Tuesday, April 6, 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.

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Monday, April 5, 2010

World Vision International, Nutrition Coordinator (Re-advertised), Deadline April 16, 2010.


World Vision International – Timor Leste

Bobonaro Area Program - Bobonaro

 

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 Maliana:


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
P.O. Box 43, Dili. Timor Leste
Applications are due on Friday, 16 April 2010 at 5:00pm


NUTRITION COORDINATOR

 

Purpose of the Position

Under the direction of the Project Coordinator, ensure that the project is implemented effectively, based on the project design and The aim of this project is to improve community knowledge and practices related to nutrition and health and to improve health services for children in the beneficiary communities. The project covers Atabae, Balibo, Bobonaro, Cailaco and Lolotoe sub-districts. 

 

Major Responsibilities

Project Implementation
·         Actively work  with the district health office to strengthen government initiates.
·         Together with Nutrition Facilitator, and in coordination with the Project Coordinator and community leaders, mobilize the community for organizing health and nutrition events in the scope of the project.
·         Provide organizational and technical support to Nutrition Facilitator to be able to organize PSF-Promotor Saude Familia in running monthly SISCA sessions.
·         Support Nutrition Facilitators to be able to strengthen PSFs in organizing weekly home visitations in the beneficiary communities.
·         Ensure correct performance of the anthropometric examinations and recording by PSF.
·         Ensure that health education messages disseminated by the PSF in the beneficiary communities are scientifically sound, culturally appropriate, target unhealthy practices prevalent in the beneficiary communities and are in line with the national BCC strategies.
·         Ensure that all malnourished and sick individuals (especially pregnant and lactating women and children under five years old) identified during SISCA sessions and weekly home visitations get access to the respective recovery and treatment services.
·         Ensure that early identification of diseases during community visitations and SISCA follows standards and procedures outlined in national IMCI and PSF guidelines.
·         Under the direction of the District Project Coordinator, ensure that the project is implemented effectively, based on the project implementation plan.
·         Prepare health education materials and conduct training for community members, local leaders and volunteers.
·         Supervise activities conducted by the PSF in the project area and provide guidance for improving quality of their work.

Reporting, Monitoring & Evaluation
·         Assist  M&E Coordinators in developing and revising the project’s M&E framework and indicator tracking table.
·         Together with the  M&E Coordinator, develop and test project  data collection tools.
·         Ensure that data on the project’s progress  is collected and submitted to the Project and M&E coordinators in timely fashion.
·         Ensure that data on the project’s progress is reported on time and complies with the M&E framework and indicator tracking table.
·         Assist M&E Coordinator in crosschecking, cleaning and analysing data collected in your project site.
·         Assist M&E Coordinator and Area Manager in conducting midterm and final evaluation of the project.

Financial Management
·         Prepare annual budgets with the support of the Area Manager.
·         Manage and handle expenses related to the project to ensure optimal spending of funds.
·         Request and reconcile advances for the project implementation in a timely fashion and in accordance with WVTL internal regulations.

Administration
·         Maintain up to date records of project documents, agreements, reports, photos and evaluations.
·         Manage assets.

Staff supervision and capacity development
·         Actively supervise Nutrition Facilitators (and community volunteers), including facilitating problem solving.
·         Implement the Performance Development Management (PDM) System.
·         Identify training needs, prepare materials and conduct training for staff (and volunteers), in consultation with the HR Department.
·         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
Required
Knowledge
Demonstrated leadership skills
Required
Good presentation and communication skills for a number of different audiences
Required
Fluent in Indonesian and Tetun
Required
English language skills (can read and understand English)
Preferred
Competent in the use of Microsoft Office computer programs including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred
Experience
Minimum 2 years of work experience in related field
Required
Proven project management skills
Required
Proven time management and organizational skills
Required
Experience facilitating development projects and/or working with community members.
Preferred
Proven leadership ability and experience as a team player
Preferred

Work Environment
The coordinator will be base in Maliana with 50% travel to targeted villages
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 Friday, 16 April 2010 at 5:00pm