ICMC - Program Officer

The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) is a Geneva-based international humanitarian organization specializing in services to refugees, returnees, the displaced, and migrants is looking for candidates for the post of:



Title : Program Officer (PO) for SOT programs

Classification : National Hire

Location : To be based in Bireun

Reports to : Program Manager

Start Date : August 2008

Employment : 5 - months

Project : Up to December 2008



Program Background:

Survivor of Torture Program intends to build the capacity of local NGOs working with
Torture Survivors, through training in organizational capacity and in professional skills in providing care, grants to facilitate protection and advocacy programs and networking within Indonesia and international Victims of Torture network. The program will cover regions: in Bireun,aceh .


Responsibilities:

In cooperation with other team members, the Program Officer will:

Identify potential NGO partners;Carry out needs assessment and strategic planning activities;Develop and facilitate training in all targeted areas of the program;Manage grants selection and grants administration process;Assist grantees in
meeting ICMC administrative and financial requirements; Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the program grants;Maintain program data bases as required;Reporting and maintaining files/ administrative system;Interpret and/or
translate materials between English and Bahasa Indonesia as required;Effectively
communicate with relevant NGO, International NGO and other networks; Represent ICMC
within its program networks and in public, as needed. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Key Competencies:

Required:

University degree in Agriculture; Training background for agriculture Minimum three years of experience in providing services for Livelihood program; and working in collaboration with local NGOs, building their capacity;Competency in English language and writing skills;Ability to work in a team in a cross-cultural setting; ability to work regardless to religions, ethnics and cultural differences; Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office;Previous working experience with
community development or/and community groups providing income generating ;Very good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills;Highly responsible, reliable, honest and punctual;Flexible in mobility and working time;Willingness and ability to travel regularly to working sites in a challenging environment (basic comfort)
including stay overnight.



Desired:

Experience working with NGO or community in remote area.

All applications with CV and cover letter should be sent in English by e-mail to: ginting@icmc.net

Please include details of at least three (3) referees.

Application deadline: July 20, 2008

Given the high number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Telephone call will not be entertained.
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