VACANCY : Anti Trafficking Programme Officer EMPOWER Project – for focus on National level activities
EMPOWER Background
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has received a grant from United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) on a Joint Programme Protecting and Empowering Victims of Trafficking in Indonesia (EMPOWER) for 2011-2013. The project covers national and sub-national level in Sambas, Indramayu and East Lombok district. The programme will be led by and implemented in partnership with Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection together with stakeholders from the National Anti Trafficking Task Force and stakeholders at sub-national levels. In order to support the programme implementation at MOWECP, a Programme Officer (PO) will be recruited.
Main Duty:
Under direct supervision of Deputy Assistant for Trafficking and NPO Gender at UNFPA CO, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the deliverance of the Joint Programme Protecting and Empowering Victims of Trafficking in Indonesia (EMPOWER) covering national level. He/She will assume the leadership role in the management of the programme activities (including planning and monitoring) and technical assistance in the area of Gender Based Violence.
Managerial Tasks:
EMPOWER Background
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has received a grant from United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security (UNTFHS) on a Joint Programme Protecting and Empowering Victims of Trafficking in Indonesia (EMPOWER) for 2011-2013. The project covers national and sub-national level in Sambas, Indramayu and East Lombok district. The programme will be led by and implemented in partnership with Ministry of Women’s Empowerment and Child Protection together with stakeholders from the National Anti Trafficking Task Force and stakeholders at sub-national levels. In order to support the programme implementation at MOWECP, a Programme Officer (PO) will be recruited.
Main Duty:
Under direct supervision of Deputy Assistant for Trafficking and NPO Gender at UNFPA CO, the Programme Officer will be responsible for the deliverance of the Joint Programme Protecting and Empowering Victims of Trafficking in Indonesia (EMPOWER) covering national level. He/She will assume the leadership role in the management of the programme activities (including planning and monitoring) and technical assistance in the area of Gender Based Violence.
Managerial Tasks:
- Take pro-active role to support the development and implementation of the agreed work-plan,especially at the national level;
- Supervise the use of project funds, ensuring the funds are used appropriately and efficiently, and ensure the completion of the required documentation including the submission of quarterly work plan and financial Forms COE;
- Supervise and provide feedback to the Finance/Administrative assistant; and ensure the sound management of the human resources.
- Assume custody of all project equipment, ensure that it is use appropriately and efficiently, and arranging for its transfer upon completion of the project;
- Conduct regular coordination meetings (led by the government officials);
- Take the lead responsibility in following up audit action plan;
- Undertake regular field visits to monitor programme implementation.
Technical/Substantive Tasks:
- Provide technical support for all programme activities, more pertinently, developing TOR and agenda, training, the reporting, documentation, etc.;
- Ensure the quality and timeliness of the annual work-plan and its compliance with the EMPOWER Project Document, Country Programme Action Plan (CPAP) and other agreement made, e.g. review meetings;
- Liase with stakeholders at national level to coordinate the implementation of activities, in consultation with both supervisor.
- Ensure that all programme activities, as detailed in the work-plan, are implemented to the highest standard of quality;
- Provide advice, suggestions and comments to the implementing partners for improvement in the formulation and implementation of UNFPA Programme.
- Submit regular progress report, field visit reports, and ensure that the annual programme progress report and final programme analysis report are prepared and submitted in a timely manner and to the highest standard of quality.
- Liase with the National Task Force on Trafficking to ensure that progress of the project are inline with their agenda.
- In coordination with Joint Programme Steering Committee, he/she undertakes on-going participatory appraisal of the performance and progress of the programme, identify bottlenecks and ensure necessary actions are made in a timely manner to remedy the problem.
- Design monitoring mechanism for implementation of Minimum Standard Services for survivors of trafficking.
- Provide assistance in designing return and reintegration system and mechanism for survivors of trafficking.
Requirements:
- At least 5 years experience in working with Human Trafficking issues; especially in providing services, training and/or advocacy.
- Preferably Master's degree in Health, Social, Development or Medical degree or other related fields
- Demonstrated experience in project / programme management.
- A strong personnel management experience
- Experience in working with government institutions, NGOs or donor organizations.
- Familiarity with issues on population, reproductive health and gender in Indonesia.
- Willing to travel to project areas.
Interest candidates should send their letter of interest and relevant CV no later than 14th March 2013 to mowe.empower@yahoo.com
