OB: Progressio Timor-Leste: Gender Advocacy Adviser

Dear colleagues,
I would appreciate it if you could post the below on you notice board or forward to interested people. Apologies in advance for cross-posting.

Progressio is currently looking for a committed individual to take up the post of Gender Advocacy Adviser, based in Dili, Timor-Leste; a two-year placement. Please note that for all of these vacancies the selected applicant will be required to take up the placement by the end of September 2011.

As part of an exciting advocacy strengthening programme involving various partners and collaborating institutions, the development worker will work as a Gender Advocacy Adviser alongside the national women’s umbrella network - Rede Feto - strengthening the capacity of staff and member organisations in coordinating and facilitating advocacy work amongst its constituency on the promotion and protection of women’s human rights and gender equality in Timor-Leste. The placement is part of Progressio's Raising Women's Voices Project, started early 2010 with support from the European Union. This second year will see increasing emphasis on supporting Rede Feto preparation of members in anticipation of the 2012 National Women's Congress and Presidential and Parliamentary Elections.

Person Profile
The post holder will have a degree in a relevant field (eg social sciences, gender, human rights), and education/ training in specific aspects of community development and gender, and in social research and analysis.

You should have a minimum of three years’ experience with an NGO in an advisory support capacity, preferably with umbrella organisations in a developing country, and on women’s rights and advocacy networks. As well as proven experience in training/ facilitation methodologies and direct training ability, including strong participatory facilitation skills; of designing, implementing and monitoring advocacy programmes/ initiatives; in campaigning, community mobilisation and networking; in conducting participatory research/ analysis and reporting on the results, and of working in a resource poor environment, where access to technology is limited.

An understanding of the mechanisms of advocacy and the dynamics of coalition and network building; an in-depth knowledge of gender and development issues, including domestic violence and the political marginalisation of women; tact, maturity, determination, sound political judgement, and skills in strategic planning and participatory monitoring methods are also essential. You should also have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of people in a participatory, respectful, collaborative manner, and to enhance effective work relationships, the ability to transfer skills and knowledge; demonstrated ability to work under pressure; high degree of self-sufficiency, and initiative and a commitment to learn Tetum.

For further information and an application form visit www.progressio.org.uk/jobs
It is essential that you complete the application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for an interview. Please note that CVs/resumes will not be accepted.
Closing date: 17 July 2011
Interviews: End of July 2011
Please return the completed application form to: Recruitment@progressio.org.uk

Progressio has been leading the way on practical international development issues for more than forty years. Whether through placing skilled professionals overseas, or in our policy and advocacy achievements, Progressio has a track record of making a difference. We work with people of all faiths and none. Progressio has over 80 skilled professionals working in Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, Africa and the Middle East.


Best regards,
Tibor

Tibor van Staveren
Country Representative
Progressio Timor-Leste
Mobile: +670 7232690