VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Plan Timor-Leste
Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) Manager
Application deadline:31 August 2012
Languages required: English & Tetun
Location: Plan Timor-Leste Country Office in Dili with travel to Districts when require
Position Level: D1
“Founded 75 years ago, Plan is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations” .We have been working in Timor-Leste since 2001.
In support of its current growth, Plan Timor-Leste wishes to recruit aEarly Childhood Care Development (ECCD) Manager
Reporting to the Program Manager
ECCD is a key component of Plan’s interventions in Timor-Leste and the main purpose of this role is to:
· Ensure the successful planning, implementation & overall management of ECCD program component, including budget management and staff supervision.
· Ensure capacity building of ECCD Coordinators, NGO partners, government partners, communities and volunteers to manage the planning, implementation and monitoring of the ECCD program.
· Work with various stakeholders at the national level to advocate for access to quality ECCD services in Timor-Leste.
· Maintain effective working relations with government, NGO partners and Plan National Organisations in donor countries
Dimensions of Role:
· Manage program budget (budget to end December 2014 $930,000)
· Supervise and mentor two District ECCD Coordinators, and through them four District ECCD staff
· Manage relationships with NGO partners (two at July 2012), including negotiation of MoUs as necessary
The successful candidate will have:
· At least tertiary education preferably in the field of education, psychology, social sciences, and community development
· Professional courses on: child development,project management, community organizing an advantage
· At least 5 years experience in managing education/community development programs and teams preferred
· Understanding of Timor-Leste’s current development trends, especially with regard to babies, infants and young children.
· Experience in working with child-centered development organization would be an advantage
Leadership Behaviors
· Ability to maintain strategic vision of the ECCD program and link it with daily program coordination and activities
· Clear and effective communication
· Accountability and responsibility for own decisions
· Promote team work and cooperation
· Confident in taking initiative and exploring new opportunities
Copies of the job description can be obtained via email from infoLeonie.Venroij@plan-
This position is open to residents of Timor-Leste and these are long-term appointment, salary and benefits will be highly competitive for the right candidate.
Plan is committed to gender equity, and suitably qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interview and the successful applicant will be expected to comply with Plan’s Child Protection policy, “Say Yes to Keeping Children Safe.”
Plan Timor-Leste
Early Childhood Care Development (ECCD) Manager
Application deadline:31 August 2012
Languages required: English & Tetun
Location: Plan Timor-Leste Country Office in Dili with travel to Districts when require
Position Level: D1
“Founded 75 years ago, Plan is one of the oldest and largest children's development organisations in the world. We work in 50 developing countries across Africa, Asia and the Americas to promote child rights and lift millions of children out of poverty. Plan is independent, with no religious, political or governmental affiliations” .We have been working in Timor-Leste since 2001.
In support of its current growth, Plan Timor-Leste wishes to recruit aEarly Childhood Care Development (ECCD) Manager
Reporting to the Program Manager
ECCD is a key component of Plan’s interventions in Timor-Leste and the main purpose of this role is to:
· Ensure the successful planning, implementation & overall management of ECCD program component, including budget management and staff supervision.
· Ensure capacity building of ECCD Coordinators, NGO partners, government partners, communities and volunteers to manage the planning, implementation and monitoring of the ECCD program.
· Work with various stakeholders at the national level to advocate for access to quality ECCD services in Timor-Leste.
· Maintain effective working relations with government, NGO partners and Plan National Organisations in donor countries
Dimensions of Role:
· Manage program budget (budget to end December 2014 $930,000)
· Supervise and mentor two District ECCD Coordinators, and through them four District ECCD staff
· Manage relationships with NGO partners (two at July 2012), including negotiation of MoUs as necessary
The successful candidate will have:
· At least tertiary education preferably in the field of education, psychology, social sciences, and community development
· Professional courses on: child development,project management, community organizing an advantage
· At least 5 years experience in managing education/community development programs and teams preferred
· Understanding of Timor-Leste’s current development trends, especially with regard to babies, infants and young children.
· Experience in working with child-centered development organization would be an advantage
Leadership Behaviors
· Ability to maintain strategic vision of the ECCD program and link it with daily program coordination and activities
· Clear and effective communication
· Accountability and responsibility for own decisions
· Promote team work and cooperation
· Confident in taking initiative and exploring new opportunities
Copies of the job description can be obtained via email from infoLeonie.Venroij@plan-
This position is open to residents of Timor-Leste and these are long-term appointment, salary and benefits will be highly competitive for the right candidate.
Plan is committed to gender equity, and suitably qualified female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.
Only short listed applicants will be contacted for interview and the successful applicant will be expected to comply with Plan’s Child Protection policy, “Say Yes to Keeping Children Safe.”
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