CALTECH, Engineering Design Trainees (3 Positions Available), Deadline February 26, 2010.

JSMP, National Legal Researcher, Deadline February 06, 2010.

JUDICIAL SYSTEM MONITORING PROGRAMME
PROGRAMA DE MONITORIZAÇÃO DO SISTEMA JUDICIAL


Iha 2001, JSMP establese nia-an hanesan ONG Nasional. Liu husi monitorisasaun iha tribunal, analiza lei, hakerek relatoriu kona ba dezenvolvimentu iha sistema judisariu, no diseminasaun informasaun, JSMP iha komitmentu atu servisu hodi halo kontribui no hametin sistema judisariu no demokrasia iha Timor-Leste. Mesmu JSMP nudar organizasaun kiik oan, maibe JSMP ni-nia prezensa importante tebes iha Timor-Leste, no agora dadaun JSMP buka ema nain rua ho motivasaun bo’ot atu serbisu ho JSMP nia ekipa.  

National Legal Researcher ba (Parliament Watch Project)

Deskripsaun ba Posisaun rua ne’e

Iha tinan 2010 JSMP sei haboot ninian aktividades monitorizasaun liu husi establesementu programa foun ida, ho naran ‘Projetu Observasaun ba Parlamentu (PWP). 

Objetivu hosi PWP atu hasa’e qualidade prosesu legislativu liu hosi aktividade monitorizasaun ba Parlamentu, hodi halo analiza legal kona ba esbozu lei, hala’o workshop ba publiku no halo advokasia hodi kontribui ba transparensia, akuntabilidade no partisipasaun publiku iha sistema legislativu.

PWP National Legal Researchers  nain rua ne’e, sei servisu hamutuk ho JSMP ninia Legal Research Unit atu implementa programa tomak PWP nian. Partikularmente, National Legal Researchers  sei iha responsabilidade atu:

• Hala’o monitorizasaun no halo relatorio kona ba aktividade no dezenvolvementu legaslativu Parlamentu ninian;
• Halo analiza legal kona ba esbozu lei;
• Organiza no hala’o workshop sira ba membru publiku kona ba esbosu lei espesifiku no prosesu jeral Parlamentu ninian;
• Halo diseminasaun informasaun kona ba Parlamentu no esbozu lei iha distritu hotu;
• Dezenvolve no hametin relasaun ho autor sira iha Parlamentu no Governu; media; no parseiru sira seluk; no
• Halo aktividade advokasia atu aumenta  kualidade esbosu lei no prosesu Parlamentu ninian.

Kualifikasaun no Esperensia
Ema ne’ebe selesionadu atu serbisu ho JSMP ba  posisaun ne’e sei presiza:

• Edukasaun nivel universidade iha lei, siensia politika ka siensia social
• Esperiensa kona ba oinsa mak atu analiza lei
• Iha kapasidade analitiku no hakerek diak
• Esperensia servisu ho ONG sira seluk ka ho governu kona ba assuntu direitus humanus
• Esperensia hanesan treinador, no mos iha koñesementu kona ba oinsa mak atu fahe no halo diseminisaun ba informasaun ho grupu iha distritu hotu-hotu iha Timor-Leste
• Iha kapasidade atu halo kommunikasaun (koalia no hakerek) iha nivel aas.
• Bele hatudu profesionalismu no kapsidade lideransa
• Iha koñesimentu programa komputador ninian (hanesan, Internet Explorer, Microsoft Word, Powerpoint no Excel)
• Iha vontade no abilidade atu halo viajem iha ditritus
• Hatene koalia no hakerek Tetum ho fasil
• Sei konsidera nudar vantagen ida, se ema hatene lian Portugues, Ingles, no/ka Bahasa Indonesia. Aplikante ne’ebe hatene lian Portugues enkoraja atu hatama aplikasaun.

Enkoraja  ba aplikantes feto hodi hatama ninian aplikasaun.  JSMP hein katak maizumenus pozisaun ida sei priense hosi kandidata feto.

Aplikante sira ne’ebe iha interesse tenki haruka sira nia CV no karta aplikasaun ne’ebe explika oinsa mak sira priense kriteria selesaun nian ba  Luis de Oliveira, Diretor JSMP luis@jsmp.minihub.org <mailto:luis@jsmp.minihub.org> .  Aplikasaun sei taka iha loron  6 Fevereiru 2010.

UNIFEM, Roster for Adviser and Consultant.

National Statistics Directorate (NSD), Census Publicity Advocacy Officer, Deadline February 03, 2010.

DIRECTORATE OF POLICY ANALYSIS AND REASERCH
NATIONAL STATISTICS DIRECTORATE


TOR - CENSUS PUBLICITY ADVOCACY OFFICER –
(INTERNATIONAL OR NATIONAL POST)

The Government of Timor Leste is scheduled to undertake her second Population and Housing census in July 2010. The main objective is to collect the benchmark information on demographic, economic and social characteristics of the population. It will also collect information on housing conditions and household amenities. Preparatory activities are already underway at National Statistics Directorate (NSD) which is the implementing agency. The nature and magnitude of the census requires that all stakeholders of the census process and more be provided with correct and timely information on the census process routinely. The NSD is therefore seeking for the services of an experienced person to be in-charge of publicity, advocacy, awareness creation and public relations of the 2010 National Population and Housing Census. The PAO will be a member of the Census Project Office. He/she will report to the Chief Technical Adviser – Census Project under the overall supervision of the Director of National Statistics Directorate. 

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

a) Communication and advocacy strategic planning skills:   The PAO should be able to articulate clear and measurable communication and advocacy objectives, and establish coherent strategies, plans and activities to achieve them. In particular, he/she should be able to design communication strategies to reach the all audiences.

b) Knowledge of print, electronic and traditional media: The PAO will be expected to work with professionals in the print, mass and electronic media from the government-controlled and privately-owned media institutions. He/she should also have know-how to utilize modern and traditional media to reach all parts and groups of people in the country.

d) Knowledge of large scale operations: Experience in designing and implementing publicity, dissemination and public relations strategies for large scale national activities will be an added advantage. Being conversant with protocols of the Government and development partners is another added advantage.

e) Personal qualities: The PA/PRO must be dynamic, self-motivated and demonstrate high initiative. As the job will involve some travelling in many parts of the country, the individual must be energetic and in good health.

SPECIFIC TASKS

• Implement the activities contained in the Census Publicity and Advocacy strategy document;
• Initiate and oversee the design of census publicity & advocacy materials;
• Work closely with Census Office, media personnel and Publicity committees on ways of developing and passing over appropriate messages/news on census;
• Orchestrate newsworthy events and arrange for their coverage by the print, mass and electronic media, including the rural newspapers, community radios and FM radio stations;
• Prepare press kits, statements and releases, organise press conferences and briefings to inform and educate the media/all stakeholders about progress made and significant events;
• Organize and assist in facilitating training workshops for media personnel
• Organize and assist in facilitating briefings for policy makers, key political leaders, legislators, religious leaders, private sector, etc.
• Arrange for key senior government officials to expound the census issues on various forum.
• Undertake other assignments as directed by Director NSD, CTA Census Project and/or Census Office.
   

QUALIFICATIONS

• Masters degree in communication studies or journalism, additional trainings in social sciences is an advantage. 
• At least 6 years working experience in development communication or journalism at national or international level.
• Understanding of population & development and, census process, or in undertaking a large scale national exercise is added advantage.
• Good communications skills, especially in English. Knowledge of Tetun, Portuguese and Bahasa Indonesia is an added advantage.
• Be of good health as the post involves working for long hours and travelling out of Dili frequently. 

PERIOD
February, 2010 – October, 2010.

SALARY

Attractive salary based on 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 3^rd February 2010, at the latest, to the following address:

UNFPA Representative,
UN House,
Caicoli Street,
Dili.
Timor-Leste or email to: jsoares@unfpa.org

ACDI/VOCA, Chief of Party, Deadline March 03, 2010.

Chief of Party, East Timor

ACDI/VOCA

For over 45 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise development, community development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has approximately 84 projects in 43 countries and revenues of $110 million.

Closing date: 03 Mar 2010

Location: Timor-Leste

We are currently seeking a Chief of Party for an upcoming multiyear program in East Timor. The program will focus on conflict mitigation, peace-keeping and reconciliation. The position is contingent on ACDI/VOCA being awarded the activity and will be based in East Timor.

Regional and national candidates will be given priority.

Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership, management and general technical direction for the entire program.
• Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and suggest appropriate program adjustments.
• Monitor and approve overall project allocations and expenditures.
• Ensure project achieves monitoring and evaluation plan targets.
• Maintain strong relationships with home office, donor personnel, partners and collaborators and other associated stakeholders.
• Represent ACDI/VOCA and the project to the public and donor community.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of master’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience managing and leading international development programs, especially programs related to conflict resolution and capacity building with local governments and NGOs.
• Strong management skills with ability to oversee activities in remote locations.
• Strong knowledge of conflict resolution methodologies.
• USAID experience preferred.
• Experience in East Asia is highly preferred.

How to apply

<http://www.cytiva.com/av/apply.asp?av?av1256?kallen?29>http://www.cytiva.com/av/apply.asp?av?av1256?kallen?29

No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted.

Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE.

Reference Code: RW_829SPG-24

La'o Hamutuk, Researchers.

Job Announcement

Lao Hamutuk - Walking Together
The Timor-Leste Institute for Development Monitoring and Analysis

La’o Hamutuk (“Walking Together” in English) is a Timor-Leste civil society organization that monitors, analyzes and reports on the principal institutions in Timor-Leste as they relate to the physical, economic and social development of the country. La’o Hamutuk believes that the people of Timor-Leste must be the ultimate decision-makers in this process, which should be democratic and transparent.

La’o Hamutuk is an independent organization which works to facilitate effective Timorese participation in the reconstruction and development of the country. In addition, La’o Hamutuk works to improve communication between the international community and Timor-Leste’s people. Finally, La’o Hamutuk is a resource center, providing literature on development models, experiences and practices, as well as facilitating solidarity links between Timor-Leste groups and groups abroad with the aim of creating alternative development models.

La'o Hamutuk works in broad thematic areas: Natural Resources, Agriculture, Governance and Democracy, and Economics and Trade.

More information about La'o Hamutuk and its publications, including our Bulletin, statements and Annual Reports, can be obtained at http://www.laohamutuk.org and on the back page of each Bulletin. For information about volunteering or interning at La'o Hamutuk, see http://www.laohamutuk.org/misc/LHVolunteerInfo.htm.

We are currently looking for qualified researchers, to be based in Dili with some work in the districts, to be part of the following teams:

1. Natural Resources, especially oil and gas: petroleum dependency, management of petroleum projects and revenues, related government policies, environmental issues, transparency, accountability and sustainability.
2. Governance: justice, security, law, human rights, civic education, elections, the law-making process, state institutions, decentralization and government administration.
3. Economics and Trade: State Budget, foreign investment, privatization, debt and trade.

Job Description

Each researcher investigates and reports on the activities of international organizations, foreign and Timor-Leste governments and other institutions operating in Timor-Leste. La'o Hamutuk is a non-hierarchical organization where staff members share responsibility and coordination for all activities, and decisions regarding the organization are by consensus. Therefore, researchers also carry out administration and logistics-related activities within the organization, including working collaboratively with other staff and advisory bodies to develop and implement the organization's work plan.

We need:

• Experience in international development work and/or policy research, with the ability to present information clearly in written and oral form
• Strong commitment to making the development process in Timor-Leste more democratic, participatory and transparent
• Experience as a political activist and/or human rights advocate
• Experience and knowledge of areas of monitoring cited above
• Facility in written and spoken English and Tetum, with willingness to become fluent. Portuguese also desirable.
• Strong organizational and computer skills
• Ability to work cooperatively and creatively in a multi-cultural setting
• Commitment to share skills and help build other people's capacity
• Knowledge and understanding of the history and politics of Timor-Leste
• Experience living and working in a developing country; interest and capacity to live simply
• Sound physical and psychological health

Willingness to commit to work with La'o Hamutuk for a minimum of one year

We offer:

La'o Hamutuk is a small but vibrant organization; our staff works together in teams on different issues. La'o Hamutuk's local and international staff enjoy equal responsibilities and compensation, including a salary of US$500/month, with health insurance and housing allowance as needed. For international staff, travel to and from Timor-Leste and a readjustment allowance are also provided.

Contact:

Applications may be submitted at any time and will be considered as they are received. Please include the following:

• Cover letter indicating for which position you would like to apply and why you want to work with La'o Hamutuk
• CV detailing educational background and professional and volunteering experience
• Sample of your writing in English or Tetum about the development process in Timor-Leste, two to five pages long
• Contact details of at least two references

Applications can be sent to La'o Hamutuk's office in Farol, Dili, Timor-Leste, or to info@laohamutuk.org. For additional information call +670 3325013.

Updated January 2010. Future updates will be posted to http://www.laohamutuk.org/misc/LHJobAnnouncement.html.

La'o Hamutuk
Institutu Timor-Leste ba Analiza no Monitor Desenvolvimentu
The Timor-Leste Institute for Development Monitoring and Analysis
PO Box 340, Dili, Timor-Leste
Mobile +670-723-4330
Land phone +670-3325013
Email: info@laohamutuk.org
Web: http://www.laohamutuk.org

UNFPA, Personal Assistant to the Representative (Re-advertise), Deadline February 17, 2010.

Term of Reference

RE-ADVERTISEMENT

Post Title: Personal Assistant to the Representative

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment (National Staff)

Level: GS-6

Organisation Unit: UNFPA

Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste

Duration: Fixed Term with initial probationary contract of three months

Main Functions:

Under the supervision of UNFPA Country Representative, the Personal Assistant will perform the following functions:

·         Arranges appointments and maintains UNFPA Representative calendar, receives visitors including high-ranking officials.

·         Prepares briefing materials for UNFPA Representative for use on official trips or special meetings;

·         Arranges official receptions given by UNFPA Representative;

·         Organizes and draft minutes of staff meetings including meetings of Senior Management Group;

·         Maintains and supervises overall office filling system

·         Screens incoming correspondence, assigns file references, register/route and attach necessary background information

·         Prepares informal translation and may act as interpreter and prepare minutes of meetings as assigned

·         Allocates daily work schedule of UNFPA Representative’s driver

·         Selects and makes pertinent abstracts and undertakes search for information;

·         Assists in preparing/typing reports, with confidentiality;

·         Maintain confidential and general management files

·         Performs liaison duties with Operations Section in arranging travel for the Country Representative

·         Maintains lists of names, addresses and telephone numbers of senior official and members of Government, Diplomatic Corps and UN Agencies

·         Prepares letters, memos, meeting invitations and other correspondence

·         Selects information and records in specified format for use by others in preparing reports, correspondence, technical papers, projects or programme plans and general reference documents

·         Operates office equipment such as word processors and other similar keyboard equipment

·         Draft routine correspondence memoranda and reports via oral instruction or other available information sources, in accordance with standard office procedures

·         Performs other duties as required

Qualifications:

·         Candidate must be nationals of Timor-Leste and must have at least completion of secondary school or preferably with the Bachelor Degree.

·         Minimum three (3) years of relevant working experience as secretary

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

·         Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team

·         Thorough knowledge of office procedures and protocol

·         Proficiency in English (verbal and written), knowledge of Portuguese and working experience with UN agencies would be an asset

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 : 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.