Dear All, Bob Ward, our PO for CUSO Vanuatu and Fiji, has resigned his position as of May 20, 2003. CUSO Asia and the Pacific Regional Office is now seeking for his successor. This position is based in Port Vila, Vanuatu and classified as Band 3 with Transnational Status (starting salary is $28,573.39 - 30,498.38 dependent on previous working experiences). This position is a full time, permanent position and within the Bargaining Unit. The successful candidate is requested to start on the post by April 21, 2003.
This competition is open for internal and external candidates (and in compliance with CUSO's regulation, the internal candidates will receive priority in this competition) and will be closed on January 24, 2003. Please find further information in the attachment. Your kind assistance in circulating and/or forwarding this opportunity to the person who might be interested in is highly appreciated. Salam, Gagat Handoyo Human Resources Administrator CUSO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific Region Jl. Mayang A42/14 Baciro Baru Yogyakarta 55225 Ph: +62.274.547 207 Fax: +62.274.511 159 POSITION CONTEXT STATEMENT PROGRAM OFFICER CUSO VANUATU AND FIJI Organizational Context: CUSO�s mission is to support alliances for global social justice. CUSO does this by recruiting and placing cooperants � Canadians in the South, host nationals, South-South and South-Canada � and by sharing material resources and information. The strategic directions set by the Board of Directors clarify that CUSO�s work in alliance building must begin with issues of concern both to Canadians and our partner organizations overseas. Our three global themes remain people�s livelihoods, human rights, and the environment. Regional Context: CUSO has a long history in Asia and the Pacific and has distinguished itself from other international agencies as one respected by partners as being as �equal player at the table�. Our work is achieved by raising the human resource and organizational capacity of local partner organization and communities. The Pacific program has two programming centers located in Port Vila, Vanuatu and Madang, PNG. The Vanuatu programming centre is also responsible for the Fiji program. At the 2002 Pacific Area Council (CUSO advisory board), the program priorities were named as follows: Livelihoods: the ability to live in dignity to meet basic human needs, to minimize vulnerability to the forces of globalization, to be self-reliant and to blend traditional with contemporary economies. Rights: the recognition of dignity, equality and mutual respect for all members of the human family; acknowledging the roles and responsibilities and connection to the land within the Pacific. Good governance: ensures transparency, accountability, anti-corruption, equality, gender equity, justice, and peace; and respect and responsibility for people and the environment. In Pacific, a five-year strategic plan has been developed based on the above priorities and is referred to as the �Pacific Go Rural strategy�. The goal of the strategy is to enhance and support livelihoods and community development with a special focus on women and youth within rural village communities throughout Pacific countries in which CUSO works while ensuring recognition of the value of tradition and custom when identifying sustainable opportunities. Position Objectives: The CUSO Vanuatu programming centre is moving the current program to align more strategically with the Pacific Go Rural plan. In Vanuatu, it has been decided to focus in two areas of rural livelihoods � women and cash economy. In relation to women, cooperants will be located with the Vanuatu National Council of Women and the Provincial Councils of Women; in relation to the cash economy, cooperants will work in the cooperative and savings club networks. In Fiji, the current program is under review and a set of recommendations on CUSO Pacific work in Fiji is forthcoming. The Program Officer will be involved in implementing any potential changes decided upon. JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION TITLE: PROGRAM OFFICER CUSO VANUATU AND FIJI LOCATION: PORT VIAL, VANUATU REPORT TO: PROGRAMME COORDINATOR � PACIFIC REGION EMPLOYER REPRESENTATIVE: REGIONAL DIRECTOR CUSO ASIA AND THE PACIFIC CLASSIFICATION: BAND 3 (TRANSNATIONAL POSITION) (Starting Salary: CAD 28,573.39 per annum) CATEGORY OF EMPLOYMENT: LOCALLY ENGAGED EMPLOYEE, BARGAINING UNIT POSITION Date of preparation: December 16, 2002 SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Programme Coordinator � Pacific Region and working in collaboration with the other members of the regional team, the Program Officer CUSO Vanuatu and Fiji will contribute to CUSO�s programming activities. These responsibilities include the support to and administration of cooperant program activities and operational administrative coordination of the CUSO Vanuatu and Fiji office. The Program Officer CUSO Vanuatu and Fiji will also represent CUSO, and contribute to the Asia and the Pacific regional program. More specific details may be found in the Position Context Statement, the work-plan and the regional annual program plan. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES 1)Ensuring effective support and administration of cooperant program activities by: a) participating in the development and planning of placements though consultations with partners, Cooperant Programming Assistants and the Canadian Areas in coordination with the Programme Coordinator; b)tracking, monitoring, evaluating and reporting on cooperant placement related activities; c) coordination of, and being involved in, cooperant orientations and on-going support to cooperants; d)providing regular and continuous support and counseling to cooperants and ensuring that the cooperant policy and procedures are followed; e) supporting the integration of cooperants within partner organizations; f) ensuring the validity of cooperants legal status in-country. 2)Supports cooperant-based and other programming activities by: a)contributing to the overall planning and implementation of CUSO�s work in the region; b)participating in the development and implementation of a plan and budget for CUSO Vanuatu and Fiji , as agreed to in the work-plan; c)reviewing, evaluating and reporting on activities and budget on a regular basis; d) identifying individuals and partner organizations with and through whom CUSO can implement programs, and implementing shared programs; e) as mandated by the Programme Coordinator, developing accords (protocols) with partner organizations outlining roles and responsibilities for all signatories, defining how the relationship will be maintained and may evolve; fidentifying and maintaining inter-regional contacts, as determined by the program plan and work-plan; g) assisting the Programme Coordinator with the relationships with advisory structures; h) in coordination with the Programme Coordinator, maintaining close relations with local NGOs for purposes of joint planning and program implementation, and initiating/participating in government/NGO consultations; ireporting to the Programme Coordinator and the program team on program theme work; j) participating in the development and implementation of a fundraising strategy; k)participating in the development and strengthening of program links with like-minded organizations in the area of assignment, in Canada and in other regions; l) providing programmatic and logistical support to the development of �large projects� as delegated by the Regional Director. 3) Ensuring effective operational administration by: a) contribution to the preparation of a budget for CUSO Vanuatu and Fiji, monitoring and reporting on performance to budget and authorizing budget expenditures, as delegated; bproviding timely financial information in compliance with reporting requirements; cmanaging a CUSO Vanuatu office, including maintenance of lease/rental agreement, office inventory and administration of program activities; d) ensuring adherence to Finance policies and procedures and proper functioning of the financial system including all financial reporting requirements in the area of assignment; e) ensuring the development, implementation and management of office practices and system; fensuring the application of the Health and Safety procedures for staff and cooperants; g) ensuring the application of country-specific policies and procedures (conditions of service, e.g. health, emergency procedures, subsidies, etc.) and making recommendation of change to the Regional Director. 4Coordinates the work of the program centre team by: a coordinating work with the Cooperant Programming Assistants and Administrative Assistants and providing day to day supervision of staffs i.e. recommending for approval of the following: work-plans (including monitoring workload); time sheets (including monitoring of overtime); leave benefits, etc.; b ensuring effective team building and maintenance; c) participating in human resources processes including work plan review and the identification and recommendation of staff training and development needs to the Regional Director; d) coordinating regular staff meetings at the program office level. 5. Represents CUSO by: amaintaining working relationship with representatives of the government; local and international NGOs, other institutions and community groups, partners and external visitors, especially promoting CUSO�s work on the thematic foci as delegated by the Programme Coordinator; b) maintaining good communications with other collaborating work units; c) organizing and facilitating CUSO sponsored meetings, seminars, workshops, etc.; dbeing involved in advocacy for CUSO and representing CUSO organizationally and publicly as delegated by the Programme Coordinator; e) providing logistical support to CUSO personnel visiting the office/region. 6 Contributes to building, implementing ad reviewing the regional work-plan by: a) identifying the specific tasks required by plans and budgets, and advising on responsibilities and timelines for carrying them out; b) participating in joint work-planning, work-plan review and evaluation; cparticipates in appropriate reporting and evaluation; d) contributing to building the staff team, through regular participating at staff meetings and fulfillment of specific tasks as determined. ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS a) Experience/Knowledge minimum 3 years experience in development work with NGOs, with particular attention to work in sustainable economic alternatives and/or cultural survival; demonstrated program management skills (development, implementation, monitoring, support and evaluation); experience in NGO administration, including finances, human resources & office management; minimum 3 years experience working with cooperants/volunteers. b) Requirements - effective planning and organizing skills; - understanding of the dynamic between Northern and Southern NGOs; - effective communication and representational skills; - computer literacy in use of word-processing and spreadsheet and database applications; -ability to work in English and in the languages used in the area of assignment; - a sound understanding of the country and regional context, i.e. political, social and economic realities, forces of social change and climate for development; - proven ability to work under pressure and to cope with difficult situations; - willingness to travel extensively, both in country and regionally; - ability and willingness to participate fully as a member of a regional program team; - sensitivity to the political situation; - proven ability in the development and writing of successful revenue generation proposals. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - clear understanding of Melanesian rural community life - knowledge of traditional and cultural Melanesian subsistence lifestyles and their interaction with the cash economy - analysis of gender issues in Melanesia __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com RantauNet http://www.rantaunet.com Isikan data keanggotaan anda di http://www.rantaunet.com/register.php3 =============================================== Tanpa mengembalikan KETERANGAN PENDAFTAR ketika subscribe, anda tidak dapat posting ke Palanta RantauNet ini. Mendaftar atau berhenti menerima RantauNet Mailing List di: http://www.rantaunet.com/subscribe.php3 ===============================================
