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:
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, especially in TTU district 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 areaof specialty and identifies opportunities for future scale-up of best practices.

Competencies:
§ Graduated from economic, Agriculture or social science and advanced degree will be advantage.
§ 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 Ratulangi V/Gg III Walikota Baru - Kupang

Closing date for Applications : 01 August 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

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