OXFAM Vacancy: Project Officer of DRR, CCA and SDG's Convergence - Bima

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This position is for Indonesian National only, based in Bima city, Nusa Tenggara Barat. Fixed Term Contract for 12 months and on D1 level.
Project Officer of DRR, CCA and SDG's Convergence - Right in Crisis/Humanitarian Program
Job Purpose:

Under the supervision of Resilience Building Coordinator, the PO will manage the project implementation of "Deepening City Resilience: Convergence of DRR, CCA and SDGs with ensuring high standard of project quality and accountability both within Oxfam's own activities and those of project partner. She/he will directly reporting to Resilience Building Coordinator. She/he will make coordination line & possible matrix management of programme partners team also make coordination line with finance officer/assistant and logistics team. The post holder will also have a coordination with the technical support team (EFSVL, DRM Campaign and advocacy, WASH, etc)
Key Responsibility:
Project Management

Township level data collection

• Revitalizing web-and mobile-based data collection management Facilitating on the hand-over process to City Government Agencies

Climate Risk Analysis and Action Plan

• Understanding climate risk analysis and projection produced by City Government of Bima 
• Facilitating the development of climate change mitigation plan of Bima City (RAD-Mitigasi Iklim) 
• Facilitating the development of climate change adaptation plan of Bima City s (RAD-API)

Provide technical support to the local NGO partne on the convergence of DRR, CCA, and SDGs at township level, including:

• Updating risk analysis and community action plan by including climate change mitigation through waste management, Sendai Framework on DRR (outcome 18.c) and SDGs target 1.5 and 2.4 
• Mobilizing community on the convergence of DRR, CCA, and SDGs at township level

Partnership Management

• Ensuring partners implement Oxfam and donor procedures and monitor and mentor its project cycle. 
• Providing adequate support to the local NGO partner through regular visits and dialogue, paying particular attention to; 
• Project appraisal, monitoring and evaluation, including financial monitoring.
• Identifying needs for capacity building, especially in relation to the practical implementation of the three international frameworks of SF-DRR, Paris Climate Agreement, and SDGs
• Acting as a resource person and/or locating resource persons who can assist with skills development
• Assisting with project planning and providing advice and guidance on project development
• Field monitoring to partners’ project sites.
• Providing support and guidance in relation to internal management issues, including personnel issues 
• Networking partners (and non partners) together to broaden their experience 
• Giving support and advice on lobbying and advocacy activities.
• Working with Finance team to reviewing Partners financial report and identifying more support needed 
• Implementing participatory techniques and training partners in their use
• Support Partners in preparing monthly reports, including financial report.

Liaison to Government, private sector, and CSO

• Representing Oxfam at local level
• Building and maintaining communication, coordination, collaboration with government, private sector, and CSO for the implementation of the convergence of DRR, CCA, and SDGs
  

People Center Approach (PCA) promotion

• Ensuring gender awareness, child protection, and disability inclusiveness is mainstreamed into the project cycle
• Ensuring accountability to beneficiaries is inherent in all project management aspect
  

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

• University education in, Humanitarian/DRR, or Development related field of study.
• Minimum of two years experiences with /national agencies in managing or implementing DRR/Humanitarian programme, climate related program, and development including experience of building local capacity to assess, design and manage programme.
• Expertise and Experience in participatory approach, including participatory disaster and climate risk analysis and community action plan.
• Strong understanding on DRR, CBDRM, relief, CCM/A and development issues, with experience or ability to work directly with local NGOs and communities.
• Experiences in project management and monitoring.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work sensitively with people from various cultural and social backgrounds.
• Good liaison skills especially to local government and stakeholders.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and beliefs, including equal opportunities and gender equity in all aspects of Oxfam’s work.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesian is required, competence in English preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and to travel frequently to the field/remote areas in the project sites
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software

Competencies:

Integrity/Commitment to mandate

• Commitment to Oxfam’s overall aims and values, including strong commitment to gender, diversity issues, Code Of Conduct, equal opportunities and capacity building;

Specific Capacity

• Relevant sectoral experience at a project management gained within a significant multi year project.
• Good understanding of relief and development issues, preferably in the context of complex emergency situation with experience of or ability to work directly with local NGOs and communities
• Working experience with NGOs and an understanding of the Indonesian NGO environment, its dynamics and operations.
• Understanding of women empowerment and gender issues and a commitment to promoting gender equality.
• Experience in strategic and programme planning; skills and experience of monitoring, evaluation and appraisal.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Indonesia.
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Budgeting and numerical skills
• Willingness to travel frequently, sometimes in remote areas for extended periods, to visit project partners.
• Experience of building local capacity to assess, design and manage programme through training and mentoring, giving and receiving feedback;
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work sensitively with people from various cultural and social backgrounds.
• Experience in working in multi-sectoral programme and ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Proficiency in spoken and written Bahasa Indonesia and English;
• Computer literacy in word processing, spreadsheets and presentation software.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and to travel frequently within country and overseas.
  

Desirable:

• Minimum of two years experiences with international agencies in implementing and managing activities related to disaster management/Disaster Risk Reduction and/or climate change
• University Education in climate related focus,
• Previous working experience with Oxfam.
• Good understanding on Humanitarian Programme/DRR, CBDRM, relief, CCM/A and development issues, including mainstreaming gender into DRR works.

Terms and Conditions:
Contract type : Fix Term
Period of contract: 12 months with renewable possibility
Starting date : ASAP
Location: Post based in Bima City, Nusa Tenggara Barat

How to apply
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, Send your complete application along with your CV to jakarta@oxfam.org.uk and mention the position title (PO DRR/CCA/SDG) in the subject of the  email.
The closing date: July 17, 2016, 17.00 p.m
Only short listed candidates will be contacted We encourage women and people with disability to apply promotes equality and diversity
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