Oxfam GB - Livelihood Officer

Oxfam GB is an international NGO working in over 70 countries to address
poverty and suffering through supporting development, humanitarian and
advocacy interventions. In Indonesia, we currently work to improve the
livelihoods of the poor, build participation in governance and save lives
by delivering humanitarian assistance. All of our work promotes gender
equality.

Oxfam GB in West Timor are seeking experienced and highly motivated
individuals for its Area office Programme. You should have strong
bi-lingual (Indonesian- English) communication skills, computer literacy,
flexibility and capacity to work under pressure and to tight deadlines,
ability to learn and work both independently and as part of a team.

Livelihood Officer
Fixed Term Contract – Grade E1
Based in Kupang – 2 Years

Overall purpose:
One of Oxfam’s main aims is to enable poor people to speak out and
influence decisions that affect their lives to help them overcome poverty
and suffering. This position requires a professional who understands
general food security and livelihood needs, local market systems and
agricultural issues amongst rural populations, and is able to determine
the most appropriate community based strategy of implementation for the
circumstances, ranging from community conditional cash grants aimed at
improving food and income security for the targeted families to suitable
localized agricultural interventions and provide technical assistance to
the program as needed

Key responsibilities:
Effective implementation of all livelihood components of the project to
improve food security in NTT to:
Provide technical support for partners particularly in the areas of
livelihood recovery and income generation.
Supports outreach and coordination initiatives with other organization and
represents Oxfam GB West Timor externally on targeted technical topics
with donors and technical organizations.
Monitors new developments in area of specialty and identifies
opportunities for future scale-up of best practices

Competencies:
Graduated from economic, Agriculture or social science and advanced degree
will be advantange.
At least 2 years experience in livelihoods program management and
technical support.
Excellent analytical / problem-solving skills. Excellent interpersonal and
communication skills.
Good computer skills. Ability to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to work in diverse cultural contexts, harsh environments with
limited resources. Good organizational and time management skills. Must be
able to represent Oxfam GB to the program donors in a professional manner

Please submit your CV and covering letter by email to: kupang@oxfam. org.uk
or
by mail to Oxfam GB West Timor, Jl Sam Ratulang V/Gg III Walikota Baru -
Kupang

Closing date for Applications : 25 June 2008
Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

More information on Oxfam GB can be found in our website : http://
www.oxfam.org. uk
Oxfam GB is striving to be an equal opportunities employer

Oxfam works with others to overcome poverty and suffering.

Oxfam GB is a member of Oxfam International, a company limited by guarantee and registered in England No. 612172.
Registered office: Oxfam House, John Smith Drive, Cowley, Oxford, OX4 2JY.
Registered charity No. 202918.
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