Vaga Servisu: National Project Manager

Timor-Leste

Vacancy Announcement

Project Title: Support to Anti-Corruption Initiatives in Timor-Leste

Position/title: National Project Manager

Type of Contract: Service Contract

Level: SB-4/Peg 4

Duration: 1 (one) year, extendable

Duty station: Dili, Timor-Leste

Expected start date: March 2012

Organization and Unit: UNDP, Governance

Entitles/Benefits: Please obtain from the UNDP Human Resources Unit

Background

Timor-Leste has made positive strides to address the issues of corruption and accountability. The adoption by the National Parliament in 2009 of the law for the establishment of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is a positive indication of the Government’s commitment to strengthen accountability and combating corruption in Timor-Leste. This law provides the ACC with powers such as instigating and pursuing criminal

investigations in corruption offences. Furthermore, the ACC is also mandated with raising awareness on issues related to anti-corruption.

The objective of this project (2011-2013) is two-fold: (1) to strengthen capacities for civic engagement and

partnerships among the ACC and relevant civil society organizations; (2) to strengthen analytical capacity of

the ACC for informed decision making and outreach on anti-corruption.

The National Project Manager (NPM) will work under the supervision of, and will report to the Assistant

Country Director (Governance Unit of UNDP Country Office) on behalf of UNDP.

The NPM will draw upon the guidance of and coordinate closely with the Deputy Commissioner for

Education, Campaign and Research, ACC and work jointly with team of consultants in the project for delivery of project results.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Summary:

1. Manage the planning of project activities under the framework of the Project Document in consultation with the ACC and UNDP;
2. Manage the implementation of activities and ensure that project activities and results are delivered in a timely and quality manner and in accordance with the project document and Annual Work Plan;
3. Ensure efficient and quality project operations in compliance with UNDP and agreed rules and procedures;
4. Contribute to partnership building for the project, including timely submission of quality project/donor reports;
5. Manage the project staff to ensure a strong and productive working relationship between team members

1. Coordinate the planning of project activities under the framework of the Project Document in

consultation with the ACC and UNDP with a focus on the following results and tasks:

• Annual work plans are developed;
• Undertake consultations with CSOs and other relevant stakeholders in planning;
• Prepare and facilitate Project Steering Committee (PSC) meetings to present work plans, project
• progress and strategic issues for PSC guidance and decisions.

2. Coordinate the implementation of activities and ensure that project activities and results are delivered

in a timely and quality manner and in accordance with the project document and Annual Work Plan

focusing on the following results and tasks:

• Quality and timely oversight and implementation of all project activities and delivery of outputs in accordance with work plan and budget, working closely and in collaboration with ACC and UNDP;
• Effective management and coordination of project staff and consultants in a manner that ensures achievement of project capacity development goals and priorities;
• Establishment of an enabling training/ working environment for all staff;
• Appropriate supervision, reporting, and evaluation mechanisms for all staff recruited under the project;
• Provision of quality policy and technical advice for the ACC and UNDP in the areas outlined in the project document; 

3. Manage project operations, with a focus on the following results and tasks:

• Project compliance with corporate rules and regulations in the field and management of project assets, procurement and human resources processes, in liaison with the relevant UNDP units;
• Timely completion human resources and of procurement processes;
• Efficient logistics and administrative support to consultancy missions, workshops, overseas learning and other project activities;
• Accurate and timely management of financial resources of project;
• Establishment of linkages, initiation and implementation of Memoranda of Understanding/agreements with international and national training institutions.

4. Contribute to partnership building for the project, including timely submission of quality project

reports with a focus on the following results and tasks:

• Timely submission of quarterly, annual and other reports as necessary to UNDP;
• Support and strengthen synergies between ACC and relevant CSOs working in the area of anticorruption;
• Provide regular briefings on the project;
• Support resource mobilization efforts for the project.

5. Manage the project team to ensure a strong and productive working relationship between team

members:

• Regular communication with staff (individual and team to ensure that work plan targets and results are discussed ad agreed)
• Regular feedback is provided to staff in relation to their performance

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in social science, political science, management, development studies of other relevant subject. Masters degree in relevant studies desirable but it is not requirement.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in programme management and implementation, preferably in a government or donor supported project setting;
• Proven programming and project management experience required;
• Sound technical knowledge cross-cutting democratic governance issues.
• Anti-Corruption work experience an asset;
• Excellent communications skills;
• Knowledge of effective capacity development approaches;
• Ability to work under pressure a multicultural and complex environment.
• Excellent command of written and spoken Tetum and English is essential.
• A good command of Portuguese will be an advantage.

Please submit your applications together with curriculum vitae, P11 a list of references and relevant supporting

documents (including academic qualifications) to the following address:

Human Resources Unit

United Nations Development Programme

Obrigado Barracks Compound, Building 11

Caicoli Street,

Dili, Timor-Leste

Fax: +670 3313534

E-mail: recruitment.tp@undp.org

The deadline for submitting applications is 16 January 2012.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Women candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.