VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES


Title: MECHANIC

Duty Station: Dili, Timor-Leste

GRADE: G3

Reference code: VN/2011/015

General Functions:

Under the direct guidance of Fleet Manager and overall supervision of Resource Management Officer, the Mechanic Assistant is responsible for Maintain IOM Vehicles and updated the spare parts for IOM Mechanic workshop, In particular the duties to be carried out are:

1. Services automotive equipment in accordance with maintenance schedule; inspects, diagnosis, and repairs mechanical, electrical, and other defects on automotive vehicles, including, but not limited to tune-ups, relining and adjusting brakes, tire replacement and balancing, steering gears, starters, generators, universal joints, and minor body repair.
2. Immediately communicate with Fleet Manager to ensure all minor repairs are identified and addressed as early as possible as soon as inform by the drivers to avoid risk of delay through equipment breakdown.

Discusses service and repair problems of vehicles with Fleet Manager;

Performs minor emergency repairs in the field; steam-cleans engines and chassis;

Inspects, services, repairs and/or rebuilds equipment. Carries out preventive maintenance activities (e.g., changes oil, replaces filters, lubricates fittings, etc.)

1. Inspects and tests vehicles to ensure safety. Reports irregularities and equipment abuse to the Fleet Manager.

1. Secures the transportation facility at the end of the workday. Responds to transportation emergencies as needed.

1. Maintain inventory control for vehicles spare parts in the workshop.

1. Perform any related duties as required.

Please submit your applications together with curriculum vitae and relevant supporting documents to the following address:

Human Resources Unit


International Organization for Migration


Farol, Palapaso


Dili, Timor-Leste

Tel : +670 3313038

The deadline for submitting applications is: Friday 24^th, June 2011


Jenice do R.de Sousa Fernandes
Admin./Finance Assistant for International Organization for Migration
and The ACP Observatory on Migration Focal Point for Timor-Leste
Palapasso, Dili, Timor-Leste
+ 670 723 0816, 331 3038

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JPO Monitoring & Evaluation

Job Vacancy

The European Commission-financed Rural Development Program Phase III (RDP III) in Timor Leste which is managed by Landell Mills Limited (LML) working in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries (MAF) and Ministry of Infrastructure (MoI) in the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste is seeking potential and well-experienced candidates for the following position based in Same, Manufahi District:

Ø JPO Monitoring & Evaluation

Term of Appointment: 4 months (with possible extension)

Duty Station: MAF Office in Same, Manufahi

Report to: Technical Assistance Team Leader

Duties

Coach and assist the MAF Director and the Section Heads in Manufahi in their daily tasks and duties for the latter to progressively develop skills and capacity in effectively and efficiently managing, supervising and coordinating the Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting activities.

Ø Provide guidance to the senior staff for setting clear, sound and specific objective(s) to the M+E programme they need to implement together, in relation to the higher results and the purpose of the programme;

Ø Assist the senior staff in analysing, organising and planning the tasks and sub-tasks required by them and by other team members to implement the M+E programme, including definition of SMART output and result indicators, elaboration of data collection systems, and timely collection, recording, analysis and reporting of monitoring data, including baseline data; train them in analysing processes, identifying relations, using bar charts and creating simple forms for data collection and recording;

Ø Assist the senior staff in supervising & coordinating the implementation of M+E activities, including regular control of progress in the field, regular liaison/meeting with programme staff, contractors and beneficiaries, and rapid identification and solving of problems, in order to ensure quantity, quality and timeliness in the progress of monitoring/evaluation, as compared to plans. Train them in focussed field inspections, effective meetings, rapid but reasoned decision-making, quality control and time management;

Ø Assist the senior staff in evaluating the progress in the implementation of programme activities, by regularly comparing the objectives, targets and plans to the actual results, and analysing the reasons for discrepancies. Train them in re-scheduling or re-shuffling activities according to the results of evaluations;

Ø Assist the senior staff in preparing short and clear presentations for regular coordination meetings and short, concise monitoring reports for the monthly, quarterly and 6-monthy progress reports of the programme. Train them to focus on key points/problems/aspects;

Ø Any other duty requested by the Programme Management in relation to the different tasks above.

Requirements

Ø At least a BSc degree in Agriculture/Rural Development/Land Planning or equivalent

Ø At least 2 years field experience in rural development projects in developing countries with responsibilities in the management of activities

Ø Basic experience in Monitoring and Evaluation activities

Ø Sufficient understanding and practice of EU Logical Frameworks and SMART indicators

Ø Good understanding of management functions and good practice of managerial skills and tools

Ø Demonstrated strong team spirit, and excellent inter-personal relationship skills

Ø Successful experience in training / coaching / capacity building of civil servants

Ø Autonomous and adaptive to basic living conditions in difficult rural environments

Ø Fluent in English and either Portuguese, Bahasa Indonesia or Tetun.

Ø Skilled in using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV with a Cover Letter to Marie Laure Bergey Finance & Contracts Expert at the RDP3 office in MAF, Comoro, Dili or MAF, Same, Manufahi or to marielaure.rdp3@gmail.com by the 13th of June 2011. The CV should include name, age, contact information, education, qualifications and work experience.

Building Construction Manager

Job Vacancy

The European Commission-financed Rural Development Program Phase III (RDP III) in Timor Leste which is managed by Landell Mills Limited (LML) working in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries (MAF) and Ministry of Infrastructure (MoI) in the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste is seeking potential and well-experienced candidates for the following position based in Dili and Same, Manufahi District:

Building Construction Manager

Term of Appointment: 6 months (with possible extension)

Duty Station: MAF Offices in Dili and Same, Manufahi

Report to: TA Team Leader/ Imprest Administrator

Duties

· Ensure the complete management of the construction of Suco Community Halls (SCHs) in Manufahi District, including planning, budgeting, organisation, procurement, human resources, work supervision, quality control, relations with authorities and stakeholders, administration, etc, especially:

o Initial contact and dealing with each Head of Suco and the representatives of the Local Communities to agree on the location, design and overall organisation for the construction of the SCH, including signing of an official agreement letter concerning the public status of the land where the SCH is to be built.

o Overall planning and budgeting of the works, including for materials, transport, labour, supervision, etc from initial contacts until final handing-over of the SCHs. This part of the BCM duty should be completed before the end of February 2011.

o Final design, BoQ, planning and organisation of works for each SCH, including revision of drawings (drafting to be done by a service provider), identification of and agreements with local workers (skilled and unskilled labour) and any other preparatory activity.

o Signing of an official agreement with the Head of Suco and the representatives of local communities, and possibly the Heads of local church and customary laws (Ketua Adat), on one hand, and the MAF / RDP3 management on the other. In this agreement, the local authorities should confirm that the land where the SCH will be built is a public (or community) land which will not be sold and remain accessible to all communities until 2013. The commitments of local construction workers should also be included. One person in each Suco should be employed as site officer (and nominated for this function in the agreement), to ensure that the BCM instructions are properly followed, daily work at site is well coordinated amongst workers, eventual problems are quickly informed to the BCM for him to find rapid solutions, etc

o Procurement of required materials to SCH sites in Sucos, including collaborating with the TA Contract & Finance Expert to prepare and manage supply contracts, organising the delivery of materials to sites, inspecting the delivered materials and securing their safe storage.

o Supervision of the work in progress, including technical advices to workers, clear instructions given to the site officer, quality control of the works, and quick solving of eventual problems. The BCM may also assist RDP3 in identifying the required furniture (chairs, tables, black board, info board, etc) in collaboration with PPL, and in the delivery to and inspection of the furniture at the site.

o Upon completion of construction and after delivery of the furniture, organise with the PPL the handing over of the SCH to the local communities through an official ceremony with local authorities and MAF / RDP3 management.

· Assist the PMU for the supervision of the other buildings to be built by local contractors through works contract

· Assist the Imprest Accounting Officer in the procurement of construction materials for the SCHs (specifications, identification of suppliers), and preparation of tender dossiers for the construction of other buildings (checking BoQ / cost estimates, specifications).

· Report primarily to the TA Team Leader / Imprest Administrator, and/or to the Imprest Accounting Officer. Reports secondarily to the MAF District Director and the MAF RDP3 Programme Manager.

· Any other duty assigned by the TA Team Leader / Imprest Administrator

Qualifications

· Graduated in civil engineering / architecture or equivalent

· At least 8 years experience in the design, planning and costing of building construction projects, with at least 2 years for small projects in rural areas.

· At least 5 years experience in the supervision of building construction projects, with at least 2 years for small projects in rural areas, including procurement responsibilities

· Demonstrated excellent inter-personal relationship skills, especially for mobilising and leading local communities, and dealing with local authorities;

· Good standard of English, in addition to Tetun and/or Bahasa;

· Computer literate using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCad, etc

· Autonomous, decisive and result-oriented while still respectful of people and hierarchy

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV with a Cover Letter to Marie Laure Bergey Finance & Contracts Expert at the RDP3 office in MAF, Comoro, Dili or MAF, Same, Manufahi or to marielaure.rdp3@gmail.com by the 13th of June 2011. The CV should include name, age, contact information, education, qualifications and work experience.

Agri-business Assistant

Job Vacancy

The European Commission-financed Rural Development Program Phase III (RDP III) in Timor Leste which is managed by Landell Mills Limited (LML) working in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries (MAF) and Ministry of Infrastructure (MoI) in the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste is seeking potential and well-experienced candidates for the following position based in Same, Manufahi District:

Agri-business Assistant

Term of Appointment: 1 year with a 3-month probation period (with possible extension)

Duty Station MAF Office in Same, Manufahi

Report to: Agri-business Team Leader

Duties

Ø Share all activities and tasks of the Agri-Business Group with them, including planning, budgeting, organising, implementing and monitoring the specific activities of the Group, as well as coordinating / collaborating with the other Groups in the programme team

Ø For the development of agricultural services, including private services (businesses) and community services, the Agri-Business Assistant will contribute to the following tasks:

o Preparing and implementing a sensitization campaign (through village meetings) towards candidate business persons and community groups;

o Screening initial applications by candidate business persons / community groups for supporting their micro-projects; participating in the further steps of selection;

o Assisting in the training of candidate business persons / community groups in business management / development, and financial and group management;

o Assisting the selected business persons / community groups for the elaboration of their business plan and writing of their project, including details of operation, investments, markets, profitability and financing;

o Participating to the final review and approval/rejection of micro-project proposals submitted to the PMU by the selected business persons / community groups;

o Assisting the TA Contract & Finance Expert in the procurement of equipment and goods to be provided by the programme to the approved micro-projects;

o Supervising the implementation of micro-projects, and assisting the beneficiaries in this implementation; assisting for further training of beneficiaries;

o Final handing-over of equipment to the Beneficiaries

Qualifications

· Graduated in agro-economy, economy, business administration or equivalent;

· At least 3 years experience in the development of small/medium enterprises/businesses, preferably in rural areas and agriculture sector;

· Good understanding of the development tasks and approaches in rural areas, especially when dealing with Beneficiaries;

· Demonstrated strong team spirit, and excellent inter-personal relationship skills ;

· Good professional records in the preparation of concise reports in English ;

· Good standard of English and experience of English - Tetun/Bahasa translation;

· Fully computer literate using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV with a Cover Letter to Marie Laure Bergey Finance & Contracts Expert at the RDP3 office in MAF, Comoro, Dili or MAF, Same, Manufahi or to marielaure.rdp3@gmail.com by the 13th of June 2011. The CV should include name, age, contact information, education, qualifications and work experience.

Term of Appointment: 1 year with a 3-month probation period (with possible extension)

Duty Station MAF Office in Same, Manufahi

Report to: Agri-business Team Leader

Duties

Ø Share all activities and tasks of the Agri-Business Group with them, including planning, budgeting, organising, implementing and monitoring the specific activities of the Group, as well as coordinating / collaborating with the other Groups in the programme team

Ø For the development of agricultural services, including private services (businesses) and community services, the Agri-Business Assistant will contribute to the following tasks:

o Preparing and implementing a sensitization campaign (through village meetings) towards candidate business persons and community groups;

o Screening initial applications by candidate business persons / community groups for supporting their micro-projects; participating in the further steps of selection;

o Assisting in the training of candidate business persons / community groups in business management / development, and financial and group management;

o Assisting the selected business persons / community groups for the elaboration of their business plan and writing of their project, including details of operation, investments, markets, profitability and financing;

o Participating to the final review and approval/rejection of micro-project proposals submitted to the PMU by the selected business persons / community groups;

o Assisting the TA Contract & Finance Expert in the procurement of equipment and goods to be provided by the programme to the approved micro-projects;

o Supervising the implementation of micro-projects, and assisting the beneficiaries in this implementation; assisting for further training of beneficiaries;

o Final handing-over of equipment to the Beneficiaries

Qualifications

· Graduated in agro-economy, economy, business administration or equivalent;

· At least 3 years experience in the development of small/medium enterprises/businesses, preferably in rural areas and agriculture sector;

· Good understanding of the development tasks and approaches in rural areas, especially when dealing with Beneficiaries;

· Demonstrated strong team spirit, and excellent inter-personal relationship skills ;

· Good professional records in the preparation of concise reports in English ;

· Good standard of English and experience of English - Tetun/Bahasa translation;

· Fully computer literate using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV with a Cover Letter to Marie Laure Bergey Finance & Contracts Expert at the RDP3 office in MAF, Comoro, Dili or MAF, Same, Manufahi or to marielaure.rdp3@gmail.com by the 13th of June 2011. The CV should include name, age, contact information, education, qualifications and work experience.

Irrigation and Water User Assoc. Supervisor - Same, Manufahi Caixa de entrada X

The European Commission-financed Rural Development Program Phase III (RDP III) in Timor Leste which is managed by Landell Mills Limited (LML) working in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries (MAF) and Ministry of Infrastructure (MOI) in the Democratic Republic of Timor Leste is seeking potential and well-experienced candidates for the following position based in Same, Manufahi District:

Ø Irrigation & Water User Associations Supervisor

Term of Appointment: 1 year with a 3-month probation period (with possible extension)

Duty Station: MAF Office in Same, Manufahi

Report to: MAF Irrigation Officer & TA Team Leader/ Agriculturist

Duties

Technical focus will be on Irrigation and Water User Associations.

The Irrigation Supervisor will work closely with the MAF Irrigation staff in Same and Dili and will perform the following duties:

1. Assist in the selection of suitable irrigation schemes / related farmers groups to be supported by RDP3

2. Assist in the participatory process of WUA and irrigation scheme development, including:

- Detailed analysis of the current situation of irrigation schemes and concerned farmers

- Initial design of possible physical improvements of schemes according to beneficiary farmers’ wishes, previous experience, and future operation.

- Preliminary estimate of investment, operation and maintenance costs according to options

- Formal agreement with beneficiary farmers on responsibilities and cost sharing of their project

- Formation of WUAs, including writing of by-laws, election of boards, etc

- Training of WUAs / boards in water management, group management, bookkeeping, etc

- Final design of infrastructures by an Irrigation Specialist / Engineer in agreement with WUAs

- Participation of WUA boards in the work tendering and contracting process

- Participation of WUA members / boards in the construction / supervision / acceptance of works

- Operation and Maintenance of the rehabilitated / upgraded irrigation schemes by the WUAs, including conflict resolution, collection of water fees, control of accounts, etc

3. Assist in the preparation of tender dossiers, especially for design, drawings, BoQs and specifications

4. Monitor the construction works undertaken by contractors

5. Ensure contractor compliance with designs and specifications

6. Ensure contractor follows safe working site practices

7. Confirm quantities of work progress according to BoQ

8. Discuss required variations / additional works with contractors and WUA boards

9. Assist with surveys, design work and training as required

10. Explain construction techniques to contractors and WUA members

11. Produce weekly site reports

12. Complete monthly timesheet

13. Manage servicing of motorcycle

14. Complete motorcycle logbook with fuel and service records

Qualifications

· Engineering Degree

· 5 years experience on site

· Familiarity working with International Agencies/Projects in rural development

· Good inter-personal relationship skills

· Good standard of Tetun; English would be an asset

Bright, energetic and dynamic

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV with a Cover Letter to Marie Laure Bergey Finance & Contracts Expert at the RDP3 office in MAF, Comoro, Dili or MAF, Same, Manufahi or to marielaure.rdp3@gmail.com by the 13th of June 2011. The CV should include name, age, contact information, education, qualifications and work experience.

Media Specialist (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 Media Specialist in its Public Affairs Section located at Rua Praia dos Coqueiros Dili, Timor-Leste.

POSITION: Media Specialist (Full Performance) – Re-advertised.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

Incumbent serves as the Embassy’s media specialist providing a full range of advice and support on media-related issues. The media specialist reviews and analyzes the press; select articles to translate; writes, edits and/or translate press releases; writes media reaction cables; investigates developments in the press/media field, organizes press events for the Ambassador, Embassy officials, and high-level visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1) University degree in journalism, communications, international relations, political science, etc. 2) Three years experience in the field of journalism, international relations or public affairs; 3) Level V of English; 4) Level V of Tetum and Bahasa

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

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CLOSING DATE FOR THE POSITION: June 13, 2011

Media Specialist (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 Media Specialist in its Public Affairs Section located at Rua Praia dos Coqueiros Dili, Timor-Leste.

POSITION: Media Specialist (Trainee) – Re-advertised.

BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION:

Incumbent serves as the Embassy’s Media specialist providing a full range of advice and support on media-related issues. The media specialist reviews and analyzes the press; select articles to translate; writes, edits and/or translate press releases; writes media reaction cables; investigates developments in the press/media field, organizes press events for the Ambassador, Embassy officials, and high-level visitors.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

1) University degree in journalism, communications, international relations, political science, etc. 2) One years experience in the field of journalism, international relations or public affairs; 3) Level V of English; 4) Level V of Tetum and Bahasa

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

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CLOSING DATE FOR THE POSITION: June 13, 2011