United Nations World Food Programme Indonesia Vacancy Announcement World Food Programme, Indonesia invites applications from the eligible candidates for the following position:
Position: National Programme Officer (Vulnerability Analysis & Mapping) Contract Type: Special Service Agreement or Service Contract Duration: 3 months with possibility for extension Duty Station: Jakarta, Indonesia Accountabilities: Within assigned Country-Office and under direct supervision of the Head of Technical Support, the NPO will be responsible for the following duties: Provide periodic updates on food security analysis of the country through quantitative data analysis; Provide support to the Unit in setting-up High Food Price monitoring system with other stakeholders and in seeking secondary data for the joint FAO-WFP initiative at regional level; Work closely with the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Council on the preparation for updating the Food Insecurity Atlas. Provide technical support and guidance during the process; Provide technical support and guidance to Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security Council during the process of updating the Food Insecurity Atlas, and on the pilot implementation of the Food and Nutrition Surveillance System in selected districts, if requested; Participate in planning and facilitation of WFP and joint food security and vulnerability assessments, including Emergency Food Security Assessments; Coordinate and supervise the planning and implementation of regular NRP programme evaluation surveys (e.g. NRP follow-up survey, KAP survey) conducted by external research institutes. Provide technical supports, particularly on TOR preparation, questionnaire development, field work management, and/or supervision as required. Directly participate in related surveys conducted by WFP, as required; Contribute to the design and implementation of WFP programmes/projects, with particular emphasis on providing recommendations on geographical and population targeting based on food security and nutrition/vulnerability analysis; Provide first clearance of the monthly Early Warning Bulletin based on data provided by LAPAN as well as other sources. Regularly obtain and compile food monitoring information from various sources (such as price of staple foods and relevant items, their impact on food security) and timely inform the management; Monitor disaster related issues (with special emphasis on natural disasters) in the country, compile the information for the management; Provide technical inputs in developing funding proposals, briefings, presentations, CO and Unit Workplan on VAM related issues; Participate in capacity building activities to strengthen knowledge and skills on food security assessment and analysis for WFP staff, relevant government and local counterparts and other partners; Provide training and coaching on overall VAM activities, particularly quantitative analysis, if requested; Manage and update financial status of ISP Funds for VAM activities; Be a member of UNTWG on DRR, participate and contribute in joint exercises, such as capacity building of local government counterparts on Emergency Management and Contingency Plan (EMCP), joint assessment, technical meetings as required; Directly supervise and coach the VAM Programme Assistant; Perform other duties, as required. Qualifications and Experiences: Education: Postgraduate University degree and/or equivalent experience with emphasis in one or more of the following disciplines: economics, agriculture, international affairs, geography, nutrition, social sciences, development studies or a field relevant to international development assistance. Experience: At least one year of postgraduate job related experience responsible professional experience in food security, vulnerability analysis or a closely related area, such as food security or early warning. Knowledge: Training and/or experience utilizing computers including word processing, spreadsheet and other standard WFP software packages and system. General knowledge of UN system policies, rules, regulations and procedures governing administration. Language: Fluency in both oral and written English and Bahasa Indonesia. Only candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to apply. Female candidates are especially encouraged to apply. Applications should be addressed by e-mail to: [email protected] All applications should include an updated CV (in English), a photograph and three references and should be received no later than 24 March 2009. Please state the title of the post in the email subject. “Only short-listed candidates will be contacted”
