Capacity Development Manager Timor Leste
Attractive International NGO salary and benefits package.
WaterAid is an international NGO dedicated to the provision of safe domestic water,
sanitation and hygiene education to the world’s poorest people. We are committed to
ensuring the world’s poorest communities enjoy their right to access to water and
sanitation. We are passionate about delivering our aims and objectives, and pride
ourselves on being a diverse, dynamic and supportive workplace.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Capacity Development Manager to work with
WaterAid in Timor Leste. We need a dynamic person to stregthen the capacity of our
staff and partners. To excel in this role you must have an impressive track record in
mentoring and capacity development, extensive experience of program
management, and hold a professional qualification in a relevant academic area.
We are committed to welcoming people from the widest possible diversity of
backgrounds, culture and experience. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
Applications close on 21 August, 2011 and to be accepted must include:
a covering letter addressing the Person Specification Criteria outlined in the
Position Description
a current Resume, including the contact details for 3 referees (referees will
not be contacted without prior consent)
For more information please visit www.wateraid.org.au
Applications should be forwarded to:
Attention: Flaviano Sombai
Email: flavianosombai@wateraid.org
Mail; PO Box 316, Dili, Timor Leste
+670 332 2945
Further enquiries to:
Dinesh Bajracharya, Country Representative, WaterAid in Timor Leste
Email Dinesh.Bajracharya@wateraid.org
Phone +670 728 7975
Closing date: 21 August, 2011
1st interviews: 29 August, 2011
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
WaterAid is a child safe organisation. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory
criminal record check from the successful applicant’s country of residence.
Job Description
Job Title: Capacity Development Manager
Place of Work: Dili, Timor - Leste
Capacity Full time
Reports to: Country Representative in Timor Leste
Introduction
An exciting opportunity exists for a Capacity Development Manager to work with
WaterAid in Timor Leste.
WaterAid is an international NGO dedicated to the provision of safe domestic water,
sanitation and hygiene education to the world’s poorest people. We are committed to
ensuring the world’s poorest communities enjoy their right to access to water and
sanitation. We are passionate about delivering our aims and objectives, and pride
ourselves on being a diverse, dynamic and supportive workplace.
WaterAid in Timor-Leste commenced in 2006 and has programs in Liquica and
Manufahi districts. It has an office in the capital Dili and currently employs 15
people. The Capacity Development Manager will be responsible for building the
capacity of WaterAid’s staff and partners to realise their full potential. This position
will report to the Country Representative.
Position Description
The position involves supporting capacity development of WaterAid staff and
partners, with a particular emphasis on advocacy. The position supports WaterAid's
strategic objective of supporting national staff to transition to senior positions within
the organisation.
Key accountabilities
Capacity Building
Develop a capacity needs analysis of individual staff and partner NGOs.
Design manage, implement and evaluate a structured capacity
development plan tailored for the needs of staff and partners in
following areas
Support the development and implementation of partner organization
policies and procedures for NGO partners.
financial management and budgeting skills;
planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting skills for program team
In addition to working with the advocacy team on the areas covered above:
Lead the development and implementation of the country advocacy
work stream
Document and share best practices
Ongoing country contextual analysis in order to inform advocacy
strategies
Learning
Facilitate collective reflection; learning and planning events with staff
and with partners.
Coordinate the development of structured, contextualised learning
opportunities and facilitate their implementation.
Representation
Represent WaterAid at external meetings with government and
development partners.
Person Specification
The following criteria will be used to assess candidates for the post. All applicants
must address these criteria in their application:
Education
Essential
Degree or professional qualification in a relevant area
Experience
Essential
Experience in mentoring and building the capacity of colleagues and
organisations
Project management experience including financial management.
Experience of producing publications, from writing to managing production
process.
Experience in research and analysis
Desirable
Experience of implementing projects through NGO partners or local government
partners.
Experience in management of community-based water supply, sanitation and
hygiene promotion projects in a developing country context
Experience of working in a Timor-Leste or a South East Asian country
Knowledge and skills
Essential
Ability to plan own work, set priorities and complete tasks if under pressure or
when faced with competing demands.
Ability to use computers both word processing and spreadsheets
Ability to drive and hold a current drivers licence.
Ability to develop and manage budgets.
Ability to communicate clearly both when speaking and writing in English
Commitment to learning the local language .
Desirable
Ability to develop innovative approaches to development problems.
Personal qualities
Essential
Commitment to work in a team and be supportive to other team members through
transfering ideas and skills.
A patient and supporting attitude.
A commitment to WaterAid’s approach and values.
A strong commitment to pro-poor development work, and gender equality.
A strong commitment to creating an inclusive culture and addressing
discriminatory attitudes and behaviours
Commitment to learn from others and appreciation of others strength.
Commitment to local values, culture and life style.
Abbreviated Terms and Conditions
Salary and allowances Attractive INGO taxable Salary and Benefits
Location Based in Dili and will require regular travel to
rural communitites
Contract Period The post is offered on a 3 year contract
(extendable by mutual agreement)
Probation The appointment is subject to the
satisfactory completion of a six months
probationary period.
WaterAid is a child safe organisation. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory
criminal record check from the successful applicant’s country of residence.