OXFAM Vacancy Economic Justice Programme, Field Coordinator – FAIR and Green Growth project, based in Pelalawan, Riau (FC FGG)
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Oxfam’s vision is a just world without poverty: a world in which people
can influence decisions that affect their lives, enjoy their rights, and
assume their responsibilities as full citizens of a world in which all
human beings are valued and treated equally.
OXFAM INTERNATIONAL OBJECTIVE:
Humanitarian Assistance: By 2019, supported by the international community
and humanitarian organizations, local state institutions and civil society
in the most crisis prone/affected countries are able and willing to
deliver high quality, impartial and independent assistance to those in
need
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in high risk countries, through improved disaster preparedness and risk
reduction, and building the capacity of civil society groups and
communities, in particular women, to manage shocks, stresses and address
root causes of conflict.
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men and women, and their differing needs, are recognized and addressed by
duty bearers and humanitarian organizations, leading to greater gender
justice and respect for women’s rights in crisis affected countries.
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Oxfam Indonesia has the vision that people in Indonesia will live
equitably and free from injustice of poverty, enjoy their rights, and are
resilient in times of disasters. By 2020, 2.5 million women and men in
Indonesia are empowered to overcome poverty, vulnerability and inequality.
Background
The Economic Justice Programme has implementing Oxfam’s strategy in
promoting economic justice in Indonesia, including partnership and grant
management. We have a growing role to set ourselves to be the knowledge
source for the issues within EJ programme scope (e.g. land, food security,
palm oil, enterprise development). Furthermore we will play the role as
convenor, facilitator, capacity builder and catalyst of change in the
sector and issues we focus on.
JOB PURPOSE: The job holder will manage project for third scoping builds
on the same context as the first and second scoping phase that is
preceding it and that investigated interest in the FAIR partnership
concept. While the first scoping is still work in progress, the results
are encouraging: prospective partners have shown keen interest from the
civil society sector, allied NGOs, knowledge partners, networks and
service providers and the private sector. Notable interest from palm oil
producers, buyers and investors to take innovative next steps in the
sustainability of the palm oil sector, points at an emerging appetite for
a more holistic approach to implement commitments of “no deforestation, no
peat and no exploitation”.
S/he will work together and support two national CSOs to ensure efficient
and effective delivery of this three-year project. S/he will also play a
role in linking up Oxfam’s work on Rights to Food in Indonesia and
Business and Human Rights. S/he will play a role in influencing on issues
related to the promotion of fair, sustainable and inclusive private
sector.
Be part of a dynamic working environment. We are recruiting one position
under Economic Justice Programme with a real commitment to gender equality
and International aid and development background. This post will be based
in Pelalawan, Riau for fixed term contract 12 months with possible
extension.
* Field Coordinator – FAIR and Green Growth project (code: FC FGG)
JOB PURPOSE:
The job holder will manage project for third scoping builds on the same
context as the first and second scoping phase that is preceding it and
that investigated interest in the FAIR partnership concept. While the
first scoping is still work in progress, the results are encouraging:
prospective partners have shown keen interest from the civil society
sector, allied NGOs, knowledge partners, networks and service providers
and the private sector. Notable interest from palm oil producers, buyers
and investors to take innovative next steps in the sustainability of the
palm oil sector, points at an emerging appetite for a more holistic
approach to implement commitments of “no deforestation, no peat and no
exploitation”.
S/he will work together and support two national CSOs to ensure efficient
and effective delivery of this three-year project. S/he will also play a
role in linking up Oxfam’s work on Rights to Food in Indonesia and
Business and Human Rights. She/He will play a role in influencing on
issues related to the promotion of fair, sustainable and inclusive private
sector. He/She will have direct report to Project Manager – FAIR and Green
Growth project in Jakarta.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Supervise project implementation on the ground in Pelalawan
district, Riau province.
· Maintain frequent communication with partner, local authorities
(village – provincial), and local company in Pelalawan to ensure good
quality and timely project delivery.
· Provide expertise and advise to partner in dealing with technical
problems in project implementation on the ground.
· Support FAIR project manager to prepare regular reports and
updates on the implementation of the project.
· Build team capacity through coaching, performance feedback and
training opportunities especially for SPKS chapter Pelalawan.
· Develop and maintain relationships with key local actors (CSOs,
Government, Private sector, Media) in Indonesia and to lobby external
targets in line with the objectives of the project that will strengthen
Oxfam’s campaign and position in Indonesia.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
A university degree in relevant field
At least four years’ relevant experience in development and/or Program
and/or project management
Knowledgeable on the palm oil value chain issues
Skilful on engaging the governments and private sector (growers of palm
oil)
Familiar with human rights discourses
Demonstrated experience including in contracting, financial management,
monitoring and reporting and design of effective activities
Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to think strategically in
implementing project at the same time coaching partners and communities
Ability to manage complex workloads and deliver outputs to agreed
deadlines
Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to form productive
relationships
Experience engaging with local government officials and civil society
organizations
Demonstrable understanding of gender and diversity issues and proven
commitment to and evidence of promoting gender and diversity equity
Knowledge of development issues relevant to Oxfam in Indonesia’s Program
of work an advantage
Good communication and influencing skills, with proven ability to build
relationships with a diverse range of local stakeholders.
Experience working with people and environment from various cultural and
social background (interpersonal skill and team work)
Capability to draft effective writing and effective verbal communication
skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English – an understanding and fluency in
local language would be an advantage.
Computer literate
HOW TO APPLY
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please apply by
sending your complete application to [email protected] and mention the
code of the position title (FC FGG) on the subject of the email.
The closing date: July 30th, 2017
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
We encourage women and people with disability to apply
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