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The New Zealand Embassy Dili is seeking a Development Programme Coordinator to assist the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) to manage its development assistance programme in Timor-Leste. Core areas of focus include education and training, private sector investment and security and justice.
The duties of the Development Programme Coordinator include programme management and administration, activity monitoring, evaluation and financial management, management of development partner relationships, and participation in policy development.
Applicants would ideally possess:
Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three references. Applications can be emailed to amalia.magno@mfat.govt.nz or delivered to the New Zealand Embassy, Rua Geremias Amaral, Motael, Dili.
Applications close Tuesday 31 January 2012
The Principal Development Manager – Agriculture will provide both strategic leadership for IDG's development work in the agriculture sector and manage the implementation of complex activities for IDG.
Applicants will be required to demonstrate not only the ability to think strategically and provide policy advice, but also to develop and implement agricultural projects and programmes. This will require project management skills and experience including identification, feasibility, design, contract tendering and appraisal.
To be successful in this role you will have extensive networks across the public, private and international agriculture sector. You will have experience working in an international context with a sound understanding of development issues and effective practice. Experience of working in the private sector (particularly agricultural) or in partnership with the private sector would be an advantage.
Superior relationship management skills across a variety of cultures and ethnicities are fundamental to successful execution of this role essential. You will have a collaborative and results oriented working style with a track record for delivering quality work of a very high standard that produces lasting results. You will be expected to work closely with a range of internal and external stakeholders, providing technical advice and support. You will be able to draw on a significant network of New Zealand agricultural connections in designing international development interventions that draw on New Zealand’s comparative advantage to make a sustainable difference for our development partners.
An understanding of the socio-economic context of developing countries and development principles is required. Applicants will hold a relevant tertiary qualification and have strong analytical and writing skills. A relevant postgraduate qualification is desirable.
Applications close 5:00pm Thursday 2 February 2012
To apply for this position please complete the online application form, attaching a cover letter and CV.
Please note all applicants must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate New Zealand government security clearance.
Please note this position may be filled on a permanent or fixed term basis depending on the requirements of the division as well as the circumstances of the successful applicant.
Position Description: Principal Development Manager, IDG (PDF 61kb)
