Position : World Food Programme, Indonesia invites applications from the eligible candidates for the following position:
Position : Programme Officer (Head of Sub-Office)
Contract Type : Service Contract
Duty Station : Mataram, NTB
Accountabilities:
Within the assigned unit, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
- Responsible for the overall management of the sub office, which includes administration, security, finance, logistics, ICT and staff management.
- Responsible for overall programme management which includes implementation and monitoring of programmes and activities in the province;
- Develop and sustain liaison with key governmental (Province and District) counterparts and NGOs engaged in the field of food security;
- Assist the government in identifying fields of development where food aid and assistance can be usefully employed and give assistance in planning, formulating, and targeting recipients for new requests for WFP aid and assistance;
- Oversee preparation and dissemination of timely analytical and critical reports including proposals for improvements in operation and the scope of programmes;
- Assess the need for food, draw up plans for its timely arrival in coordination with government and other donors, and monitor the implementation of these plans;
- Liaise with project implementing authorities and undertake visits to view project outputs and beneficiaries, inspect storage places/warehouses and points where WFP commodities are received in the country, in order to ensure that progress is made in the achievement of project objectives;
- Provide continuing liaison with bilateral food aid programs, UN agencies and with NGOs providing technical or other forms of assistance to WFP assisted projects;
- Advise the government on the handling, transport, storage and distribution (including marketing of commodities, if sold) of the commodities supplied by WFP;
- Assist the government on the maintenance of all records, accounts and books as stipulated in the Plan of Operations or the Letter of Understanding and ensure that reports required for WFP are accurate and provided as scheduled;
- Carry out advocacy and information related tasks for project activities such as making interventions and presentations during the meetings, facilitating trainings, workshops, seminar and missions;
- Ensure compliance with WFP’s policies, criteria procedures and standards with respect to food distributions;
- Supervise all programme staff in the Sub-Office on programming and monitoring; provide on work training and technical guidance in their work;
- Perform other related duties as required.
Qualifications and Experiences:
Education:University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, social sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international development assistance.
Education:University degree in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international affairs, business administration, social sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international development assistance.
Experience: At least one year of postgraduate professional experience in commerce, development, administration or food aid support.
Knowledge and Desirable Skills:
To have good communication skills in both written and spoken English, to be able to represent WFP strategy.
To have a good knowledge of government structures at a provincial level, particularly the planning, food security and health departments
To have a good understanding of the various social safety net systems currently being implemented and where improvements can be made
To have a basic understanding of Food Security, the three pillars and the conceptual framework for food and nutrition within a livelihood framework
To have a basic understanding of Nutrition, stunting, wasting and underweight
To have good negotiating skills and be able to discuss important issues of Food Security issues with the government and other partners.
To have a proactive nature, willingness to implement change and flexibility in accepting work assignments outside normal job description.
Language: Fluency in both oral and written communication in English and in Bahasa Indonesia
Only candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to apply. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Applications should be addressed by E-mail to: Jakarta.Vacancy@wfp.org
All applications should include an updated CV, a photograph and three references and should be received no later than March 31, 2013.
“Only short-listed candidates will be contacted”
