UNICEF, Education Officer (Learning Space Improvement), Deadline April 19, 2010.

Post Title: Education Officer (Learning Space Improvement)

Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste

Section: Education

Date of Issue: 13 April 2010

VN. No.: HR/VN/2010/013

Budget Level: NO - A, Temporary Fixed Term

Applications to be sent to: jmenezes@unicef.org

Closing Date for Applications: 19 April 2010

Purpose:

Under close supervision of Education Officer, Learning Spaces, L2, the incumbent contributes to programme planning, administration, implementation and evaluation of the Learning Space Improvement Sub-project. This will include supervision of rehabilitation and construction of UNICEF supported schools and provide accurate measurements for the assigned sites.

Major Duties And Responsibilities:

·         Undertakes ongoing field visits to project sites for the purpose of orientation of communities to project activities and to gain familiarity local conditions. Prepares routine reports on results of visits and project progress.

·         Carries out on site inspection to monitor rehabilitation and construction activities done by the contractors and by communities and make the necessary inspection and tests to insure the best quality of works in compliance with the contract terms and conditions in each site assigned the Project Officer.

·         Collects and assembles data and background with regard to project implementation and provides updated information on project financial and administrative status for analysis and report purposes.  Analyzes project status and recommends appropriate adjustments.  Prepare tables, graphs or other statistical data for technical review/monitoring purposes.

·         Monitors the flow of supply and non-supply assistance to local communities.  Drafts supply and financial documentation.  Collect and record information on supply/non-supply inventory, distribution and utilization. Investigates queries regarding authorization, delivery or payments and follow up with Finance, Administrative, Supply and Programme staff on processing of payments, advances to governments and liquidation of accounts.  Ensures that activities are in accordance with plans of action.

·         Communicates with counterparts, local authorities and communities on project details.  Recommend courses of action to supervisor.

·         Undertakes arrangements for visits to project sites for government and other partners, which include providing information and briefing on project activities and status.

·         Drafts programme budgets ensuring accuracy and appropriateness of coding in accordance with PIDB system.  Drafts and issue updated status reports.

Requirements:

·          Education:  University degree in Civil Engineering or related technical field or Person with relevant and considerable work experience in Civil Engineering Project Management.

·          Experience: Up to three years of professional work experience in project implementation and administration including data collection and analysis. UNICEF experience is an asset.

·          Computer: Thorough knowledge of modern office procedures, ability to operate word processing and software.

·          Language(s): Fluency in English and another UN language required. Knowledge of the local working language of the duty station is an asset.

Competencies:

·         Communication, analytical and training skills.

·         Planning and monitoring skills; ability to organize work and projects.

·         Commitment to continuous learning for professional development.

·         Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

·         Initiative, passion and commitment to UNICEF’s mission and professional values.

Remarks:

Application is open for TIMOR-LESTE NATIONALS only. Applications will be considered only if accompanied by an updated CV and P11 form, as well as the two most recent PERs/Evaluations (for UN staff).  Regret letters will only be sent to short listed candidates. Applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements or are received after closing date will not be entertained.

QUALIFIED FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ESPECIALLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

UNICEF IS A NON-SMOKING ENVIRONMENT

Oxfam, Policy Officer (Re-advertised), Deadline April 26, 2010.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Oxfam International

Policy Officer (Re-advertise) deadline Monday, April 26

Category: National Staff Position

Responsible to: Program Manager, Humanitarian & Advocacy

Location                             Location: Dili, Timor-Leste with travel to districts 

Preferred Start: May 2010

Application: Contact Oxfam HR to request an application by e-mailing benignam@oxfam.org.au, calling 670-331-2605 or obtaining form at the Oxfam office, Estrada de Balide, Matadouro.   Application form is due to Oxfam office by 5:00PM on Monday, April 26. 

Oxfam offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, which include health care and pension contribution, paid annual leave, study cost reimbursement and more.

CONTEXT

Oxfam has been supporting development and humanitarian work in Timor-Leste for over 30 years and currently implements a mutli-sectoral program by working in partnership with civil society organisations, communities and government.  Three Oxfam affiliates (Hong Kong, New Zealand and Australia) have agreed to develop and implement a Joint Oxfam Strategic Plan with a single management structure as Oxfam International.  Oxfam Australia is the managing Oxfam affiliate.    The current program in Timor-Leste includes work towards four change goals – Economic Justice, Essential Services, Gender Justice and Rights in Crisis. 

SCOPE OF POSITION

This position will develop and lead Oxfam’s advocacy and policy work within Timor-Leste. The position will manage a portfolio of partnerships, principally at the national level, and will work together with civil society to achieve advocacy related goals. The position will help to define Oxfam’s policy related work, and also work together with Oxfam program teams to support advocacy work in Economic and Gender Justice. The position will contribute to the overall strengthening of civil society, active citizenship and good governance within Timor-Leste and will represent Oxfam at national level groups, forum and networks.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Successful experience in policy level advocacy work on issues of relevance to poverty reduction and good governance.
• Strong analytical skills and a proven ability to analyze policy and its impacts on poverty and marginalization.
• Experience in working with civil society organizations and in strengthening their capacities, both in program effectiveness and in organizational development.
• Demonstrated understanding of Timor-Leste’s international legal commitments
• Experience in facilitating learning processes.
• University degree preferable
• Able to understand and explain basic budget and financial reports
• Tetum and/or Indonesian language skills
• English language skills also required

SKILLS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES  

• Commitment to social justice, participation and transparency, and ability to role model these values.
• Ability to work on ones own initiative.
• Willingness to promote women’s empowerment and gender equity in Timor-Leste
• Experience with Word and Excel
• Good written communication skills
• Ability to build network and collaborate with local, international organizations working in the same scope of work
• Ability to build good relationship with respective government departments

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

UNFPA, National Programme Officer - Monitoring and Evaluation (Re-advertised), Deadline April 23, 2010.

RE-ADVERTISEMENT

TERM OF REFERENCE

Post Title: National Programme Officer - Monitoring and Evaluation

Type of Contract: Fixed Term Appointment

Major Focus of the Job: Monitoring and evaluation and research activities.

Level: NO-B

Reporting to: UNFPA Representative

Organizational Unit: UNFPA

Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste

Duration: 1 year extendable with 3 month probations.

Closing Date: 23^th April 2010

Organizational Context

Under the overall guidance and direct supervision of the Representative, the NPO- Monitoring and Evaluation prepares a M&E system for the country office and monitors and evaluates programmes and research activities on behalf of UNFPA Country Office (CO).

A successful programme envisages strong in-house capabilities for Analysis, Evaluation, Management Information and Monitoring. The CO is increasingly moving towards delivery of quality services and one pre-condition is availability of sufficient information and proper analysis of the data for improvement in the programme. The CO also undertakes researches either directly or through projects. It is important that all the researches are co-ordinated properly in order to achieve the maximum results.

Results –Oriented Functional Statement:

·         Ensure CO multi-year and annual planning of monitoring, evaluation, data collection and research activities using the CPAP M&E Calendar.

·         Ensure updating of the population and RH situation analysis including trends in key population indicators. Contribute to Devinfo and other joint UN data initiatives as relevant.

·         Ensure availability of programme performance monitoring data through development and updating of the CPAP Planning and Tracking tool; standardise, coordinate and jointly with CO programme staff analyse data collected during field visits;  coordinate the feed-back of data for improved programme implementation.

·         Contribute to Country Office performance monitoring by providing inputs to the COAR results achievement analysis and managing for results sections.

·         Coordinate the availability of high quality outcome and demonstration project evaluations. Working with individual programme staff (Program managers) the M&E staff: ensures that TORs are of high quality; ensures application of minimum standards for evaluation quality; ensures the dissemination of evaluation results among stakeholders and their use for improving programme implementation and design.

·         Manage activities to strengthen the M&E capacity of the Country Office staff and National Implementing Partners: Conduct training and knowledge sharing events; ensure CO staff and partners have access to UNFPA M&E resources and tools; ensure involvement of implementing partners and stakeholders in the conduct of monitoring and evaluation activities (joint field monitoring visits, participation in external evaluations etc.)

·         Promote communication and partnerships:  Provide technical advise on M&E to CO staff and national partners; provide syntheses of M&E results to CO management, key programme and operations staff and partners; draw on technical advisory services at APRO and HQ for support in developing the M&E capacity of the CO and partners.

·         Act as the UNFPA focal point for MDGs and UNDAF annual review and M&E activities

Functional Competencies

 

Primary Competencies

• Results- based   programme development and management
• Innovation and marketing of new approaches

 

Additional Competencies

• Leveraging the resources of national governments and partners /Building strategic alliances and partners
• Resource mobilization

Corporate Competencies

Values

Integrity /Commitment to mandate

Knowledge sharing / continuous learning

Valuing diversity

Managing Relationships

Working in teams

Communication information and ideas

Conflict and self management

 

Working with People

Empowerment /Developing people /Performance management

 

Personal Leadership and Effectiveness

Analytical and strategic thinking

Results orientation / Commitment to excellence

Appropriate and transparent decision making

Job Requirements:

Academic Requirements:

Minimal Requirement Bachelor Degree but preferable Masters Degree in Statistics, Economics, Demography, Health Economics or other related Social Science/ RH field.

Experience:

At least 5 years professional experience preferably in programme/project monitoring and evaluation, MIS and research. Experience in writing papers and presenting research findings in professional meetings/seminars is desirable.

Languages:

Fluency in oral and written English and Tetum. Knowledge in Portugues and Bahasa Indonesia as an advantage.

Computer skills:

Proficiency in current office software applications. Including dBase management, analysis software like SPSS, EPI INFO and programming software like – Access, Fox Pro etc.

This post is open for Timorese National only

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:

UNFPA

UN House,

Caicoli Street,

Dili, Timor-Leste

or email to: jsoares@unfpa.org

Note : May get the P11 form at the security house at the back gate of Obrigado Barracks compound (opposite Palacio da Cinzas) or get the soft copy by sending an email to the above email address.

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