Job: Chief of Party – (Contigent on funding)

Chief of Party – (Contigent on funding)

AUSTCARE

Austcare is an Australian-based, independent humanitarian aid and development organisation that is non-profit and non-sectarian. Since 1967, Austcare has worked with refugees, displaced persons and been active in landmine mitigation, providing emergency assistance and development programs in more than 30 countries. Austcare’s Head Office is located in Sydney.

Location: Timor-Leste

Closing date: 15 Apr 2008

Job Description

Austcare seeks a chief of party for an anticipated two-year USAID-funded conflict mitigation and reconciliation project in Timor-Leste. This project focuses on conflict resolution, peace building and community resilience, targeting traditional conflict resolution mechanisms and incorporating women and youth into the peace building process

In this role you will provide overall management of project activities, coordinate with counterparts and partners, liaise with USAID, oversee partners and community education, implementation and supervise a diverse expatriate and local professional staff.

To be successful you should have the following qualifications:

- Relevant advanced degree
- Experience working with conflict affected communities
- Minimum five years of experience managing and providing technical assistance for International development projects
- Experience working with community development, capacity building and community
Education programs
- USAID experience preferred but not required
- Experience working in Timor-Leste or similar Asia-Pacific countries preferred
- Excellent written, verbal, and cross-cultural communication skills

Note: This position is contingent on the awarding of funding by the donor.
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For information on how to apply please refer to the Austcare website: http://www.austcare.org.au/get-involved/employment.asp

Reference Code: RW_7DB6RN-21