UNFPA, Information Technology (IT) Officer (Re-advertised), Deadline April 23, 2010.

RE – ADVERTISEMENT

Position: Information Technology (IT) Officer

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Project: NSD/UNFPA Census Project

Duty Station: National Statistics Directorate, Ministry of Finance

Duration: 1 year initially with possibility of renewal, (three months probation period apply)

Commencing: 3^rd May 2010

Background

The Government of Timor-Leste through the National Statistics Directorate (NSD) plans to conduct next Population and Housing Census in 2010. Already preparatory activities for the 2010 census have commenced with support from UNFPA. In abide to strengthen the census office and provide IT support to other UNFPA projects, UNFPA would like to recruit a qualified person to the above position. The person will be part of the Census Project Office based at the National Statistics Directorate. He or she will be responsible to the Chief Technical Adviser of Census Project.

Tasks and Activities – Specific tasks and activities include:

1. Provide IT support to Census Project, NSD office, UNFPA office, RH project and Gender Project.
2. Design and manage deployment of Information Technology systems including budgeting and planning for NSD; and all UNFPA supported projects and the office.
3. Integrate Information Technology systems and ensure appropriate data security and access control, considering both local and wide area network as well the wireless connections.
4. Develop technical specification needed to facilitate procurement of Information Technology systems equipment and services at the least cost possible and in keeping with rules and regulations of National Statistics Directorate and as well to UNFPA standard.
5. Identify and test new software and hardware for improving and upgrading system performance, install any technology upgrades as required.
6. Maintain inventory material and/or database of information, such as computer related equipment, communication equipment, website content, training materials, etc.
7. Maintain systems and equipment by carrying out routine tasks as backing up data, monitoring network and systems, server and peripherals, running systems diagnostics, patch management and system organization, removing viruses and bad data, etc.
8. Liaise with ICT staff from parent Ministry of Finance in maintaining standard network of all directorates of the ministry.
9. Maintain National Statistics Directorate website, and regularly update its content as required.
10. Provide routine training to the staff working with and under you
11. Other related ICT assignment that may arise from time to time.

Qualifications and Experience

He/she should have the following skills, abilities and experience:

1. Degree in Computer Science, or its equivalent
2. Extensive training in ICT, network, website design and software upgrades
3. At least 3 years’ professional experience working with ICT
4. Good communications skills, including the ability to speak, read and write well in English.

Duty Station – Based at the National Statistics Directorate, Dili, with support to other UNFPA project census offices.

Payment and Benefits – UN salary scale for National staff based on education 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 23^th April 2010, at the latest, to the following address:

Mr. Jaime Soares

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.

IOM, National Programme Counterpart, Deadline April 16, 2010.

IOM Support to Disaster Risk reduction in Timor-Leste

TERMS OF REFERENCE

TITLE: National Programme Counterpart

DUTY STATION: Dili, Timor-Leste

GRADE: UG (equivalent to G6/1)The IOM Support to Disaster Risk Reduction in Timor-Leste project takes a comprehensive approach to strengthening the ability of Government actors at national and district level and local actors to better prevent, mitigate and manage disasters. This will be accomplished through institutional strengthening of national and district Government bodies to maintain or develop systems that can map, identify, prevent, reduce the impact of and/or respond to nationwide and localised disasters and support for disaster risk analysis, planning and response at community level.

Position Description

These Terms of Reference relate to the position of National Programme Counterpart on the project. The National Programme Counterpart will be supervised by the Project Manager. The role of the National Programme Counterpart will be to:

·         Support the development of institutionalized coordination and communication channels between DDMCs, NGOs and the National Disaster Management Directorate (NDMD) in all aspects of disaster risk reduction including prevention, mitigation, response and recovery; identify challenges in coordination and communication amongst stakeholders; and proactively recommend and implement solutions to such challenges

·         Assist NDMD and IOM in developing a monitoring and evaluation framework and conducting monitoring activities for Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) programs in Timor-Leste

·         Support NDMD on organizing activities related to the CBDRM working group

·         Develop a monitoring framework and monitor the implementation of the Flexible CBDRM Fund through visits to the field and support to the relevant NGOs working under it.

·         Support the District Disaster Management Committee (DDMCs) to better coordinate with NDMD, international and local NGOs and other relevant stakeholders in order to become more operational and develop and implement disaster risk management plans

·         Identify, develop strong relationships with, and coordinate with national and international stakeholders operating in the area of disaster management including representatives of government agencies, humanitarian and development agencies and non-government organisations to ensure that IOM activities integrate effectively with other DRR programs.

·         Support staff at the NDMD in carrying out their duties, as directed by the Project Manager

·         The applicant would be required to work independently whilst reporting periodically to the Project Manager.

·         Other duties, as directed by the Project Manager

Required Skills, Experience and Attributes

Essential

·         Two years Experience working in community development

·         Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement and problem solving skills

·         Strong analytical and problem solving skills

·         Good written and verbal communication skills

·         Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, particularly in regard to dealing with government and community representatives at district level

·         Computer skills (ability to use MS Word, MS Excel, email and internet)

·         Office administration skills

·         Ability to plan and organise work

·         Numeracy skills

·         Ability to work as part of a team

·         Strong work ethic and commitment to achieving results

·         Flexibility and honesty

·         Must be available for frequent travel outside Dili

Highly Desirable

·         University degree, preferably in the social or political sciences, economics, education or equivalent

·         Knowledge of and experience in disaster risk reduction.

·         Knowledge of English and/or Portuguese

·         Experience in monitoring development projects

·         Knowledge of and abilities in data collection methodologies

·         Knowledge of and abilities in logistics management

·         Knowledge of GIS

Women are encouraged to apply for the position.

Please send CV to Gonzalo Codina Recalde to the email: gcrecalde@iom.int closing date for applications is Friday 16^th April.

WFP, National Programme Officer (Re-advertised), Deadline April 30, 2010.

Vacancy Announcement No. 2010/TL-005 (RE-ADVERTISED)

Post Title: National Programme 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: 30th April 2010

Duties/Responsibilities:

Under the overall supervision of the Head of Programme Unit, the National Programme Officer for Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping (VAM) will be responsible for the following duties:

·         Strengthen WFP knowledge base and understanding of food security and vulnerability issues at country level contributing to a better preparedness and response capacity to protect the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities that are at risk;

·         Ensure the use of such knowledge to inform WFP decision making as well as contribute to country level work of government counterparts, civil society organizations, bilateral donors and UN agencies;

·         Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of a food security and vulnerability monitoring system to detect changes in the food security and vulnerability situation of populations at risk;

·         Develop information products to support decision making during the pre- intervention period such as contingency planning and emergency needs assessments as well as support operational planning including project design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation phases of the WFP programming cycle;

·         Strengthen the operational capacity of WFP staff to conduct food security assessments and analysis at the Country and Sub-Office levels;

·         Lead and/or participate in food security and vulnerability assessments and monitoring and other joint assessments;

·         Analyze geographic patterns of food insecurity and vulnerability by integrating primary food security data with other sources of data in the Geography Information Systems (GIS) environment;

·         Participate in the design and implementation of WFP programmes with particular emphasis on situation and response analysis, defining the role of food assistance and providing recommendations on targeting of such assistance along geographic, sectoral or socioeconomic lines;

·         Provide technical support and guidance to the establishment, maintenance and analysis of project monitoring and evaluation systems to assess changes in the food security and vulnerability status of particular population groups (i.e. beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries) so as to support WFP programming decisions;

·         Participate in the analytical work of the UN Country Teams and provide inputs on food security related components of the UN Common Country Assessments (CCA), United Nations Development Assistance Frameworks (UNDAF) and Poverty Reduction Strategy (PRS);

·         Participate and support the broader national level discussions and policy/strategy development for food security, poverty reduction and achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs);

·         Foster partnerships with government and civil society that build upon and strengthen existing capacities for vulnerability analysis. Build effective collaboration between WFP units as well as other relevant agencies;

·         Transfer skills and develop sustainable capacity in food security analysis and information management systems in relevant government institutions and local partners;

·         Supervise staff and ensure that all staff are adequately trained in order to achieve high working standards;

·         Perform other related duties as required.

Mapping Services

·         Preparation of maps that graphically represent findings from comprehensive food security and vulnerability analyses, thematic studies and food security monitoring.

·         Preparation of maps that support other country-level operational functions central to WFP programming, e.g. logistics.

·         Preparation of maps that provide an inventory of local resources and capacities, i.e. infrastructure, personnel, NGO services, that can complement WFP operations.

·         Preparation of thematic, i.e. analytical, maps for WFP partners in government, civil society and UN system agencies, and to support WFP advocacy activities.

Qualifications:

·         Bachelor’s degree in any one of the following disciplines is required: Economics, Environment, Agriculture, Geography, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Statistics, Anthropology, or Nutrition.

·         Post-graduate (Master’s) degree is preferred.

·         Fluency in both oral and written English. Knowledge of local languages.

·         Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills are required.

Desirable skills and/or experience:

§      At least three years of postgraduate progressively responsible professional experience in food security, vulnerability analysis or a closely related area, such as food security or early warning.

§      Advanced knowledge of geographic information systems (GIS) and statistical analysis software [such as SPSS], dbase management, and mapping [ArcView/ArcGIS/MapInfo];

§      Experience in early warning and remote sensing and familiarity with the speciality software applications associated with them;

§      Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative survey techniques;

§      Experience in the design and implementation of food aid programmes;

§      Some experience in remote sensing interpretation and analysis;

§      Good communication skills;

§      Ability to plan and organize work under tight deadlines;

§      Ability to work independently and efficiently.

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: 12 April 2010.

WFP IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

UNFPA, Programme Specialist - Gender Based Violence (GBU), Deadline May 06, 2010.

Programme Specialist - Gender-Based Violence (GBV), ICS-10

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development agency that promotes the right of every woman, man and child to enjoy a life of health and equal opportunity. UNFPA supports countries in using population data for policies and programmes to reduce poverty and to ensure that every pregnancy is wanted, every birth is safe, every young person is free of HIV/AIDS, and every girl and woman is treated with dignity and respect. UNFPA - because everyone counts

Closing date: 06 May 2010

Location: Timor-Leste - Dili

VACANCY NO.: UNFPA Job ID 1561
POST TYPE: Non-Rotational
DURATION: 1 year fixed-term initially
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Asia and the Pacific Region

Background Information:

UNFPA works in partnership with the Secretariat of State for the Promotion of Equality in Timor-Leste to implement a large national programme to address gender-based violence (GBV). The main programme outputs currently include:

• Final drafting, implementation of and socialization on the Law Against Domestic Violence;
• Strengthening the capacity of the Secretariat of State for the Promotion of Equality and other national institutions, such as the national police force and the judiciary, to respond to GBV;
• Strengthening and expanding an existing functional network of services for survivors of GBV (emergency medical assistance, shelter and trauma counselling, legal and other services) through technical support and funding to local NGOs;
• Implementation of various strategies to prevent GBV, including a ‘Controlling Violent Behaviour Programme’ for prisoners and IEC strategies in addition to coordination of national events and campaigns.

The Programme Specialist will be responsible for managing and overseeing this programme using a multi-sectoral approach in collaboration with local and international partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the UNFPA Country Representative, the Programme Specialist will be responsible for overall project management in collaboration with the Implementing Agency (The Secretariat of State for the Promotion of Equality) and perform the following duties:

• Advise the Head of the Implementing Agency on various legal and policy developments related to GBV and broader gender issues in Timor-Leste as required;
• Provide guidance and advice to the Implementing Agency on all substantive and administrative matters relating directly or indirectly to the programme;
• Plan, implement and supervise all programme activities, including by all sub-contracted partners;
• Select, contract and supervise the work of sub-contracted partners, consultants and programme staff to achieve overall programme objectives;
• Supervise and provide on-the-job training to the programme staff members;
• Develop and implement strategies for presentation of the national Law Against Domestic Violence to the National Parliament for final approval;
• Plan and develop culturally appropriate strategies on the prevention of GBV, including conducting national campaigns and developing IEC materials and training manuals with counterparts, ensuring the involvement of all major stakeholders in the development of such tasks;
• Develop, implement and monitor annual work plans and corresponding budgets relating to the gender component of the Country Programme and revise where necessary;
• Collect, analyze data/information and present progress reports as required by the Implementing Agency and UNFPA, including relating to Mid-Term and Annual Programme Reviews;
• Report to the Implementing Agency and UNFPA on possible constraints to programme implementation and recommend solutions to overcome challenges;
• Liaise with the UN System, international and national NGOs and donor stakeholders on matters relating to GBV in projects, programmes and other activities in Timor-Leste with a view to coordinating activities and possible cooperation;
• Support a comprehensive approach to physical protection issues, in particular those related to human rights abuse and GBV through participation in UN Technical Working Groups on gender/GBV, referral networks, protection, justice, and counter-trafficking;
• Build capacity of local NGOs, civil society and uniformed forces by conducting extensive training courses on prevention of GBV and gender equity awareness.
• Perform any other duty as assigned by the UNFPA Country Representative.

Core Competencies:

• Values/Guiding Principles;
• Performance Management;
• Developing People/Coaching and Mentoring & Fostering Innovation and Empowerment;
  Working in Teams;
• Self-Management/Emotional Intelligence;
• Communication;
• Appropriate and Transparent Decision Making;
• Analytical and Strategic Thinking and Results Orientation/Commitment to Excellence;
• Knowledge Sharing/Continuous Learning

Functional Competencies:

• Advocacy / advancing a policy oriented agenda;
• Results-based programme development and management;
• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners / building strategic alliances and partnerships;
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches;
• Resource mobilization (Programme);
• Job knowledge / technical expertise

Job Requirements:

• Advanced university degree in law, social sciences, or gender and development or related field;
• 5 years of increasingly responsible relevant professional experience, including experience in programme management, including large multi-sectoral projects, designing and appraising proposals and actively liaising with relevant and potential project partners;
• Experience in drafting and implementing legislation, in particular, related to GBV issues;
• Knowledge of gender issues in development, particularly GBV, including relevant international human rights standards;
• Prior training in gender and GBV issues and their application in humanitarian, recovery and development settings;
• Field experience in complex emergencies, including humanitarian emergency response an asset;
• Fluency in oral and written English essential;
• Ability to communicate in Tetum (national language of Timor-Leste) and/or Portuguese and/or Bahasa Indonesia an advantage;
• Experience and knowledge of Timor-Leste cultural and political context an advantage, especially in relation to gender and GBV issues an advantage;
• Prior experience in the UN system will be an asset;

UNFPA provides a work environment that reflects the values of gender quality, teamwork, respect for diversity, integrity and a healthy balance of work and life. We are committed to maintaining our balanced gender distribution and therefore encourage women to apply.

We offer an attractive remuneration package commensurate with the level of the position. The package includes a competitive salary plus housing allowance, home leave, health insurance and other benefits.

How to apply
UNFPA has established an electronic application management system. This allows applicants to create a candidate profile, which can be updated regularly and submitted for more than one vacancy.

Download the Step by Step Guide to Applying in the E-Recruit System of UNFPA at http ://www.unfpa.org/employment/application_guide.doc
Please print out the Guide for your reference during the registration and application process.

Notice: There is no application, processing or other fee at any stage of the application process. UNFPA does not solicit or screen for information in respect of HIV or AIDS and does not discriminate on the basis of HIV/AIDS status.

*This is a project-funded post

DEADLINE FOR THIS VACANCY IS 6 MAY 2010 (5.00 P.M. NEW YORK TIME)

Reference Code: RW_84BMC9-6

WaterAid Timor-Leste, Policy and Advocacy Officer, Deadline April 30, 2010.

Opportunity to work with WaterAid Timor-Leste

WaterAid seeks to employ Policy and Advocacy Officer (national staff) for its Timor Leste program. Interested candidates are required to submit their CV with application to the email address: lavisombai07@gmail.com not later than 30^th April, 2010.

Job Purpose

The position involves the:

• Design and implementation of advocacy strategies to bring about agreed change objectives.
• Undertaking of policy analysis and documentation

Key responsibilities

• Develop an annual work plan to meet the agreed change objectives
• Regular updating of WaterAid’s policy analysis including budgetary information, sector policy and strategy development, performance monitoring data
• Preparation of briefing papers/issues sheets
• Documentation of case studies and lessons from WaterAid’s program work
• Managing WaterAid’s work with the Federation of GMFs in Liquica district
• Working with the TL media to increase the coverage of WASH issues in the national and local media
• Managing WaterAid’s relationship with its advocacy partner NGOs
• Contribute to WaterAid’s global advocacy community

Person Specification Criteria

The following will be used to assess candidates for the post:

Education

Masters or BA degree in social sciences, journalism, English or engineering.

Experience

Essential

• Documentation skills
• Basic data analysis
• Understanding of the advocacy cycle
• Experience of the community development approach, either regarding WASH or other sectors
• Experience of working in rural Timor Leste and an appreciation of life in rural communities

Desirable

·         Undertaking advocacy work

·         Using the media for advocacy

·         Previous work experience in the WASH or public health sectors

·         Experience of policy analysis

Knowledge and skills

Essential

• Ability to plan own work, setting priorities and completing it under pressure or when faced with competing demands.
• Ability to produce high quality documentation
• Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Tetun
• Ability to use computers both word processing and spreadsheet
• Ability to develop and manage budgets.
• Numeracy levels sufficient to undertake data analysis, prepare charts and graphs

Desirable

·         Technical knowledge of community-based water and sanitation and hygiene education projects

·         Experience of advocacy strategy development and power analysis political and parliament system

Personal qualities

·         A commitment WaterAid’s approach and values

·         Inquisitive nature and ability to critically analyse situations

·         A passion for learning

·         A strong commitment to gender equity and the involvement of women and girls

Dinesh Bajracharya

Country Representative

ICFJ, Translator/Interpreter, Deadline April 16, 2010.

Job Vacancy for Translator/Interpreter at ICFJ in Timor-Leste

The International Center for Journalists has an opening for a translator/interpreter in Dili, Timor-Leste. This individual needs to have excellent writing and oral skills in English, Portuguese and Tetum.

Please contact the ICFJ Country Director Chuck Rice at the following email address to arrange an interview: crice@icfj.org.  

Deadline is April 16, 2010.

Timor Aid, Agronomist, Deadline April 23, 2010.

Agronomist

Timor Aid
Closing date: 23 Apr 2010
Location: Timor-Leste

Position: Agronomist
Location: Dili, East Timor (with frequent travel to rural districts)
Duration: 10 months
Deadline for application: 23^th April 2010

Summary
Timor Aid, and its international partner Fundeso, have recently been awarded of a grant by AECID for the implementation of a livelihood/food security program in Manufahi District, Timor-Leste.

The program has several components, singled out to enhance the livelihood of local farmers living in remote areas, such as crops diversification, trainings, improvement of the irrigation systems, establishment of community seeds banks and oil mills, etc...

The Agronomist will be responsible for overviewing several agricultural areas, such as the enhancement of the crops production, the efficient utilization of the new irrigation system and other facilities built. The Agronomist will also be in charge of designing and implementing trainings to the farmers in home gardening, and facilitate the establishment of small cooperative for the fisheries, oil production, and seeds banks.

The Agronomist will be based in Dili, but s/he is expected to regularly visit the project sites. The Agronomist is expected to work closely with project staff in the process of project implementation and to report to the Program Coordinator.

Responsibilities

Technical Work

• Overview multiple agricultural sustainable production program areas (crop system management, water use and planning, food processing components, and horticulture, all in a tropical context)
• Provide technical assistance and analisys to identify viable strategies for the enhancement of agricultural inputs and sustainable production systems, diversify varieties and cultivation techniques and improve rural production systems;
• In coordination with the Program Coordinator, identify, develop and implement training for farmers in the area of water use and planning, food crops diversifycation, home gardening and seeds banks establishment, acquaculture, and production of oil;
• Ensure the coherence and the comprehensiveness of the approach used in order to provide effective improvement to the livelihood and food security of the communities.

Community Development Work

• Facilitate the establishment and organization of small farmers cooperatives for the establishment of seeds banks and small community oil mills;
• Engage, and maintain the engagement, of the communities in the program implementation;
• Promote the behavioural change of the semi-traditional agriculture to modern farming groups who have been directly involved in this project.

Project Management

• Provide technical assistance for the agriculture sustainable production in the project site.
• Coach the Timor Aid staff for the proper monitoring and evaluation of the project activities;
• Establish and maintain productive and positive relationships with local officials, communities and other stakeholders;
• Ensure regular submission of technical report and support the Program Coordinator in the preparation of the quarterly progress reports;
• In coordination with the Program Coordinator, lead the Same staff in ensuring the quality, efficiency and effectiveness of the agricultural components of the Program;
• Regularly attend the Program meetings, providing his technical expertise and insights for project implementation;
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree (Master preferred) in Agronomy or other relevant fields
• At least two years of work experience in sustainable-organic Agriculture/Livelihood development, especially in diversification of food production, home gardening, and establishment of smalls cooperatives of farmers;
• Prior experience in aquaculture;
• At least one year of experience working in agriculture/extensions in Tropical Countries. Work experience in Timor-Leste, or in the Region, will constitute an asset.
• Fluent in English, knowledge of Indonesian and / or Tetum language will be an important asset.
• Computer literacy in MS Office packages and other programs
• Good communication skills.

Personal Qualities and Skills

·         High standard of accuracy.

·         Self-initiative and prioritizing workload and meeting deadlines.

·         Ability to work as part of a team and alone with minimum supervision.

·         Flexibility and able to adapt to change.

·         Respect of confidentiality.

·         Able to integrate in local culture and create good atmosphere at work.

Attractive salary and other benefits (air fair, visa, etc…) based on experience

How to apply
Please email cover letter and CV to: amaralalbino@yahoo.co.uk (HR Manager)
Reference Code: RW_84B8UM-22