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Mercy Corps Vacancy Announcement

District Coordinators – Renewable Energy Programme

(Three National Positions – Ainaro, Manufahi, Dili Districts)

PROGRAMME SUMMARY:

Mercy Corps has been operational in Timor-Leste since 2005 with current programming focusing on agriculture, rural livelihoods and alternative sources of energy. In May 2011 Mercy Corps began implementing the three-year, EC-funded Energy for All (E4A) programme, focusing on alternative energy solutions for rural and peri-urban Timor Leste. The programme will facilitate access to alternative sources of energy, including solar power, fuel efficient stoves and renewable sources of fuel, through sustainable market-driven approaches. The programme is being implemented in three districts: Manufahi, Ainaro and peri-urban Dili.

[Describe overview of job missioGENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

The District Coordinators (one in each target District) will be responsible for coordination and implementation of E4A activities in their respective target district, under the supervision of the Expatriate Programme Manager and National Programme Manager. The position will involve guiding and monitoring our local implementing partner in day-to-day activities, supporting community mobilization and capacity-building, providing support for emerging renewable energy businesses, and working closely with government officials involved in the programme.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

· Support the local partner in start-up, including orientation of the E4A programme, office set-up, recruitment and organisational capacity-building

· Support the local partner in their day-to-day programme implementation, reporting, budget management, administrative support, and coordination matters to help improve their capacity

· Work with the local implementing partner to establish links and build relationships with key stakeholders in the district, in particular Energy Extension workers

· With the local implementing partner, engage in education and capacity-building of target communities to encourage uptake of alternative energy technologies

· Identify, engage and provide capacity-building for private sector businesses that will emerge as Alternative Energy Retailers in each District

· Support the programme team in meeting M&E objectives by participating in relevant surveys

· Contribute to Mercy Corps reports (donor and internal) as required

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KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum 2 to 3 years experience of programme implementation and community development in Timor Leste is required, experience working with an international NGO, UN or other organisation is preferred.

· Familiarity with community-based alternative energy technologies (such as solar power or fuel-efficient stoves) and/or community forestry is preferred

· Ability to communicate, motivate and engage productively with target communities and stakeholders in the district is essential

· Strong organisational and coordination skills, and competent computer skills is required

· Willingness to be based in one of the target district (Ainaro, Manufahi or Dili) and travel throughout the districts is required

· Fluency in Tetum or Bahasa Indonesia, and competency in spoken and written English is required

To apply for this position, please send your Resume/CV and Cover letter by e-mail to:jobs@tl.mercycorps.org or deliver to Human Resources at the Mercy Corps office at Bairo Dos Grilhos, Dili.

The deadline for submitting applications is 4pm on May 25^th2011.

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be notified.