Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Dili, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer, Deadline September 25, 2009

GTZ, Agriculture Assistant, Deadline September 28, 2009

Ministry of Finance, Insfrastucture Policy Analyst-National Consultant (Re-Advertise), Deadline September 30, 2009

Kor Timor, National Production Supervisor/Manager, Deadline September 25, 2009

ANNOUNCEMENT OF VACANCY

A busy Timorese production business making specialized packaging and gifts is seeking qualified candidates for the following position:

National Production Supervisor/Manager

Please submit your application with curriculum vitae and references in hardcopy to:

Centro Emprego e Orientação Profissional (CEOP, Balide (ex CNRT) Dili
Please DO NOT attach certificates and/or diplomas. They will be requested if needed.The deadline for submitting applications is 25 September 2009Only short-listed candidates will be notified. CEOP is an equal opportunities Institution. Eligible female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Terms of Reference:

Duties:

• Supervise all Staffs in conjunction with the Office manager
• Manage the business in conjunction with the Management Committee,
• Report to the Board of Directors,
• Liaise with clients and Government Departments regarding our Products
• Liaise with Promoters of trade fair, etc., plus marketing as required
• Supervise all Production
• Organize stock requirements/supplies and ensure completion and delivery of orders
• Liaise with clients re -orders and provide quotations

Qualifications and Experience:

• Management Experience (and/or a qualification in Business Management)
• Good human resources and finance knowledge and skills
• Good Communication Skills
• Good Organizational and Time Management Skills
• Ability to aid in capacity- building of staff
• Good Computer Skills( MS Word & Excel; internet/email)
• Drivers License
• University education
• Good command of English language and Fluent in Tetun

Our business was initially funded by a private donor and, until now, has been managed by an overseas volunteer. This successful business is now two and half years old and is almost self-sufficient. Our original aims were to provide employment in Timor Leste and to offer training, develop skills, mentoring and capacity building to staff; to provide an outlet for sales of craft items made in Timor Leste; to find export markets to these products. We are a “not-for- profit “organization, all profits remain within the business, with any excess going to support staff and local community projects

Salary to be negotiated – up to US$500/month depending on Experience and Skills

UNDP, Human Resource Analyst (Re-advertised), Deadline September 23, 2009

Vacancy Announcement

(Re-advertised)

Position title: Human Resources Analyst
Duty Station: Dili, Timor – Leste
Duration: 1 (one) Year, extendable
Expected Start date: September 2009
Type of Contract Fixed Term Appointment
Level NO-B
Organizational Unit: UNDP, Operations Unit
Entry Salary: US$ 18,946 Gross/Annum
Entitlements/Benefits: Please obtain From Human Resources Unit

Organizational Context

Under the guidance and supervision of Deputy Country Director/Operations, the HR Analyst is responsible for transparent implementation of HR strategies in Country Office (CO), effective delivery of HR services and management of the CO HR Unit. He/she analyses, interprets and applies HR policies, rules and regulations, establishes internal procedures and provides solutions to a wide spectrum of complex HR issues. The HR Analyst promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach and contributes to the maintenance of high staff morale.

The HR Analyst supervises and leads the staff of the HR Unit or is a team member of the HR Unit. The HR Analyst works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and project teams in the CO and UNDP HQs staff ensuring successful CO performance in HR management

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Ensures implementation of HR strategies and policies focusing on achievement of the following results:

• Full compliance of HR activities with UN rules and regulations, UNDP policies, procedures and strategies; effective implementation of the internal control, proper design and functioning of the HR management system.
• Continuous analysis of corporate HR strategies and policies, assessing the impact of changes and making recommendations on their implementation in the CO. Continuous research of the matters related to conditions of service, salaries, allowances and other policy matters. Elaboration and introduction of measurement indicators, monitoring and reporting on achievement of results.
• CO HR business processes mapping and elaboration/establishment of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in HR management, control of the workflows in the HR Unit.
• Implementation of the strategic approach to recruitment in the CO, proper use of contractual modalities, forecast of the staffing needs, performance evaluation and staff career development management.

2. Ensures effective human resources management focusing on achievement of the following results

• Management of recruitment processes including job descriptions, job classification, vacancy announcement, screening of candidates, chairing interview panels, making recommendations on recruitment. Oversight of recruitment under UNDP projects.
• Review and certification of submissions to the Local Appointment and Promotion Board (LAPB).
• Management of contracts in and outside Atlas. Monitoring and tracking of all transactions related to positions, recruitment, HR data, benefits, earnings/deductions, retroactivity, recoveries, adjustments and separations through Atlas. Upon delegation of responsibility, performs HR Manager Functions in Atlas.
• Management of International staff entitlements and position funding delegated to the HR Unit.
• Development and management of rosters.
• Validation of cost-recovery charges in Atlas for HR services provided by UNDP to other Agencies.

3. Ensures proper staff performance management and career development focusing on achievement of the following results

• Elaboration and implementation of the protocol for performance appraisal process, facilitation of the process, elaboration of performance evaluation indicators in consultation with the Senior Management.
• Support to effective learning management including establishment of the Whole Office Learning plan and individual learning plans in collaboration with the Senior Management and Learning Manager. Implementation of the Universal Access strategy ensuring access to role appropriate learning activities.
• Provision of effective counseling to staff on career advancement, development needs, learning possibilities.
• Implementation of strategic staffing policies in line with career development.

4. Ensures conduct of UN-related surveys focusing on achievement of the following results;

• Organization and coordination of comprehensive and interim local salary, hardship and place-to-place surveys in coordination with the Operations Manager.

5. Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing in the CO focusing on achievement of the following results;

• Organization of trainings for operations/ programme staff on HR issues.
• Synthesis of lessons learnt and best practices in HR.
• Sound contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree or equivalent in HR, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field. Master’s Degree in the relevant areas would be an asset.
• 4 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in providing HR advisory services and/or managing staff and operational systems.
• Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) experience in handling of web based and management systems.
• Fluency in English. Working knowledge of Portuguese, Tetum or Bahasa Indonesia is an asset.

Please submit your applications together with curriculum vitae and relevant supporting documents to the following address:
Human Resources Unit
United Nations Development Programme
Obrigado Barracks Compound, Building 11
Caicoli Street,
Dili, Timor-Leste
Fax: +670 3313534
E-mail: personnel.tp@undp.org

The deadline for submitting applications is 23 September 2009.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

UNDP, National Engineers 4 Positions (Re-Advertise), September 30, 2009

Vacancy Announcement

Position title: National Engineer (4 posts)
Project Title: Strengthening Early Recovery for Comprehensive & Sustainable Reintegration of IDPs (SERC)
Duty Station: Dili, Timor – Leste
Duration: 1 (one) Year, extendable
Expected Start date: October 2009
Type of Contract Service Contract
Level SB-4
Organizational Unit: UNDP, Crisis Prevention and Recovery Unit
Entry Salary: US$ 15,744 Gross/Annum



Organizational Context:

In support of IDP return and within the framework of the Trust Building pillar of the National Recovery Strategy (NRS), the Ministry of Social Solidarity and UNDP are implementing the project “Strengthening Early Recovery for Comprehensive and Sustainable Reintegration of IDPs (SERC)”.
Within the infrastructure component, UNDP is recruiting four (4) National Engineers to work under the coordination of the International Engineer in community infrastructure projects.

Under the overall guidance of the CTA-Project Manager and the direct supervision of the International Lead Engineer and the National Deputy Project Manager, the National Engineer will support the identification, design, planning, and supervision of more than 30 community infrastructure projects (about 20 Sucos in Dili and 10 in other Districts).

The positions will be located at the Ministry of Social Solidarity and will also be assigned to conduct field works in Dili and other Districts. The National Engineers will report to MSS and UNDP Management through the International Engineer and CTA-Project Manager of SERC Community Infrastructure Project.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct pre- and post project assessment surveys, including measuring sites, mapping infrastructure gaps (services and facilities) and assessing the required interventions (e.g. rehabilitation of roads and sewage systems, improving communal water access, rehabilitation of sport and other public facilities, construction qualities/building stabilities etc);
• Assist the Team in the preparation of project documents, including visual presentations for: (i) participatory planning workshops, (ii) project fact sheets, (iii) design and planning community infrastructure projects, and (iv) documentation required for obtaining legal documents (tenure certificates, building permits) from the concerned authorities.
• Work together in translating design concepts and drawings into working documents for:
  (i) Tendering and contracting (Tender documents for design and build contracting, including plans, facade, volumetric perspective or axonometric views, Bill of Quantities with description of particulars and technical specifications ( building materials, quality and safety standards, special features, etc)
  (ii) Construction works (Tender Documents for contracting only, including Bill of Quantities with plans, perspective/axonometric views and if required further 3-D visualizations, Detailed Engineering.
  Design, interior and landscape design, with description of particulars and technical specifications (building materials, quality and safety standards, special features, etc)
• Responsible for all matters related to project design, development and implementation, including conception and civil engineering works for construction of service utilities and community social facilities , planning the implementation of construction works -including coordination with Government departments for synergic and coordinated interventions-, land preparation related works, provision of equipments, supervision of contractors and quality control.
• Preparation of documents for mid-term evaluation and impact assessment, three monthly, annual and final reports.
• The National Engineer will play a key role in the design, planning and implementation all Community Infrastructure Projects developed and funded under the SERC Project, ensuring the quality of construction materials and construction works.
• Perform any other duties as requested by the supervisors.
  

The National Engineer is expected to deliver the following outputs:

• Preliminary design and planning, costing and design revisions, preparation of tender documents and Bill of Quantity/BoQ (general and specific with breakdown of materials required, including specification of the required elements/objects and materials);
• Detailed Engineering Design of all Community Infrastructure Projects developed and funded under the SERC Project, including of service-utilities (water and sanitation, road, electricity) and all aspects of building mechanical engineering and energy supply.
• Presentation and documentation of all architectural, spatial planning and civil engineering aspects of Community Infrastructure Projects developed and implemented under the SERC Project.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum University degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Architecture or related field (e.g. Urban Planning).
• Minimum 3 years relevant professional experience.
• Experience in designing, planning and managing building and infrastructure projects, including dealing with services and utilities (road, water and sanitation, energy supply and electrical installation, air-condition, etc)
• Must be detail-oriented, resourceful, creative, and efficient.
• Ability to forge effective relations with colleagues, effectively multitask, and work in team in order to deliver the required outputs within short timeline.
• Knowledge of Information Technology/Information System (Geographic Information System, database management) and experience in using land-survey tools (GPS, etc) and developing visual presentations.
• Strong drawing and/or visualization skills.
• Good knowledge of static and all aspects of construction works, including building and infrastructure (road, water and sanitation, energy supply and electrical installation, air-condition, etc)
• Knowledge and experience in using Auto-CAD application software.
• Practical experience in designing, planning and managing the implementation of building and infrastructure projects.
• Experience in interacting with Government departments and dealing with Government projects, contractors and community-based projects in Timor Leste.
• Working knowledge of English, Portuguese or Indonesian is an asset.

Please submit your applications together with curriculum vitae and relevant supporting documents to the following address:

Human Resources Unit
United Nations Development Programme
Obrigado Barracks Compound, Building 11
Caicoli Street,
Dili, Timor-Leste
Fax: +670 3313534
E-mail: personnel.tp@undp.org

The deadline for submitting applications is 30 September 2009.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

CWS, Project Manager 1 position, Technical Project Officer 2 Positions, Finance/Administrative Assistance 1 Position, Deadline September 30, 2009

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

CWS Timor Leste is currently looking for suitably qualified and experienced East Timorese Nationals the following posts:

1. Project Manager, 1 post will be offered
QUALIFICATIONS

• Highly required in completion of Degree of Management, Agricultures and Social Economy
• At least 3 years proven experience in managing Agriculture and/or Social entrepreneurship / micro finance based project (Having facilitation and leadership skill and training experience is an advantage)
• Experience in handling and managing USAID based project , understanding of its regulation is an advantage
• Analytical and conceptual ability; communication, planning and monitoring area
• Have a good project financial & project monitoring and reporting skills (is an advantage)
• Ability to make timely and quality judgments and decisions
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate or negotiate
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships as a part of a team work
• Good command of both written and spoken English is a must
• Excellent Computer skill (spreadsheet & word processing)
• Willing to travel and work frequently in the field

2. Technical Project Officer, 2 posts will be offered
QUALIFICATIONS

• A Completion of Diploma or Higher Degree of Agriculture or Social Economy
• At least 2 years proven experience on Agriculture and/or livelihood based project (Having facilitation and leadership skill and training experience is an advantage)
• Analytical and conceptual ability; communication, planning and monitoring area
• Ability to organize work & projects
• Have a good project financial & project monitoring and reporting skills (is an advantage)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate or negotiate
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships as a part of a team work
• Good command of both written and spoken English is essential
• Proficiency with word processing & spreadsheet
• Willing to travel and work frequently in the field

3. Finance / Administrative Assistant, 1 post will be offered
QUALIFICATIONS

• A Completion of Diploma in Accounting or Economic
• At least 2 years proven experience in Accounting and related field experience
• A good financial monitoring and reporting skills
• Accurate, consistent and responsible for work
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to communicate or negotiate
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships as a part of a team work
• Good command of both written and spoken English is essential
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet
• Ability in administration handling including correspondence and filing management.
• Willing to travel and work frequently in the field if required

Please send your application by email on September 30 at the latest to: recruitcwstl@gmail.com
An Application should include a cover letter and expected salary information. For further information, please visit our office in Mascarenhas (beside Vera Cruz Sub District Office) or Contact 3 317289 / 726 7510.