Australian Embassy's job advertisement [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

UNCLASSIFIED

The Australian Embassy is seeking a highly motivated and experienced person to fill the position of Program Coordinator – Nutrition, Disaster Management and Australian NGO Cooperation Program, working in the Human Development team.  The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate achievement against the following selection criteria: 

·         A high level of communication and interpersonal skills that can be applied in building productive working relationships with the Government of Timor-Leste, implementing partners and other stakeholders;
·         Demonstrated strong administration and program management capabilityincluding strategic planning, managing towards outcomes, financial management, risk management and monitoring and evaluation;  
·         Knowledge of development, nutrition and disaster management challenges in Timor-Leste;
·         The ability to work with limited supervision and as part of a team;
·         Personal initiative, good judgement and responsiveness.

Applicants should also have the following qualifications and/or experience. 

·         Tertiary qualifications 

·         Demonstrated competence with Microsoft Office computer applications

·         Excellent written and spoken English and Tetum.



The monthly salary for this position is USD1, 133.66 for 37.50 working hours per week. This figure excludes 13-month salary. 

Applications – Please respond to each of the selection criteria separately by providing examples of your achievements. The total response to selection criteria must be in English and not exceed 2 pages.  Please also include a Curriculum Vitae in English, not exceeding 2 pages.  The closing date is Friday, 10 April 2020 at 4.30pm.

Referees – Please provide the name, position, phone number and email address for two recent professional referees in your written application.  Referees will be contacted for short listed applicants only.

How to applyPlease send applications via email todili.hr@dfat.gov.au. Position descriptions are available on the Australian Embassy websitewww.timorleste.embassy.gov.au and also available from the Australian Embassy’s Reception desk. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. 

Other requirementsSuccessful applicants are required to obtain a satisfactory police clearance and medical check.  The position will involve travel in Timor-Leste and may also involve limited international travel. 

The Australian Embassy is committed to providing equal employment opportunities, access, equity and social inclusion for all employees, and in particular for women and people with disability. We welcome all applicants and encourage women and people with disability to apply.  




 
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