Vaga Servisu School Feeding Officer (SFO) - CARE International iha Timor-Leste – CITL

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School Feeding Officer

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The HATUTAN Education and Nutrition program - funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) - is currently looking for School Feeding Officers. This is a great opportunity to be part of the Government of Timor-Leste’s school feeding program, supporting the provision of nutritious meals to schoolchildren in Timor-Leste.

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Position title	School Feeding Officer (SFO)
Location	14 SFOs to work in Ainaro, Ermera and Manatuto
Reports to	Senior School Feeding Officer
Position type	Temporary
Start date/timeframe	January – October 2023
Application deadline	9  December, 2022
Application process	Send CV and application letter via email to Teresa.Barros@careint.org OR HR unit at CARE office at Bairo Pite, Dili.

1.  The role

School Feeding Officer (SFO): The main role is enabling the government school feeding program to fully function at the school level. The SFO will guide school managers to better implement all aspects of the school feeding program. These activities include food safety and student health concerns; monitoring of physical infrastructure; confirming the number of students and their registration; accurate and timely reporting; and collecting feedback from students, parents and teachers as appropriate. The SFO will collect monthly reports, cross-check student numbers (daily presence vs registration), and provide feedback to the school managers on issues observed for improvement so that students receive their school meals for all the planned school days. The SFO will report on any discrepancies found in the reports and assist the oversight mechanisms of the SFP to function well including parent and PTA monitoring.

The role requires enthusiasm for field work and work with schools, ability to work alone, good attention to detail with an ability to work confidentially and appropriately with others.

This position is based in the municipality of Ainaro, Ermera or Manatuto, with extensive travel required to the assigned schools and some travel required to Dili or other municipal project offices.

 

2.  Selection criteria

• Minimum completion of secondary school with Bachelor degree an advantage;
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant work experience in administration, training, agriculture, health, education, community development  or equivalent;
• Good communication skills in Tetum with English an advantage;
• Ability to fill in forms and write reports;
• Ability to communicate in one or more of the local language(s) such as Mambae, Kemak, Idate, Galoli, Tokodede, Bunak or Tetum Terik, Baikenu is an advantage;
• Previous experience working with municipal government an advantage;
• Demonstrated problem solving, planning and attention to detail;
• Demonstrated ability to take direction and to work as part of a team;
• Able to drive motorbike and have valid driving license (copy of the valid driving license should be attached with CV);
• A willingness to learn about CARE, gender equality and women’s empowerment activities.

 

3.  How to apply

Interested applicants should send a CV (no longer than four pages) and cover letter via email to teresa.barros@careint.org OR to the Human Resource unit at CARE office at Bairo Pite, Dili. Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview.

 

Note

* This position is for internal and external applicants

*In return of your commitment you will benefit from ongoing professional development fostered within an innovative and forward thinking environment, plus a comprehensive benefits package

*CARE is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.

*CARE is committed to protecting the rights of children in all areas we work. CARE reserves the right to conduct screening procedures to ensure a child-safe environment.