VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT -
COURSE COORDINATOR - Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) Diploma ORGANISATION: Asosiasaun Defisiensia Timor-Leste
LOCATION: Balide, Dili. (Work will involve travel around Dili)
POSITION TITLE:
COURSE COORDINATOR - Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) DiplomaAPPLICATION DEADLINE:
23 May 2014.BACKGROUND:ADTL
is the national coordinating and representative umbrella body for
organisations of and for people with disability in Timor-Leste. The
organisation was known as the Disability Working Group (DWG) until
December 2013.
ADTL
was set up in 2004 by five organisations interested in sharing
knowledge and experiences about disability work: ASSERT, Katilosa,
Klibur Domin, Uma Ita Nian Clinica Aileu and The Leprosy Mission
Timor-Leste.
Since then other non-government organisations, disabled
people’s organisations and Government departments have become
Members. ADTL now has around 15 active Members.
ADTL’s
vision is that people with disability are included with equal
participation, respect and dignity in all aspects of life in
Timor-Leste. ADTL’s mission is to provide first-class leadership and
coordination in the disability sector as well as to uphold the rights
and interests of people with disability, promote equality, eliminate
discrimination and advocate for disability-inclusive development in all
ADTL work.
http://www.disabilitytimorleste.org/ POSITION DESCRIPTION:Community
Based Rehabilitation (CBR) is the World Health Organisation’s
best-practise method for working with people with a disability in
developing countries.
In
2013 a pilot education program was developed by ADTL, its partners and
the University Nacional Timor Lorosa’e (UNTL) to provide formal academic
training to 17 current CBR workers. The initial year-long ‘CBR Diploma
1’ course will conclude in June 2014. ADTL and its partners are looking
to continue and expand the course in 2015.
The
Course Manager is responsible for overseeing planning, administration
and management of the Diploma Program in cooperation with the UNTL and
the Program’s partners and teaching staff.
The
Course Manager will work alongside an overseas volunteer until July
2014 to develop familiarity in the position. The position reports to the
Program Coordinator, ADTL at the administrative level and the Executive
Team, ADTL at a Strategic Level.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:· Coordinate
the day to day administration of the CBR Diploma Program including
supervising and prioritising the CBR Diploma Assistant’s work duties and
overseeing (and improving where necessary) administrative processes.
· Collaborate
with the Program’s teaching staff regarding the planning and
supervision of lessons and ensure that the planned curriculum is
maintained. Develop systems to monitor and review lesson effectiveness,
facilitation standards and quality of the course materials.
· Plan
and arrange regular meetings of teaching staff where information, news
and ideas are shared and issues raised. Work with relevant staff to
follow up action items and issues from these meetings.
· Effectively
communicate with the Program’s stakeholders. Provide regular financial
and narrative reports and updates to the Program’s sponsors. Ensure that
all relevant partners are engaged in strategic decision-making as
required.
· Help to
coordinate, and participate in, strategic workshops and discussions
between partners and stakeholders to identify and overcome significant
issues and work to improve the Program.
· Along
with the Program’s partners (both International and National) and
stakeholders develop and implement a project plan and curriculum for the
2015 CBR Diploma Course.
· Manage
the 2014 CBR Diploma budget, financial processes and reporting. Ensure
the probity of service contracts and the efficient payment of
contractors in accordance with ADTL’s financial policies.
· Develop a CBR Diploma budget for 2015 in coordination with the Program’s donors.
· Draft
and finalise MOUs clarifying the roles and responsibilities for between
partner organisations (including the UNTL) for 2015.
· Draft and finalise staff contracts clarifying the roles and responsibilities for teaching staff in 2015.
TERM & SALARY:· 12-month contract position (strong possibility of contract extension).
· Annual Salary $300 - $500 per month (Salary level negotiable based on skills and experience).
· Other conditions (leave, overtime, penalty etc.) are consistent with Timor’s
Labour Code 4-2012.
START DATE:June 2014
SELECTION CRITERIA:Essential:· At least 2 years demonstrated experience in program management.
· Tertiary level degree.
· Good spoken and written English.
· Experience in budget management and understanding of broad financial concepts.
· Experience in relationship management of international partners and donors.
· Computing skills and familiarity with MS Office Software including Excel.
Preferable:· Work
experience in one of the following fields: community development,
health/disability policy, and/or education administration.
· Knowledge of CBR.
· Bachelor
degree or above in business, administration, public policy, management,
education, community development or other relevant field.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:To apply please provide:
1. A detailed CV including secondary and tertiary education and relevant work experience.
2. The contact details of at least three referees.
3. A concise cover letter outlining their suitability based on
ALL skills and experiences detailed above.
Applications should be emailed and addressed to
adtlcoordinator@gmail.com (preferred)
or a hard-copy hand delivered to Jonio Soares or Timothy Burn at the
ADTL Office, located in The Leprosy Mission Timor-Leste compound,
Balide, Dili.
The deadline for applications is 23 May 2014. Only those candidates short-listed for interview will be contacted.
Applicants seeking further information should email Jonio Soares,
adtlcoordinator@gmail.com.
ADTL
is committed to diversity, practises equality in recruitment and will
not discriminate based on an applicant’s gender, race, disability,
religion or any other factor. Applicants will be assessed on their
suitability for the role upon consideration of their relevant
qualifications, skills and experiences only. People with a disability are strongly encouraged to apply.
