UNICEF, Health Officer - Maternal Health, Deadline April 13, 2010.

Post Title: Health Officer, Maternal Health

Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste

Section: Health & Nutrition

Date of Issue: 30 March 2010

VN. No.: HR/VN/2010/011

Budget Level: NO-B, Fixed Term

Applications to be sent to: jmenezes@unicef.org

Closing Date for Applications: 13 April 2010

Purpose:

Under the close supervision and guidance of the Health Specialist-MCH, (L-3) contributes to project design, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of Maternal Health component of the MCH project, data analysis and progress reporting, including teamwork and capacity building. This post is responsible for an annualized budget of approx US$ 500,000 for implementing maternal health programmes and activities such as the Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC), Ante-Natal Care (ANC), Post-Natal Care (PNC), and community-based promotion of clean and safe delivery as part of the MCH team.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertakes ongoing visits to UNICEF project sites, assesses local conditions and resources, and monitors UNICEF inputs. Communicates with local counterpart authorities including MoH, District Health Services (DHS), Head of Sub-District, and Head of Community Health Centres (CHC) on project feasibility and effectiveness including monitoring the flow of supply and non-supply assistance.
• Selects and compiles training and orientation materials on EmOC, ANC/PNC, PCPNC, clean and safe delivery for those involved in programme implementation, including donor and media visits.
• Collects and analyzes data for the Situation Analysis, project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation of Maternal Health component of MCH project that includes expansion of quality Emergency Obstetric Care (EmOC), Ante-natal and Post-partum Care and promotion of clean and safe delivery. Analyzes programme implementation reports and evaluates against established programme recommendations and plans of action.  Prepares tables, graphs and other statistical data. Reports outcome of analysis and proposes corrective actions.
• Evaluates and analyzes financial and supply reports to ensure appropriateness of documentation, expenditures are within allotments, data is consistent with PIDB. Reports to the Supervisor and/or Head of Office the outcome of reviews.
• Undertakes follow-up action on programme implementation activities, contributes to teamwork building, and prepares relevant reports.  Drafts changes in programme work plans as required.
• Attends technical cooperation meetings, prepares notes and undertakes follow-up action and coordination related to programme implementation and monitoring.
• Assists in identification and selection of technical supplies and equipment related to maternal health care including EmOC. Jointly with MoH counterparts prepare the distribution list, monitor the distribution and conduct end-user monitoring of supplies.
• Assists in the preparation of the country programme recommendation by drafting CPD, CPAP and other relevant documentation ensuring accuracy and consistency with established rules and regulations. Maintains the computerized programme system database and submits relevant reports.
• Drafts relevant sections of reports (required for donors, management, annual reports, etc.)

Requirements:

·         Education: University degree in Medical Sciences or related technical field. Advance university degree in maternal & child health, public health or community health would be an added advantage.

·         Experience: Two years progressively responsible experience in programme design, administration, monitoring and evaluation of maternal & child health (MCH), or Reproductive Health, or maternal & child nutrition or related field.

·         Computer: Computer skills, including internet navigation, and various office applications.

·         Language(s): Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

Competencies:

• Analytical and conceptual ability; communication skills.
• Planning and monitoring skills; ability to organize work & projects.
• Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions.
• Commitment to continuous learning for professional development.
• Demonstrate ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.
• Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.

Remarks:

Application is open for TIMOR-LESTE NATIONALS ONLY. Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as the two most recent PERs/Evaluations (for UN staff).  Regret letters will only be sent to short listed candidates.

Applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or are received after closing date will not be entertained

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

Candidates who have already applied for HR/VN/2010/001; DO NOT need to apply again.

UNICEF, Senior Executive Assistant, Deadline April 13, 2010.

Post Title: Senior Executive Assistant

Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste

Section: Office of Representative

Date of Issue: 30 March 2010

VN. No.: HR/VN/2010/012

Budget Level: GS-6, Fixed Term

Applications to be sent to: jmenezes@unicef.org

Closing Date for Applications: 13 April 2010

Purpose: To provide assistance to the Representative and the front office.

Major Duties And Responsibilities:

• Prepares informal translations and may act as interpreter. Type the Representative correspondence.
• Maintain Participate in the organization and preparation of staff meetings and takes minutes and/or notes.
• Contact Arrange appointments and maintains supervisor’s calendar, receives high-ranking visitors, places and screens telephone calls and answers queries with discretion.
• Prepares briefing materials for supervisor for use on official trips or special meetings.
• Receives screens, logs and routes correspondence, attaches necessary background information and maintains follow-up system.
• In charge of protocol matters :a) arranges meetings with high-ranking officials: a) arranges official receptions given by Head of Office.
• Selects and make pertinent abstracts and undertakes searches for information.
• Maintain policy, confidential and general management files.
• Keeps list of names, addresses and telephone numbers of Ministers, Government officials and the Diplomatic Corps.
• Makes travel arrangements for the supervisor and performs Liaison duties with other units.
• Coordinates the secretarial services of the office, distributes special assignment to other secretaries and clears correspondence for the supervisor's signature. Briefs and trains new secretaries and gives guidance to other secretaries on office procedures.
• Drafts non-substantive correspondence and ensures follow-up.
• Takes dictation using shorthand on a variety of subject and transcribes, ensuring that spelling, punctuation and format are correct. Types correspondence.

Requirements:

• Education:  Completed of Secondary Education with University level courses.
• Experience: Six to seven years secretarial experience, some of which should be at a senior secretarial level. Skills in shorthand and typing. Knowledge of protocol.
• Computer: Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures, ability to operate word processing and software.
• Language(s): Communication skills, both spoken and written in English and Tetum required; knowledge of Portuguese desirable

Competencies:

• Must be able to work in multicultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships.
• Good knowledge of computer applications required.
• Ability to work in an international or multicultural environment.
• Good judgment, initiative, high sense of responsibility & sensitive to different cultures.
• Good negotiation and communication skill.

Remarks:

Application is open for TIMOR-LESTE NATIONALS only. Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as the two most recent PERs/Evaluations (for UN staff).  Regret letters will only be sent to short listed candidates.

Applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or are received after closing date will not be entertained.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

Candidates who have already applied for HR/VN/2010/002; DO NOT need to apply again.

The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ, Country Manager, Deadline April 16, 2010.

Timor-Leste Country Manager, Dili

The Fred Hollows Foundation NZ is an international development organisation dedicated to restoring sight and reducing avoidable blindness and vision impairment in the Pacific, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste. 

Hollows NZ is currently seeking a dynamic leader with superior relationship management and problem-solving skills to lead the delivery of its comprehensive eye health program in Timor-Leste.

Working with government and local partners, as well as major international donors, the Timor-Leste Country Manager will be leading an enthusiastic and dedicated team of Timorese and expatriate staff at an exciting time in the program’s development.  Strong strategic and organizational management skills, as well as a commitment to evidence-based planning are essential.

Reporting to the Auckland-based International Programs Director, the Country Manager should have a proven background managing complex programs in public health or development, with preference given to those with eye health experience.

The successful candidate will be offered a package competitive to the local market with accommodation, transport and health insurance included. Please note that this is an unaccompanied post.

How to apply

Please send a cover letter and current CV by 16 April to Tom Schaefer, International Programs Director, (tschaefer@hollows.org.nz) with the subject heading: Country Manager – Timor-Leste. Please be sure to include projected start date. The position is open until filled. Please see our web site http://www.hollows.org.nz for full details of our work and to download a job description http://www.hollows.org.nz/Work_Volunteer/.

World Vision International, 2 Positions (Baucau Area), Deadline April 16, 2010.

World Vision International – Timor Leste

Baucau Area Program – Baucau District

 

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

World Vision Timor Leste, a non-profit Christian Humanitarian Organisation, committed to working with the poor and vulnerable, is seeking qualified national staff to fill the following vacant positions in Baucau:

1.      Be ba Moris Project Coordinator (1 Position)

2.      Watsan Facilitator (1 Position)

Applicants should submit an application letter, CV and other documents to:

World Vision Timor Leste

Human Resources Department

Rua Jacinto de Candido/Rua D Fernando

Caicoli, Dili

or

P.O. Box 43, Dili. Timor Leste

Applications are due on Friday, 16 April 2010 at 5:00pm

1.      BÉ BA MORIS PROJECT COORDINATOR

 

Purpose of the Position

In Baucau district, a major priority is to decrease diarrhea prevalence, which is a major objective of the Bé ba Moris Project.

The Project Coordinator will assist the Manager and Associate Manager in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating the projects. The Project Coordinator will supervise Facilitators and work collaboratively with staff and the community to ensure that the project promotes empowering and sustainable development outcomes.

The successful applicant will ensure that the project is implemented effectively, based on the project design and budget.

 

Major Responsibilities

Leadership:              

·         Effectively represent and model World Vision’s mission, vision and core values through good relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

·         Ensure that program and project approaches, interventions and processes are consistent with the transformation development model and community empowerment approach. 

·         Ensure gender balance, Christian commitment and child protections are integrated into project planning, implementation and evaluation.

·         Assist Managers to prepare project proposals.

Project Management:

·         Planning – promote community level planning and project development. 

·         Ensure that relevant parts of the proposal (including logframe and budget), Plan of Action, and Indicator Tracking Table are translated into Indonesian or Tetum and have been provided to and explained to each Facilitator.

·        Implementation and monitoring - Work with staff to develop monitoring systems and tools for staff to use to track the progress of project implementation and capture learnings.  Plan and track project activities to ensure they are completed within the given timeframe and budget.

·         Accountability – prepare and revise annual budgets, and manage project and budget reporting according to World Vision and donor requirements. Ensure high standards of stewardship and accountability for all resources. Manage and monitor funding commitments, spending against budgets and financial reporting. Maintain up to date and accurate records of project documents, agreements, correspondence and data.

·         Learning – document and disseminate key lessons learned through staff reflections, community and project site visits, monitoring tools and evaluations. Communicate strategies to appropriate stakeholders; and participate in networks/working groups as agreed by the Manager.

Staff supervision:

·         Build a team of highly committed and competent staff, ensuring cooperation and coordination among relevant staff. 

·         Provide strategic direction and support your staff, including identifying problems and solutions. 

·         Implement the Performance Development Management system.

Partner Relations:

·         Network within and outside of WV to maximize resources.

·         Regularly visit project/communities (at least once every month).

·         Represent Managers in coordination meetings when requested.

Other:

·         Adhere to World Vision Core Values and Policies.

·         Follow any new procedures and guidelines designated in circulars from National Director.

·         Comply with WVTL internal policies and procedures.

·         Perform other duties as may be assigned by your supervisor. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Education	University degree in relevant technical field (eg. Engineering, Health or Development)	Required
Knowledge	Good interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to supervise staff	Required
	Competence in spoken and written English communication	Required
	Literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel	Required
	Understanding of the Humanitarian industry	Preferred
	The ability to think strategically and solve problems	Required
Experience	A minimum of two years of appropriate professional experience	Required
	Demonstrated experience in project design, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and report writing	Preferred

Work Environment

Be willing to work in a team environment, collaborate with staff in other district offices, and travel and stay overnight at project sites (about 20% of the time).

2.      WATSAN FACILITATOR

 

Purpose of the Position

Under the direction of the Project Coordinator, ensure that the Bé Ba Moris Project is implemented effectively, based on the project design and budget. 

 

Major Responsibilities

Project Implementation:

·         Prepare annual operation plan (POA) and detailed implementation plan (DIP) based on the project design.

·         Liaise with the community and government authorities regarding project.

·         Together with the Project Coordinator and other Watsan Facilitators:

1.      Assist Community Mobilizers to implement PHAST methodology for community to develop an action plan to address diarrhea;

2.       Support community action plan through conducting a  water survey and assessment based on the project site area and make design and drawing;

3.       Support the community in developing the infrastructure for improved water and sanitation; and

4.       Promote good hygiene and sanitation practices.

Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E):

·         Develop monthly work plans and weekly activity schedule and submit these to the Project Coordinator.

·         Assist the M&E Coordinator, Project Coordinator, and the community in data collection for project assessments, proposals, budgets, monitoring and evaluation.

·         Provide input into M&E framework.

·         Submit monthly reports based on Plan of Action (POA) and/or Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP).

·         Participatory (with community) evaluation of the projects conducted annually.

·         Make recommendations on continuous improvement of processes.

Financial Management:

·         Prepare annual budgets with the support of the Project Coordinator.

·         Manage and handle expenses related to the Project to ensure optimal spending of funds.

Administration:

·         Maintain up to date records of project documents, agreements, reports, photos and evaluations.

·         Manage assets.

Staff supervision and capacity development:

·         Actively supervise community volunteers including facilitating problem solving.

·         Identify training needs, prepare materials and conduct training for staff and volunteers.

·         Assume personal responsibility for career development, and improve technical knowledge through reading, on the job learning and training.

·         Be open to change, seek to continuously improve processes, and think creatively and innovatively.   

Other

·         Adhere to World Vision Core Values and Policies.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Education	Tertiary education in relevant field	Required
Knowledge	Demonstrated leadership skills	Required
	Good presentation and communication skills for a number of different audiences	Required
	Fluent in Indonesian and Tetun, and preferably in the local dialect in area where you are serving	Required
	English language skills (can read, write and understand English)	Preferred
	Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint	Preferred
	Driver’s license and ability to operate a motorbike or willingness to learn this.	Required
Experience	Minimum 2 years of work experience in related field	Required
	Proven project management skills	Required
	Proven time management and organisational skills	Required
	Experience facilitating development projects and/or working with community members.	Preferred
	Proven leadership ability and experience as a team player	Preferred
	Good communication skills with community and ability to interact with community	Required

Work Environment	Facilitator will be based in Baucau district.  He/she will be living in the field (desa) during most of the infrastructure implementation.
	Will work with all strata of the village but with an emphasis on women who are most concerned about accessing water and good sanitation and are most concerned about maintaining the system.
	The incumbent will provide guidance, support, coaching and mentoring to other team members in the given focus area and ensure a culture of collaboration and communication is maintained.

For more information and detailed position descriptions, please call (670) 331 2834.

Applicants should submit an application letter, CV and other documents to: HR Department, World Vision Timor Leste, Rua Jacinto de Candido/Rua D Fernando, Caicoli, Dili; or P.O. Box 43, Dili, Timor Leste. 

Only short listed candidates will be notified and applications will not be returned.

World Vision Timor Leste is committed to the principles of workplace diversity.

Women are encouraged to apply.

Closing date is Friday, 16 April  2010 at 5:00pm   

CRS, Laletek (Bridge) Project Monitoring and Evaluation Officer (Re-advertised), Deadline April 09, 2010.

EIROS Group, 27 Positions, Deadline April 12, 2010.