Vaga Servisu Plan Timor-Leste Temporary District Manager

 Anunciu Vaga Servisu

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Plan Timor-LesteTemporary District Manager (for Maternity Leave Coverage) Application deadline: 6 July 2012
Languages required: English & Tetun
Positions level: E
Locations: Plan Timor-Leste District Office at Aileu with travel to CO and sucos when required
“Founded 75 years ago, Plan is one of the oldest and largest children’s development organisations in the world.  We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations”. We have been working in Timor-Leste since 2001.

In support of its current growth, Plan Timor-Leste wishes to recruit a Temporary District Manager-Aileu District

Reporting to the Country Director The District Manager will be Responsible for overall management of Plan’s programs operation in the Aileu District Unit. Key responsibilities include implementation of programs, sponsorship management (where applicable), partnership, coordination & networking, personnel, finance and administration linked with the CSP to ensure maximum achievement of Plan Timor Leste’s objectives within the framework of organizational principles and policies and are undertaken and consistent with the Child Centred Community Development (CCCD approach). S/he adopts a gender-friendly participatory and empowering management style that is both people and output oriented. The successful candidates will have:
Bachelor or advanced (higher) university degree or equivalent in social/community development or in related fields
At least 8 years experience in development work, 5 years of which in a supervisory/managerial capacity; preferably in an international NGO; previous experience supervising several staff members and being responsible for budget
Hands-on experience in participatory approaches

• Social/community development orientation
• Project Management & Evaluation
• Strategic thinking and planning
• Participatory management
• People Management and Development
• Advocacy
• Conflict resolution

Copies of the job description can be obtained via email from info.timorleste@plan-international.org or from Plan Timor-Leste, Rua Pantai Kelapa, Dili, Timor-Leste. Applications need to be in writing with a covering letter and a current CV. Application may be submitted by email or by hand, not later than 6 July 2012.  Any questions can be directed to the above email address or phone (+670) 331 2492.
This position is a 4 month maternity leave coverage assignment from late Aug – Dec 2012 and is open to residents of Timor-Leste. Salary and benefits will be highly competitive for the right candidate.