WN Vacancy - Program Coordinator

World Neighbors Job Vacancy Announcement

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 Coordinator for an ongoing integrated water and sanitation, conservation and sustainable agriculture project in Oecusse, Timor-Leste. 

Summary of Key Responsibilities

·      Lead the project implementation strategy in collaboration with the Program Officers and close coordination with Program Manager.  Main activities will include:

-       Water source protection and conservation with CBNRM approach and water and soil conservation technology

-       Conservation agriculture for farmer groups

-       Saving and credit groups

-       Community Led Total Sanitation (CLTS)

-       Hygiene Promotion

·      Lead local partners in preparation of project strategies, program plans and workplans in close consultation and collaboration with the Program Manager.

·      With the Project Officers, support and improve partner’s technical capacity in all program areas.

·      Ensure the quality of project activities output and processes through regular field monitoring.

·      Prepare and submit qualitative and quantitative progress reports; and monthly and quarterly reports based on direct field verification and documentation verification.

·      Manage all summary project data indicators to ensure they have been verified accurately for easy access and valid data information.

Minimum Requirements

·         Minimum 5 years of experience in CBNRM development sector programming, especially in the areas of water source protection and conservation and sustainable agriculture.

·         Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject.

·         Knowledge of latest CBNRM technologies and approaches.

·         Knowledge and practical experience in community development programs.

·         English and Tetum language proficiency

This position is open to Timor-Leste and Indonesian nationals only.  For a copy of the full Terms of Reference, please send an email request to ewright@wn.org.  Candidates interested in applying are asked to send an email with the title Program Coordinator, containing 1) A cover letter and 2) A current CV with at least two references to wnseavacancy@gmail.com (please note that copies of certificates, passports, etc. are not required). The deadline for all applications is 25^th May 2018. Only short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.