UNDP, Consultant: Radio Communications Technical Advisor, Deadline April 22, 2010.

CONSULTANT: RADIO COMMUNICATIONS TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Location: Dili, Timor - Leste, Timor Leste
Application Deadline: 22-Apr-10
Additional Category Crisis Prevention and Recovery
Type of Contract: SSA
Languages Required: English
Starting Date: (date when the selected candidate is expected to start) 29-Apr-2010
Duration of Initial Contract: Eight Months
Expected Duration of Assignment: Eight Months

Background

The April/May 2006 upheaval in Timor-Leste resulted in losses in human lives and property. Approximately 30 deaths and 5,000 destroyed or damaged houses were recorded in Dili and the districts, causing the forced displacement of an estimated 150,000 people. There were some further incidents of violence leading to destruction and homelessness during and shortly after the national elections of 2007. The attacks on the President and Prime Minister in 2008 further illustrated the importance of assisting in the stabilisation of the security sector. These incidents resulted from complex social, economic, historical, institutional and political factors. They also adversely affected socio-economic conditions and threatened much of the hard-earned gains achieved since the Restoration of Independence in 2002.

The new Government came to power in August 2007 with the immediate goals of addressing priority issues resulting from the crisis. Now that these have been substantially addressed the Government is intensifying efforts on longer-term challenges, such as strengthening institutions and democratic processes, including in the security sector.
The Security Sector Review project supports the Government in reviewing the security sector to inform its reform and development, crisis management and recovery, as well as to identify relevant technical assistance and capacity development needs. The government has initiated a reform process of the security sector. Within the framework of this initiative, the development and enhancement of the radio communications capability of the Policia Nacional de Timor-Leste (PNTL) became one of the priorities of the government.

The incumbent will support the PNTL in developing the capacity for basic repair and maintenance of communications equipment, as well as conduct training and skills development activities focused on the repair, refurbishing and re-programming of donated UN radio equipment. Training will include orientation on maintenance of radio communications equipment including auxiliary and support equipment in selected repeater sites. As some of the participants to the training might be from other agencies/offices within the security sector, the incumbent has to build and develop the network of cooperation and support between and among the officers/technicians from these various security institutions by laying the groundwork for development of a unified communications system with provisions for greater interoperability.

The incumbent will report to the Secretary of State for Security, and to UNDP management through the Project Manager of the Security Sector Review in Timor-Leste Project. The Consultant will work closely with the UNMIT Security Sector Support Unit (SSSU).

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will work in close consultation with relevant partners, including the Government, the UN SSR Team and the UNPOL Technical Office. S/He will be responsible for achieving the following:

• Continue compilation and analysis of relevant laws, rules, regulations, plans and programs relative to the development of the police radio communications capability with consideration to interoperability and its future role and use in the broader emergency and disaster management context.
• In coordination and cooperation with the relevant officials in the PNTL, and with the UNPOL/UNMIT Technical Advisors, review existing records of communications equipment inventory to form basis for the design and development of a suitable medium term communications equipment development plan for the PNTL.
• Conduct radio-electronics technology training and skills development for 25 qualified individuals nominated by their respective agencies/units in communications equipment repair, maintenance, installation and management of radio systems and other electronic equipment.
• Supervise the students in undertaking the repair and refurbishing of at least an additional 50 out of the 370 UN-donated radio items and maintenance/servicing of 290 existing PNTL Radios.
• Supervise the field orientation training on the installation and maintenance of radio communications equipment in at least 5 selected repeater sites, and servicing of the remaining repeater sites in eight districts.
• Submit Final Report on the result of radio-electronics technology training and skills development and a proposed design for the development of a suitable medium-term communications equipment development plan for the PNTL.

Expected Output:

A detailed report on the assignment which comprises of the following:

• Overview of relevant laws, rules, regulations, plans and programs affecting the development of the police radio communications capability including interoperability and its future role and use in the broader emergency and disaster management context.
• Assessment of the strengths, weaknesses and gaps of the current PNTL communications structure, capacity and equipage as a benchmark to monitor progress and results.
• National inventory of communications equipment.
• Narrative account of the radio-electronics technology training and skills development activities with particular focus on improvements in communications equipment repair, maintenance, installation and management of radio systems and other electronic equipment.
• Overview of the repair and refurbishing of old radio equipment in the PNTL inventory, including those donated by the UN.
• Detailed assessment of the ability of the technicians to install and maintain radio communications equipment in selected repeater sites.
• A proposed design for the development of a suitable medium-term communications equipment development plan for the PNTL.
• Final list of graduates who passed the repair and maintenance course.
• Analyses of evaluation questionnaires to be filled by trainees before and after each training.

The report will be presented to the Minister of Defense and Security (MoDS), to the Secretary of State for Security and the members of the UN Security Sector Review Project Management Board. Dissemination should be approved by the MoDS.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies

• Demonstrates integrity by modelling the UN’s values and ethical standards.
• Advocates and promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UN.
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favouritism.

Knowledge and Learning Management

• Shares knowledge and experience from within and outside the UN Country Team.
• Encourages UN staff to share knowledge.
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Coordination Effectiveness

• Ability to lead the design and implementation of UN programme activities, strengthening of strategic partnerships for UNDAF implementation.
• Ability to build and sustain effective partnerships with UN Agencies and main constituents, advocate effectively, communicate sensitively across different constituencies.

Management and Leadership

• Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
• Leads teams effectively and shows conflict resolution skills.
• Schedules activities to ensure optimum use of time and resources; monitors performance against development and other objectives and corrects deviations from the course.
• In providing advice to government counterparts has the capacity to gather comprehensive information on complex problems or situations; evaluates information accurately and identifies key issues required to resolve problems.
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Builds strong relationships with clients and external actors.
• Manages conflict and stress, remaining composed and working as a mediator in crisis or antagonistic situations.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.

Required Skills and Experience

• A Master’s Degree or equivalent in electronics or communications engineering, or comparable academic/technical preparation
• At least 10 years of relevant experience providing technical training (in installation, repair and maintenance of radio communications equipment, repeaters, computers, servers and networks)
• Previous experience on advice to communications and technical personnel of police organizations and other similar institutions in the security sector
• Experience in mentoring, providing advice, estimates and analyses on programmes and projects relating to telecommunications and information systems in developing police organizations in an international environment (including the UN)
• Experience in managing institutional reform/change processes in a highly technical field, including preparation of plans and programmes for the repair and maintenance of telecommunications equipment
• Experience in formulation of policies and procedures, rules and regulations inherent to telecommunications and information systems management
• International experience as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Excellent English language communication skills, interpersonal skills and cultural sensitivity
• Demonstrated skill in drafting strategies and reports

Desirable

• Ability to work effectively in physically stressful conditions, particularly in isolated areas in the field
• Knowledge in database design and networking
• A sound knowledge of and demonstrated experience in security sector reform
• Experience in Timor-Leste and knowledge of the current political context
• A working knowledge of Tetum, Portuguese or Indonesian
• Familiarity with UNDP procedures and UN Missions

Health Alliance International (HAI), Office Manager.

HEALTH ALLIANCE INTERNATIONAL

JOB VACANCY

Position: Office Manager       
Reports to: Country Director
Salary: Based on salary history and experience
Start Date: April 2010

If interested please call: Dominique, Country Director, 725 0671 or email your CV to: domfreire@gmail.com

Health Alliance International (HAI) is an American based NGO that provides technical assistance to Ministry of Health of Timor Leste.

The office manager is responsible for administrative management of a USAID/ AuzAid-funded program to support the family planning, maternal and newborn care services of the Timor-Leste MoH. Duties include:

• Administrative liaising with MoH,
• Management of support staff,
• Administrative reports,
• Procurement
• Human Resources and
• Other administrative functions as needed.

Specific Job Description available on request: 

This position is full-time. Timorese national preferred

Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate complex functions
• Fiscal, office, and personnel supervision/management experience
• Ability to use computer technology and internet.
• Ability to relate well to people from different backgrounds
• Fluency in reading, writing and speaking English; fluency in Indonesian or Tetun (preferably both).

If interested please call: Dominique, Country Director, TEL: 725 0671 or email your CV to: domfreire@gmail.com

Catholic Relief Service (CRS), Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Coordinator, Deadline April 16, 2010.

Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning Coordinator

Catholic Relief Service/Timor Leste

CRS/TL seeks an experienced monitoring and evaluation practitioner to serve as the Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Coordinator to support the Country Program’s implementation and overall programming efforts.  A key component of this position will be to support internal learning.  The incumbent will be responsible for all programmatic monitoring and evaluation and information management associated with the program, ensuring that information collected is reflected upon, used to improve ongoing implementation, and is incorporated into consistently high quality reports.  The MEL Coordinator will provide training to partner staff in utilizing the project M&E tools, lead and coordinate the development of the Country Program’s M&E system and will ensure monitoring and evaluation of program progress and impact, in collaboration with field staff.

Specific Responsibilities:

1. Provide Leadership and Strategy for the Monitoring, Evaluations and Learning Unit, including technical and analytical input to Head of Programs.   
2. Program Monitoring & Evaluation and Assessments Design and implementation, including developing a systematic and realistic monitoring and evaluation system that captures quantitative and qualitative data to report on all program indicators.
3. Set the methodology and coordinate the organization of program evaluation events including the baseline survey and the mid-term evaluation.  Lead field tests of the M&E system to ensure its effectiveness and subsequent revisions prior to the finalization of the systems.
4. Information Management and develop a system to track key monitoring data which synthesizes data from all program partners. Develop quarterly and annual data fact sheets to help program managers and partners use data that is generated and share data with a wider audience.
5. Program Reporting on key program results and coordinating inclusion of M&E progress on indicators into narrative program reports with each Program sector head and the Head of Programs.  Lead the documentation and reporting of assessments, diverse program data, lessons learned and best practices for dissemination to other agencies and interested parties.
6. Capacity-building and Learning:  Lead training sessions on M&E for CRS/TL partners and CRS M&E staff and ensure post-training plans are monitored.

Qualifications and Skills:

1. Masters Degree in Economics, Development Studies, International Relations or relevant field.
2. Minimum 6 years of progressively increasing program management responsibility in Timor Leste.
3. Significant experience in conducting quantitative and qualitative assessments and surveys, implementing or managing relief or development programs.
4. Experience in facilitating the capacity building efforts of diverse colleagues.
5. Proven experience in designing and managing M&E systems.
6. Prior management of significant USAID funding required.
7. Strategic vision and capacity to oversee vast and complex systems required.
8. Experience with participatory methods and partnerships required.
9. Proven ability to think strategically.
10. Flexibility to work both in a team and independently.
11. Ability to travel to the field as required; estimated 30% of time in difficult areas.
12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, (including Word, Excel, Power-point and Outlook), SPSS, required.
13. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
14. Fluency in English

A complete Job Description can be obtained from CRS office in Rua Dom Aleixo Côrte-Real, Mandarin – Dili. Interested candidates should submit an Application Letter and Curriculum Vitae/Resumé to the Country Representative of CRS Timor Leste through the Human Resource Manager at CRS Dili Office or email to ssoares@tl.crs.seapro.crs.org .  Applications will be closed on April 16, 2010 by 5pm the latest. Women are encouraged to apply.   Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for a writing test and an interview.

Community Housing Limited (CHL), IT Officer, Deadline April 15, 2010.

Cruz Vermelha De Timor-Leste (CVTL), Project Manager, Deadline April 13, 2010.

CCT - NCBA, 12 Positions, Deadline April 31, 2010.

WFP, National Programme Officer (Re-advertised), Deadline April 06, 2010.

Vacancy Announcement No. 2010/TL-004 (RE-ADVERTISED)

WFP together with other UN agencies is receiving support through the Millennium Development Goals Achievement Fund (MDG F) to undertake a Joint Programme (JP) for the implementation of the project, Promoting Sustainable Food and Nutrition Security in Timor-Leste.  WFP seeks to fill the position of National Programme Officer to work with the Project Manager to implement this project.

Post Title: National Prog Officer – (1 position)

Contract Type: Service Contract

Post grade: NO-A

Duty Station: Dili – Timor Leste

Duration: One year Service Contract (with 3 months SSA probation period) renewable.

Deadline of Application: 20th April 2010

Duties/Responsibilities: 

Under the direct supervision of the Project Manager and the overall supervision of the Head of Programme Unit, the National Programme Officer will be responsible for, but not limited to,  the following duties:

·         Responsible for overall programme implementation and monitoring of activities;

·         In coordination with project partners, lead and document coordination and reporting meetings for the Joint Programme (JP);

·         Liaise with project implementing authorities and undertake visits to view project outputs and beneficiaries in order to ensure that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives;

·         Liaise with Programme Officer for reporting of MDG activities related;

• Compile regular reports for the Monitoring and Evaluation component of the JP and provide routine data and feedback to the relevant officer(s);

·         Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in operation and the scope of programmes;

·         Prepare periodic reports on the progress of operational projects and related government plans;

·         Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria and procedures with respect to food aid;

·         Assist Country Director and Programme Officers in all matters related to the delivery of WFP emergency assistance and bring to the attention of appropriate country staff any administrative constraints arising from rapidly evolving emergency situations in the field;

·         Supervise other programme staff; provide training and technical guidance in their work; and perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in agriculture, agricultural economics or nutrition and 5 years of experience in related work.The candidate will also have good working knowledge of Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry as well as the Ministry of Health. The National Officer must be adept at building and supporting government and NGO partnerships.

• Fluency in both oral and written English. Knowledge of local languages.
• Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills are required. Skills in data base design and management as well as a basic understanding of statistics will also be a strong advantage.

Qualified candidates are requested to quote the Vacancy Number on the envelopes and send or hand deliver their application letter, enclosing their updated CVs together with copies of academic and professional certificates, names and addresses of three referees to:

Human Resources Unit                              

World Food Programme, Rua Balide, Mascarenhas,  P.O. Box133, Dili, Timor Leste

Post is open only to national of the country. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Date issue: 6 April 2010.

WFP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER