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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><B><FONT SIZE=4 FACE="Calibri">Progressio Development Worker</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Gender Advocacy Adviser </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Fundasaun Esperansa Enclave Oecussi (FEEO) </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Based in Pantai Makassar, Oecussi, Timor-Leste</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Two-year placement</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Calibri">Please note that the selected applicant will be required to take up the placement by February 2011 at the latest.</FONT></SPAN></P>
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<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Based in Oecussi, and as part of the Raising Women’s Voices Project, a Progressio project co-financed by the European Commission, the Gender Advocacy Adviser will work in conjunction with Fundasaun Esperansa Enclave Oecussi (FEEO) in strengthening their economic empowerment programme and gender mainstreaming. The development worker will work closely with the partner organisation and community groups and have strong links with the national umbrella organisation Rede Feto, in Dili, and another Progressio Gender Advocacy Adviser placed there as part of the same project. The placement has a clear aim to link national level policy making with grassroots realities, especially as experienced by poor and marginalised women and children.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri">The successful candidate should have a degree or appropriate qualification in a social sciences subject, or a related area, and education/training in specific aspects of community development and gender.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri">You should have at least three years work experience with an NGO in an advisory support capacity, preferably in a developing country, and in organisational development with community-based organisations. Demonstrable experience of working/engaging with local actors; in training/facilitation methodologies and direct training/mentoring ability, including strong participatory facilitation skills; in programme development on women’s economic participation; conducting research/analysis and reporting on the results in jargon free language, and of working in a resource poor environment, where access to technology is limited is also essential.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri">You should have an understanding of the mechanisms of advocacy and the dynamics of coalition and network building; an understanding of the role that NGOs play in national and community development; skills in strategic planning and participatory monitoring methods; the ability to assist in the development of knowledge management systems, and in depth knowledge of gender and development issues. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate and work with a wide range of people in a participatory, respectful, collaborative manner, and to enhance effective work relationships; good team building skills and a consensus-led approach to work; maturity and sound political judgement; tact, determination and a clear and strategic approach to coalition building in a politicised environment; excellent project management, self-organising, and prioritising skills; good problem solving skills, and a drive for innovation, excellence and results; flexibility and the ability to adapt skills and knowledge to local context; fluency in written and spoken English; a willingness to travel extensively within Timor-Leste; cultural sensitivity in a predominantly Catholic setting, and a commitment to learn Tetum are also essential.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri">It is essential that you complete the application form in full, as very specific information is required and will be used to decide whether or not you will be short-listed for an interview. Please note that CVs/resumes will not be accepted.</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri">For</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><B> <FONT FACE="Calibri">further information</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri"> and an</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><B> <FONT FACE="Calibri">application form</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"> <FONT FACE="Calibri">visit</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"> </SPAN><A HREF="file://www.progressio.org.uk/jobs"><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" FACE="Calibri">www.progressio.org.uk/jobs</FONT></U></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-gb"></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Closing date: 2 January 2011</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Interviews: Early/mid January 2011</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P DIR=LTR><SPAN LANG="en-gb"><FONT FACE="Calibri">Please return the completed application form to: Recruitment@progressio.org.uk </FONT></SPAN></P>
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