Closing Data: January 11, 2013
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Handicap International, is an
International NGO specialised in the field of disability and development
with objective to support people in situations of disability or
vulnerability, whatever may be the cause and the environment underlying
that situation (extreme poverty, exclusion, deficient social and health
systems, serious violation or denial of basic rights, natural disasters,
violence and armed conflict). For more information on Handicap
International please visit web site at www.handicap-international-id.org
HI implemented in 2011 a
comprehensive assessment process on disability and inclusion in
Timor-Leste. It involved the 2 DPOs formally established in Timor
Leste as well as local and international NGOs working for PWD gathered
under the Disability Working Group .The National Directorate for Social
Assistance of the Ministry of Social Solidarity (MSS) in charge of the
inclusion of persons with disabilities at national level as well as the
Inclusive Education Unit of the Ministry of Education were also
consulted. HI is currently looking for a position for its office in
Dili, Timor Leste:
Position Title : Project Manager
Location : Dili, Timor Leste
Closing date : January 11, 2013
TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the line management of the
Operational Coordinator, the Project Manager will work closely with the
partners of the project: Ministry of Social Solidarity, Ministry of
Education, DPOs, and local NGOs involved in the Disability Working
Group.
The tasks required to ensure he/she can meet with the objective of the project are:
* Conduct baseline data collection with the targeted groups
* Develop ToR and budget for capacity building activities
* Manage and organize trainings, workshops and seminars with Ministries, DPOs and NGOs
* Provide technical guidance to DPOs partners for their participation in advocacy, awareness on the national policy for PWD
* With the support of relevant advisors in the Program, provide coaching to MSS on national action plan development
* Provide technical support to the establishment of an oversight mechanism for the National Disability Policy
* Facilitate technical assistance and coaching to DPOs and local NGOs in proposal development process
* Supervise the implementation of a small grants process* To represent the project in front of partners and authorities
* Preparing and maintaining the partnership relation with third parties/stakeholders
* Set-up a Lessons Learned and good practices collection process
* Monitori and report the progress of the project to line manager
DUTY STATION: The Project Manager will be based in Dili, Timor Leste.
PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Essential:*Higher Education in disability study, disability law, political science or other relevant disciplines
*Minimum 2 years of experience with International organization
*Minimum of 3 years practical experience in the field of disability and/or support to civil society
*Excellent written and spoken English
*Diplomacy and ability to facilitate and negotiate
*Experience in support to public policy/planning development
Desired:
* Experience in support to national authorities (work with a ministry or a national agency)
*Perseverance/Persistent
* Analytical skill
* Experience in advocacy using international legal references
Initial contract will be for a period of 12 months with a renewal until the end of the project
Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and
particularly encourages persons with disabilities to apply
Any interested candidates should send their motivation letter together with CV and references less than 200 KB and no later than January 11, 2013 to:
Administrator of Handicap-International
Email to : hidilijobs@handicap-international-id.org
(please put in reference in Subject: PM – Dili, Timor Leste)
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