POST:Senior Management Adviser for Revenue and Customs

Ministry of Finance
Location: Dili, Timor Leste
Last Date: February 1, 2010
Email: pfmcbp@mof.gov.tlREPÚBLICA DEMOCRÁTICA DE TIMOR-LESTE
MINISTÉRIO DAS FINANÇAS:
Planning and Financial Management Capacity Building Program

Position Senior Management Adviser for Revenue and Customs
Objectives Provide policy and technical advice to the Minister of Finance on matters that relate to Revenue and Customs Services Directorate (DGRC) functions. Similarly, the Senior Management Adviser shall support the Minister in dispensing her ministerial functions as well as support the efficient management of the Ministry. Strengthen staff and institutional capacity in DGRC to perform its mandate. Lead and manage PFMCBP consultants in DGRC to ensure capacity development and effective use of TA through the program’s TA performance management system.

Reporting To Minister of Finance

Counterpart Director-General for Revenue and Customs

Supervision TAs under DGRC

Duration To July 2011

Location Directorate General of Revenue and Customs, Ministry of Finance, Dili, Timor-Leste

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Minimum of ten (10) years experience of policy processes and advice at senior levels in public sector institutions, preferably Ministries of Finance.
• Proven ability to develop and manage Revenue and Customs agendas at the highest levels.
• Strong leadership and management skills. Experience of managing organizational change an advantage.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including ability to communicate clearly technical concepts and policy advice to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including experience of coaching, mentoring and building skills through on-the job training and role modeling.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Advanced University degree (PhD, Masters or equivalent) in Economics, Finance, Public Policy/Administration, or related fields with extensive experience in Revenue and Customs administration, management and public financial management.
Desirable
• Experience of conducting analysis and providing advice on development issues and policies of natural resource rich countries.
• Native language fluency in English and a willingness to learn Tetum or Portuguese.
Application procedure

Please visit our website at www.mof.gov.tl/ and go to ‘Employment Opportunity’ to learn more about our recruitment process and your application requirements including how to address the Selection Criteria in your application.

Applications must be forwarded to the Programme Implementation Officer-PFMCBP by e-mail: pfmcbp@mof.gov.tl, no later than 17:00hours Timor-Leste time on 1 February 2010.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Previous applicants need not apply

Project Background

The Ministry of Finance of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste intends to recruit a Senior Management Adviser for Revenue and Customs for its Planning and Financial Management Capacity Building Program (PFMBP). PFMCBP is a five-year technical assistance program supported by a grant from the International Development Association and a co-financing Multi-Donor Trust Fund. The Program started in late 2006, and is scheduled to close in July 2011. PFMCBP provides technical assistance to sustainably strengthen planning, budgeting, public expenditure management and revenue administration for growth and poverty reduction, with emphasis on efficiency, effectiveness, accountability, integrity, service culture, and transparency.

PFMCBP has assisted the Government of Timor-Leste take forward an important reform agenda. Key achievements include implementation of a major reorganization of the Ministry of Finance; strengthening public expenditure management through simplification and strengthening of treasury systems and processes, and increased delegation of authority to line ministries; improved revenue management, including increased transparency in tax administration and reinforcing Petroleum Tax administration; and a gradual improvement in macroeconomic planning. There are important challenges ahead as the Ministry of Finance implements a strong reform program in a capacity constrained environment. PFMCBP itself has a challenge to build capacity and enable an increased transfer of responsibility to Timorese public servants.
The Ministry of Finance is responsible for the strategic management of PFMCBP, through its Consultative Council for Financial Management chaired by the Minister of Finance. There is a dedicated Program Implementation Unit that is responsible for day-to-day program management and implementation which has been integrated recently into the newly established Directorate General Corporate Services. A Supervisory Committee of donors to PFMCBP, also chaired by the Minister of Finance, provides regular oversight on program implementation and achievements. The World Bank is responsible for program supervision, to ensure it is aligned with agreed objectives and financing agreements.

Scope of Work

Working with the DG to strengthen leadership and management capacity through:

• On-the-job-training, coaching, and mentoring, including advice on business standards for DGRC;
• Development of a DG-wide work program and a performance monitoring system;
• Support to completing appointments for staff across the DG;
• Support for implementing the staff performance management system and any other civil service reform measures around ethics, professionalism, accountability and transparency.

Managing consultants’ performance to ensure staff and institutional capacity development across all National Directorates of DGRC through:

• Supervision of and reporting on implementation of the Institutional Development Capacity Building Plan in DGRC.
• Assistance in monitoring and evaluating capacity building activities of consultants in DGRC.
• Management of consultants in DGRC, including implementation of the program’s performance management system for consultants.

Providing operational support as required through:

• Technical support and advice to the DG and National Directors in DGRC including assistance with Revenue and Customs analysis papers and briefs;
• Organization of seminars and workshops on topics of Revenue and Customs relevance to Timor-Leste;
• Creation of networks to source Revenue and Customs advisory support to enhance the institutional capacity of DGRC;
• Policy advice to the Minister of Finance through the DG on policy issues related to implementation of Timor-Leste’s medium-term development strategy.

Key Deliverables
• Assignment Work Plan, with specific timelines and expected outcomes within 4 weeks of commencement.
• Assignment Leave Workplan.
• DG-wide work program and performance monitoring system.
• Business standards for DGRC operations.
• Strategic Plan for DGRC with implementation timeline as part of the Ministry of Finance’s Strategic Plan.
• Semi-annual report on implementation of Institutional Development Capacity Building Plan.
• Semi-annual report and recommendations on performance of DGRC consultants.
• Seminars and workshops to discuss Revenue and Customs issues relevant to the Ministry of Finance.

There is probation period of three months.

POST:International Clinical Research Associate

Westat
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Last Date: January 31, 2010

Westat is seeking qualified clinical research associates to support the site monitoring activities of clinical trials in Hanoi, Vietnam. This position requires several monitoring and training visits at selected clinical sites. Responsibilities include conducting site readiness assessments, site initiation visits, and interim monitoring visits to ensure site, protocol, and regulatory compliance; conducting annual GCP site training sessions; interfacing with Principal Investigators and clinical staff; and completing site visit reports. Qualified candidates may reside in Vietnam or Thailand but will work in Vietnam, and should have with at least 2 years of clinical trials site monitoring experience; possess strong interpersonal skills; and be fully fluent in the English and Vietnamese languages, both spoken and written. This position requires someone with exceptional organizational and time-management skills and a working knowledge of word processing software. A bachelor's degree in nursing or other health-related field is essential. Knowledge of ICH/GCP, FDA, and OHRP guidelines as well as Federal (U.S.) and in-country regulations for clinical trials is required.

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POST:Programme Officer - Prison Reforms Programme

Commonwealth Human Rights Initiative
Location: New Delhi, INDIA
Last Date: February 5, 2010
Email: radhey@humanrightsinitiative.org
Job Description
The Programme Officer will be required to work with the team and advocate prison reform by undertaking monitoring and research on prisons with a particular focus on pre-trial detention, human rights issues, discrimination and bias, collecting, compiling and maintaining data on policing, and accountable governance. Writing and publishing advocacy documents, donor reporting, implementing workshops and strategy planning will be a major focus. The position will require the successful applicant to represent CHRI locally, regionally and nationally. The applicant must be able to assist in developing and maintaining effective networks with a diverse range of people, including prison officials, government, civil society and the media.

Please send your applications to radhey@humanrightsinitiative.org

Application deadline: February 5, 2010

POST:News Writer / Editor

ICLEI
Location: Bonn, Germany
Last Date: January 31, 2010
Email: jobs.bonn@iclei.org

Join ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability
“ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability” is an association of 1100 local governments in 68 countries that are dedicated to sustainable development. It has 15 offices servicing its Members while developing innovative projects and events. It is an international non-for-profit association and network perceived as the international representative of cities on sustainability. More at www.iclei.org/about.

We are seeking highly motivated and talented candidates for the position of
Writer-Editor
The Writer-Editor will be part of ICLEI’s international team at its office in Bonn, Germany. The position is suited for a dynamic professional with a hands-on approach, who wants to develop in the position and grow with the organization.

Responsibilities:
-Communicate complex technical content in internationally easy-to-understand language
-Review and edit material (texts, images, sound, video)
Copy-edit texts for print and online publications
R-esponsible editing of communication products such as -Members Bulletin, e-news, Annual Reports, ICLEI Papers, conference materials; conference announcements, etc.
-Produce news articles and regularly update ICLEI’s news pages on the web
-Write and edit success stories of local sustainability action
-Conform to corporate style according to the ICLEI Style Guide
-Oversee production of print products, liaising with layouter and printer
-Closely liaise with contact points in other ICLEI offices
Requirements
-Degree in a relevant subject such as Journalism, Communication, Public Relations, or Environmental Sciences with experience in Communications
-Minimum of three years professional experience in writing, editing and copy-editing in an organizational environment
Abilities and Skills
-English Language at native level; understanding of other international business languages (understanding of material about technical matters) is an asset
-Ability to community complex technical matters in plain language understandable to an international, non-technical audience
-Feel for the “municipal world” (communities, cities and local governments), as well as for environment and sustainability
-Experience in international working environment
-Thriving within the realities of non-for-profits regarding demands, resources, expectations

Terms and conditions:
-Full-time position available from February 2010
-Position based in Bonn, Germany. International travel will be required. Communication with partners around the world may require unusual working hours.
-The salary will reflect qualifications and experience.
-The Writer-Editor reports to the Communications Coordinator.

Application
Email job application to jobs.bonn@iclei.org by 31 January 2010 including:
CV with photo, letter of motivation, portfolio of previous communication work, indication of salary expectation, indication of citizenship (or work permit for Germany), indication of availability date.

POST:Communication/Campaigning Officer

Fondation Terre des hommes
Location: Lausanne
Last Date: January 30, 2010
Email: rh@tdh.ch

Swiss Foundation providing direct aid to children in need is looking for its Communication and Information Department for a


Communication/Campaigning Officer (100%)

Responsibilities:
• Drive and develop campaigns including “open-campaigning” activities at Terre des hommes together with the Projects function within the Communication Department
• Support the Communication & Fundraising Departments in all questions of Marketing when necessary
• Act as Project Manager
• Share his/her senior project management experience
• Act as Deputy Head Communication
• Draft, edit and re-write news, articles, stories and other content as necessary

Profile:
• Higher Education in the field of Corporate Communications and/or Marketing
• Years of experience: 5+ with hands-on experience in the field of major project management and campaigning as well as on the international scene
• French; German and English: perfectly written and spoken
• Product- and Service Marketing
• Strategic and goal-oriented thinking
• Excellent representation skills
• Public speaking
• People Management and leadership
• Experience with multimedia applications/tools and new technologies

Location: Lausanne
Start date : February 1st 2010

Please send your complete application file, including CV, cover letter, copies of certificates, and the application form which can be downloaded on our website, www.tdh.ch by mail to rh@tdh.ch.

We will only consider complete applications corresponding to the required profile. If you send your file by post, please join a prepaid envelope in case you are not shortlisted. Otherwise, your file will be destroyed by our care, according to the rules on data protection.

The recruitment and selection procedures of Terre des hommes reflect our commitment for child security and protection.

POST:Economic Recovery & Livelihood Technical Advisor

University of Arizona
Location: Washington, DC
Last Date: February 18, 2010

Economic Recovery & Livelihood Technical Advisor
University of Arizona Posting # 44464

The Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology (BARA) at the University of Arizona seeks qualified applicants to be assigned to the United States Agency for International Development’s Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) as an Economic Recovery and Livelihoods Technical Advisor.

This person will work in Washington, DC within OFDA’s Technical Assistance Group and be responsible for the technical management of all economic recovery and non-agricultural-based livelihoods programming.

Applicants should be familiar with economic recovery principles following disasters and demonstrate solid understanding of livelihoods rehabilitation programming in disaster and conflict settings. Applicants must possess familiarity with the humanitarian assistance community and have demonstrable experience working in disaster settings. Salary to be offered: $86,927 - $113,007 (DOE).

To apply see Job # 44464 at www.uacareertrack.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=196638
Applicant review begins Jan 14, 2010 & continues until filled.

The University of Arizona is an EEO/AA – M/W/D/V Employer.

POST:Financial Controller of African Operations

World Bicycle Relief
Location: Lusaka, Zambia
Last Date: February 12, 2010
Email: dneiswander@worldbicyclerelief.org

Establish and manage financial systems, controls and reporting for African operations of World Bicycle Relief JOB DESCRIPTION: Across the countries of WBR operations in Africa: • Establish and manage financial policies and reporting systems • Establish and manage financial controls and systems to minimize threat of fraud • Ensure compliance to country specific regulatory registrations, filings and reporting • Conduct product cost analysis • Participate in strategic planning of senior management • Direct budget and cost controls • Provide accurate cash-flow projections • Provide monthly budget reports to senior management and to budget holders, working closely with them to enable them to make accurate decisions and operations are within approved budget lines. • Analyze and interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve systems and financial performance • Prepare or supervise preparation of financial statements and consolidations • Coordinate year end audits including consolidation into US audit of 501(c)3 • Supervise accounting staff • Present financial information to senior management and/or Board of Directors • Work on special projects as needed.

Please send your applications to dneiswander@worldbicyclerelief.org Application deadline: February 12, 2010