Sunday, June 19, 2011

Major Projects Advisor

Major Projects Advisor

Job

Closing date: 01 Jul 2011

Government of Timor-Leste

Under the Public Investment Management Support to East Timor Program (PIMSET), the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is assisting the Government of Timor-Leste to establish processes and procedures for the management of a Major Projects Development Fund (MPDF). This will support efforts to improve the planning and preparation of key infrastructure projects within the country and ensure that investments contribute towards long-term economic growth.

AusAID is looking for a highly motivated Major Projects Advisor to join the multi-disciplinary Major Projects Secretariat (MPS) within the Ministry of Finance, which is responsible for appraising and preparing major infrastructure projects.

The Major Projects Advisor will provide advice and support to the MPS on its current portfolio of infrastructure programs; assist in the design and implementation of the MPDF; help to develop standard processes and policies for project formulation and implementation; support the preparation of feasibility studies; provide support to the MPS to access technical services from the national and international market; and identify and provide advice on the technical, policy and regulatory issues impacting strategy and activity design.

The successful applicant will have:
  • A degree (preferably advanced) in engineering, economics, public administration or public policy; and
  • At least ten (10) years professional experience in a senior advisory or management role advising on infrastructure or other relevant policy and regulatory issues.

The Government of Timor-Leste will directly appoint the Major Projects Advisor utilising AusAID funding for an initial period of one (1) year, commencing on 29 August 2011 with the possibility of extension. There will be an initial probation period of 3 months.

An internationally competitive remuneration package, including attractive conditions of employment, will be negotiated commensurate with the demonstrated experience, expertise and skills of the successful applicant.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 01 July 2011 (23.59 GMT)

Please contact Charles Kendall & Partners Ltd (acting for and on behalf of AusAID) atconsultantrecruitment @charleskendall.com for further information and a CV template.

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