Early Education Community Development (ECCD) Community Facilitator, Plan International in Timor-Leste, Closing 2 Step 2014

 

Early Education Community Development (ECCD) Community Facilitator (1 position), Based in Aileu (Short Term for 6 months)

We strongly encourage applications from women and from people already living in Aileu for this Aileu-based position

To facilitate community stakeholders (particularly children) to be able to achieve their rights to Early Education, Facilitate community in project planning, project implementation, and Capacity building of suco facilitator, community (special parents, local authority)

Typical Responsibilities - Key End Results of Position:

·         Coordinate & conduct ECCD-related research & assessments in the communities

·         Supervise the suco facilitator in overall  management of ECCD program (informal playgroups, community preschool, parenting education, and other important activity)

·         Initiate capacity building interventions on ECCD  for key community leaders, suco facilitators, community in general include parents

·         Support suco facilitator on Mobilize participation of families and children on various ECCD-related activities

·         Conduct advocacy/ awareness-raising  activities on ECCD

·         Monitor the implementation of the ECCD program

·         Build  networks and partnerships with local  NGOs and District government agencies working on ECCD

·         Participate in staff  meetings, staff development  and team building activities

·         Represent Plan in district and suco-level  network meetings related to ECCD

·         Perform other functions as  may be required from time to time

Qualifications and Experience


·         Secondary education (tertiary education preferred with degree on social science or related discipline)

·         1 years successful experience in community development management

·         Ability to work under limited supervision

·         Facilitation and active listening skills

·         Excellent mentoring & coaching skills




Skills, qualifications, experience

·         Bachelor or advanced (higher) university degree or equivalent in social/community development or in related fields

·         At least 2 years experience in development work on disaster risk reduction in education or safe school, and being responsible for budget

·         Demonstrated capacity building and training skills

·         Have knowledge and experience working with schools and communities.

·         Ability to advocate for child center disaster risk reduction

·         Have knowledge about disaster risk reduction and preparedness plans

·         Have a commitment to work with vulnerable communities

·         Have skills to coordinate with other partners (government and other NGOs).

·         Ability to analyze, document and report

·         Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks

·         Able to speak and write English.

·         Ability to drive motorcycle and in possession of driving license.

·         Able to use Microsoft word, excel and etc.




FOR ALL PLAN POSITIONS AND CONSULTANCIES…

 

• We strongly encourage applications from women and from people with disabilities
• Strong commitment to the equal rights and participation of girls and women is essential
• Strong commitment to the Rights of the Child is essential
• Plan does not tolerate child abuse. All Plan staff and consultants are selected and employed in line with the conditions of Plan’s Child Protection Policy. These include appropriate reference and background checks.
• Applications will not be acknowledged. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No correspondence or telephone calls will be entered into.
• Short listed candidates will be required to attend panel interviews and other selection procedures.

 

 

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS:  2 September 2014

 

TO APPLY FOR POSTS …. Send resume/CV with cover letter and names and contact details of three referees, to Info.Timorleste@plan-international.org  or by hand Plan International in Timor-Leste Avenida Nu'u Laran No. 20 Bairo dos Grilos or to Plan District Office in Aileu