Vaga Servisu - Project Officer - CARE in Timor-Leste

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Project Officer

 

Position title	Project Officer
Location	Covalima, Timor-Leste
Reports to	Deputy Project Manager
Grade	4 step 1
Salary	$644 per month
Position type	1 Year
Start date/timeframe	1 November 2024
Application deadline	18 October 2024
Application process	Send CV and application letter via email to hr.tls@careint.org OR HR unit at CARE office at Bairo Pite, Dili.

CARE in Timor-Leste has zero-tolerance for sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, and sexual abuse, as well as all forms of harm to children.

CARE participates in the global Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS). In line with this Scheme, CARE in Timor-Leste will seek a “Statement of Conduct” from all past employers that candidates have been employed by over the last 5 years, specifically related to incidents or investigations into allegations of sexual harassment, sexual exploitation or sexual abuse during their employment. CARE is also committed to

disclosing knowledge of sexual misconduct to other agencies where requested.

1. The Role

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

The Project Officer is responsible for the day-to-day planning, implementation, and reporting of the project activities. The role also liaises with relevant stakeholders in the municipality including community members, Community Health Centre, Wash staff and Municipality leaders efficient and effective delivery of the project.

Project Planning

• Ensure project activities are implemented effectively and efficiently
• Focal point at field and municipal level to build and maintain good relationships with local government, civil society, local partners and community members
• Support WASH Specialist and Health and Nutrition Specialist to ensure activities are delivered as per project design and relevant strategies
• Support Deputy Project Managers to develop project implementation schedule
• Develop monthly work plans for project implementation and ensure all activities are conducted as per the plan

Other

• Manage project advances, expenditure, and financial acquittal with support from the Project Support Officer
• To proactively participate in the APPA process including the annual appraisal, midyear review and regular 1:1 meeting, ensuring that the APPA process (including the paperwork) is an integral component of Annual Work Plans and activities
• Promote a safe and secure work environment; foster a culture of safety and security awareness and consistently follow all CARE safety and security policies, procedures, and directives
• Demonstrate an understanding of gender equality and women’s empowerment and a commitment to CARE’s approach and values including ethnic diversity and cultural sensitivity
• Uphold and promote CARE’s commitment to Child Protection

For more information about this position, visit this link: CARE Job Description Project Officer.pdf

2. Selection Criteria

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Undergraduate degree in public health or Community development
• Minimum 2 years’ working experience in the Health and WASH sector
• Excellent understanding of participatory methodologies for community mobilization and strong community facilitation skills
• Experience in project planning and monitoring of budget and expenses
• Ability to promote collaboration with CITL staff, Government, Local authority, and other partners
• Ability to understand, comply with and uphold all relevant CARE International in Timor Leste policies and standard procedures
• Ability to write and present regular reports to management and partners as required
• Availability to live and stay in Covalima Municipality with travel to Dili only when required
• The candidate should be organized, effective, creative, a team player, and highly motivated
• Ability to drive a motorbike in a remote location and must have a valid license
• Computer literacy within standard Microsoft Office programs, i.e. Word, Excel, Power Point, and Data Bases and excellent communication skills in English and Tetun both written and spoken. Local languages such as Bunak and Tetun Terik an asset.

3. How to apply

Interested applicants should send a CV (no longer than four pages) and cover letter via email to hr.tls@careint.org OR to Human Resource unit at CARE office at Bairo Pite, Dili.

Note

• 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 priorities the safety of the community members that we work with, particularly the most vulnerable members of society, including women and children. CARE will not tolerate sexual harassment, exploitation or abuse by staff or partners, and has embedded systems to prevent and address safeguarding risks across our operations.
• CARE reserves the right to conduct screening procedures to ensure a child-safe environment.
• Only successful candidates will be contacted for the interview.