Cruz Vermelha De Timor-Leste, Project Manager, Deadline February 15, 2010.

ICFJ, Project Coordinator, Deadline February 10, 2010.

UNFPA, HIV/Adolescent Reproductive Health/BCC National Officer, Deadline February 17, 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: 17^th February 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 17^th February 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.

Peace Dividend Trust Timor-Leste, Marketing Associate (Re-advertise).

Marketing Associate

Job Description

Location

Dili, Timor-Leste

Duration

9 months, with a 3-month probationary period and potential for renewal

Context

Peace Dividend Trust fosters and implements innovations in peace and humanitarian operations. We are a non-profit foundation dedicated to making aid missions more efficient, effective and equitable, delivering a stronger peace and a larger peace dividend.

Only a small fraction of contracts for goods and services in Timor-Leste are awarded to local companies. International organizations active in Timor-Leste source most goods and services abroad, or through large international companies operating in Timor-Leste. With an innovative approach, PDT is working together with local businesses, associations and international buyers located in Timor-Leste to increase local procurement in order to benefit the local private sector and economy.

Responsibilities and Duties

·         Develop a communications strategy/marketing plan that increases the visibility of Peace Dividend Trust and the Timor-Leste Marketplace project to two key stakeholder groups: international buyers and local vendors.

·         Direct research on market-related topics including key sectors and sub-sectors in Timor-Leste, procurement procedures of international buyers, and other relevant business development topics.

·         Manage advertising, the “Buy Local” promotional campaign, and events such as vendor fairs and conferences.

·         Develop innovative ways to promote local procurement through social media.

·         Oversee corporate messaging, including talking points, written materials, and success stories.

·         Represent PDT among the international buyer community and at other key events as required.

·         Perform other duties as assigned by the Country Director.

Reporting Lines

Reports to the Country Director and coordinates with key staff as required.

Qualifications

            • Fluency in English and Tetun is required. Experience in translation would be an asset.

            • Minimum of 3 years work experience.

            • University degree in a relevant field. Master’s degree preferred.

            • Experience working with small and medium enterprises in Timor-Leste.

            • Experience in marketing, particularly in the use of social media.

            • Excellent communication skills (written and oral) as well as networking skills.

            • Demonstrable experience in the organization of large scale events such as conferences and trade fairs.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to send a CV and brief cover letter by email to timor-leste@pdtglobal.org or directly to PDT’s office in Estrada Balide, Dili, Timor-Leste.

The position will remain open until filled.

Peace Dividend Trust would like to thank all candidates for their application, however only those short-listed will be contacted for further processing.

Tetum Version

Gerente ba Asuntus Merkadoria

Deskripsaun servisu nian

Fatin servisu

Dili, Timor-Leste

Durasaun

Fulan 9, ho probasaun de servisu ba periodu fulan 3 nia laran no iha potensia atu renova fila fali kontratu.

Kontestu

Peace Dividend Trust hatudu no implemeta inovasaun iha parte operasaun humanitariu ba dame nian. Ami nia organizasaun ne’e hanesan fundasaun non-profit nebe dedika ba ajudus misaun hotu atu efisiente, efektivu, ekuilibre no fo dame nebe forte nomos hetan beneficio dame nian.

Iha factus katak kontratu ki’ik kona ba sasan ou servisu balun mak manan hosi kompanha lokal sira. Organizasaun Internasional nebe activu iha Timor-Leste sosa sasan barak liu dereitamente husi rai liur, nomos liu husi kompanha bo’ot estrangeirus nebe operasiona iha Timor-Leste. Liu husi aprosimasaun inovativu, PDT servisu ho kompanha lokal sira, assosiasaun no sosanain internasional iha Timor-Leste atu hasae prokuramentu lokal nebe sei fo benefisiu ba seitor privadu no ekonomia.

Servisu no responsabilidades

• Dezenvolve planu stratejia komunikasaun/merkaduria ida nebe aumenta visibilidade Peace Dividend Trust nian no projetu Timor-Leste Marketplace ba ba grupus importante rua mak hanesan; sosa nain internasional no vendedores lokal
• Buka topikus nebe dereitamente iha relasaun ho merkaduria inklui seitor importante no sub-seitor sira iha Timor Leste, prosedur prokuramentu sosa nain internasional sira, no topiku seluk kona ba bisnis nebe relevante ba dezenvolvimentu seitor privado.
• Meneja advertising, ba promusaun kampanha “Buy Local”, no eventus sira hanesan feira ba vendedores no konferensia sira.
• Dezenvolve dalan inovativu oinsa promove prokuramentu lokal liu husi media sosial.
• Toma konta mensajen kolaborasaun, inklui pontus kualia nian, hakerek materia no historia sucsesu nian.
• Representa entre PDT no sosanain komunidade internasional sira ba eventus importante nebe premite.
•  Halao servisu seluk nebe delega husi Country Director.

Linha Reportajen

Relata deretamente ba Country Director no halo kordenasaun ba staff importante sira nebe delega.

Qualificasaun

• Hatene diak kualia lian Ingles no Tetun. Experiensia halo tradusaun nebe sei sai hanesan aset.
• Minimum iha esperiensia servisu tinan 3.
• Graduado Universidade nebe relevante. Master’s degree diak liu.
• Experiensia servisu ho companha bo’ot ka medium iha Timor-Leste.
• Experiensia iha marketing, partikularmente hatene uja ou halo koneksaun ho media social ou publiko.
• Skill komunikasaun nebe diak tebes skill (hakerek no kualia) hanesan mos skil ligasaun/networking.
• Hatudu esperiensia organiza eventus nebe skala bo’ot hanesan konferensia no feiras.

Prosesu aplikasaun

Konvida kandidatu sira nebe interese atu haruka CV ho karta/cover letter ba email timor-leste@pdtglobal.org ou direita ba edifisiu PDT nian iha Estrada Balide, Dili, Timor-Leste.

Posisaun ne’e sei loke to’o hetan kandidatu atu servisu

Peace Dividend Trust hato’o obrigadu ba aplikantes sira, maibe sira nebe mak tama shot list mak sei kontaktu atu tama ba prosesu tuir mai.

Educatin Development Center (EDC), 2 Positions, Deadline February 10, 2010.

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC).

Education Development Center Inc. (EDC), a US-based, non-profit education research and development organization, is implementing the USAID Prepara Ami ba Servisu (PAS) program in Timor Leste. This program works in partnership with local organizations to provide young, minimally-educated rural men and women with a high-quality, high-impact Workforce Development training and livelihoods support to increase employability, productivity and earnings capacity of rural youth.

We are currently seeking qualified, committed and persons to join our team:

1.       Administration and Facilities Coordinator

Duties

·         Ensure smooth operation and administration of Facilities, Fleet, Logistics, IT and Information  management systems

·          Ensure internal operations are fully compliance with USAID regulations and EDC internal policy.

·         Support high productivity and  team members have the equipment, materials and logistics support necessary to accomplish project objectives

·         Effectively coordinate administrative, contractual and operational aspects of facilities and fleet

·         Handle travel arrangements, visas and temporary accommodation and facilitate smooth on-boarding of new staff

·         Manage IT services and provide solutions to maintain 24/7 connectivity

·         Manage security services, staff movement board and serve as security focal point

·         Line manage, train, support and build the capacity of  5-7 operations support staff (drivers, caretakers, receptionist, operations assistant)

Supervisory level experience in Operations,  Office Management and Program Support required.  Experience and understanding of Organizational Development, HRM/HRD and ability to translate English-Tetun a plus.

The successful candidate should have 3-5 years relevant experience, high personal integrity, the ability to relevant references.  Attractive remuneration and opportunities for career growth await the right candidate.

2.      Sub-Grants Officer

Duties

Under the direction of the Sub-Grants Manager, work closely with Regional Program Manager and Monitoring and Evaluation sections to support  cross-section communication and synchronization of administrative, financial and contractual elements of the sub-grant program

Provide effective support, training and technical guidance to a local partners to increase capacities in financial management, accountability, compliance and transparency in both Dili and on-site locations (district travel up to 40% of time)

Ensure all aspects of sub-grant management are fully consistent with USAID compliance regulations, terms of sub-grant agreement and EDC policies and procedures.

·         Provide timely and attentive review and monitoring of the monthly financial reports, ensuring detailed review  of receipts, vouchers, cash forecast and liquidation.  Undertake compliance visits to district vendors as directed by the Sub-Grant Manager

·         Ensure complete and acceptable liquidation of fund advances prior to payment of further advances per obligation and incremental funding provisions of sub-grant agreements

·         Generate regular monthly report to Sub Grant Manager:  1) sub-grantee compliance with essential terms, specifically submission of timely and accurate financial and narrative reports; and 2) monitor sub-grant spending against cost centers and overall budget and obligated fund balance

 The successful candidate should have at least 2-3 years relevant experience from reputable organization. Familiar with USAID and/or EU regulations is a distinct advantage.  Strong financial and math skills, precision and attention to detail, diplomacy, and unquestionable personal integrity and strong references are required.  Ability to translate English-Tetum highly desired.  Attractive remuneration and opportunities for career growth await the right candidate.

All applicants should submit a CV highlighting relevant work experience and three references with phone numbers and/or email addresses included. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.  All applications are due by February 10, 2010 but will remain open until position is filled.  Applications should be sent to PAS@edc.org. Please do not do not submit documents over 1 MB, as these will auto-delete and will not be received.

Australian Embassy, Immigration Assistant, Deadline February 16, 2010.

UNDP, Executive Assistant to the UNDP Country Director, Deadline February 12, 2010.

Vacancy Announcement

Position title:  Executive Assistant to the UNDP Country Director            

Expected Start date: February 2009                         

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment          

Level: GS-6         

Entry Salary: US$ 13,133.00 Gross/Annum

Organizational Unit: UNDP, Office of Country Director          

Duty Station: Dili, Timor Leste                      

Entitlements/Benefits: Please obtain from the UNDP Human Resources Unit

                       

General Description of the Job:

Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Country Director (CD), the Executive Associate to CD ensures effective and efficient functioning of the CD’s office, full confidentiality in all aspects of assignment, maintenance of protocol procedures, management of information flow and follow-up on deadlines and commitments made.

The Executive Associate supervises one Driver and works in close collaboration with UNDP staff, UN Agencies and national authorities to ensure efficient flow of information, actions on instructions, agendas.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The CEO will be responsible for the following areas:

1.      Ensures effective and efficient functioning of the CD’s office focusing on achievement of the following results:

·      Maintenance of the supervisor’s calendar, contacts with high-ranking visitors, arrangement of appointments and meetings, with UN Agencies, Government, Civil Society Organizations and other external bodies. Acting as an interpreter when required and/or taking minutes.

·      Maintenance of protocol procedures.

·      Preparation of high quality briefing materials for supervisor for appointments, meetings, missions.

·      Preparation of informal translations.

·      Management of CD’s missions, and representation schedule. Liaises with Operations Unit in making travel arrangements

·      Maintenance of rosters of high-level partners, telephone lists.

·      Preparation of correspondence, directives, comments on behalf of CD for his/her signature and follow-up when required.

·      Use of automated office management systems for effective functioning of the CD’s office.

2.      Ensures provision of effective communications support to the office focusing on achievement of the following results:

·      Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of confidential materials. Use of automated filing system.

·      Coordination of the information flow in the office, follow up on circulation files.

·      Facilitation of information sharing between UNCT and the UNDP Coordination Unit.

·      Follow up on deadlines, commitments made, actions taken and coordination of collection and submission of the reports to CD.

·      Screening of all incoming calls and correspondence.

·      Presentation of proposals to eliminate communication bottlenecks in the office and streamline office procedures between the supervisor’s office and subordinate division.

·      Any other duties that may be assigned.

3.   Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:

·      Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Minimum qualifications:

·      Secondary Education with specialized secretarial training. University Degree or equivalent would be desirable, but it is not a requirement.

·      5 to 7 years of progressively responsible secretarial, administrative, programme experience is required at the national or international level. Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc), experience in handling of web based management systems.

·      Fluency in English.  Knowledge of Portuguese, Tetum and/or Bahasa Indonesia preferred.

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

Human Resources Unit

UNDP Dili,

UN House Caicoli Street

Dili, Timor Leste

Email: personnel.tp@undp.org

Fax: + 670 331 3534

The deadline for submitting applications is 12 February 2010.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.