TRANSOCEAN, 12 Positions, Deadline August 14, 2009.

TRANSOCEAN

JOB VACANCIES

Transocean, the world’s largest offshore drilling contractor, provides the most versatile fleet of mobile offshore drilling units to help clients find a develop oil and nature gas reserves.
Building on more than 50 years of experience with the highest specification rigs, our employees are focused on safety and premier offshore drilling performance.

Preamble
Transocean, is seeking persons with appropriate skills and experience for the position fo
1. Welder
2. Electrician
3. Roustabout
4. Painter (Maintenance Roustabout)
5. Mechanic
6. Motor Operator
7. Radio Operator
8. Floor Hand
9. Materials Coordinator
10. Chief Mechanics
11. Chief Electricians
12. Drillers

The candidate would need to demonstrate at least 12-18 months experience in the respective position on an offshore drilling, preferable a semi-submersible, along with the following skills and qualification.
- Huet (OPITO approved)
- Preferred experience on an offshore installation, although consideration will be given to candidates with experience in associated industries;
- Demonstrated ability of oral and written communications
- Basic computer skills
- Assist in the continued development of the HSE culture
- Assist in the implementation of the company goals and objectives
- Mentor, develop and train crew members to ensure they are competent to competent to work at their next job level and
- Strong interpersonal skill and demonstrated ability to work in the team setting.

Application should be sent to the Konnekto Employment Agency, Landmark Plaza Room 02-08, Fatuhada, Dili or sent to:
- employment.tyson@gmail.com
- Okti_konnekto@yahoo.com
- Malene.konnekto@gmail.com

Application close: on 14 of August 2009

Copies of the job description are available at Konnekto Employment Agency. Enquiries should be directed to the phone no.:
743 4783 (Marlene) or
727 3462 (Okti) or
734 7538 (Deca) (during working hours: Monday to Saturday on 08.00 to 18.00)

RWSSP, National Community Development Officer, Deadline August 10, 2009.

National Community Development Officer Job Description

Reports to: RWSSP Community Development Advisor

Duration: Two years, with possible extension

Location: Timor Leste, based in Dili with frequent travel to the Districts

1. Scope of Position :

The RWSSP National Community Development Officer (NCDO) will work with RWSSP District Community Development Officers and DNSAS staff to improve with the implementation of the RWASH activities. Under the supervision and guidance of the Community Development Advisor, the CDO will supervise RWSSP contractors and partners.

The NCDO will work with the Community Development Advisor to strengthen the skills and implementation capacity DNSAS, SAS, NGO’s and communities to improve access to RWASH services. The CDO will provide other support as described below to the Community Development Adviser in the implementation of the Community Development Strategy. Community Development will work with and be supervised by the Community Development Advisor.

In carrying out this role, Community Development Officer will also work with :

• Community Development Advisor and those who are responsible for coordination and monitoring of all activities at the District, Sub-district and suco level.
• Social Training team (Social Training Advisor, National Training Officers) to define and deliver trainings which further community development objectives
• RWSSP administration and logistic staff.
• Counterpart staff from the National Directorate for Water Supply and Sanitation Service (DNSAS) of the government of RDTL.

2. Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Support DNSAS to develop and provide support to facilitators using CAP and community management training modules;
• Monitoring and evaluation of RWSSP contractors
• Assist District CDOs/District Facilitator Managers to carry out their activities and planning
• Support DNSAS/SAS to provide ongoing monitoring and support to GMF’s in communities that have access to RWSS;
• Provide training to appropriate DNSAS and NGO staff to strengthen GMF follow-up.
• Work closely with the Social Training team to identify training needs, develop methodologies and delivery trainings.
• Assist in the development and implementation of a Community Development Implementation Strategy and Workplan
• Carry out basic research and data collection as required

3. Skills Required/Preferred

Required

• experience working with social/community development, particularly in the rural water supply and sanitation sector
• experience in developing and providing training to all levels, from Trainers to the community
• experience in facilitating community meetings
• experience in working with stakeholder at District level
• experience in project management skills
• demonstrated experience of working effectively with a team of international consultants; and
• excellent communication skills in a cross-cultural environment.
• proficiency in Tetun and Bahasa Indonesia

Desirable

• proficiency in English and Portuguese;
• experience working and delivering results in an AusAID-funded project; and
• experience working in a public administration environment.

Personal Attributes

It is essential that the CDO can establish effective working relationships with the full range of key stakeholders, including government officials, international staff, and communities. This requires qualities of genuineness of approach and integrity, in order to build mutual respect and trust. The key personal attributes of such a person include:

• sensitivity to other cultures;
• demonstrable capacity to work well with others particularly peers in team settings and informal situations;
• ability to work according to agreed principles and model the desirable behaviours including openness, cooperation, a focus on the wider goals, and able to handle conflict appropriately and constructively;
• flexibility, responsiveness, discipline and patience;
• commitment to engaging communities and civil society in processes leading to policy and operational reforms;

UNDP, Project Assistant to the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, Deadline August 14, 2009.

AusAID, A Temporary Information Assistant, Deadline August 14, 2009.

Junior Achievement Timor-Leste (JATL), 3 Positions, Deadline August 7, 2009.

ACFID (Australian Council For International Development), NGO Advisor, Deadline August 7, 2009.

NGO Advisor, Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence

Exciting new role

12 month contract

Civil-police-military and humanitarian focus
The Australian Council for International Development (ACFID) is the peak body supporting the overseas aid and development work of 72 member agencies operating in over 100 developing countries.

ACFID has an exciting opportunity for an NGO Advisor to work with ACFID and the Australian Government's Asia Pacific Civil Military Centre of Excellence (APCMCOE) to strengthen the engagement between ACFID, its members and the Centre on civil-police-military issues. The appointment will be an ACFID secondment to the APCMCOE.

As an aid and development sector representative, this position will work within the APCMCOE team to advance best practice in Australia s civil-police-military collaboration for overseas conflict and disaster management. The position will seek to represent the views of ACFID and its member agencies and the non-government sector in the development of civil-military research, education and training.

You will possess a practical understanding of issues involved in civil-police-military interaction and an understanding of the aid and development sector with a focus on humanitarian issues. You will possess strong organisational and communication skills and have demonstrated representational and negotiating skills as well as the capacity to develop and maintain effective relationships with a range of ACFID member organisations, government and international officials.

The successful applicant will operate within a workplan and regular monitoring and evaluation agreed jointly by ACFID and the Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence. The position reports to the ACFID Executive Director and the Asia Pacific Civil-Military Centre of Excellence Chief of Staff.
Position responsibilities
The successful candidate will have the following key responsibilities:
1. Represent the views of ACFID and the Australian non-government sector in the development of civil-military research, education, training and doctrine activities and products by the APCMCOE team.
2. Contribute to the development of APCMCOE activities and products, including relevant research proposals, guidelines, and the design and delivery of training programs.
3. Ensure regular communication with ACFID and its members and associates on civil-military issues to ensure APCMCOE benefits from the perspectives and experience of the non-government sector in its activities for Government stakeholders and national, regional and international partners.
4. Ensure the timely dissemination of information relating to the APCMCOE work program to ACFID and its members and associates, and encourage feedback on APCMCOE priorities.
5. Organise dialogue and keynote events between the non-government sector, APCMCOE and its Government stakeholder agencies on civil-military issues, in consultation with the APCMCOE Executive Director and ACFID.
6. Where appropriate, support the involvement of non-government sector partners from the Asian and Pacific regions in APCMCOE activities.

Selection Criteria
• Demonstrated understanding of the aid and development sector with a particular focus on humanitarian sector issues.
• A practical understanding of issues involved in civil-police-military interaction for conflict and disaster management overseas.
• Strong skills in written and verbal communication, and in representational and negotiation activities.
• A capacity to develop and maintain effective relationships with NGO managers across a diverse range of ACFID member organisations, and demonstrated capacity to engage effectively with a range of senior Australian Government and international officials.
• Ability to work in a team with minimal supervision, work independently, to take initiative and effectively manage complex lines of communication.
• Demonstrated planning and organisational skills.
• Post-graduate qualifications and/or relevant work experience is desirable.

Conditions
The position is a 12-month placement to the APCMCOE, based in Queanbeyan, NSW, with the possibility of extension after the initial period. The appointment is subject to a three-month probation period and performance review process. The position involves some interstate travel and the occasional requirement to work outside normal business hours.

The commencing salary package includes a base salary of $72,300 pa of which up to $14,530 may be taken as a tax-free fringe benefit. This equates to a grossed up or fully taxable salary of $80,000 pa.
To apply
Applications should be emailed to Melissa Trethowan or posted to Melissa Trethowan, ACFID, Private Bag 3, Deakin ACT 2600.

The closing date is close of business on Friday, 7 August 2009.

Applications should include a covering letter and resume, address the selection criteria (5 pages maximum) and provide the names and contact details of two referees who can be readily contacted.
Further information
Melissa Trethowan: (02) 6281 9216

RWSSP, 4 Positions, Deadline August 7, 2009.

Vacancy (National Position) RWSSP: Community Development Officers: Aileu, Ainaro, Lautem, Oecusse


The AusAID Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Program (an AusAID initiative working with the Government of Timor-Leste) is seeking District Community Development Officers in the following districts: Aileu, Ainaro, Lautem, Oecusse. This is a readvertisement.

These four positions are open to Timor-Leste nationals and provide an attractive salary and benefits package. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply, please send your CV to Aleixo da Cruz, RWSSP Program Management Office, DNSAS, Caicoli, Dili or by email to dacruza@idss.com.au. Applications close 7th August 2009.

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District Community Development Officer (four Positions - Aileu, Ainaro, Lautem, Oecusse.
Reports to: Community Development Advisor (CDA)
Duration: Two years, with possible extension
Location: Based in with travel to Sub-Districts and to Dili

The District Community Development Officer (DCDO) will work with D-SAS District Facilitator Coordinator (DFC) and support Sub-District Facilitators (SDF) to assist with the implementation of the RWASH activities. Under the supervision and guidance of the Community Development Advisor, the DCDO will supervise RWSSP contractors and partners at District level.

The DCDO will work as part of a team to strengthen the skills and implementation capacity of District level SAS (D-SAS), District Health Services (DHS), NGO’s and the communities to improve access to Rural Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.

1. Key Responsibilities and Duties
 Support D-SAS and DHS to implement gender based community management initiatives, directly and through partners ;
 Monitoring of RWSSP partners and contractors
 Assist District Facilitators (DF) in district planning and activities and supporting coordination between D-SAS, DHS, District Administration and other stakeholders.
 Working with the District Facilitator build a strong network amongst the Sub-District Facilitators (SDFs), providing regular field support to the SDFs.
 Support D-SAS to provide ongoing monitoring and support to Grupo Managmen Fasilidade (GMF’s) in communities at district level;
 Provide mentoring and training to D-SAS, DHS and NGO staff to strengthen institutional capacity at GMF level and as identified with SISCA and PSFs.
 Work closely with the Social Training team to identify training needs, develop methodologies and delivery trainings.
 Implement the RWSSP Community Development Implementation Strategy
 Reporting and carry out basic research and data collection as required
 Any other activities to support the implementation of RWSSP

2. Skills Required/Preferred
Required
• Experience working with social/community development, particularly in the rural water supply and sanitation sector,
• Sound understanding of issues facing men and women at the community level
• Experience in developing and providing training to all levels, from Trainers to the community, including women
• Experience in facilitating community meetings
• Demonstrated experience of working effectively with a team of international consultants; and
• Excellent communication skills in a cross-cultural environment.
• Proficiency in Tetun and Bahasa Indonesia

Desirable
• Proficiency in English
• Experience working and delivering results in an International donor funded project; and
• Experience working in a public administration environment.