FAO VBEC Administration/ Logistics Coordinator (FAO- HPAI/ NPLO/02/ 02-52) (National), Indonesia

FAO VBEC ADMINISTRATION/ LOGISTICS COORDINATOR (FAO- HPAI/ NPLO/02/ 02-52) (NATIONAL)
Location :	Makassar with frequent travel to project areas., INDONESIA
Application Deadline :	19-Feb-09
Type of Contract :	Other
Languages Required :	English
Duration of Initial Contract :	3 months with possibililty of extension
THIS IS FAO POST, PLEASE SEND DIRECTLY APPLICATION IN LINE WITH APPLICATION PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED BELOW I. Organizational Context The Village Biosecurity Education and Communication (VBEC) program Administration/Logistics Coordinator is a member of the VBEC project team that facilitates the day-to-day activities of the project in line with the program work plan. He or she assists in development of monthly schedules, and ensures that the project team and local partner organizations have the capacity and logistical requirements to carry out the workplan. Under the general operational and administrative supervision of the FAO Representative, the overall supervision of the FAO HPAI Programme Team Leader, the direct supervision of the FAO Operations Officer, and in close collaboration with the Senior Technical Advisor and the Field Veterinary Advisor, South Sulawesi and in close cooperation with the Social Anthropologist and PDSR program LDCC coordinators, the VBEC program Administration/ Logistics Coordinator will perform a range of duties relating to the objectives of the Village-Based Avian Influenza Prevention and Control program for South and West Sulawesi with the FAO / GOI Avian Influenza Control Programme.
II. Functions / Key Results Expected Summary of key functions: Coordinate operational administration, logistics, and field operations of the VAIPC project, and provide support to the VAIPC team for these operations. ? Liaise with the Operations Unit and the FAO Representation, for the reporting, planning, and provision of goods and services; organize the procurement of services and equipment required for running the program in line with FAO procedures. ? Coordinate the working/operation of the VAIPC team together with local/village partner organizations, and other relevant organizations including provincial and district authorities, departments responsible for livestock services, LDCC?s and PDSR officers. ? Manage and administer the requirements of Letters of Agreement with local partner organizations in line with FAO procedures; ? Coordinate and provide logistic and administrative support to the program inception meeting in Jakarta, program inception workshop in Makassar, three-monthly program coordinating and advisory committee meetings and Final program workshop. ? Coordinate and provide major input into reporting in line with FAO and AusAID requirements. ? Conduct other duties as required III. Impact of Results The key results have an impact on the success of FAO/ GOI Avian Influenza Control Programme implementation in Indonesia.
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. Ability to plan own work, manage conflicting priorities and work under pressure of tight and conflicting deadlines Ability to work without direct supervision Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal and public relation skills.
V. Recruitment Qualifications Education: University graduate in administration, public service, rural development or a relevant subject. Experience: Strong experience in administration and logistics matters for the implementation of a development programme including previous experience with procurement; Good memo composition and editing skills; Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; Ability to work with individuals 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; Experience in the implementation of participatory and/or community-based animal health projects is preferred; Experience with stakeholder facilitation and co-learning approaches to development is preferred; Language Requirements: Good knowledge of the English language and speak Bahasa fluently Operations Support Unit Office of the FAO Representative in Indonesia 11th Floor Menara Thamrin Building Jl. M. H. Thamrin Kav 3 Jakarta 10250 Email address: FAO-ID@fao.org Interested and qualified applicants should submit a one-page cover letter and updated curriculum vitae (CV in English) together with complete contact details of three professional references.

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