TIMOR-LESTE
JOB POSTING
INSTITUTIONAL POLICY ADVISOR
The Institutional Policy Advisor (IPA) is a 12-month position where the
successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-level technical
policy support to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE) with a particular focus
on developing the Ministry’s institutional policies. The Institutional Policy
Advisor will be seconded to the Ministry and act as an independent expert to
consolidate the results of MNE’s strategic planning processes, oversee the
development of procedural manuals and key forms for consular, protocol and
administrative services, and ensure human resource planning and training
activities are relevant to needs of MNE within Timor-Leste and abroad.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Daily contact with The Asia Foundation’s Program Manager is expected. In
addition, the consultant will have regular contact with the Asia Foundation’s
Deputy Country Representative, Office Manager as well as other Foundation staff
and consultants (e.g. Operations Advisor and Curriculum Advisor). Occasional
contact with other Foundation staff in Asia across similar thematic areas is
also expected, as is regular contact with the Human Resources unit staff in the
Foundation’s San Francisco and Washington D.C. offices.
External
Daily contact is expected with MNE’s Secretary General as well as with key
staff from the Planning and Research Commission. In addition the consultant
will have regular contact with Executive Council, national and international
staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Minimum ten years of professional experience in institutional management and
process design, human resource development, and employee evaluation systems.
The Advisor will have a proven track record in organizational development for
foreign policy institutions, both domestically and within diplomatic missions
abroad; a demonstrated understanding of inter-governmental policy
harmonization, e.g. incorporation of civil service policy, and
intra-institutional policy integration. Experience in ASEAN countries
preferred.
Education
Masters degree or higher in public policy, political science, organizational
development, law, public administration, or a related field.
Skills
Demonstrated ability in multidisciplinary team management, institutional
planning; strong analytical and problem solving skills; flexibility, patience,
pro-active; proven interpersonal, linguistic and intercultural skills.
Language
Fluency in English and Portuguese.
Preferred
Living and working experience in Timor-Leste, the South East Asian region, or
Pacific Islands.
Application is due by June 10, 2011. 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
jfonseca@asiafound.org or TAFTimorLeste@asiafound.org. Only short-listed
candidates will be acknowledged.
For full position description please contact Hugo Fernandes on (+670 723 0926)
or (+670) 3313457 or by email to hfernandes@asiafound.org
The job is open to International Applicants.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
LIBRARY CONSULTANT - LIBRARIAN
TIMOR-LESTE
JOB POSTING
LIBRARY CONSULTANT - LIBRARIAN
The Asia Foundation Timor-Leste (an International NGO) is currently seeking
International candidates for the position of LIBRARY CONSULTANT. It is a three
month position where the successful candidate will be responsible for providing
high-level technical support to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE) library
development with a particular focus on (1) developing the Ministry’s library
training curriculum, (2) library cataloguing standards and practices; (3)
organizing and cataloguing the current collection of books in the library; (4)
creating a database for current and incoming books in the library; and (5)
establishing and implementing a lending and tracking system for library
patrons, and (6) implementing the new library system. The LC will act as an
independent financial and institutional management consulting expert and will
consolidate the results of MNE’s strategic planning processes, develop
existing materials within MNE and design a short term induction library
training manual and also recommendations for library development
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Daily contact with The Asia Foundation’s (the Foundation) Program Manager is
expected. In addition, ,the consultant will have regular contact with the
Foundation’s Deputy Country Representative, Office Manager as well as with
other Foundation staff and consultants (e.g. Institutional Policy Advisor,
Human Resources Advisor). Occasional contact with other Foundation staff in
Asia across similar thematic areas is also expected, as is regular contact with
the Human Resources unit staff in the Foundation’s San Francisco and
Washington D.C. offices.
External
Daily contact is expected with MNE’s Secretary General as well as with key
staff from the Planning and Research Commission. In addition the consultant
will have regular contact with Executive Council, national and international
staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Minimum five years of professional experience in library development,
cataloging, database and process design. The Consultant will have a proven
track record in library organizational development a demonstrated understanding
of inter-governmental policy harmonization, e.g. incorporation of civil service
policy, and intra-institutional policy integration.
Education
Advanced Degree in library studies, archive studies or a related field.
Skills
Demonstrated ability in multidisciplinary team management, institutional
planning; strong analytical and problem solving skills; flexibility, patience,
pro-active; proven interpersonal, linguistic and intercultural skills.
Language
Fluency in English and Portuguese.
Preferred
Living and working experience in Timor-Leste, the South East Asian region, or
Pacific Islands.
Application is due by June 10, 2011. 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
jfonseca@asiafound.org or TAFTimorLeste@asiafound.org. Only short-listed
candidates will be acknowledged.
For full position description please contact Hugo Fernandes on (+670 723 0926)
or (+670) 3313457 or by email to hfernandes@asiafound.org
Open to International Applicants
JOB POSTING
LIBRARY CONSULTANT - LIBRARIAN
The Asia Foundation Timor-Leste (an International NGO) is currently seeking
International candidates for the position of LIBRARY CONSULTANT. It is a three
month position where the successful candidate will be responsible for providing
high-level technical support to Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE) library
development with a particular focus on (1) developing the Ministry’s library
training curriculum, (2) library cataloguing standards and practices; (3)
organizing and cataloguing the current collection of books in the library; (4)
creating a database for current and incoming books in the library; and (5)
establishing and implementing a lending and tracking system for library
patrons, and (6) implementing the new library system. The LC will act as an
independent financial and institutional management consulting expert and will
consolidate the results of MNE’s strategic planning processes, develop
existing materials within MNE and design a short term induction library
training manual and also recommendations for library development
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Daily contact with The Asia Foundation’s (the Foundation) Program Manager is
expected. In addition, ,the consultant will have regular contact with the
Foundation’s Deputy Country Representative, Office Manager as well as with
other Foundation staff and consultants (e.g. Institutional Policy Advisor,
Human Resources Advisor). Occasional contact with other Foundation staff in
Asia across similar thematic areas is also expected, as is regular contact with
the Human Resources unit staff in the Foundation’s San Francisco and
Washington D.C. offices.
External
Daily contact is expected with MNE’s Secretary General as well as with key
staff from the Planning and Research Commission. In addition the consultant
will have regular contact with Executive Council, national and international
staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Minimum five years of professional experience in library development,
cataloging, database and process design. The Consultant will have a proven
track record in library organizational development a demonstrated understanding
of inter-governmental policy harmonization, e.g. incorporation of civil service
policy, and intra-institutional policy integration.
Education
Advanced Degree in library studies, archive studies or a related field.
Skills
Demonstrated ability in multidisciplinary team management, institutional
planning; strong analytical and problem solving skills; flexibility, patience,
pro-active; proven interpersonal, linguistic and intercultural skills.
Language
Fluency in English and Portuguese.
Preferred
Living and working experience in Timor-Leste, the South East Asian region, or
Pacific Islands.
Application is due by June 10, 2011. 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
jfonseca@asiafound.org or TAFTimorLeste@asiafound.org. Only short-listed
candidates will be acknowledged.
For full position description please contact Hugo Fernandes on (+670 723 0926)
or (+670) 3313457 or by email to hfernandes@asiafound.org
Open to International Applicants
FINANCE ADVISER
TIMOR-LESTE
JOB POSTING
FINANCE ADVISER
The Finance and Administration Adviser is a 6-month position where the
successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-level Financial
Management such as Budget planning and execution, Liaison and coordination of
inter-agency financial activities like coordination of AAP (Annual Action Plan
) and QRM (Quarterly Matrix Report), Embassy financial advances monitoring and
reimbursement, account reconciliation, and others.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADVISER
• Draft guidelines on good administration and finance management
principles and best practices in the running of the Ministry (One session of
in-house lecture to be given to all staff members.)
• Participate in the design, control, operation, and enhancement of
manual and computerized systems established for accountability and transparency
in the MFA, to include accounting functions such as budget/general ledger
control, contracts/accounts payable, payroll, etc;
• Prepare a variety of financial statements, reports and analyses, and
assist all Divisions and overseas missions of the MFA in formulating their
Annual Action Plan (AAP) and in implementing their quarterly matrix reports;
• Participate in the annual audit process and in the preparation of
annual budget;
• Prepare required financial reports to other government agencies and
financial institutions;
• Prepare fund balance projections and reviews with relevant departments;
• Prepare and issue journal entries and verify financial data;
• Answer inquiries and coordinate operations with relevant government
departments, organizations, and overseas missions;
• Analyze and reconcile expenditures and revenue accounts and coordinate
various accounting records with information received from any accounting
systems and departmental records that exist within the MFA;
• Review and audit entries made to various financial records for
maintenance of accountable and transparent accounting procedures;
• Analyze, calculate and allocate inter-Ministry charges for various
expenditures, performs comprehensive financial activity studies and ensure
compliance with reporting requirements;
• Train, supervise, and professionalize clerical / accounting employees
and any other relevant personnel in all of the above processes.
REQUIREMENTS
1. ABLE TO TRANSFER SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO TIMOR-LESTE’S STAFF:
Knowledge/skills that the Timor-Leste incumbents are expected to acquire
through on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring by the Adviser.
• Accounting, payroll
• Financial management
• Budgeting
• Benefits and salary administration, such as design and review of
salaries, benefits, and other conditions of employment
2. REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES TO BE DEVELOPED
Legal and managerial systems and processes to be developed by the Adviser.
• Managing and developing accounting and financial reporting systems
• Establish administrative and finance template, data base for the
Ministry and Missions abroad
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR TO BE DEVELOPED
Desired attitudes and behaviors to be developed by Counterparts through
interaction with the Advisor.
• Self-sufficient, self-starter, resourceful
• Professional
• Upright and a person of integrity
• Honest and trustworthy
• Responsible, reliable and adaptable
• Decisive, objective and impartial
• Has keen eye for details, meticulous
• Versatile and can work across varied functions
• Diplomatic
• Can work across varied cultures and types of people; has respect for
diversity
REQUIRED EDUCATION /CERTIFICATION:
• A University Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business
Management, post-graduate degree highly preferable
REQUIRED TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
• Accounting and financial management experience in the areas of
budgeting, resources planning, accounts management and analysis, financial
analysis and reporting for at least ten years in any government or private or
international institution or agency;
REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE FOR CAPACITY BUILDING
Apart from necessary technical and management experience, the Adviser will also
be required to transfer management and technical knowledge and skills to the
East Timorese incumbent through coaching and mentoring.
• Research and drafting Foreign Services Rules and Regulations
• Accounting, payroll
• Financial management
• Budgeting
• Benefits and salary administration, such as design and review of
salaries, benefits, and other conditions of employment
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
The Adviser will be required to work in a tropical environment, to be flexible
and creative in adapting his/her knowledge and skills to the unique situation
of Timor-Leste, to be able to deal sensitively with a diversity of languages
and cultures, and to manage effectively high levels of stress and shifting
priorities.
• Qualified candidates with prior experiences in similar context to
Timor-Leste will be given preference.
• Self-sufficient, self-starter, resourceful
• Professional
• Upright and a person of integrity
• Honest and trustworthy
• Responsible, reliable, adaptable
• Decisive, objective and impartial
• Has keen eye for details, meticulous
• Versatile and can work across varied functions
• Diplomatic
• Can work across varied cultures and types of people; has respect for
diversity
Language
Fluency in English and Portuguese.
Preferred
Living and working experience in Timor-Leste, the South East Asian region, or
Pacific Islands.
Application is due by June 10, 2011. 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
jfonseca@asiafound.org or TAFTimorLeste@asiafound.org. Only short-listed
candidates will be acknowledged.
For full position description please contact Hugo Fernandes on (+670 723 0926)
or (+670) 3313457 or by email to hfernandes@asiafound.org
Open to International Applicants
JOB POSTING
FINANCE ADVISER
The Finance and Administration Adviser is a 6-month position where the
successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-level Financial
Management such as Budget planning and execution, Liaison and coordination of
inter-agency financial activities like coordination of AAP (Annual Action Plan
) and QRM (Quarterly Matrix Report), Embassy financial advances monitoring and
reimbursement, account reconciliation, and others.
FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADVISER
• Draft guidelines on good administration and finance management
principles and best practices in the running of the Ministry (One session of
in-house lecture to be given to all staff members.)
• Participate in the design, control, operation, and enhancement of
manual and computerized systems established for accountability and transparency
in the MFA, to include accounting functions such as budget/general ledger
control, contracts/accounts payable, payroll, etc;
• Prepare a variety of financial statements, reports and analyses, and
assist all Divisions and overseas missions of the MFA in formulating their
Annual Action Plan (AAP) and in implementing their quarterly matrix reports;
• Participate in the annual audit process and in the preparation of
annual budget;
• Prepare required financial reports to other government agencies and
financial institutions;
• Prepare fund balance projections and reviews with relevant departments;
• Prepare and issue journal entries and verify financial data;
• Answer inquiries and coordinate operations with relevant government
departments, organizations, and overseas missions;
• Analyze and reconcile expenditures and revenue accounts and coordinate
various accounting records with information received from any accounting
systems and departmental records that exist within the MFA;
• Review and audit entries made to various financial records for
maintenance of accountable and transparent accounting procedures;
• Analyze, calculate and allocate inter-Ministry charges for various
expenditures, performs comprehensive financial activity studies and ensure
compliance with reporting requirements;
• Train, supervise, and professionalize clerical / accounting employees
and any other relevant personnel in all of the above processes.
REQUIREMENTS
1. ABLE TO TRANSFER SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE TO TIMOR-LESTE’S STAFF:
Knowledge/skills that the Timor-Leste incumbents are expected to acquire
through on-the-job training, coaching and mentoring by the Adviser.
• Accounting, payroll
• Financial management
• Budgeting
• Benefits and salary administration, such as design and review of
salaries, benefits, and other conditions of employment
2. REQUIREMENTS FOR SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES TO BE DEVELOPED
Legal and managerial systems and processes to be developed by the Adviser.
• Managing and developing accounting and financial reporting systems
• Establish administrative and finance template, data base for the
Ministry and Missions abroad
3. REQUIREMENTS FOR ATTITUDES AND BEHAVIOR TO BE DEVELOPED
Desired attitudes and behaviors to be developed by Counterparts through
interaction with the Advisor.
• Self-sufficient, self-starter, resourceful
• Professional
• Upright and a person of integrity
• Honest and trustworthy
• Responsible, reliable and adaptable
• Decisive, objective and impartial
• Has keen eye for details, meticulous
• Versatile and can work across varied functions
• Diplomatic
• Can work across varied cultures and types of people; has respect for
diversity
REQUIRED EDUCATION /CERTIFICATION:
• A University Degree in Economics, Finance, Accounting, Business
Management, post-graduate degree highly preferable
REQUIRED TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE
• Accounting and financial management experience in the areas of
budgeting, resources planning, accounts management and analysis, financial
analysis and reporting for at least ten years in any government or private or
international institution or agency;
REQUIRED SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE FOR CAPACITY BUILDING
Apart from necessary technical and management experience, the Adviser will also
be required to transfer management and technical knowledge and skills to the
East Timorese incumbent through coaching and mentoring.
• Research and drafting Foreign Services Rules and Regulations
• Accounting, payroll
• Financial management
• Budgeting
• Benefits and salary administration, such as design and review of
salaries, benefits, and other conditions of employment
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
The Adviser will be required to work in a tropical environment, to be flexible
and creative in adapting his/her knowledge and skills to the unique situation
of Timor-Leste, to be able to deal sensitively with a diversity of languages
and cultures, and to manage effectively high levels of stress and shifting
priorities.
• Qualified candidates with prior experiences in similar context to
Timor-Leste will be given preference.
• Self-sufficient, self-starter, resourceful
• Professional
• Upright and a person of integrity
• Honest and trustworthy
• Responsible, reliable, adaptable
• Decisive, objective and impartial
• Has keen eye for details, meticulous
• Versatile and can work across varied functions
• Diplomatic
• Can work across varied cultures and types of people; has respect for
diversity
Language
Fluency in English and Portuguese.
Preferred
Living and working experience in Timor-Leste, the South East Asian region, or
Pacific Islands.
Application is due by June 10, 2011. 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
jfonseca@asiafound.org or TAFTimorLeste@asiafound.org. Only short-listed
candidates will be acknowledged.
For full position description please contact Hugo Fernandes on (+670 723 0926)
or (+670) 3313457 or by email to hfernandes@asiafound.org
Open to International Applicants
INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING AND CURRICULUM ADVISOR (ITCA)
TIMOR-LESTE
JOB POSTING
INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING AND CURRICULUM ADVISOR (ITCA)
The Institutional Training and Curriculum Advisor (ITCA) is a 12-month position
seconded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE) where the successful
candidate will be responsible for providing high-level technical policy support
to the Ministry with a particular focus on developing the Ministry’s
diplomatic training curriculum. The Institutional Training Advisor will act as
an independent consultant and will consolidate the results of MNE’s strategic
planning processes, develop existing materials within MNE and design a short
term induction training manual related to MNE’s line units such as consular,
protocol, bilateral and multilateral issues, legal affairs and administration
and finance services, and ensure human resource planning and training
activities are relevant to needs of MNE within Timor-Leste and abroad. In
cooperation with Human Resources Advisor (HRA) conduct review of existing HR
policies and existing short induction training curriculum and conduct
evaluation of MNE diplomatic training cadets based on MNE’s performance
review and design training manual for an advance training program.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Daily contact with The Asia Foundation’s Program Manager is expected. In
addition, ,the consultant will have regular contact with the Asia
Foundation’s Deputy Country Representative, Office Manager as well as with
the Foundation’s national staff and consultants (e.g. Institutional Policy
Advisor, Human Resources Advisor). Occasional contact with other Foundation
staff in Asia across similar thematic areas is also expected, as is regular
contact with the Human Resources unit staff in the Foundation’s San Francisco
and Washington D.C. offices.
External
Daily contact is expected with MNE’s Secretary General as well as with key
staff from the Planning and Research Commission as well as diplomatic training
staff and cadets. In addition the consultant will have regular contact with
Executive Council, national and international staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Minimum ten years of professional experience in institutional management and
process design, human resource development, foreign affairs curriculum design
and training and employee evaluation systems. The Advisor will have a proven
track record in organizational development for foreign policy institutions,
both domestically and within diplomatic missions abroad; a demonstrated
understanding of inter-governmental policy harmonization, e.g. incorporation of
civil service policy, and intra-institutional policy integration. Experience
in ASEAN countries preferred.
Education
Masters degree or above in public policy, political science, organizational
development, law, public administration, or a related field.
Skills
Demonstrated ability in multidisciplinary team management, institutional
planning; strong analytical and problem solving skills; flexibility, patience,
pro-active; proven interpersonal, linguistic and intercultural skills.
Language
Fluency in English and Portuguese.
Preferred
Living and working experience in Timor-Leste, the South East Asian region, or
Pacific Islands.
Application is due by June 10, 2011. 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
jfonseca@asiafound.org or TAFTimorLeste@asiafound.org. Only short-listed
candidates will be acknowledged.
For full position description please contact Hugo Fernandes on (+670 723 0926)
or (+670) 3313457 or by email to hfernandes@asiafound.org
Open to International Applicants
JOB POSTING
INSTITUTIONAL TRAINING AND CURRICULUM ADVISOR (ITCA)
The Institutional Training and Curriculum Advisor (ITCA) is a 12-month position
seconded to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE) where the successful
candidate will be responsible for providing high-level technical policy support
to the Ministry with a particular focus on developing the Ministry’s
diplomatic training curriculum. The Institutional Training Advisor will act as
an independent consultant and will consolidate the results of MNE’s strategic
planning processes, develop existing materials within MNE and design a short
term induction training manual related to MNE’s line units such as consular,
protocol, bilateral and multilateral issues, legal affairs and administration
and finance services, and ensure human resource planning and training
activities are relevant to needs of MNE within Timor-Leste and abroad. In
cooperation with Human Resources Advisor (HRA) conduct review of existing HR
policies and existing short induction training curriculum and conduct
evaluation of MNE diplomatic training cadets based on MNE’s performance
review and design training manual for an advance training program.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Daily contact with The Asia Foundation’s Program Manager is expected. In
addition, ,the consultant will have regular contact with the Asia
Foundation’s Deputy Country Representative, Office Manager as well as with
the Foundation’s national staff and consultants (e.g. Institutional Policy
Advisor, Human Resources Advisor). Occasional contact with other Foundation
staff in Asia across similar thematic areas is also expected, as is regular
contact with the Human Resources unit staff in the Foundation’s San Francisco
and Washington D.C. offices.
External
Daily contact is expected with MNE’s Secretary General as well as with key
staff from the Planning and Research Commission as well as diplomatic training
staff and cadets. In addition the consultant will have regular contact with
Executive Council, national and international staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Minimum ten years of professional experience in institutional management and
process design, human resource development, foreign affairs curriculum design
and training and employee evaluation systems. The Advisor will have a proven
track record in organizational development for foreign policy institutions,
both domestically and within diplomatic missions abroad; a demonstrated
understanding of inter-governmental policy harmonization, e.g. incorporation of
civil service policy, and intra-institutional policy integration. Experience
in ASEAN countries preferred.
Education
Masters degree or above in public policy, political science, organizational
development, law, public administration, or a related field.
Skills
Demonstrated ability in multidisciplinary team management, institutional
planning; strong analytical and problem solving skills; flexibility, patience,
pro-active; proven interpersonal, linguistic and intercultural skills.
Language
Fluency in English and Portuguese.
Preferred
Living and working experience in Timor-Leste, the South East Asian region, or
Pacific Islands.
Application is due by June 10, 2011. 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
jfonseca@asiafound.org or TAFTimorLeste@asiafound.org. Only short-listed
candidates will be acknowledged.
For full position description please contact Hugo Fernandes on (+670 723 0926)
or (+670) 3313457 or by email to hfernandes@asiafound.org
Open to International Applicants
FOREIGN POLICY EXPERT (FPE)
TIMOR-LESTE
JOB POSTING
FOREIGN POLICY EXPERT (FPE)
The Foreign Policy Expert (FPE) is a 6-month position where the successful
candidate will be responsible for providing high-level technical foreign policy
support to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE) with a particular focus on
developing the Ministry’s foreign policy position. The Foreign Policy Expert
will be seconded to the Ministry and act as an independent expert to review,
compile and develop Timor-Leste’s foreign policies position related to issues
identified by MNE.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Daily contact with The Asia Foundation’s Program Manager is expected. In
addition, the consultant will have regular contact with the Asia Foundation’s
Deputy Country Representative, Office Manager as well as other Foundation staff
and consultants (e.g. Operations Advisor and Curriculum Advisor). Occasional
contact with other Foundation staff in Asia across similar thematic areas is
also expected, as is regular contact with the Human Resources unit staff in the
Foundation’s San Francisco and Washington D.C. offices.
External
Daily contact is expected with MNE’s Secretary General as well as with key
staff from =MNE. In addition the consultant will have regular contact with
Executive Council, national and international staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Minimum ten years of professional experience in institutional management and
process design, human resource development, and employee evaluation systems.
The Advisor will have a proven track record in organizational development for
foreign policy institutions, both domestically and within diplomatic missions
abroad; a demonstrated understanding of inter-governmental policy
harmonization, e.g. incorporation of civil service policy, and
intra-institutional policy integration. Experience in ASEAN countries
preferred.
Education
Masters degree or higher in foreign policy studies, international relations
studies, political science, organizational development, law, or a related
field.
Skills
Demonstrated ability in multidisciplinary team management, institutional
planning; strong analytical and problem solving skills; flexibility, patience,
pro-active; proven interpersonal, linguistic and intercultural skills.
Language
Fluency in English and Portuguese.
Preferred
Living and working experience in Timor-Leste, the South East Asian region, or
Pacific Islands.
Application is due by June 10, 2011. 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
jfonseca@asiafound.org or TAFTimorLeste@asiafound.org. Only short-listed
candidates will be acknowledged.
For full position description please contact Hugo Fernandes on (+670 723 0926)
or (+670) 3313457 or by email to hfernandes@asiafound.org
Open to International Applicants
JOB POSTING
FOREIGN POLICY EXPERT (FPE)
The Foreign Policy Expert (FPE) is a 6-month position where the successful
candidate will be responsible for providing high-level technical foreign policy
support to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MNE) with a particular focus on
developing the Ministry’s foreign policy position. The Foreign Policy Expert
will be seconded to the Ministry and act as an independent expert to review,
compile and develop Timor-Leste’s foreign policies position related to issues
identified by MNE.
RELATIONSHIPS
Internal
Daily contact with The Asia Foundation’s Program Manager is expected. In
addition, the consultant will have regular contact with the Asia Foundation’s
Deputy Country Representative, Office Manager as well as other Foundation staff
and consultants (e.g. Operations Advisor and Curriculum Advisor). Occasional
contact with other Foundation staff in Asia across similar thematic areas is
also expected, as is regular contact with the Human Resources unit staff in the
Foundation’s San Francisco and Washington D.C. offices.
External
Daily contact is expected with MNE’s Secretary General as well as with key
staff from =MNE. In addition the consultant will have regular contact with
Executive Council, national and international staff.
REQUIREMENTS
Experience
Minimum ten years of professional experience in institutional management and
process design, human resource development, and employee evaluation systems.
The Advisor will have a proven track record in organizational development for
foreign policy institutions, both domestically and within diplomatic missions
abroad; a demonstrated understanding of inter-governmental policy
harmonization, e.g. incorporation of civil service policy, and
intra-institutional policy integration. Experience in ASEAN countries
preferred.
Education
Masters degree or higher in foreign policy studies, international relations
studies, political science, organizational development, law, or a related
field.
Skills
Demonstrated ability in multidisciplinary team management, institutional
planning; strong analytical and problem solving skills; flexibility, patience,
pro-active; proven interpersonal, linguistic and intercultural skills.
Language
Fluency in English and Portuguese.
Preferred
Living and working experience in Timor-Leste, the South East Asian region, or
Pacific Islands.
Application is due by June 10, 2011. 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
jfonseca@asiafound.org or TAFTimorLeste@asiafound.org. Only short-listed
candidates will be acknowledged.
For full position description please contact Hugo Fernandes on (+670 723 0926)
or (+670) 3313457 or by email to hfernandes@asiafound.org
Open to International Applicants
Program Management Assistant (Trainee) – Re-advertised.
The Embassy of the United States of America
The U.S. Embassy in Dili is seeking an individual for the position of Program Management Assistant in its Department of Justice (DOJ) office located at Rua Praia dos Coqueiros Dili, Timor-Leste.
POSITION: Program Management Assistant (Trainee) – Re-advertised.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The incumbent will be working under the direct supervision of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Professional Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT), through a Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) assigned to the U.S. Embassy, Dili, is assisting the government of Timor-Leste in its continuing efforts to develop its justice sector. The RLA program focuses on prosecutor and investigator training and skills development, and provides institutional support for the investigation and prosecution of crimes, including corruption, money-laundering, narcotics, weapons, complex fraud and financial crimes, and human trafficking. The program will also promote legislative reforms, institutional support, and protection of human rights through full and consistent application of the criminal and criminal procedure codes designed to improve the operation of the criminal justice system. DOJ/OPDAT is seeking an Assistant Legal Advisor (ALA) to support the RLA. The ALA will, among other things, advise the RLA on relevant legal, policy, and political issues, help to plan legislative and institutional reform initiatives, review, translate and analyze current and draft legislation, develop and maintain contact and schedule meetings with officials of relevant Timor-Leste government agencies, plan and organize conferences and training sessions, calculate and control budgets, and manage administrative activities in a two-person office.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1) University degree in Law, International Relation, Economics or Business; 2) Minimum 1 year experience in legal field; 3) Good working knowledge of English Level IV (Good), Level IV Portuguese (Fluent), Level IV Tetum (fluent); 4) Must possess an excellent understanding of the Timor-Leste legal and criminal justice systems.
WHO MAY APPLY: Local nationals or anyone with the required permits and documentation to legally seek employment in Timor-Leste.
HOW TO APPLY: Complete DS-174 (Universal Application for Employment). Application forms and detailed Position Description are available at the US. Embassy Rua Praia dos Coqueiros Dili, Timor-Leste. Applicants may also attach a resume or CV which contains the same information as required in form DS-174.
An attractive salary and fringe benefits package will be commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and experience.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Office, Attention: Recruitment American Embassy, Rua Praia dos Coqueiros Dili, Timor-Leste
E-mail: DiliHR2@state.gov or Fax: +670-3324684
DO NOT ATTACH PHOTO
CLOSING DATE FOR THE POSITION: June 13, 2011
Program Management Assistant (Full Performance) – Re-advertised.
The Embassy of the United States of America
The U.S. Embassy in Dili is seeking an individual for the position of Program Management Assistant in its Department of Justice (DOJ) office located at Rua Praia dos Coqueiros Dili, Timor-Leste.
POSITION: Program Management Assistant (Full Performance) – Re-advertised.
BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:
The incumbent will be working under the direct supervision of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Professional Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT), through a Resident Legal Advisor (RLA) assigned to the U.S. Embassy, Dili, is assisting the government of Timor-Leste in its continuing efforts to develop its justice sector. The RLA program focuses on prosecutor and investigator training and skills development, and provides institutional support for the investigation and prosecution of crimes, including corruption, money-laundering, narcotics, weapons, complex fraud and financial crimes, and human trafficking. The program will also promote legislative reforms, institutional support, and protection of human rights through full and consistent application of the criminal and criminal procedure codes designed to improve the operation of the criminal justice system. DOJ/OPDAT is seeking an Assistant Legal Advisor (ALA) to support the RLA. The ALA will, among other things, advise the RLA on relevant legal, policy, and political issues, help to plan legislative and institutional reform initiatives, review, translate and analyze current and draft legislation, develop and maintain contact and schedule meetings with officials of relevant Timor-Leste government agencies, plan and organize conferences and training sessions, calculate and control budgets, and manage administrative activities in a two-person office.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
1) University degree in Law, International Relation, Economics or Business; 2) Minimum 2 years experience in legal field; 3) Good working knowledge of English Level IV (Good), Level IV Portuguese (Fluent), Level IV Tetum (fluent); 4) Must possess an excellent understanding of the Timor-Leste legal and criminal justice systems.
WHO MAY APPLY: Local nationals or anyone with the required permits and documentation to legally seek employment in Timor-Leste.
HOW TO APPLY: Complete DS-174 (Universal Application for Employment). Application forms and detailed Position Description are available at the US. Embassy Rua Praia dos Coqueiros Dili, Timor-Leste. Applicants may also attach a resume or CV which contains the same information as required in form DS-174.
An attractive salary and fringe benefits package will be commensurate with candidate’s qualifications and experience.
SUBMIT APPLICATION TO:
Human Resources Office, Attention: Recruitment American Embassy, Rua Praia dos Coqueiros Dili, Timor-Leste
E-mail: DiliHR2@state.gov or Fax: +670-3324684
DO NOT ATTACH PHOTO
CLOSING DATE FOR THE POSITION: June 13, 2011
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