all project activities relating to the Local Governance, Elections and Civil Society (GEC) Project’s Component and specific activities in support decentralization as contained in the Program Document and Annual Implementation Plans are implemented in an organized manned and all project outputs are met.

The two vacant positions’ key responsibilities and qualifications include:

·         Elections Monitoring and Voter Education Program Manager

Under supervision of Chief if Party, GEC Project, this person will be responsible in assisting the formation and strengthening of a civil society coalition to monitor election; facilitating and coordinating program support to the civil society coalition; facilitate development and implementation of public information strategies to increase public awareness of electoral laws and processes; fostering communication and cooperation between civil society and concerned national government agencies; coordinating with established national and international civil society organizations engaged in supporting elections; organizing national events such as conferences, workshops, forums and dialogues; develop, implement, report on , carry out monitoring and evaluation of the Elections Monitoring and Voter Education; work with prospective grantees to develop program activities; determine program feasibilities; monitor and facilitate programs; obtain timely and useful reports; critically evaluate outcomes.

    Qualifications:

    Holder of a degree in public administration, economics, management, political science or related subjects from and international accredited university or college (a master degree will be an advantage); experience in project management or implementation; familiar with Timor Leste’s election laws, rules, regulations procedures and penalties; familiar with Timor Leste’s government institutions involved in election (CNE and STAE and the UN Electoral Support Team); Fluent in English as well as Tetun and Portuguese; good writing and public speaking skills (English and Tetun); experience in facilitation will be an advantage.

One year contract commencing at earliest February 1, 2010.

·            Local Governance Program Manager/Institutions and Decentralization

Under supervision of the Chief of Party, GEC Project, this person will work closely with the concerned Ministry and other organs of government to identify assistance needed to advance decentralization initiative; monitor status of draft laws on local governments for purpose of determining needed assistance to the government; monitor civil society initiatives in support decentralization and determine how the project can support such initiatives; prepare terms of agreement for possible grant assistance to civil society groups; manage grants agreements with civil society and government; manage consultants, resource persons, volunteer and other personnel or staff contracted to implement activities; prepare budgets, activity plans, activity reports, training programs, scope of work, terms of reference and other documents needed to implement decentralization program activities; plan and manage the implementation of a civic education program in relation to decentralization and support for suco councils, in all districts; prepare monthly reports on activities implemented; translate relevant documents as required; facilitated round table discussion; assist training activities and perform other functions as may be necessary to ensure project implementation.

Qualifications:

At least ten years experience in project management; holder of degree in public administration, economics, management, political science or related subject; at least ten years of experience in dealing with government offices and civil society of Timor Leste; familiar with Timor Leste’s Parliament procedures and personalities; familiar with Timor Leste’s government institutions; fluent in English as well as Tetun and Portuguese; good writing and public speaking skills ((English and Tetun); experience in facilitation work will be an advantage; good in proposal-making (English) and report preparation including the use of basic project documentation and evaluation tools such as logframes, GANTT Charts; knowledgeable in use of basic computer software: WORD, EXCEL and POWERPOINT.

One year contract with one month probation, and with possible extension, commencing as soon as possible.

Applications: For a full position description please contact Joaquina da Fonseca on +670 3313457 or by email jfonseca@asiafound.org. Please send cover letter and CV by COB December 4, 2009 to The Asia Foundation, No. 20 Rua de Nu Laran Bairo dos Grillos, Dili, Timor-Leste. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged and contacted. 

The job is open for Timorese nationality and Permanent Residents only.

Bibi Bulak (Dramatic Arts and Music Timor-Leste), General Manager, Deadline December 15, 2009.

Job vacancy

Bibi Bulak

Dramatic Arts and Music Timor Leste

Position: General Manager

Location: Arte Moris Cultural Centre, Comoro, Dili Application Deadline: 15-Dec-09 Languages Required: Tetun, English Starting Date: 02-Jan-2010 Duration of Contract: six months extendable

Bibi Bulak:

Bibi Bulak is a Timorese organization born in 2000, dedicated to dramatic arts and music. It provides trainings in theatre and linked areas to young people, as well as implements various projects such as public performances, radio dramas and films.

Bibi Bulak is mostly involved in public education and consciousness arising on development issues.

We are looking for a General Manager to work on the Administration, develop projects, deal with partners, lead people and build objectives.

He/she will be working with 2 permanent staff: Finance Officer and Program Coordinator.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-          Check finances

-          Find partners and donors, develop the network

-          Write proposals, prepare reports

-          Legal issues

-          Contracts and job descriptions

-          Individual evaluations and follow up of human resources issues

-          Practical organization of the arrival of International partners

-          Responsible for internal and external communication

-          Development of management and administration tools

-          Analysis of the Bibi Bulak activities and formulation of plans and objectives

-          Preparation of General Assemblies

-          Responsible for the security

Qualifications and abilities:

-          University degree in relevant area

-          Previous professional experience in management

-          Interest for arts

-          Good knowledge of Microsoft Office and general computer skills

-          Capacity to lead, to take responsibilities and to work independently.

-          Good organizational skills

-          Capacity to work in team and to communicate with diplomacy

Contact:

bibibulak@gmail.com

Johanne Boch – 331 2712 / 739 1991

Ita Nia Rai, Data & Information Technology Specialist (Re-Advertised), Deadline December 01, 2009.

RE-ADVERTISED; JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Data & Information Technology Specialist

Duration: Up to 3 years based on performance

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 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 Data and Information Technology Specialist will report to the Project Office Manager, and works under the administrative guidance of the Chief of Party and the ARD Home Office Project Manager and Director of Administration.

The Data and Information Technology Specialist will work closely with the Task 4 Leader and Information Technology Specialist.

Responsibilities

The Data and Information Technology Specialist will hold responsibility for recording, managing and maintaining land claims data and preparing the data for subsequent land registration (about 50% of the time) and maintaining project information technology systems in the Dili office as well as systems related to Task-4 cadastral, registration and titling activities and will also assist with the development and implementation of IT systems (about 50% of the time). The responsibilities of the Data and Information Technology Specialist, includes but are not limited to the following:

As Data Management (about 50% of the time):

1.      Assist with developing systems and procedures for managing and recording textual and spatial  land claims data in a land rights claims database;

2.      Assist with implementing data systems to support pilot tests, and assist with the assessment of the results and refinement of the systems if required;

3.      Record land claims data received from the projects regional operations such that the data will be suitable for supporting a future title registration system;

4.      Record reported data changes in the system databases to maintain the data in an up to date condition;

5.      Assist with the design of, and prepare claimant lists and parcel maps needed by regional operations for public display of recorded claims;

6.      Assist with training project personnel in activities associated with data collection, entry and processing, and data analysis;

7.      Assist with preparing recorded land claims data for passing to the GOTL for land registration and titling, including preparing databases on claimants, cadastral index maps and records of unresolved disputes;

8.      Maintain claims recording and land registration activity indicators;

As Information Technologist Specialist (about 50% of the time):

1.      Under the direction of the Office Manager the Specialist will work with and assist the International IT Specialist in developing and implementing project IT systems.

2.      Under the direction of the Office Manager the Specialist will work with and assist the International IT Specialist in developing and implementing IT systems supporting Task- 4 activities;

3.      Assist in developing appropriate systems and data security guidelines and ensure they are followed;

4.      Assist in training project staff  in information technology systems and procedures in accordance with project guidelines and policies;

5.      Assist in monitoring and evaluation of information technology activity indicators;

6.      Other activities as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Party.

Conditions

The position will require some travel within Timor-Leste.

Desirable Requirements

-          Post secondary educational qualification in Information Technology;

-          Experience working in IT, developing and maintaining IT systems including databases, basic networks;

-                       Fluency in English and Tetum and good knowledge of Indonesian is 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 national with an excellent verbal communication skills in Tetum and Indonesian, and be proficient in English.  

Please submit your application letter and CV by email only. In the subject line, refer to the job title of the position. Application and CV must be sent to DCabral@sprtl.tl or MAlves@sprtl.tl  (+670 730 4330/+670 731 2498) no later than December 1^st , 2009 at 17:00 pm.  Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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

Thanks,

Diva Cabral

Strengthening Property Rights in Timor-Leste

Av. Bispo Medeiros

Balide, Dili, Timor Leste

Email: DCabral@sprtl.tl

Ministry of State Administration and Teritorial MGT, Management and Information System Coordinator, Deadline November 27, 2009.

Ministry of Education, 4 Positions, Deadline December 02, 2009.

REPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE TIMOR-LESTE
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

POSITIONS FOR NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR ACADEMIC ASSESSMENT AND ACCREDITATION (NCAAA)
 

The Ministry of Education (MoE) in Timor-Leste is creating a National Commission for Academic Assessment and Accreditation (NCAAA) which will be headed by an Executive Director. The Executive Director will be supported by two Quality Officers (QO’s) and two mid level support staff for a 12 month period commencing January 2010:

Staff responsibilities and qualifications
Quality Officers (two positions)
The quality officers can come from various backgrounds, but would have had several years of experience within a university or other institution of higher education. QOs must be experienced in reading and digesting papers and information on academic matters, and able to understand the consequences of various policies and practices. QOs must be efficient, able to work satisfactorily and under pressure as both a full and as a support member of a team, and able to be tactful but firm in guiding the team through the accreditation process.

Specific qualifications are:

• Postgraduate degree (Doctorate or terminal professional degree preferred)
• Commitment to higher education
• Experience in senior administrative and/or teaching experience at an institution of higher education, association or agency
• Fluency in Portuguese and English

Support staff
Support staff should be able to assist the QOs in liaising with the institutions and reviewers. They need adequate computer skills to maintain records and manage communications. One of them needs accounting background.

Specific qualifications are:

• Degree with adequate computer skills
• Ability to analyse data and support the QOs in seeking data from the institutions, one of them with accounting background
• Fluency in Portuguese and English

Expression of Interest
An expression of interest (from Timorese nationals only) together with your latest Curriculum Vitae must be delivered to the address indicated below at or before December 2, 2009:

Ministry of Education
Mr. Trevor Parris
              Procurement Adviser,
Street Address: Vila Verde
City: Dili,    Country: Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste.
Telephone number: 00 670 7236476
Email address: trevorp@essp-moe.org

Dili Based Security Company, National Security Officers, Deadline November 30, 2009.

The Leprosy Mission Timor-Leste, Pesoal Apoiu iha Baze Distritu (5 Posts), Deadline December 04, 2009.