Vacancy Announcement: Audit and Procurement

The Program Assistant/ Audit and Procurement will provide assistance to the Office of Inspector General and other GOTL institutions in improving procurement practices and internal and external audit capacity.

Principle Accountabilities

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Performs initial assessment and analyzes baseline data

· Supports team in data collection for WB Index, Global Integrity Report, and Citizens’ perception survey and analyses data as required.

· Supports development of capacity-building training.

· Supports creation of best practices procedures and manuals to guide the internal audit function including, but not limited to: planning, conduct of field work, assessing deficiencies, preparing comprehensive and accurate working papers.

· Assists in preparation of written audit reports of findings and recommendations.

· Assists in preparation of procurement guidance, training and legislation.

· Coordinates training schedules.

Management Responsibility

No Direct Reports.



Reports to

Chief of Party or his designee.

Internal/External Contacts

This position will be required to interact with high ranking GOTL officials, members of the donor community, NGOs/CSOs and media organizations throughout the country.



Knowledge & Skills

· Knowledge of best practices in procurement preferred.

· Knowledge of best practices in auditing preferred.

· Excellent inquiry, data collection and analysis skills.

· Excellent reporting, writing and presentation skills.

· Able to interact effectively with all levels of government, officers and field personnel.

· Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

· Proven ability to negotiate and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.

· Language skills required: English, Portuguese, Tetum.



Experience & Education



· Candidates for this position should have a minimum of 3 years experience with auditing and/or procurements in government organizations.

Some research experience is required.
Previous work experience donor-funded activities.


Physical Requirements/Working Environment

· Working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and potentially challenging.

· Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

· Willing to travel to areas outside Dili.



Travel

Must be willing to travel outside Dili.



Apply
To apply for this position, please send your resume to timorjobs@casals.com OR leave it at the Hotel Timor reception.
John,

Thanks for your help posting the last vacancy announcement.

I have another vacancy (attached and copied below) that I am trying to fill in the area of audit and procurement.

Would love your assistance posting this as well.

Thanks


with much admiration,

Brian Pinkowski
Chief of Party
FOTI Timor-Leste Program
Fostering Transparency Initiative
Casals & Associates
Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile +670-792-9926
bpinkowski@casals.com

The Program Assistant/ Audit and Procurement will provide assistance to the Office of Inspector General and other GOTL institutions in improving procurement practices and internal and external audit capacity.



Principle Accountabilities

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Performs initial assessment and analyzes baseline data

· Supports team in data collection for WB Index, Global Integrity Report, and Citizens’ perception survey and analyses data as required.

· Supports development of capacity-building training.

· Supports creation of best practices procedures and manuals to guide the internal audit function including, but not limited to: planning, conduct of field work, assessing deficiencies, preparing comprehensive and accurate working papers.

· Assists in preparation of written audit reports of findings and recommendations.

· Assists in preparation of procurement guidance, training and legislation.

· Coordinates training schedules.



Management Responsibility

No Direct Reports.



Reports to

Chief of Party or his designee.



Internal/External Contacts

This position will be required to interact with high ranking GOTL officials, members of the donor community, NGOs/CSOs and media organizations throughout the country.



Knowledge & Skills

· Knowledge of best practices in procurement preferred.

· Knowledge of best practices in auditing preferred.

· Excellent inquiry, data collection and analysis skills.

· Excellent reporting, writing and presentation skills.

· Able to interact effectively with all levels of government, officers and field personnel.

· Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

· Proven ability to negotiate and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders.

· Language skills required: English, Portuguese, Tetum.



Experience & Education



· Candidates for this position should have a minimum of 3 years experience with auditing and/or procurements in government organizations.

• Some research experience is required.
• Previous work experience donor-funded activities.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment

· Working conditions at the assignment location could be remote and potentially challenging.

· Long hours, exposure to weather and hazardous conditions.

· Willing to travel to areas outside Dili.



Travel

Must be willing to travel outside Dili.

Apply

To apply for this position, please send your resume to timorjobs@casals.com OR leave it at the Hotel Timor reception.

Job - Procurement Specialist

Job #110700

Job TitleProcurement Specialist

LocationDili, Timor-Leste

AppointmentLocal Hire

Job Posted19-Apr-2011

Closing Date19-May-2011

Language RequirementsEnglish [Essential]

Background / General description

The purpose of this position is to provide procurement service and fiduciary functions to the World Bank's rapidly-growing portfolio in Timor-Leste, which currently consists of various projects in a range of sectors, including health, education, energy, transport and telecoms.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year renewable term appointments.

Note: If the selected candidate is a current Bank Group staff member with a Regular or Open-Ended appointment, s/he will retain his/her Regular or Open-Ended appointment. All others will be offered a 2 year renewable term appointment.

Duties and Accountabilities

? Employs appropriate methodologies for handling simple and complex procurement tasks and/or issues in consultation with the Accredited Procurement Specialist based in the Sydney Procurement Hub. Provides first-line trouble-shooting and ad hoc advice on procurement matters to the Borrower/Implementing agencies/Bank’s country office staff, as required.

? Works across all sectors of the Timor Leste portfolio, is responsible for conducting preliminary prior reviews of procurement documents for procurement of goods, civil works and consulting services. Ensures completeness of procurement documents submitted by the Borrower for Bank review, as well as compliance with the applicable review method, as defined in the Financing Agreement and Operations Manual. Drafts the Bank’s responses, on procurement documents, for clearance by accredited Procurement Specialists based in the Sydney procurement hub.

? Reviews draft procurement plans prepared by the Borrower and advises the Borrower on the finalization of the procurement plans, design of packages, cost estimates, applicable procurement methods and Bank review arrangements.

? Provides operational advice to clients and Bank staff on concepts, policies and procedures for international and local procurement, including hands-on, day to day operations guidance to Borrower institutions in order to support capacity building.

? Participates in project preparation missions as procurement expert; assesses procurement-related risks in project design, evaluates institutional capacity of implementing agencies, and provides the necessary support to develop suitable procurement plans and its use as a monitoring tool for project implementation.

? Conducts annual procurement post reviews (PPR) of active projects in the portfolio, agrees with implementing agencies on risk mitigation actions, and prepares the PPR reports for review by the accredited Procurement Specialist in the Sydney Procurement Hub.

? Participates in country procurement assessments, prepares background analysis, collaborates on reviewing public procurement legislation and practices, collects data, information and documents on the procurement legislative framework and operations and tailors instruments to meet specific client needs.

? Negotiates and resolves difficult procurement issues with Borrower agencies and handles questions/complaints from senior officials and contractors on bidding and award issues in consultation with the Sydney Procurement Hub/RPM’s office.

? Assists in the design and delivery of procurement workshops and training to educate staff in the Bank and in borrower agencies on the Bank's philosophy, on procurement, the rationale of its policy framework, relevant procedures and processes, standard bidding documents, RFPs, as well as on specialized procurement topics.

? Prepares a range of procurement-related documents and reports. In particular, applying own knowledge of local language and familiarity with the Borrower’s institutions. Uses own knowledge of the local contracting industry, supplier sector, and consulting sector in Timor-Leste to advise the Borrower and Bank’s task teams on tailoring procurement arrangements effectively to the country conditions, in such a way as to facilitate project implementation.

? Handles appropriate interaction with country counterparts on sectoral and organizational matters related to procurement . Utilizes own technical expertise on the projects assigned and provides support in other countries of the sub-region if required

? Provides guidance, advice and training on procurement to administrative staff at grades GC, GD and Operations Staff at GE level and above.

Work implies frequent interaction with the following

? Managers and Technical Specialists in the work unit and staff from other agencies, donors, consultants and borrowers as well as with Sydney Procurement Hub and Regional Procurement Manager’s office

Selection Criteria

? Good knowledge of all concepts and principles of and approaches to international procurement, and of public procurement systems.

? Knowledge of procurement systems, practices and agencies in Timor-Leste.

? Specialized knowledge of and significant experience in 2-3 substantive areas/aspects of procurement (e.g. commodities; finished goods; machinery and industrial plants; various forms of construction contracts; selection/contracting of consultant services; preparation of bidding/contract documents for the international procurement of goods, works, services; technical specs in design and construction of facilities; public procurement policies, practices, institutions in developed and/or developing countries).

? Proven analytical and evaluative skills, including the ability to independently provide well researched analyses of key procurement issues and problems.

? Knowledge and understanding of technical, commercial and legal aspects of procurement at all phases of Bank lending operations.

? Understanding of Bank business objectives, policies and practices related to project/sector and critical links to procurement.

? Task/project management skills

General Competencies

? Strong communication skills and persuasiveness in presenting, discussing and resolving difficult issues, both orally and in writing.

? Ability to identify complex issues and to respond and handle accordingly; without adding unnecessary complexity to tasks or projects.

? Ability to deal sensitively in multi-cultural environments and build effective business relationships with clients and colleagues.

? Ability to function effectively in multi-disciplinary teams within a matrix management environment.

? Integrity and good work’s ethics.

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Job - Program Assistant/ Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist

Subject: M&E Specialist Needed

Casals & Associates has an opening for a Timorese M&E Specialist to be part of a 3 - 5 year program supporting the corruption fighting institutions of Timor-Leste.

Job Summary

The Program Assistant/ Monitoring & Evaluation Specialist will provide project support to the Casals and Associates Chief of Party (COP) and Casals’ Headquarters by collecting M&E data consistent with the Performance Monitoring Plan (PMP), producing written reports analyzing and summarizing that data and collecting and reporting other data as may be required by Chief of Party.

Principle Accountabilities

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· Performs initial assessment and analyzes baseline data.

· Collects and validates data as required by PMP.

· Analyzes and summarizes data for PMP reporting.

· Develops M&E plans, Annual Evaluation Reports, and other written reports in accordance with PMP.

· Collects, summarizes and analyzes other data as requested by COP.

· Provide guidance and recommendations to COP.

· Participates in creation and revision of the PMP.

· Responsible for data quality and data management.

· Other duties as may be assigned by the COP.

Reports to

Chief of Party

Internal/External Contacts

Chief of Party and project advisors.

Knowledge & Skills

Excellent inquiry, data collection and analysis skills.

Excellent reporting, writing and presentation skills.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

Strong knowledge of performance output and impact indicators, information/data gathering, and results reporting.

Proven track-record in providing technical and programmatic guidance to diverse stakeholders on optimal mechanisms and methodologies for quality performance monitoring, data validations, planning, quality controls, accountability mechanisms, assessments and evaluations.

Language skills required: English, Portuguese, Tetum.

Experience & Education

Candidates for this position should have a minimum of 3 years experience with monitoring and evaluation protocols in international development programs. USAID experience preferable

Bachelor’s degree.

I look forward to hearing from qualified candidates,

Brian Pinkowski
Chief of Party
FOTI Timor-Leste Program
Fostering Transparency Initiative
Casals & Associates
Dili, Timor Leste
Mobile +670-792-9926
bpinkowski@casals.com


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INTERNATIONAL FOR SOCIAL PROTECTION SPECIALIST

Location :Dili, Timor Leste

Application Deadline :16-May-11

Additional CategoryPoverty Reduction
Type of Contract :Individual Contract
Post Level :International Consultant

Languages Required :
English Portuguese

Starting Date :
(date when the selected candidate is expected to start)01-Jul-2011

Duration of Initial Contract :12 Months
Expected Duration of Assignment :12 Months

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Background

A Joint Programme (JP) “Supporting Gender Equality and Women’s Rights in Timor-Leste” was developed with the overall goal to strengthen institutional capacity and service mechanisms to protect women and girls against poverty and gender-based violence. The Programme aims to improve the conditions of women and girls in Timor-Leste through the protection of their rights, their empowerment and offering them fair access to social and economic resources..

The JP brings together 5 UN agencies (UNDP, UNFPA, UNICEF, UNIFEM, and IOM) with funding from the MDG Trust Fund, working under a common framework with Government agencies and structures at national and district levels and in partnership with relevant civil society organizations and individuals to achieve the following outcomes:

Outcome 1: Improved protection of women and girls through the establishment of legal frameworks and mechanisms to uphold their rights.

Outcome 2: Reduced vulnerability of women and girls through improved outreach mechanisms and services and the establishment of a social protection mechanism to support woman.

Outcome 3: Improved social and economic situation of women and girls through a fair allocation of resources using gender-responsive budgeting.

Outcome 2 aims to provide technical support to the Ministry of Social Solidarity to strengthen the design, targeting, ground implementation, baselines, monitoring and evaluation framework with measurement indicators of conditional cash transfers. The support aims at building sustainable capacity of government at national and local levels to design and administer such schemes. There will be complementary activities to this outcome (to be delivered by other UN agencies) where technical and financial support packages will be offered to women and girls: information sessions, skills development including sustainable livelihood for victims/survivors of exploitation and violence, counselling services and safe space, among others. .

UNDP is accountable for delivering the following output under Outcome 2:

Output 2.1: Technical support provided for improving the design and implementation of ongoing conditional cash transfer (CCT) schemes of the Ministry of Social Solidarity.

The technical support under Output 2.1 will address the following issues:

• Development of a database of beneficiaries and potential beneficiaries enabling cross checks with information on families benefiting from other schemes to reduce misuse.
• Development of participatory methods for identification of the target women (including those heading households).
• Putting in place a system of monitoring and evaluation and impact analysis and link to feedback mechanism.
• Supporting drafting a legal framework for social protection schemes to make them more sustainable and legally enforceable.
• Improving implementation of existing Conditional Cash Transfers (CCT) through innovative means of cash payment, coordinated delivery of social services (health and education) and simple but reliable means of verification of conditions having being met.

In the first two and a half years of implementation, UNDP has successfully facilitated the drafting of a Technical Note which incorporates international and national lessons learnt in order to shift the focus of the CCT scheme toward vulnerable families as a whole (vis a visa a single child within the family). These changes allow for a clear definition of vulnerability in relation to the Government’s social protection programme, and as a result provide a means for accountable and transparent eligibility assessments for potential beneficiaries. This technical note and recommendations for policy changes have been presented and endorsed by the Minster of Social Solidarity and now require the expertise of a Social Protection Specialist to assist the Ministry in the implementation of these policy changes. In addition, a draft social protection law is currently being written, with UNDP ensuring the CCT scheme is accurately reflected within the document.

To achieve the mandate as described above, UNDP is seeking to recruit one International Consultant for Social Protection with a focus on Conditional Cash Transfers. This person will function as a Social Protection Specialist for the CCT project, which will be based in the Minister of Social Solidarity (MSS) Timor-Leste.

Duties and Responsibilities

The Social Protection Specialist (SPS) will work under the supervision of the Programme Officer of the Poverty Reduction and Environment Unit, UNDP Timor-Leste, with guidance from the Director of Social Reinsertion, Ministry of Social Solidarity. He/she is expected to accomplish the following:

A) Specifics:

• Develop the operational manual of the program in line with Government policy;
• Develop the manual of instructions for data collection with the specifications of procedures and variable definitions per Government policy;
• Lead the training process of relevant Ministry staff in data collection and data entry;
• Lead the implementation of the data collection process through the new data collection instrument;
• Support the ICT consultants for the CCT Program in the development of the data entry manual;
• Support the ICT consultants through specifying policy requirements for the development of the system (user interface and programming logic) and database for the new computer-based Social Registration of vulnerable families (to be used in the selection of beneficiaries of the CCT program and, potentially, other social assistance and social protection programs);
• Coordinate, with the support of the International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth (IPC-IG), the National Directorate of Statistics (DNS) and other relevant stakeholders, for the improvement and implementation of the newly endorsed Government definition of vulnerability to ensure consistently across Government;
• With the support of IPC-IG and other relevant stakeholders, assist the Government in the development of an evaluation framework of the CCT program;
• Provide training on monitoring and evaluation and other technical areas to the CCT Ministry staff at the national and district levels;
• With the support of the National Consultant, develop and implement the monitoring framework of the program in accordance with Government policy and the direction of the Ministry of Social Solidarity staff;
• Liaise and consult with domestic financial institutions (such as the micro finance institutions, World Bank Country Team, formal banking institutions) with a view to make the cash payments to beneficiaries a more efficient and safe process; and
• Other functions as may be required.

B) Other:

• Provide clear and effective advice to the Ministry of Social Solidarity with regards to the harmonisation of Timor-Leste’s social protection schemes;
• Provide progress reports (in English) on the respective areas of responsibility to UNDP in a timely manner;
• Assist the National Consultant in their duties as required; and
• Provide policy advisory support to the ICT consultants with regards to the new database system to support the CCT scheme.

Deliverables - at the end of the assignment the consultant is expected to achieve the following deliverables:

• Policy papers reflecting the new CCT programme are drafted and published by the Ministry of Social Solidarity;
• Development of the operational manual of the program;
• Development of the manual of instructions for data collection with the specifications of procedures and variable definitions;
• Development of the monitoring and evaluation manual of the program, (process and procedures);
• Trainings conducted on monitoring and evaluation and other technical areas to the CCT Ministry staff at the national and district levels.

Competencies

• Plans, prioritizes, and delivers tasks on time
• Participates effectively in a team-based, information-sharing environment, collaborating and cooperating with others
• Responds flexibly and positively to change through active involvement
• Promotes a learning environment; facilitates the development of individual and team competencies
• Plans and produces quality results to meet established goals
• Generates innovative, practical solutions to challenging situations
• Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside UNDP
• Strong networking capabilities and ability to associate him/herself with a range of actors with a view to building relations and facilitating links.

Core Competencies

• Conceptualizes and analyses problems to identify key issues, underlying problems and how they relate
• Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge in Cash Transfers Programme so as to meet responsibilities and post requirements with excellence
• Uses ICT and web-based management systems effectively as a tool and resource
• Demonstrates effective written and oral communication skills

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

• Master’s Degree in social sciences with a focus on Social Protection is desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years relevant working experience in design, implementation and monitoring of Social Protection Programs, particularly Social Cash Transfer (or Conditional Cash Transfers).
• Minimum 4 to 5 years working with an International Organization

Language Requirement:

• Fluency is written and spoken Portuguese is required.
• Knowledge of Tetun is a distinct advantage.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is desirable.

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Local Gender Specialist Scope of Work Position: Local Gender Specialist Project: Strengthening Property Rights

Position: Local Gender Specialist

Project: Strengthening Property Rights in Timor-Leste, USAID-funded, implemented by ARD, Inc.

The Gender Specialist will be based in Dili and report to the Chief of Party and the Deputy Chief of Party.

ACTIVITIES OF THE LOCAL GENDER SPECIALIST

· Work closely with the project’s Partners to implement public information awareness activities for targeted groups of women and men (e.g. developing brochures, conducting informational seminars, participating in other outreach activities highlighting gender issues as necessary);

· Monitor and evaluate gender-disaggregated data to determine progress toward increased awareness of gender issues of both GOTL staff and key beneficiaries, men and women;

· Work with the legal team to ensure that the gender-differentiated concerns of men and women with respect to fair and equitable property rights, access, and control of land are adequately identified and addressed within relevant legal frameworks;

· Provide advice and support to the GOTL in the context of developing institutional capacity to address gender equity in legislative reform;

· Work with key personnel in the development of processes that ensure men’s and women’s land and property rights in the land claims/land administration process are recognized and appropriately acknowledged and protected;

· Work with key personnel to ensure that processes developed in the context of conflict prevention, mediation and reconciliation appropriately target and support disadvantaged groups (in particular, the rights of women);

· Do all other reasonable things required to integrate and mainstream gender within the above Tasks.

CONDITIONS

The work station for this position is Dili. However, regular travels to the assigned district(s) will be required.

Desirable Requirements:

- Post secondary educational qualification;

- Experience working in related Gender activities;

- Strong planning, analysis and report writing skills;

- Fluency in Tetum and good knowledge of Indonesian is required; English fluency will be an asset;

- Computer literacy required;

- Previous experience working for an international organization would be an advantage.

Personal qualifications:

- Good communicator;

- Timely, professional and hard working;

- Team player with good inter-personal skills.

To be considered, candidates must be Timor-Leste nationals with excellent verbal communication skills in Tetum and Indonesian, and be proficient in English.

Please submit your application letter and CV by email to sprtlnewjobs@gmail.com or MAlves@sprtl.tl or hand delivery to INR office in Balide. In the subject line, refer to the job title of the position no later than April 21, 2011 at 17:00 pm. Only selected candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Ita Nia Rai is an equal opportunity employer. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

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MINISTRIES

Australian mission worker: leprosy is far from eradicated in East Timor, despite WHO announcement

Thursday, 7 April 2011, 8:58 (EST)

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced that it has eliminated leprosy as a public health threat in East Timor but the disease is far from being eradicated in the country, according to one Australian mission worker.

Natalie Smith, interim country leader of The Leprosy Mission in Dili, said there were pockets of high number of leprosy cases around the country and a strong need still existed to educate health workers and the community at large in leprosy awareness to ensure early diagnosis and treatment.

Community education to correct the myths and stigma towards the disease was also needed to prevent people from feeling shame, hiding their condition and failing to seek medical treatment such as Multi Drug Therapy for leprosy, she said.

Ms Smith, an occupational therapist and project manager, made her comments in response to the news that leprosy has been eliminated as a major public health threat, with less than one case per 10,000 being recorded.

The news was delivered by the president of East Timor, Jose Ramos Horta on March 24 and confirmed by the WHO. WHO is the body in charge of the free distribution of Multi Drug Therapy in the island nation.

“Announcing that leprosy has been eliminated as a public health problem in East Timor will not mean that leprosy is gone, it is still there, it just means that leprosy is below one case per 10,000,’’ she said.

“East Timor as a whole has reached that elimination level but there are still pockets of high leprosy cases. In the isolated enclave of Oecussi, the level is still seven leprosy cases per 10,000, which means it is still a big problem in that area. . . . there are also people in the country who still hide their skin condition because of stigma, so the problem is not solved.’’

Ms Smith oversees TLM’s Timore Leste capacity building and community rehabilitation projects in conjunction with the Timor Leste Ministry of Health. The capacity building project provides training and support to government health workers in leprosy detection and treatment. So far the project has assisted more than 300 health workers from district community health centres to be trained in leprosy awareness.

The community rehabilitation project has initiated self-help support groups for people affected by leprosy in Oecussi and provided them with small micro-credit business loans to encourage their independence.

"The Leprosy Mission projects have played a significant part in the country reaching elimination levels, ’’ Ms Smith said.

"We have pretty much helped to provide all the training of health workers to detect leprosy – it is a big achievement. With leprosy, it is all about raising awareness and getting the knowledge out there in the community, that leprosy can be cured with Multi Drug Therapy. It is ignorance about leprosy hat prevents people from getting well.

“We are planning to do more work in 2011 in community education so that family members know how to detect leprosy, not just health workers."

Ms Smith said educating family members that leprosy was a disease caused from an airborne bacteria and not a curse caused by eating forbidden foods or the wrongdoing of a parent was also vital.

She said parents who had children with general or leprosy-specific disabilities, often kept their children hidden.

“We have found that parents will be ashamed to bring their disabled children out, they will keep them hidden in back rooms, they won't let them go to school or play with other children,’’ Ms Smith said.

“They don't think anybody can help them so the children are often neglected. We want to correct these attitudes.’’

Training government health workers in rural regions was also important in helping the 70 per cent of the country’s population who lived in mountainous terrain and could not afford public transport to Dili, she said.

Out of 30 TLM international projects world-wide, Ms Smith is only one of three program leaders who are foreigners. She is preparing to train a Timorese health worker to perform her role in 2011 and mentor them for 12 months.

For more information about the work of TLM, visit www.leprosymission.org.au

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Vacancy - Security Officer Plan Timor-Leste

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Security Officer
Plan Timor-Leste

Plan is an international, child-focused development organisation, without religious, political or governmental affiliations. We work with and for poor children and communities in 66 countries around the world. Our vision is of a world in which all children realise their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity.

In Asia, we are working in 13 countries. Plan has been operating in Timor Leste since 2001. Our areas of work cover early childhood care and development, education, child protection and participation. Currently, we have offices in Dili, Aileu and Lautem.

Plan Timor-Leste is looking for the following position to join our team.

SECURITY OFFICER

The Security Officer will be responsible for the development and implementation of security guidelines and procedures in order to ensure the security of all Plan staff, property and operations. This will involve but is not limited to: promoting a culture of security; security incident reporting; security guard oversight; monitoring the security situation in Timor-Leste; and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications and skills
· At least 3-5 years experience of security management or similar capacity, preferably in an international organization.
· Good understanding of in-country security related issues and their relations to Plan’s contexts.
· Experience in conducting participatory risk assessments and preparing situational analyses, including the analysis of factors from both the internal and external environments, identifying crucial risks that have to be addressed, setting objectives and developing plans of action.
· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in order to present information quickly and clearly to a variety of audiences, including the ability to communicate effectively in Tetun and/or Bahasa Indonesian (in addition to English); note that dual language skills are mandatory.
· Willingness and ability to travel from time to time to remote areas, sometimes on short notice.

Should you be interested in the position, please send a cover letter and comprehensive CV by April 15, 2011 to:

Plan Timor Leste
P.O. Box 402, Dili, Timor-Leste
E-mail: infotimorleste@plan-international.org
Any questions can be directed to the above email address or phone (+670) 331 2492.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Plan takes active measures in recruitment and employment to ensure children are protected.
Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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3 Vacancies of ACDI/VOCA, Timor-Leste

Hi there,

We are looking to recruit 3 different positions for our program in Timor-Leste. Appreciated if you could post the vacancies on our your site, the detail of vacancies are below:

Thanks,

Regio da Cruz Salu



POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT



1. AQUACULTURE EXTENSIONIST



ACDI/VOCA is an international development organization seeking to hire an experienced Aquaculture Extensionist for its U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Food for Progress Program. Position will be field-based in Dili, Manatuto, Baucau, Liquica and Bobonaro districts and requires frequent travel to mud crabs and milkfish cultivation project locations. The position will carry out technical-extension support and community activation tasks. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

§ Conducting regular and extensive community meetings and project awareness for mud crab and milkfish cultivation.

§ Leading the process of selecting, mobilizing and forming community groups for mud crabs and milkfish cultivation and technical training.

§ Assisting in the design and development of mud crab and milkfish cultivation techniques, practices and training materials.

§ Providing regular training and technical extension support to the community groups on a daily basis.

§ Planning and organizing mud crab and milkfish production in district locations.

§ Regular supervision, follow up and assessment of targeted beneficiary results, including data and information collection.

§ Environmental monitoring of mud crab and milkfish production.



Ideal candidate should have a relevant academic degree or related training in aquaculture, biology or fisheries, and a minimum of three years aquaculture or fisheries experience. Previous experience working in an international organization is preferred. Candidate would ideally have:

§ Knowledge and experience with mud crab or milkfish production.

§ General understanding of fisheries and agriculture development in Timor-Leste.

§ Excellent organizational and community activation experience.

§ Excellent communication and training skills.

§ Knowledge of environmental issues.

§ Ability to plan, establish and follow a time-bound work plan.

§ Ability to manage field-related training, technical extension and implementation of mud crabs and milkfish cultivation.

§ Ability to administer surveys and beneficiary assessment tools.

§ Fluent in Tetum. Knowledge of English language helpful.

§ Highly motivated and hardworking, with an honest work ethic.



Salary will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, education, and work history.



Qualified candidates may e-mail an English version of their CV (resume), along with a cover letter stating their interest and three references (including names, work relationship and contact information) acdivoca.TL@gmail.com. Deadline for application is April 28, 2011. Position starts on or about June 1st, 2011. Female candidates are equally encouraged to apply.



For 46 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional countries to succeed in the global economy. Our organization delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness systems, financial services, enterprise development, community stabilization and development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. Learn more about ACDI/VOCA by visiting our website at www.acdivoca.org





2. TRAINING COORDINATOR



ACDI/VOCA is an international development organization seeking to hire an experienced Training Coordinator for its U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Food for Progress Program. Successful candidate will plan, coordinate and implement training activities to support mud crab and milk fish production and cooperative development in approximately 20 coastal villages. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

§ Identifying training needs and a learning approach to support mud crab and milkfish producer groups and cooperative development beneficiaries.

§ Developing training plans, curricula, methodologies and materials for targeted producer groups.

§ Organizing and coordinating technical training in 20 coastal villages for mud crab and milkfish production and cooperative development.

§ Achieving program training objectives, including gender specific strategies to ensure broad female participation in training.

§ Developing technical handbooks and reference materials.

§ Evaluating training results and preparing systematic changes as needed to training activities.

§ Contributing to reports and compiling, producing and publishing information about mud crab and milk fish production and cooperative development.



Ideal candidate should have a relevant academic degree or related training knowledge, and a minimum of three years work experience in community training or human resources development. Previous experience working in an international organization is preferred. The candidate should also possess:

§ Training experience in Timor-Leste.

§ Strong planning and organizational skills.

§ Strong knowledge and experience on participatory training methods.

§ Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

§ Strong verbal, reading and writing skills in Tetum, and proficient English language comprehension.



Salary will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, education, and work history.



Qualified candidates may e-mail an English version of their CV (resume), along with a cover letter stating their interest and three references (including names, work relationship and contact information) acdivoca.TL@gmail.com. Deadline for application is April 28, 2011. Position starts on or about June 1st, 2011. Female candidates are equally encouraged to apply.



For 46 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional countries to succeed in the global economy. Our organization delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness systems, financial services, enterprise development, community stabilization and development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. Learn more about ACDI/VOCA by visiting our website at www.acdivoca.org



3. MARKETING DIRECTOR



ACDI/VOCA is an international development organization seeking to hire an experienced Marketing Director for its U.S. Department of Agriculture funded Food for Progress Program. Successful candidate will oversee the marketing, promotion and development of mud crabs. Position is based in Dili, Timor-Leste with some local and international travel to promote and market mud crabs. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

§ Developing and executing a marketing and export strategy for mud crabs, including market surveys, business and marketing plans and sales methods.

§ Managing domestic and export marketing and sales of mud crabs and possibly milkfish with producer groups.

§ Developing promotional materials and events for mud crabs, including brochures, posters, advertisement material, press releases, etc.

§ Establishing and maintaining good relationship with producer groups, restaurants, hotels and buyers through regular contact or communication, market promotion events, sharing of information through social media for the marketing of mud crab and milkfish.

§ Contribute to reports and publication about mud crab and milkfish production



Ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s or academic degree in Business, including relevant experience in marketing and public relations, with a minimum of five years’ work experience in marketing and sales. Previous experience working in an international organization is preferred. Candidate shall possess:

* Excellent knowledge and experience in marketing, promotion and sales.
* Strong communication skills and knowledge in public relations and marketing strategies.
* Strong business skills.
* Excellent knowledge and experience in designing tools and methods for undertaking market information survey.
* Knowledge in social media communication.
* Proficient verbal and written command of Tetum, Bahasa Indonesia and English language.
* High integrity, reliability and honest work-ethics.



WHO MAY APPLY: Local nationals or anyone with the required permits and documentation to legally seek employment in Timor-Leste.



Salary is for a locally paid position and will be based on candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, education, and work history.



Qualified candidates may e-mail an English version of their CV (resume), along with a cover letter stating their interest and three references (including names, work relationship and contact information) acdivoca.TL@gmail.com. Deadline for application is April 28, 2011. Position starts on or about June 1st, 2011. Female candidates are equally encouraged to apply.



For 46 years and in 145 countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional countries to succeed in the global economy. Our organization delivers technical and management assistance in agribusiness systems, financial services, enterprise development, community stabilization and development and food security in order to promote broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. Learn more about ACDI/VOCA by visiting our website at www.acdivoca.org

Job vacancies: full-time English and Tetun lecturers at Dili Institute of Technology

Dili Institute of Technology seeks two full-time English lecturers

Requirements:

• Degree in English teaching (or at least have finished theory component)

• Good written and oral English

• Good presentation and teaching skills

• Availability to work full-time

Salary: This is a local position within a local university. The salary for a person with a completed undergraduate degree is US$250 per month, after an initial probation period on $200 per month.

Enquiries: Mr Janio Tilman, 792 2198.

To apply, submit a curriculum vitae and application letter in English to:

Mr Janio Tilman

Language Centre

Dili Institute of Technology, Aimutin

or via email to: regis@tetundit.tl

Applications close Friday 15^th April 2011.

DIT is also seeking one full-time Tetun lecturer. For details of this position, contact Mr Viriato Soares Pereira on 736 9768 or send an email in Tetun to regis@tetundit.tl.

Job announcement - The Asia Fundation

ear colleagues and friends,

The Asia Foundation Timor-Leste is currently seeking for qualified candidates for the position of Receptionist/Personal Assistant to the Country Representative.

We would be grateful if you could kindly distribute the advertisement to your network or to those who you think might be interested in the available position.

Best Regards

JOB POSTING
RECEPTIONIST/PERSONAL ASSISTANT TO THE COUNTRY REPRESENTATIVE

The Asia Foundation in Timor-Leste (an International NGO) is currently seeking candidates for the position of Receptionist/Personal Assistant to the Country Representative. The incumbent will be responsible for administrative support to the Country Representative and for receptionist duties of The Asia Foundation. The tasks will include but are not limited to international travel arrangements, routine correspondence and reports, maintaining Representative’s files and comprehensive contact lists, responding to inquiries, greeting visitors, answering telephone, and other administrative support tasks.

Required qualifications:

· Demonstrate work experience in the area of office administration work.
· At least 1 year experience in administrative work.
· Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Tetum. Portuguese and Indonesian proficiency also preferred.
· Excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrate administration and organizational ability and computer proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet.
· Work experience with international organization preferred.
· Independent and proactive, while being able to work in team, especially cross culture.
· Ability and willingness to work under minimum supervision.


Please send cover letter, resume and contact address/phone addressed to Office Manager, The Asia Foundation, Rua De Nu Luran No. 20, Bairro Dos Grillos, Dili, Timor Leste or to TAFTimorLeste@asiafound.org. Only short-listed candidates will be acknowledged.For a full position description please contact Joaquina da Fonseca on 3313457 or by email to the above email address. Applications are due by April 25, 2011.

_____________________________________
Joaquina da Fonseca
Office Manager
The Asia Foundation
Tele: 3313457

Job posting: ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER - 5 months EDC PAS Program

Dear all,

The Education Development Center PAS Program in Timor-Leste is currently seeking for qualified candidates for the position of Administrative Officer.

Please share the job announcement through your networks or forward to anyone who may be interested.

THANK YOU

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT


Education Development Center (EDC) seeks an Administrative Officer for the Program Prepara Ami ba Serbisu (PAS). The candidate should be a highly motivated, dedicated person with prior work experience
to fill a 5 month position starting as soon as possible.



Responsibilities: Preparing staff attendance sheet, managing asset lists and supplies inventory, booking travel, manage procurement, ensures generator and equipment are properly maintained. Conducts a regular check of the fuel, oil and water level, and processing visas and other correspondence.

Knowledge, skill and experience required for Administrative Officer position

- At least 1 year of administration experience, previous working experience in USAID project is advantage.

- Fluent in Tetum and English desirable

- Bachelor degree is advantage





Please submit your cover letter and CV before 25 April 2011 to:
pas@edc.org or at EDC office in Bidau – Aikadiru Hun (near Linivon restaurant)


__________________________________________
Nicole Seibel
Chief of Party
PAS Program, Education Development Center (EDC)
Dili, Timor-Leste
Tel: 737-4560; Office: 740-7749

Vacancy - Health Programme Manager, Save the Children Timor-Leste

Health Program Manager – Timor-Leste

· Dili, Timor-Leste

· 24 month role

· This position is open to both International Applicants and East Timorese Nationals

· Attractive Salary & Working Conditions

About us

For over 90 years, Save the Children has been making a difference in children’s lives in more than 100 countries. We are the world’s largest independent child rights development organisation. From emergency relief to long-term development, Save the Children secures a child’s right to health, education and protection.

About the role

You will be responsible for managing the start up and ensuring the delivery and performance of the new Health Program in Timor-Leste. You will provide technical guidance and management support to staff and partners and will be responsible for all aspects of program implementation including a M&E system, administrative, financial and reporting requirements. You will provide technical and management support and advice to district health managers, local government staff, local NGO staff as well as internal staff members. This will include guidance in planning and management, training, monitoring and supervision, developing and reviewing activities and proposals, as well as liaising with central level Ministry of Health and coordinating with others working in health at the district level and in primary health/MCH support nationally.

Do you have the drive and passion to deliver our ambitious goals and breakthroughs for children? If so, we’d like to hear from you.

How to apply

Please send a copy of your CV with a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria from the Position Description which is located on the Save the Children website www.savethechildren.org.au at “Careers with Us” to careers@savethechildren.org.au before COB 29^th April 2011.

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required to complete a Police Check and must sign onto our Child Protection Policy and Code of Conduct.

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Job - CEPAD Researcher

Vacancy Announcement

CEPAD is seeking qualified national candidates for the position of Researcher for the Programme of Research and Dialogue for Peace (PRDP) with attractive salary and working conditions.

Female Candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

CV’s with a letter of interest addressed to the CEPAD Director will be accepted by email info@cepad-tl.org or at the CEPAD office in Bidau, Akadiru-hun, Dili until 5 May 2011.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview. Website: www.interpeace.org; www.cepad-tl.org

Background:

CEPAD (the Centre of Studies for Peace and Development) an independent national NGO and Interpeace (the International Peacebuilding Alliance) have jointly implemented PRDP (the Programme of Research and Dialogue for Peace) since 2007 to help break the cycle of violence and create a climate in which the people of Timor-Leste can identify and address priority issues challenging peace in a non-violent and sustainable manner, through countrywide processes of action-oriented dialogue across Timor-Leste’s thirteen districts.

The role

Work in coordination with the Audio Visual Research Team and District Liaison Officers to ensure the effective implementation of the programme activities through efficient logistical preparation. Participate in the facilitation of PRDP participatory action research dialogues, workshops and consultations and accurate and impartial collection of data. Collate and process data collected at PRDP activities and write up high quality reports in Tetum and English in coordination with the Research Team.

Professional Experience and skills:

Excellent Analytical and Writing Skills including drafting, writing and presentation skills in Tetum, English, Bahasa Indonesia

Excellent knowledge of the socio-political, military and economic situation of Timor-Leste
Strong experience in research, writing and analysis

Graduate degree in political science or other relevant disciplines

Personal competencies:

Excellent interpersonal and communications skills

Ability to work under pressure and handle multi-task assignments is necessary

Strong commitment and understanding of the role of research and dialogue for the building of peace in Timor-Leste


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Legal Adviser to the President of the Republic of Timor-Leste

ob vacancy: Legal Adviser to the President of the Republic of Timor-Leste
Summary: Situated in the Office of the President, the Legal Adviser
would provide strategic policy and technical oversight for the
President's on legal and constitutional affairs.

Job description
Specific Activities

· Provide legal advice to and create capacity within President's
Office Department of Legal and Constitutional Affairs on matters
related to its portfolio. This general responsibility shall include
the following specific duties and responsibilities:

® Conducting legal research and analyses on legal matters related
to the mandate of the President of the Democratic Republic of
Timor-Leste, including matters related to public international law;

® Drafting legal reports, observations, memoranda, internal legal
opinions and other appropriate briefing documents;

® Participating in the preparation and drafting of acts to be
issued by the President pursuant to his powers and mandate;

® Participating in the preparation of elements of President legal
submissions before national and international judicial bodies that
touch upon matters falling within his/her portfolio.

· Provide legal support to the decisions of the President
whenever requested.

· Follow-up all matters of legal and constitutional relevance and
keep the President apprised.

· Follow-up debates in the National Parliament and report on a
periodical basis for the President.

· Review and analyse laws and regulations to keep the President apprised.

· Prepare the President's diplomas, namely nomination and
exoneration decrees of the Prime-Minister, members of Government,
diplomatic representatives of Timor-Leste and of other bodies on which
the President has constitutional competence.

· Analyse and formulate opinions on the diplomas sent to the
President for promulgation.

· Analyse and formulate opinions on processes of pardon sent by
the Government and support the President in that procedure.

· Assure the analysis of Proposals of Laws and of Decree-Laws for
the President's information and promulgation.

· Analyse legal questions posed by the functioning of the Office
of the President, or specifically asked for by the President or Chief
of Staff.

· Prepare reports and documentation, briefings and talking points
for the President.

· Cooperate with Political Support Services of the President, on
legal and constitutional matters of political relevance.

· Other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the
President's Chief of Staff and by the Head of Department.

Project management
The Legal Advisor will be based in the Office of the President. S/He
will report directly to the President's Chief of Staff.

Location
Dili, Timor-Leste.

Commencement date & Period of implementation
The intended commencement date is May, 15th 2011 and the period of
implementation of the contract will be 12 months from this date. A
possibility of an extension to the contract is foreseen and will
depend on the performance during the contract.

Requirements

Qualifications and skills
· University degree
and at least 10 years of relevant experience in Public Law.

· Masters in Public
Law is an asset

General professional experience
· Experience in
providing legal expertise or as legal advisor is essential

· Experience in
managing a team and/or supervising staff

· Experience in
capacity building and/or teaching at university level

· Experience in
research of legal matters and information gathering to produce reports
and internal information, and/or experience in legal drafting.

· Experience in
Timor-Leste is an advantage.

· Proficient in
Windows and Microsoft (Word, Excel, etc).

· Perfect dominion of Portuguese

· Good working
knowledge in English.

· Knowledge of Tetum
and/or Bahasa Indonesia is an advantage.

Personal and Professional Characteristics:
· Uphold the image of
the Office of the President by demonstrating discipline, use of
appropriate language and equal treatment of everyone, without any form
of discrimination.

· Obey all applicable
rules according to the current legislation, namely the Public Service
Law, the Code of Conduct, the Organic Law and the Internal Rules of
the Office of the President, as well as all other norms approved and
that apply to the post.

· Capacity to work in
teams and to easily relate with colleagues.

· Excellent
organizational skills and to manage work independently.

· Excellent analytical skills.

· Maturity and sense
of responsibility.

· Adaptability and
capacity to manage stressful situations.

· Good initiative.

· Good communication skills.

· Proven ability to
work under stress and considerable pressure.

· Proven ability to
work and to operate as part of a team.

Submission of candidacy and other information.

The candidacy should contain a letter explaining the motivations to
postulate to this position. Also it should include an updated and
detailed Curriculum Vitæ of the postulant with at least three
professional references.

The envelope containing the candidacy should be sent the following
address with the mention "Legal Adviser to the President of the
Republic of Timor-Leste" in the envelop:

Serviços do Ordenador Nacional (NAO)

Ministério das Finanças

Dili

República Democratica de Timor-Leste

Alternatively, the candidacy can be sent electronically at the
following e-mail address: fimontbrun@mof.gov.tl with the mention
"Legal Adviser to the President of the Republic of Timor-Leste" in the
subject of the message.

The deadline for the submission, either in hard or soft copy, is 24
hours Dili time (GMT +9) of April 27th 2011.

The details of the economic and financial compensation will be given
by the Evaluation Committee for the seven candidates that will be
short-listed.

profesor/a

AVISO

Agora dadaun Timor Aid buka hela profesor/a ida atu hanorin Tetun ba
ema estrangeiru sira.

Kualifikasaun sira maka hanesan tuir mai ne'e:

· Iha esperiensia hanorin

· Profesional

· Hatene lian Inglesh

Favor ida kontaktu ho:

Sr Albino Amaral
CEO, Timor Aid
Telefone ho apontamento no email ho hr@timoraid.org

TIMOR AID
AVENIDA DOS DIREITOS HUMANOS
BIDAU LECIDERE, DILI
www.timoraid.org | 331 2260

Security Officer

Security Officer
Plan Timor-Leste

Plan is an international, child-focused development organisation,
without religious, political or governmental affiliations. We work with
and for poor children and communities in 66 countries around the world.
Our vision is of a world in which all children realise their full
potential in societies that respect people's rights and dignity.

In Asia, we are working in 13 countries. Plan has been operating in
Timor Leste since 2001. Our areas of work cover early childhood care and
development, education, child protection and participation. Currently,
we have offices in Dili, Aileu and Lautem.

Plan Timor-Leste is looking for the following position to join our team.


SECURITY OFFICER

The Security Officer will be responsible for the development and
implementation of security guidelines and procedures in order to ensure
the security of all Plan staff, property and operations. This will
involve but is not limited to: promoting a culture of security; security
incident reporting; security guard oversight; monitoring the security
situation in Timor-Leste; and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs).

Qualifications and skills
· At least 3-5 years experience of security management or
similar capacity, preferably in an international organization.
· Good understanding of in-country security related issues and
their relations to Plan's contexts.
· Experience in conducting participatory risk assessments and
preparing situational analyses, including the analysis of factors from
both the internal and external environments, identifying crucial risks
that have to be addressed, setting objectives and developing plans of
action.
· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) in order
to present information quickly and clearly to a variety of audiences,
including the ability to communicate effectively in Tetun and/or Bahasa
Indonesian (in addition to English); note that dual language skills are
mandatory.
· Willingness and ability to travel from time to time to remote
areas, sometimes on short notice.

Should you be interested in the position, please send a cover letter and
comprehensive CV by April 15, 2011 to:

Plan Timor Leste
P.O. Box 402, Dili, Timor-Leste
E-mail: infotimorleste@plan-international.org
Any questions can be directed to the above email address or phone (+670)
331 2492.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Plan takes active measures in recruitment and employment to ensure
children are protected.
Plan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
www.plan-international.org

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Project Management Unit

República Democrática de Timor Leste

Ministério das Infra-Estruturas

Project Management Unit

Our Roads Our Future – Supporting Local Governance and Community
Based Infrastructure Works

Invitation to Submit Expression of Interest and Curriculum Vitae
Proposal

Procurement and Public Administration Reform Specialist

I. INTRODUCTION

1. The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste has received
a grant from the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction through Asian
development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of "Our Roads, Our Future –
Supporting Local Governance and Community Based Infrastructure Works".
Part of this grant will be used for consulting services of an
international Procurement and Public Administration Reform Specialist.
The consultant will work under the supervision of a Project Coordinator
and in coordination with other Project Management Unit members of the
Road Network Development Sector Project.

2. The total duration of the assignment is 3 person-months. The
assignment will be split into two interventions: a first 1.5 month
intervention will take place in the second quarter 2011. The second 1.5
month intervention will take place in the second half of the project
implementation period, in 2012 or 2013 depending on local
circumstances.

3. Terms of Reference (TOR) are provided below.

4. Provided that you are interested in undertaking the assignments under
the Project, you are hereby invited to submit an Expression of Interest
together with your curriculum vitae for the services required under the
TOR. The competence of the staff will be considered by the MOI on its
relevant experience and capabilities to handle ADB projects in Timor
Leste. There will be a ranking of shortlisted candidates and the first
ranked will be invited for financial negotiations and ultimately a
contract will be signed between the Consultant and the MOI. It is
anticipated that contract negotiation with consultant would take place
in May 2011 and the assignment would commence in May or June 2011.

5. Your submission of Expression of Interest with the Curriculum Vitae
shall remain valid for a period of 45 days after the submission date of
15 April 2011 (or as per the deadline advertised in the CSRN on the ADB
website, if different from this one). During this period you shall
maintain your availability for the said position. The MOI will make its
best effort to complete negotiations within this period. If the
negotiation cannot be completed on the said period of time, the MOI may
request to extend the validity period of your proposal. You have the
right to refuse to extend the validity period of your proposal.

II. TRANSMISSION ARRANGEMENTS

6. An Expression of Interest and detailed curriculum vitae should be
prepared in English and should be submitted in hard copy or in soft copy
to the following address not later than 5:00PM on 15 April 2011 (or as
per the deadline advertised in the CSRN on the ADB website, if different
from this one);

Ministry of Infrastructure

Project Management Unit

Avenida Martires da Patria

Dili, Timor-Leste

Attention : Mrs. Jeanne Everett – Project Coordinator

Telephone : (+670) 3311024

Mobile: (+670) 744 4741

Facsimile : (+670) 3311038

Email : jfpr.adbpmu@gmail.com

III. EVALUATION OF CURRICULUM VITAE AND FINANCIAL NEGOTIATION

7. The curriculum vitae will be evaluated, prior to the invitation for
financial negotiation, on the basis of the qualification of the
individual candidate to be selected. The summary of criteria to be used
for evaluating the curriculum vitae can be provided in the Office
address in Section III.

8. Following the completion of evaluation of curriculum vitae, the
financial negotiation will be conducted with the Consultant.

9. If contract negotiation fails for any reason, the MOI will invite
another Consultant.

V. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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Terms of Reference

Procurement and Public Administration Reform Specialist (3
person-months)

Background

The Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste has received a
grant from the Japan Fund for Poverty Reduction through Asian
development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of "Our Roads, Our Future –
Supporting Local Governance and Community Based Infrastructure Works".
The project is a 4 year project which started early 2010 and will finish
at the end of 2013. Under the project, the Government of Timor Leste
will implement rural feeder road rehabilitation and maintenance
activities and various small scale community infrastructure
constructions, in partnership with local communities and with the
participation of local government. To support this project and continue
working in the rural road sector beyond the life of the project, the
Government of Timor Leste through the Project Management Unit is seeking
to recruit one Procurement and Public Administration Reform specialist.

Description of services

The Procurement and Public Administration Reform Specialist will be
responsible for the following:

(i) Review project documents and reports, and procurement rules
currently adopted by ADB, the Government of Timor Leste (local and
central) including the Ministry of Infrastructure, and other donor
projects implementing rural road rehabilitation and maintenance works in
Timor Leste, and evaluate their applicability to the JFPR project.

(ii) Prepare procurement rules and regulations and sample contracts
and bidding documents for the JFPR project, which will be adopted by
district level personnel and all project related staff, when contracting
out civil works to community groups and contractors. To the extent
possible, those documents must build on existing procurement rules used
by district administrations under the Local Development Fund/ LGSP with
some adaptation to fit the socio-economic objectives of the JFPR
project. In addition, the procurement rules must comply with ADB
procurement guidelines (2007, as amended from time to time) and, to the
extent possible, other Government procurement guidelines. The ultimate
objective would be to produce a standardized set of documents that could
be used by the government in the long term for implementing simple rural
road works contracts using community labor, and which could reconcile
various donor requirements.

(iii) Develop a training module and implement an initial training on
financial management, procurement, contract management and monitoring
for district personnel, MOI district level staff, the Project
Implementation Consultant (NGO/Firm contracted under the project), and
any other relevant participants.

(iv) Provide ongoing training on capacity building in financial and
contract management for district administration.

(v) Assist the technical working group in MOI to explore and decide
upon whether and how its basic service delivery functions (or
sub-functions) can be decentralized to the municipal level while making
subsidiarity the key principle. In addition, the consultant will review
and clearly define how such services would be costed and financed, as
well as how they would be moved from national to local government
budgets.

(vi) Assist the Ministry of State Administration in proper backstopping
of the pilot district administrations, including identifying and
developing relevant training modules.

(vii) Provide technical assistance to the district administrations in
implementing their delegated responsibilities (notably including
contract management).

In addition to direct project stakeholders, the consultant must
collaborate with Chief of Procurement of Directorate of Roads, Bridges
and Flood Control, and the Ministry of State Administration and
Territorial Management throughout the course of the assignment. Close
collaboration will also be required with other donor projects working on
rural roads and rural infrastructure in general in Timor Leste, in order
to facilitate exchange of lessons learned, and maximize synergies and
standardization of approaches across partners.

The procurement and contract management processes should: (i) involve
the participation of district level staff of MOI directly employed by
the project, (ii) to the extent possible, introduce feed-back mechanisms
from communities throughout the design and contracting process, (iii)
must give strong opportunity for local small contractors from the suco
or from within the sub-district to participate and (iv) must solicit
regular reviews by PMU.

Timing

The total duration of the assignment is 3 person-months. The assignment
will be split into two interventions: a first 1.5 month intervention
will take place in the second quarter 2011 to prioritize tasks (i)
through (iii) above. The second 1.5 month intervention will take place
in the second half of the project implementation period, and would
prioritize tasks (iv) through (vii) above.