PNDS - Human Resources Management Adviser - Cardno - Dili, Timor Leste

Job Reference Number: EMR/PNDS/HRMA/D15

Job Type: International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets

Schedule: Contract

Job Location: Asia; Timor Leste; Dili

Job Summary

Cardno Emerging Markets is seeking energetic and enthusiastic candidates to assist the Government of Timor-Leste with the National Program for Suco Development (Programa Nasional Dezenvolvimentu Suku – PNDS). PNDS is an initiative of the Government of Timor-Leste, jointly managed by the Ministry of State Administration (MoSA) and Ministry of Finance, which aims to work with communities at the village level to help eliminate poverty by investing in community-driven infrastructure projects.

 

AusAID is assisting the government to develop the PNDS through the provision of support services managed by Cardno Emerging Markets.

 

An Inter-Ministerial Committee assisted by an Inter-Ministerial Technical Woking Group has been leading the planning and design of PNDS. The Technical Working Group with assistance from a range of technical specialists is currently developing a Program Operations Manual and a training system for PNDS. A National Secretariat for PNDS has been established within MoSA to provide technical assistance and manage program planning and design.

 

The government has made a budget allocation to field test the program in five districts and to recruit program staff in 2014. The Secretariat is in the process of establishing a Human Resource Unit that will comprise six civil servants to manage the process of recruitment and training in 2013; the intention is to gradually develop into a full-fledged HR Unit with capacity to manage the human resources for PNDS (approximately 400 personnel).

 

The Human Resource Management (HRM) Adviser will play a lead role in the provision of HRM support services to the PNDS Secretariat – particularly the recruitment, selection, placement and performance management of staff.

 

The objectives of this role are to advise and assist the PNDS Secretariat to:

1. Establish a HR Unit.
2. Develop necessary systems to manage the process of recruitment and training during 2013.
3. Gradually transition into a HR Unit capable of managing the human resources for the entire program.
4. Provide high quality HRM services and training and development programs for program staff.

This position forms part of the PNDS Support Services Program. The successful applicant will be part of the Design and Policy Unit, a multi-disciplinary team that provides support to the Government of Timor-Leste, AusAID and Cardno in the planning and implementation of PNDS.

 

Primary counterpart: Chief of HR Department, PNDS, MoSA

 

Reports to: Design and Policy Manager, Number of direct reports: nil​

Key Responsibilities

1. Work closely with the Secretariat HR Unit, Ministry and Civil Service Commission to prepare a recruitment and mobilisation plan for program staff.
2. In consultation with the HR Unit and PNDS training teams:
• Develop systems for the recruitment of staff
•  Develop logistical plans for selection of trainees at national and district level
•  Develop systems for performance assessment of trainees that guides the eventual recruitment and contracting of Secretariat staff.
3. Train the members of the HR Unit to manage the process of recruitment and training for PNDS including:
•  Development and implementation of an annual work plan
•  Development of ToRs/job descriptions for each role and setting standards for the recruitment of civil servants and other contracted staff.
4. Provide advice and support about the development and implementation of HRM policies and procedures.
5. Develop HR manuals and guidelines for PNDS that are consistent with GoTL policies and laws.
6. Coach, mentor, counsel and develop the capacity of HR Unit staff.​

Other Requirements

Adviser Remuneration Framework:  Discipline Group B Job Level 3 Long Term Adviser (LTA)

1. Tertiary qualifications in management, HRM, business studies or equivalent discipline.
2. Ten plus years experience and proven track record in the leadership, management and implementation of HRM programs with emphasis on recruitment, selection and performance management.
3. Demonstrated experience in the planning and implementation of capacity development activities.
4. Demonstrated experience with and knowledge of Government of Timor-Leste civil service and labour laws and HRM systems.
5. Experience working in development projects in low-capacity environments in the Asia Pacific region.
6. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
7. Post graduate qualifications relevant to role.
8. Language skills in Tetum and/or Indonesian.

Deliverables:

As defined in program annual plan and adviser’s work plan.

 

Position status:

Subject to final approval from AusAID, to be contracted for the period February – November 2013.

 

Funding :

AusAID Governance for Development Program

 

How to apply for this position :

Applications must include:

1. Response against each of the essential and desirable selection criteria.
2. Curriculum vitae/resume.
3. Name and contact details (phone and email) of three referees.

Applications that do not address all the requirements stated above will not be considered.

 

Submitting applications

Email your application with the reference “PNDS – D15 – HRM Adviser” in the subject line to recruitment@gfd.tl.

 

Closing date: 5.00pm 3 February 2013.

Late applications will not be considered.

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Employee Benefits

Contact

For further information about this position:

Email recruitment@gfd.tl with the reference “PNDS - D15 – HRM Adviser” in the subject line. ​