ILO-2008-15 Project OFFICER PIPE Papua

Vacancy Announcement
No. 2008 - 15


Post Title: Project Officer

Project
Title: Papua Indigenous
Peoples Empowerment (PIPE) Programme: Reducing Poverty and Strengthening Peace
and Development Mechanisms involving Indigenous Peoples in Papua and West Papua ˆ Indonesia

Executing
Agency: International Labour Organization

Duration: The project duration is
expected to continue until 31 December 2008. The
appointment is for short-term contract till 31 December 2008

Duty
Station: Jayapura, Papua

Starting
Date: 15 June 2008

Grade: NO-A

INTRODUCTION

The above-mentioned project is an
initial response of the ILO to Papua and IJB‚s need for assistance in
addressing the problem of poverty and in sustaining peace and development in
the province within the framework of the Papua Special Autonomy Law
(OTSUS). With the indigenous peoples in
the two provinces as the main partners,the project has three components
which are indicative of its primary objectives, namely:

1) Poverty reduction;
2) Promotion of gender equality; and
3) Strengthening peace and development mechanisms.

To achieve its objectives, the project
uses a community-driven participatory development (CDPD) approach. Essentially, the approach seeks to facilitate
processes which would enable partner communities and assisting local/national
government agencies to gain sufficient empowerment and to undertake effective
measures for reducing poverty and promoting peace and development in their
midst. Part of the methodology is the establishment of sustainable mechanisms
for coordination and collaboration not only with concerned government agencies
but also with other institutions working in the province including internal
agencies, non-government organizations and church groups.

It is expected that in the process, the
project will generate and promote best practices, experiences and lessons which
may serve as inputs for similar activities and as the foundation for a possible
scaling up of the project at the end of its time-frame.

The Project Officer will provide
support in the implementation of the project with its three interrelated
components. He/she will contribute to the necessary programming activities
which would lead to the attainment of the specific objectives of the project with
specific attention being paid to effectiveness and sustainability.

General
Duties

v Under the guidance of the Chief Technical Adviser (CTA),
provide substantial contribution to the overall management of the project
focusing on the attainment of its development and specific objectives.
v Serve as the primary link of the project to the Project
Steering Committee (PSC), concerned local government units, cooperating UN
agencies and other relevant institutions.
v Contribute significantly to the promotion of the project
with special attention to building up the foundation for its possible subsequentreplication and scaling
up.

Specific Duties

1. Provide clear and specific facilitative services that would ensure the effective implementation of the project especially in relation to the application of the Community Driven Participatory Development (CDPD) methodology.
2. Build and maintain relationships with project stakeholders and with similar programmes/projects in Papua and West Papua with a view at developing effective systems for collaboration, coordination and knowledge sharing, including sharing resources whenever feasible.
3. Collaborate with the technical staff both in Papua and West Papua in the preparation and implementation of project work plans, and in the monitoring and evaluation of project activities.
4. Participate in the review and validation of partner community Action Plans for poverty reduction and village development, and of the specific plans of primary stakeholders for the promotion of gender equality and the strengthening of peace and development mechanisms.
5. Keep abreast of and provide briefings on procedures and guidelines concerning project design, implementation and evaluation, and the provision of programming and technical support services.
6. Monitor and guide the financial management of the project to ensure that allocations provided and expenditures incurred are in accordance with the terms of reference and approved budget.
7. Prepare monthly reports on the status of project activities highlighting best practices and lessons-to-be-learned (and how), provide recommendations for follow-through activities, then adjust project work plan (if necessary) to ensure the achievement of project‚s intended outputs.
8. Prepare quarterly summary project implementation updates for the Project Steering Committee (PSC) and other stakeholders.
9. Provide inputs for the preparation of six-monthly progress reports in the form of narrative information and statistical data.
10. Establish and maintain relevant databases e.g. programme of activities and regularly disseminate information through specific channels both internally and externally including newsletters, newspapers, etc.
11. Responsible for sharing relevant knowledge with ILO colleagues as well project partners. In addition, promote sharing of relevant experience and expertise between colleagues
12. Participate in project development, including needs‚ identification and prioritization, and assist in the design of related technical cooperation projects and in resource mobilization activities.
13. Assist in the preparation of Terms of Reference for consultants and sub-contractors and in the supervision and monitoring of their work.
14. Consolidate project related documents and reports and maintain a reference system to facilitate quick access to these materials as needed.
15. Provide administrative/logistical support for meetings, seminars and or workshops including preparation of accurate Statement of Expenditures of the programme
16. Provide guidance on financial issues for the project implementing agencies which includes: preparing cash book, summary page, and bank reconciliation form, summary of cash transaction, expenditure forecast and final expenditure report.
17. Assist in procurement of project equipment and supplies and maintain appropriate inventory records.
18. Provide guidance and supervise the work of lower level project staff.
19. Perform other related duties as required and assigned by the CTA.

Education - First
level university degree in economics, community development, management or
other related field.
Experience - Four years working in programme management support activities. Experience in working with international
development cooperation programmes and understandingof the
culture of the indigenous peoples in Papua/Ir is an advantage.

Nationality - Indonesian

Languages- Excellent
command of Bahasa Indonesia and a good command of English.

Competencies

Programme Management

ˆ Thorough
knowledge of the purpose and functions of technical cooperation programmes and
of the other offices and sectors interacting with the programme
ˆ Good knowledge of
technical data and programme management skills for handling detailed
assignments with a professional nature.
ˆ Thorough
knowledge of programme planning, implementation and evaluation principles,
practices and procedures.
ˆ Skill in applying
the methodologies of a technical or administrative field.

Analytical skill

ˆ Good analytical
skills and drafting skills, and demonstrated ability to prepare reports.
ˆ Ability to make
sound and fair judgments based on available information.

Organizational and Leadership Skill

ˆ Ability to work under
pressure with minimum supervision.
ˆ Ability to work
in a team and to motivate subordinate staff...
ˆ Good
organizational skills and able to deal with a broad range of staff and to
respond to their queries.
ˆ Demonstrate a
high level of commitment and responsibility towards completing assignments
efficiently, accurately and in a timely manner.
ˆ Excellent time
management skills.
ˆ Display high
standards of ethical conduct.


Communication Skills

ˆ Ability to
communicate effectively both orally and in writing and demonstrated
presentation skills.
ˆ Demonstrated
ability to work and communicate with people in a polite, courteous and
cooperative manner.
ˆ Ability to work
with word processing and spreadsheet software, as well as computer software
packages required for work.
Remuneration
UN common remuneration system at NO A
level and/or commensurate with the qualifications and competencies of the
selected candidate.

Written
Examination and Interview
Prospective
candidates will be required to sit a written examination and take part in an
interview.

Application
Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply and
submit application letters along with their CV and three references indicating
the vacancy announcement number to:

The Director, ILO Jakarta office
Fax : (021) 3100766
Email: HRDJKT@ilo.org

Closing date: 6 June 2008


The
ILO promotes opportunities for women and men to obtain decent and productive
employment in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity

AO Banda Aceh Vacancy: NATIONAL JUNIOR FISHERIES CO-MANAGEMENT FACILITATOR

NATIONAL JUNIOR FISHERIES CO-MANAGEMENT FACILITATOR
(Ref Code: NJCMF-ARC)

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The National Junior Fisheries Co-Management Facilitator, under the general supervision of TCEO and FAO Representative in Indonesia, the direct supervision of the FAO-ARC Project Coordinator, the guidance and direct technical supervision of the FAO-ARC Co-management advisor and the National Co-management Facilitator will:

· Assist in the mobilization of fishing communities in Aceh towards co-management arrangements;
· Assist in the organization and facilitation activities pertaining to co-management;
· Work closely with the district and provincial administration, the DKP, the Panglima Laot and the community to promote participatory planning and decision-making processes directed towards co-management arrangements
· Make special efforts to reach out to women in the coastal communities and facilitate their involvement in field implementation of co-management activities;
· Work closely with the project District Coordinators and the Motivator Masyarakat trainees in preparation of awareness raising, training and extension programs and materials for co-management;
· Assist in monitoring and evaluation activities for co-management;
· Undertake any other tasks necessary for effective implementation of the project.
· Perform other duties assigned by the Project Coordinator and/or the Fisheries Co-Management Advisor

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications and experience – essential
· University degree in community development, adult education, natural resource management or related fields
· Experience in working with women in local communities
· At least 2 years of working or training experience with some focus on community organisation and/or natural resources management
· Priority will be given to candidates who have experience working with coastal communities, NGOs and district and local government in Aceh
· Experience in liaising and coordinating with various stakeholder groups is essential
· Working knowledge of English, Bahasa Indonesian and Acehnese
· Ability to communicate clearly and concisely
· Ability to work productively and maintain effective working relationships with people of different national and cultural backgrounds
· Ability to work to deadlines


Duration: until June 2010 subject to an initial 3 month probationary period

Duty Station: Banda Aceh, with in-country travel as required.

Reporting
Submit progress reports on activities undertaken, results achieved against targets, and plans for follow-up action to Project Coordinator and the Fisheries Co-Management Advisor.

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Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter clearly stating their relevant skills, experience, vacancy and reference code by e-mail or fax to:

NUNI AFRINA
OSRO/INS/601/ARC Fisheries & Aquaculture Project
FAO of the United Nations
Jln Angsa No. 19 Desa Ateuk Deah Tanoh
Banda Aceh, 23244 Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Indonesia
Fax: 0651 635 636
or by email to Nuni.Afrina@fao.org

CLOSING DATE: 9 JUNE 2008

FAO regrets to inform applicants that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Consultants - Impact Evaluations of UNICEF Tsunami Programmes in Indonesia

Consultants - Impact Evaluations of UNICEF Tsunami Programmes in Indonesia
UNICEF
Location: New York, USA
Last Date: May 25, 2008
Email: tsunamieval@unicef.org

Request for Expression of Interest for provision of Consultancies Services, Impact Evaluations of UNICEF Tsunami Programmes in Indonesia, Maldives, and Sri Lanka, Evaluation Office, New York Headquarters

Positions:
1. Evaluation team leader (generalist)
2. Sectoral evaluation specialist, Child protection
3. Sectoral evaluation specialist, Child and maternal health and nutrition
4. Sectoral evaluation specialist, Basic education
5. Sectoral evaluation specialist, Water, sanitation, and hygiene

Background: The Indian Ocean Tsunami that struck on 26 December 2004 caused one of the modern world’s greatest humanitarian disasters. The massive waves killed people in 14 countries, creating an inter-regional crisis. An estimated 227,000 people were killed, a third of whom were children. Overall, more women died than men. The scale of the catastrophe captured a significant level of international media attention and elicited an onslaught of relief funding from around the world. This led to a considerable escalation in the number of NGOs and multi-lateral organizations operating in the impacted areas.
UNICEF responded by mobilizing with its national partners and international agency counterparts against priority needs for children and women. The emergency response focused on humanitarian activities, including: organising vaccination and vitamin A campaigns, establishing temporary shelters and schools, rehabilitating safe water sources and providing protection to children. The result of these combined efforts prevented major breakouts of disease from occurring and restored a sense of normalcy relatively quickly. After the initial emergency response, UNICEF support continued, shifting towards recovery and early development.

Tsunami programme activities have covered (but are not limited to):
• Child protection: Legal protection and development; psychosocial care and support; monitoring and reporting of child rights’ violations.
• Child and maternal health and nutrition: immunization; early child care and development; prevention of HIV/AIDS amongst mother and children; health system improvement, micronutriets.
• WES programme: (re)construction of water supply facilities; water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) programmes; facilities and services for IDPs.
• Basic education: provision for basic education (school construction, teacher training, school supplies); access to quality child-friendly schools and curriculum.
As the response efforts progressed, an interest in learning and evaluation emerged in UNICEF/UN humanitarian community as a way to improve accountabilities and programme performance and highlight lessons learned and good practices for future disaster and humanitarian crises. UNICEF conducted a major evaluation of the emergency response and initial phase (first six months after the Tsunami) for Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Maldives, as well as a synthesis report. Further, UNICEF participated in the Tsunami Evaluation Coalition, which produced a series of evaluations and reports covering thematic topics, including: coordination; needs assessment; the impact of the international response on local and national capacities; links between relief, rehabilitation and development; and the funding response.
Three years after the tsunami, there is now a need to examine the overall long-term impact of the response (humanitarian and transition) on children. UNICEF plans to conduct three separate impact evaluations in Indonesia, Maldives, and Sri Lanka between June 2008 and April 2009. These evaluations will focus mainly on results achieved through tsunami recovery and early development responses on key sectors of UNICEF involvement and examine the major determinants so as to generate further evidence for use in improving policies and programmes aimed at children and women within these countries and elsewhere.

Evaluation scope and objectives:
The proposed evaluation will examine the impact of UNICEF tsunami response on children and women by providing comparative analyses of the situation for pre- and post- tsunami phases. With respect to programme areas, the evaluation seeks to focus on child protection; child and maternal health and nutrition; basic education; and water, sanitation and hygiene -- areas where UNICEF has made significant investments during the emergency and recovery phases of post-tsunami response. The broader aim is to provide detailed sector specific recommendations for strengthening programmes, policies, investment strategies and partnerships for achieving the MDGs and child rights in tsunami-affected areas and similar regions elsewhere.
The evaluation will use a mix of impact analysis and sector review methodologies taking account of country/region and sector specific contexts and needs. The analysis will be based mostly on secondary data sources and desk reviews of available information. However some data will need to be generated through rapid surveys, key informant interviews and focus group discussions (including with programme beneficiaries and other stakeholders). The evaluation will target tsunami affected areas/districts in three countries, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Maldives. Detailed TORs guiding the scope of work including key questions and methodology options will be available prior to the commencement of the work in each country.

Approach (management) and timing:
The evaluation will be conducted by sectoral experts in child and maternal health and nutrition; basic education; water, hygiene and sanitation; and, child protection. Our plan is to engage the same team of international experts for conducting evaluations in all 3 countries. The task will be divided into several phases:
• A substantive scoping mission to the countries involved during July-August, 2008 to assess the context, review/finalise sector specific methodologies, gather information that is already available, discuss and agree on work modalities with national institutions/consultants (in collaboration with UNICEF country offices), set up data collection methods and tools, and establish contacts with key stakeholders. The product from these missions will constitute a combination of evaluability assessments with limited programme review.
• Data gathering, analysis and partial report writing during October-December 2008 in collaboration with the national institutions/consultants.
• Second visit in late 2008 or early 2009 to undertake further analysis, share and discuss findings and recommendations with selected stakeholders and prepare evaluation report.
The international evaluators will be working closely with a team of national institutions/consultants who will support information/data gathering and processing. The national teams will be identified prior to the visit of the evaluators by UNICEF in consultation with the evaluation team. UNICEF will issue separate job contracts with the national institutions/consultants identified who will contribute to the evaluation which is to be guided by the international experts.
During the course of the evaluation, the evaluation team will have significant interaction with selected national officials, UN agencies and other partners who have played key roles during the tsunami response. In each participating country, the evaluation will be supported by country-based steering committees which will be identified and supported by the respective UNICEF country offices. The overall management responsibility for the evaluation will rest with UNICEF’s Evaluation Office in New York.

Required Evaluation Team Profile:
The TEAM LEADER should have:
• Advanced university degree in social sciences or international development, or related field
• At least 15 years of progressive experience at national and international levels in development, programme management and evaluation
• At least 10 years of experience in managing/conducting evaluations with some background in emergency/recovery issues and cross-cutting issues (human rights-based approaches, gender analysis, disaster preparedness planning, institutional capacity development, disparity analysis)
• Experience in conducting impact evaluations and sector reviews
• Familiarity with UN/UNICEF programmes and related evaluation experience
• Excellent inter-personal, communication and synthesising skills and the ability to work as part of a team
• Facilitation skills
• Excellent knowledge of English (oral and writing)
• Regional experience and work experience related to Tsunami preferred

The SECTORAL EVALUATION SPECIALISTS should have:
• Advanced university degree in social science in one or more related sectoral fields (i.e. education, health and nutrition, child protection, WASH)
• At least 10 years of progressive experience at national and international levels in programme management and/or evaluation in sector(s) of interest
• Significant experience in managing/conducting impact evaluations and/or sector reviews in their field of specialisation
• Familiarity with UN/UNICEF programmes and related evaluation experience
• Excellent inter-personal and communication skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Excellent knowledge of English (oral and writing)
• Regional experience and work experience related to Tsunami preferred

Timing and commitment:
Duration of involvement:
June 2008 thru April 2009
Expected commitment (number of days):
80-90 for Team Leader
60-80 for each Sectoral Evaluation Specialist

Submission requests:
This is the first stage of a two stage process in identifying an evaluation team. The second stage will involve identification of national counterparts. We invite interested internationals institutions/experts to express their interest. The letters of interest, accompanied by CVs, should include the following information (please limit to one page max per sector):
a. Highest Academic Degree, Year of Graduation, Name of Institution
b. Major Evaluation/Sector Review experiences
c. Most recent employment experience
d. Relevant geographic focus from previous work
e. Consultancy fee in US$ (rate per day)
f. Brief paragraph expressing particular interest and strength in taking the position
g. For institutions, summary of directly relevant experience (2 pages max)

Interested candidates are requested to send the above-listed information with CVs to: tsunamieval@unicef.org and tsunamiresponse@gmail.com by May 25, 2008. Under subject line, please mention Tsunami Evaluation and the position(s) you are applying for. We appreciate your interest.