Job Vacancy at UNORC - Kabupaten Recovery Forum (KRF) UNDP Indonesia

UNORC / Kabupaten Recovery Forum (KRF)

Associate Facilitation Officer, Indonesia

Organizational Context

More than 165,000 people lost their lives in Aceh and Nias as a result of the tsunami of 26 December 2004 and the earthquake of 28 March 2005.  While the emergency response to those affected by the disasters was swift and generous, the need for significant ongoing support is obvious.  The need to build capacity in the decentralized and democratic coordination of recovery and reconstruction programmes at the district/city level is critical for sustained recovery and longer-term development and is anticipated to continue at least until the end of April, 2009.  The Office of the UN Recovery Coordinator for Aceh and Nias (UNORC) is therefore planning to recruit experienced Associate KRF Facilitation Officers to support the ongoing efforts of UNORC Field Offices and the policy and programmes of UNORC Headquarters.

Corporate Competencies:

Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN?s values and ethical standards. Promotes the mission, vision and strategic goals of UNORC. Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management/Learning

•  Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture. In-depth knowledge of coordination issues, in particular that pertains to transition from recovery to development and to post conflict disaster/post conflict recovery.
•  Ability to advocate and provide policy advice.
•  Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to lead formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of UNORC programmes and projects.

Management and Leadership

•  Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
•  Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
•  Builds strong relationships with partners ad stakeholders.
•  Remains calm and in control under pressure.
•  Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complex issues.

Education:

•  Bachelors Degree (S1) or university diploma (D3) in the Social Sciences, Political Science, Development Studies, Humanitarian Studies or related field..

Experience:

•  Minimum of four (4) years of relevant working experience for a Bachelors Degree or a minimum five (5) years for a university diploma (D3).
•  Knowledge of institutional mandate and practice is a strong advantage.
•  Experience and in-depth knowledge of recovery issues in Aceh and/or Nias is a strong advantage.

Language:

•  Fluency in English (written and spoken) and Bahasa Indonesia.
•  Knowledge of Acehnese language or other local languages spoken in Aceh and Nias is an advantage.

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http://jobs.undp.org/cj_view_job.cfm?job_id=3466