Australian Embassy, Security Manager, Deadline April 16, 2010.

ADB, Operations Assistant, Deadline April 14, 2010.

UNDP, Consultant: Programme Officer, Deadline April 15, 2010.

CONSULTANT: PROGRAMME OFFICER

Location: Dili, Timor Leste
Application Deadline: 15-Apr-10
Type of Contract: SSA
Languages Required: English 
Starting Date: (date when the selected canditate is expected to start)29-Apr-2010
Duration of Initial Contract: Three months
Expected Duration of Assignment:Three months

Background

Under the guidance of the Assistant Country Director (Governance Unit) the Programme Officer (PO), Governance Unit, provides project assurance support to selected projects within the Governance Unit, ensuring the effective design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation and advocacy of these projects.  The PO works in close collaboration with the ACD Governance and the project managers/ chief technical advisors to ensure consistency with UNDAF/Country Programme priorities and creative responses to emerging challenges and opportunities.
The PO works in close collaboration with the operations team in the CO, programme staff in other UN Agencies/UNMIT staff, UNDP HQs staff and Government officials, technical advisors and experts, multi-lateral and bi-lateral donors and civil society to successfully implement the UNDP Governance programme.

Summary of key functions:

• Engage in strategic learning, planning, advocacy, and resource mobilization activities for selected projects within the Governance Unit;
• Undertake project assurance role within the Governance Unit, including oversight of monitoring and evaluation activities, project reporting and compliance with UNDP rules and regulations;
• Where required, initiate project formulation within the framework of the Country Programme Outline and the Strategic Results Framework
• Oversee strategic direction of project implementation.
• Take responsibility for any and all other duties, as required by the management of UNDP Timor-Leste

Expected results:

During this consultancy the following outputs are expected:

• Review of project outputs to ensure compliance with UNDP rules and regulations;
• Preparation correspondence and other documentation as needed;
• Support to the preparation and conduct of a Parliament – Donor forum;
• Preparation of agenda and supporting documentation for parliament project steering committee meetings;

Duties and Responsibilities

The Programme Officer is expected to assume the following responsibilities:

• Engaging in strategic learning, planning, advocacy, and resource mobilization activities for selected projects within the Governance Unit; 
• Participating actively in the write-up of the Strategic Results Framework and Results-Oriented Annual Report, which will be submitted to Headquarters (HQ);
• Liaising regularly with the Desk Officer based in HQ for information sharing;
• Acting as the office focal point for at least one thematic area in governance;
• Training programme assistants working in the governance unit;
• Mobilizing resources from Timor-Leste development partners for current projects and projects in the pipeline;
• Undertaking a project assurance role within the Governance Unit, including oversight of monitoring and evaluation activities, project reporting and compliance with UNDP rules and regulations.  Follow-up with projects to ensure that appropriate planning mechanisms and tools are completed (Annual Work Plan - AWP);
• Reviewing purchase orders and requisitions to ensure these are in accordance with the AWP;
• Liaising with project management to ensure project staff are kept informed of UNDP reforms;
• Establishing a project steering committee (PSC) with all the concerned members for each of the project s/he managers;
• Providing secretariat support to the PSC;
• Supporting the implementation of the project;
• Monitoring project activities against the overall objectives of the project;
• Developing an advocacy strategy for each project in collaboration with the UNDP media officer.
• Together with the media officer, writing press releases and project fact sheets.
• Managing assigned resources efficiently. In close collaboration with the project, ensure regular budget revision exercises are completed and contribute to meeting the annual programme resource expenditure targets. PO is also responsible for producing monthly financial analysis reports, providing information on the overall programme approval level, outstanding obligations as well as planned and actual expenditure status.
• Where required, initiate project formulation within the framework of the Country Programme Outline and the Strategic Results Framework. More specifically, the PO is responsible for:
• Writing TORs for assessment/formulation/monitoring/evaluation missions
• Setting and monitoring quality outputs;
• Incorporating results-based management indicators for projects formulated;
• Presenting the finalized document to the Project Appraisal Committee meeting;
• Facilitating project approval process and ensuring approved projects are results-based;
• Making logistical arrangements for relevant short and long-term consultancies.
• Overseeing strategic direction of project implementation.  This involves:
• Reviewing the implementation progress of the project/s in line with UNDAF, the Country Programme Action Plan and the project outcomes;
• Liaising regularly with the Assistant Country Director, Governance and the project Manager/Chief Technical Advisor to discuss project progress and provide advice on challenges and further strategies;
• Maintaining working relationship with key Government counterparts to ensure their continuing engagement with and understanding of the project/s.  Discuss further possible intervention with Project Manager/Chief technical Advisor.
• Taking responsibility for any and all other duties, as required by the management of UNDP Timor-Leste.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP
• Displays strong cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Ability to provide top quality policy advice services on parliamentary issues
• In-depth practical knowledge of inter-disciplinary governance and development issues
• Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness

• Ability to conduct strategic planning, results-based management and reporting
• Ability to go beyond established procedures and models, propose new approaches which expand the range of programmes
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to lead formulation, implementation and evaluation of parliamentary development programmes and projects
• Solid knowledge in financial resources and human resources management, contract, asset and procurement, information and communication technology, general administration

Management and Leadership

• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Leads multi-cultural teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Masters Degree or equivalent in Political or Social Science/Law, or other relevant subject; a qualification in, or/and experience of development studies/international relations desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum seven (7) years of professional experience in institutional development, preferably in a parliamentary setting;
• Proven programming and project management experience at a senior level required;
• Sound technical knowledge in the field of parliamentary development, as well as a general knowledge of cross-cutting democratic governance issues.
• Substantial work experience in a government context desirable;
• Practical experience in legislative service, along with work experience in continental legislative model, desirable;
• Experience working in developing and post-conflict country environment highly desirable;
• Excellent drafting and communication skills; good editorial capacity;
• Experience in staff development preferably in a developing country environment a plus;
• Ability to work under pressure a multicultural and complex environment.

Language Requirements:

• Excellent command of written and spoken English is essential.
• A good command of Portuguese is highly desirable
• Knowledge of Tetum or Bahasa Indonesia an advantage;
• Successful completion of an intensive Tetum course within the first month of assignment is mandatory.

Additional Information:

Please upload your application letter together with: Curriculum vitae, financial proposal with a workplan and P11 form in one single document through this link.

Individual consultants must submit the financial proposal with a workplan. The financial proposal should include all necessary fees and cost related to the assignment, except the travel cost at the beginning and at the end of the assignment which UNDP will pay. UNDP will not cover any other additional expenses outside of the financial proposal. The financial proposal should be reasonable based on the TOR and proposed workplan.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=15830

World Vision International, Livestock Facilitator (Baucau Area), Deadline April 16, 2010.

World Vision International – Timor Leste

Baucau Area Program - Baucau

 

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 position in Baucau:

Livestock 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 branch office in Maliana, Baucau & Aileu

or

P.O. Box 43, Dili. Timor Leste

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

Purpose of the Position

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

Major Responsibilities

Project implementation:

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

·         Liaise with the community and government authorities regarding project.

·         Train farmers: Increase livestock farmers’ knowledge and skills primarily through providing field training (training green grass, procurement medicines treatment farmer practices).

·         Make sure that livestock farmer group plant fodder green for cows

·         Identify and establish livestock farmers group, demonstrate better technologies

·         Weekly activity schedule and monthly reports submitted. Produce weekly schedule for submitting to IGP PC

·         Innovation and improvement. Make recommendations on continuous improvement of the processes.

·         Improvement of technical knowledge through reading, study and participation in trainings. Reads handouts, information from websites, books and other information relevant to increasing knowledge and performance excellence

Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation:

·         Develop monthly work plans and submit these to Project IGP 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.

·         Provide input into the midterm and final evaluation of the project.

·         Make recommendations on continuous improvement of processes.

Financial Management:

·         Provide input into annual budgets.

·         Manage and handle expenses related to the Project budget line to ensure optimal spending of funds, with the support of Project Coordinator.

Capacity development

·         Participate in the Performance Development Management (PDM) System.

·         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.

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

·         Comply with WVTL internal policies and procedures

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Education	Tertiary education in relevant field	Desirable
Knowledge	Good presentation and communication skills for a number of different audiences	Required
	Fluent in Tetum and/or Indonesian (Makassae’e, Uai-Mua’a)	Required
	English language skills (can speak, read and understand English)	Preferred
	Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint	Preferred
	A driver’s license may be required	TBA
Experience	Minimum 2 years of work experience in related field	Required
	Proven project management skills	Desired
	Proven time management and organisational skills	Required
	Experience facilitating development projects and/or working with community members.	Preferred
	Proven experience as a team player	Preferred

Work Environment	Will work with all strata of the village but with an emphasis on women and children.
	The incumbent will provide guidance, support, coaching and mentoring to 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 16 April 2010 2010 at 5:00 pm

  

UNDP, National Programme Associate, Deadline April 07, 2010.

The Embassy of the United States of America, Information Systems Manager, Deadline April 12, 2010.

Search for Common Ground (SFCG), Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator, Deadline April 08, 2010.

 

DESIGN, MONITORING AND EVALUATION COORDINATOR

SEARCH FOR COMMON GROUND TIMOR-LESTE

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) Timor-Leste, a non-profit, independent, secular, non-government organization dedicated to conflict transformation, is seeking a conflict resolution and community development professional to work as a Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator. Search for Common Ground Timor-Leste is a representative office of SFCG, whose mission is to transform how individuals, organisations and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG’s headquarters are in Washington, DC USA and Brussels, Belgium.

POSITION: Design, Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator

LOCATION: DILI (with extensive travel to districts)

CONTRACT PERIOD: 12 MONTHS (with possibility of extension)

START DATE: APRIL 2010

STATUS: FULL TIME

Duties and Responsibilities:

§         Provide timely and quality support and coaching to the different program heads to meet their specific DM&E needs

§         Conduct baseline research and follow up evaluations of peacebuilding programs based on existing indicators

§         Maintain a database to ensure all program outputs and results are accurately recorded and coordinated to inform program staffs

§         Provide monthly reports on all activities, outputs and relevant outcome indicators

§         Participate in and contribute towards internal evaluation processes

§         Work with the DM&E Specialist based in Washington, DC in providing support and guidance to the different programs in the development and implementation of their M&E work plans

§         Be directly engaged in the continuing development of the organization, its mission and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge

Qualifications:

§         Minimum 3 years applied experience in research and DM&E in conflict or development programs

§         Bachelor’s level degree in conflict resolution, international relations, a related social science field or statistics

§         Proven quantitative and qualitative research skills (provide baseline/evaluation reports produced)

§         Strong methodological background, DME systems experience and the technical capacity to provide support and guidance to project staff on design, monitoring and evaluation

§         Knowledge of logical and results frameworks, evaluation design and methodologies, indicator development, and the ability to coach and train others in their use

§         High level of leadership skills; the candidate should be a self starter and should have initiative

§         Comfort in working with individuals from different ethnic groups and across political lines

§         Excellent command of Tetum and English (written & oral)

§         Excellent writing ability

§         High standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality

§         Must enjoy working independently, as well as in a team environment

§         Ability and willingness to travel to working districts throughout Timor-Leste

§         Ability to thrive in a dynamic, fluid environment

§         Detail oriented and highly organized

§         Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadlines

§         Working knowledge of Excel, Access, SPSS, and other database programs, proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, web browsers.

Please send your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter (including brief salary history and salary expectations) to Search for Common Ground at, sfcgtl@gmail.com, with the subject heading DME Coordinator by 5pm, Thursday April 8, 2010.  Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis, as we hope to fill these positions immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.