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"Conservation International Timor-Leste was established in 2012 and is
now in the process of building its country program. With an initial
focus on improved marine management for livelihood and food security
benefits, the country strategy notes the broad range of environmental
needs and pressures in-country and the opportunities for CI to
contribute significantly in this space. The coming years will be about
building on the significant success of our early marine projects, to
develop a more comprehensive suite of support activities in key
geographies across the country.
The Country Director is responsible for providing oversight, guidance
and management for CI’s country program in Timor-Leste. As a newly
established country office, the role includes a strong focus on building
a cohesive team, establishing functional systems and developing new
project designs and partnerships to enable diversification of funding
bases.
Primary duties include managerial responsibilities such as staff,
operational and budget management, as well as technical guidance for the
implementation of project activities and the CI Country Strategy. It
also requires representation of the CI TL country program to
stakeholders in Timor-Leste, within CI itself, and to other external
audiences and the pursuit of strategically viable funding opportunities.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Management and Oversight:
Ensure the overall administrative, financial and staff management of
the Program are conducted in a manner that ensures stability, provides a
motivating environment and is in compliance with local laws and CI
policies and compliments the country strategic plans.
Technical Lead:
Facilitate appropriate technical input into the development of the
annual Timor-Leste work plans and provide leadership and guidance to CI
TL field teams in project implementation. Work with CI’s Asia Pacific
Field Division (APFD) and Head Quarters (HQ) to report on project
activities. Incorporate Timor-Leste work plan into CI’s overall
framework.
Stakeholder Engagement and Liaison:
Engineer and build CI’s institutional presence in order to deliver
on the portfolio of conservation and human-well being outcomes
identified in work plans for Timor Leste.
Fundraising
Serve as point of contact with all current and potential donors, and secure
ongoing funding for the country program.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Working Conditions
The position will be based in Dili and will be required to conduct
field work on a regular basis and travel nationally and internationally
approximately 30% of the time.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
At least 7 years’ experience in program management, including some
prior experience in implementing multi-disciplinary conservation
efforts.Demonstrated skills in leadership and management with an
international NGO, including strategic planning, project design, budget
development and management.Excellent people management and interpersonal
skills, including the
ability to motivate and mentor and develop harmonious teams in a
cross-cultural environment.Demonstrated success in proposal development and
fundraising, including with bilateral and multilateral partners.Proven ability
to develop and manage complex and diverse stakeholder
relationships, and effectively represent an organization at all
levels.Understanding of the principles behind ecosystem services as they
relate to human wellbeing, particularly within the Timor-Leste context.Relevant
tertiary qualifications.
Preferred
Degree in environmental or natural resources management, or allied
disciplines.Technical skills and knowledge in the fields of land-use planning,
watershed management and/or agro-forestry.Experience in managing USAID and/or
GEF funded programsExperience working inTimor-LesteTetum or Bahasa Indonesian
language skills.
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