World
Neighbors (WN) is an International non-governmental, non-profit
development agency (NGO), working in Oecusse Region, Timor-Leste, to
inspire people and strengthen communities to find lasting solutions to
hunger, poverty and disease, and promote a healthy environment.
WN
is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the position of Program
Officer for Community Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM). Under
the direction of the Program Manager, the CBNRM Program Officer will be
responsible for all field-based activities related to the CBNRM
component of WN’s program in Timor-Leste.
The
position will be based primarily in WN’s office in Oecusse Region, with
an expectation of approximately 80% travel to remote program locations,
sometimes staying in very basic accommodation.
Summary of Key Duties and Responsibilities
Coordinate
the implementation of all CBNRM activities in WN’s country program in
Timor-Leste - this will consist of a three-year USAID-funded project
Promotion of Sanitation and Hygiene to Improve Community Health in the
District of Oecusse, and a smaller, long-term community development
program.
Ensure all program interventions align with WN’s
holistic and participatory approach to community development, and ensure
gender mainstreaming is integrated across all program activities.
Work
closely with WN’s Organizational Development Officer to ensure
continued capacity strengthening of local partners and communities
(especially Water User Groups).
Support and improve partner’s technical capacity in all CBNRM program areas.
Assist in the preparation and submission of regular reports to donors, government and WN.
Represent
WN to other Timor-Leste development programs, local and national
authorities (especially SAS), UN and NGO agencies, and beneficiary
communities.
Work with the Program Manager on the development of new project proposals.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Minimum Requirements
Minimum
3 years of experience in CBNRM development sector programming,
especially in the areas of sustainable agriculture, food security and
rural livelihoods.
Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject.
Knowledge of latest CBNRM technologies and approaches.
Knowledge and practical experience in community health programs.
Proficiency in MS Office software including Microsoft Excel and Word.
Willingness to travel frequently within Oecusse district and elsewhere in Timor-Leste
English and Tetum language proficiency
Preferred
Experience working on USAID-funded programs
Knowledge and experience of Oecusse District
Baikeno language proficiency
This
position is open to Timor-Leste and Indonesia nationals only. For a
copy of the full Terms of Reference, please send an email request to wnvacancy2015@gmail.com.
Candidates interested in applying are asked to send an email with the
title CBNRM Program Officer, containing 1) A cover letter and 2) A
current CV with at least two references to wnvacancy2015@gmail.com
(please note that copies of certificates, passports, etc. are not
required). The deadline for all applications is 13th February 2015. Only
short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.
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