FAO PROGRAMME ASSISTANT (FAO-HPAI/PA/10/03-110) (FOR INDONESIAN NATIONALITY ONLY)

All applications should be addressed to one of the following:
(1) by mail to:
Operations Support Unit
Office of the FAO Representative in Indonesia,
11th floor Menara Thamrin Building
Jalan M.H. Thamrin Kav.3 Jakarta 10250
(2) by email to FAO-ID@fao.org
Location :Bali, INDONESIA
Application Deadline :18-Mar-11
Type of Contract :Other
Post Level :Other
Languages Required :English
Duration of Initial Contract :3 months initial contract with possibility of
extension


Background

THIS IS FAO POST, PLEASE SEND DIRECTLY APPLICATION IN LINE WITH APPLICATION
PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED BELOW
I. Organizational Context
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Indonesia, the general supervision of the Emergency Centre for Transboundary Animal Diseases Operations (ECTAD) Program Team Leader in Indonesia and the Chief Technical Advisor for Control Implementation and System Development, and under the direct supervision of the Operations Coordinator/Project Manager,

The incumbent will carry out duties, in close consultation and coordination with members of the ECTAD Indonesia team, FAO Representation office staff, government counterparts, donors, and implementing partners

Duties and Responsibilities
II. Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of key functions:
* In close cooperation with government counterparts, assist in the development of project strategies and work plans for selected activities under ECTAD Indonesia program;
* Provide interpretation and translation services as required under the ECTAD Indonesia program;
* Act as the programme’s focal person for selected ECTAD program activities as designated by the CTA and Project Manager/Operations Coordinator;
* Assist in coordinating operational administration, logistics and field operations of selected ECTAD program activities, as designated by the Project Manager/Operations Coordinator;
* Assist in the production of project projection plans for the procurement of goods and supplies, as requested by the Project Manager/Operations Coordinator;
* In coordination with the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team, assist with the monitoring and evaluation of selected ECTAD Indonesia Program activities at the field level;
* Coordinate social mobilization activities to accelerate implementation of activities under the Program;
* Liaise with the national government, local authorities and implementing partners to increase project effectiveness and impact for selected activities;
* Assist with the overall planning and implementation of selected training activities under the Program, in coordination with the Training team and Training administration team;
* Support the Project manager/Operations Coordinator and CTA to prepare project reports to donors, FAO and partners as required;
* Assist with the overall implementation of ECTAD Indonesia program activites in Bali, including activities in support of rabies control;
* Support FAO technical and operational staff to prepare workplan and program strategies for ECTAD Indonesia Program activities in Bali, including activities in support of rabies control;
* Coordinate all field activities conducted by implementing organizations contracted by FAO in Bali, including activities in support of rabies control; and
* Any other duties as required

III. Impact of Results
* The key results have an impact on the success of HPAI Programme implementation in Indonesia

Competencies
IV. Competencies
* Demonstrates commitment to FAO vision, mission and values
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
* Contributes effectively to team work and team outcomes
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
* Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal and public relation skills.

Required Skills and Experience
V. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
* Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in relevant subject

Experience:
* Experience in the implementation of participatory and/or community-based animal health projects
* Good English memo composition and editing skills
* Proficiency in MS office, particularly Word, Excel and Power Point
* Ability to work with individual from different cultural/ national backgrounds; good interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to manage priorities and workload within general schedule of work, instructions and standardized practices
* Ability to motivate staff and foster team work
Language Requirements:
* Excellent written and spoken English and Bahasa