POSITION VACANCY:
NUTRITION PROGRAM MANAGER
RJA/08/NUT/Nutrition Program Manager/IX/10
Position: Nutrition Program Manager
Location of the position: Jakarta
Staff management: -
Start date: a.s.a.p
Type of contract: Determine
Duration of contract: 6 months
Objective 1 : Contribute to raise ACF profile in Indonesia : representation of ACF as a reference in Nutrition, through an active networking
Activities :
- Participation to nutrition meeting (cluster, forum) and trainings
- Enhance active participation in forum/events around nutrition and care practices (i.e.: week of breastfeeding).
- Advocate/share information about ACF experiences/expertise on nutrition and care practices with others actors in nutrition/Ministry of Health
- Enhance link with stakeholders (UN agencies, NGOs, Ministry of Health/department of nutrition) :
- with stakeholders as privileged partner in the implementation of CMAM and the voice of nutrition actors towards the government.
- with government at capital level for support on nutrition policy + advocacy about protocols (take in account MUAC criteria, implementation of a national protocol, implementation of CMAM…)
- with government at province level where ACF is working (Province Health Office and nutrition department)
Objective 2 : Provide technical support / supervision / counselling
Activities :
At mission level, start the CMAM process implementation
- At capital level:
- participate in country strategy design and proposals writing
- ensure interactivity with the link to stakeholders and in nutrition networks (be force of proposition)
- develop a nutrition advocacy strategy
- coordination with programmes departments (WASH, FSL, and DRR) for ensuring integration, and with administration, logistic and HR
- At province level:
- provide technical training and follow-up to provincial staff
- help ensuring a good coordination in all activities related to Nutrition
- At base level to provide technical support to the deputy PM Nutrition/Care Practices
Objective 3 : Collect information/data about nutrition :
Activities :
- Enhance link with University/Research Institutes on nutrition, public health, psychology/social science to keep informed on research developments and to establish partnerships.
- Literature review (situational analysis, activity reports, press articles, essays, etc.) to closely follow the situation in the country regarding nutrition/care practices.
Diploma / Level of studies :
Master in Public Health, with a Nutritionist degree a major in Nutrition, with experience and/or strong interest in care practices
Required skills:
- Previous experience in the humanitarian field
- Thorough knowledge of public health, nutrition and psychology/social science
- Experience in IYCF (Infant Young Child Feeding)
- Good communication and networking skills (partners, authorities)
- Good analysis & reporting skills
- Fluent in English (written, spoken)
Please submit your CV and Application Letter in English with at least two references to : acfrecruitment@yahoo.fr
or ACTION CONTRE LA FAIM Office,
Jl. Dharmawangsa IX No. 120, Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta Selatan 12160
before September 17th, 2010; attn. to Human Resources Manager.
Only short list candidates will be contacted, tested and interviewed.
All ACF members are committed to respect the 6 leading principles of the organization: independence, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism and transparency. ACF is an equal opportunity employer.
UN Office of the Humanitarian/Resident Coordination (UNRC) is urgently looking for a suitable candidate to join its Team for the Early Recovery Network in Padang, with below description:
I. Position Information
Title: Early Recovery Network Coordination Assistant
Reports to: Early Recovery Network Deputy Coordinator
Duty Station: Padang
Expected Places of Travel (if applicable):
Duration of Assignment: Three (3) months from 27 Sept 2010 – 26 December 2010
PROVISION OF SUPPORT SERVICES:
Office space Yes √ No □
Equipment (laptop etc) Yes √ No □
Secretarial Services Yes □ No √
II. Background Information
In response to the earthquake that struck West Sumatra on 30 Sept 2009, Local and National NGO’s, Humanitarian Agencies and the United Nations launched an emergency relief operation in support to the Government’s relief response. To ensure greater predictability and accountability of the response, the IASC Cluster Leadership Approach was applied to the emergency with the Early Recovery Cluster being led by UNDP, to coordinate Livelihoods, Environment, Governance and Infrastructure activities. With the shift from humanitarian relief activities to recovery, rehabilitation and reconstruction it was agreed to establish an Early Recovery Network (ERN).
The ERN consisting of an Early Recovery Network Deputy Coordinator supported by technical advisers in Gender, DRR, Environment and Livelihoods plus Government Coordination, District Liaison, Translation, Information Management and Administrator will ensure the timely dissolution o any remaining Clusters (Shelter and Early Recovery) into Working Groups and the efficient transfer of data, coordination tools, contacts, map atlases and IT equipment to the TPT or local government at both provincial district level. It will also continue to support the coordination of NGOs and capacity building o BPBD in coordination and information management.
III. Objectives of Assignment
The Early Recovery Network Coordination Assistant (ERNC Assistant) will provide assistance to the Early Recovery Network Coordination Team in Padang to coordinate, facilitate and organize coordination meeting, and provide substantive organizational, administrative and secretarial support for the remaining working groups She/he will be responsible for arranging agendas, taking and distributing the minutes, and serve function as communication interface between ER Network focal points and government as required.
IV. Scope of work Expected Results/Deliverables/Final Products Expected
The ERNC Assistantwill support the ERN coordination work through active engagement and support of the Working Groups, with BAPPEDA/TPT/BPBD Offices and with implementing agencies.
- Assist the ER Network Deputy Coordinator (ERNC) for ER coordination in general
- Liaise with the existing networks, enhance and maintain the network with all clusters and focal points. This function will also include communication, updating and disseminating information related to ER, and build strong relationship with ER network.
- Provide information and relevant documents needed for the ER meetings and taking minutes in support to the ERNC if needed.
- Provide translation support if needed.
- Support network administration, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Response to user needs and questions regarding network access.
- Assistance in backup and restoration procedures for local drives.
- Maintenance of backup logs.
- Assistance to organization of off-site storage of backups.
- Provide administrative support, focusing on achievement of the following results:
- Maintenance of an up-to-date contacts directory of Working Group members
- Maintenance of the filing system ensuring safekeeping of ER materials.
- Extraction of data from various sources.
- Other tasks assigned by supervisor.
V. Requirements
- Experience and knowledge on managing recovery coordination will be preferable
- Experience in building network with local government, non-government organization, relevant stakeholders, and particularly UN – Agencies will be advantage.
- Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking members of national and local institutions, government and non-government.
- Good inter-personnel skill, share knowledge and experience, a good team player and self-Management.
- Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude, always in control even under pressure.
- Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages, experience in handling of web based management systems.
- Familiarity with the UN system, experience in working in and with international organizations would be an asset; Excellent inter-cultural and inter-personal skills.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision, with efficiency, competence and integrity with people of different national background.
VI. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Communication, Public Relation, Public Administration, Social Science or other relevant field.
Experience:
- 4 years (Diploma) or 2 years (Bachelor) of relevant experience with NGO or UN agency
- Experience gained from working in the UN is an advantage
- Experience in West Sumatra would be an advantage
Language Requirements:
- Proficiency in English and Indonesian language, spoken and written is essential.
- Knowledge and understanding on local language and cultural value will
be preferable.
Please send your full application and resume to:
- recoverynetwork.recruitment@gmail.com
- stating the position
- deadline of application is 12 September 2010
With a Warmest Regards.
