The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) is a Geneva-based international humanitarian organization specializing in services to refugees, returnees, the displaced, and migrants is
looking for candidates for the post of:
Title : Program Officer for Gender Based Violence
Classification : National/ Local Hire
Location : Wamena, Papua
Reports to : Deputy Program Manager
Start Date : As soon as possible
End of Program : May 2009
Primary Responsibilities
The PO will be responsible for daily program activities provided to the targeted communities through trainings, guidance, co-ordination and supervision of partners and community associations. Identify
partners; train, guide them to implement program activities within the objectives defined.
Specific Duties
The Program Officer will assume the tasks below under the direction and guidance of the Deputy Program Manager:
1.Participates in identifying the NGO partners
2.Responsible for the co-ordination and implementation of aspects of the program and support group activities according to the needs of the program
3.Carries out needs assessment and strategic planning activities
4.Assigns caseloads and daily tasking to the partners and community associations in line with the strategy defined
5.Leads and guides the partners in the field as needed to coordinate and support program activities
6.Develops and facilitates trainings in all targeted areas of the program
7.Provides technical support, and monitor and evaluate training events
8.Provides psychosocial support to the victims of Gender Based Violence when needed
9.Manages grants selection and grants administration process
10.Assists grantees in meeting ICMC administrative and financial requirements
11.Monitors and evaluates the implementation of the program grants
12.Maintains program data bases as required
13.Reports on program activities as required and maintaining files administrative system
14.Ensures that programming and field practice adheres to ICMC model and principles for best practice in relation to program interventions
15.Interprets and or translates materials between English and Bahasa Indonesia as required
16.Effectively communicates with relevant NGO, International NGO and other stakeholders as needed
17.Works as a team member to fulfill the objectives of the program
18.Travels to communities throughout the program areas, including staying overnight for the needs of the program
19.Conducts timely performance appraisals (PAs) for those supervised and recommends appropriate personnel action
20.Performs other duties as required
Qualifications and Key Competencies
Required
•Counseling experience or educational background in Psychology; or Gender Based Violence experiences or Gender specialist is highly appreciated
•University degree preferable major: psychology, social work or law
•Ability to provide leadership and direction to the team and partners
•Ability to manage varied workloads and prioritize tasks
•Previous working experience with community development or/and
community groups providing psycho-social or Gender Based Violence support and /or trainings
•Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
•Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel
•Highly responsible, reliable, honest and punctual
•Flexible in mobility and working time
•Willingness and ability to travel regularly to working sites in a challenging environment (basic comfort) including stay overnight
•Experience in training or teaching and strong interest in increasing training skills
•Strong English skills (oral and writing) and Bahasa Indonesia proficiency
•Able to work harmoniously as a team member
•Ability to work regardless to religions, ethnics and cultural differences
Desired
•Knowledge of Papuan's social and cultural traditions
•Experience working with NGO or community groups
All applications with CV and cover letter should be sent in English by
e-mail to: ginting@icmc.
Please include details of at least three (3) referees.
Application deadline: May 29th, 2008
Given the high number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will
be contacted. Telephone call will not be entertained.