Key Responsibilities:
The Project Officer will facilitate project implementation in the field, including overseeing the local partner or PJI to be hired as part of the local community strengthening strategy. S/he will report to the Project (Regency) Coordinator.
Strategy Development and Planning:
Support the PASTI team in building a transformative child-focused community development vision and its planning.
Guide communities in identifying child-related issues and prioritize program implementation based on needs, opportunities, and community capabilities, aligned with project design and annual work plan.
Assist in creating quarterly and monthly community plans, which contribute to the overall project planning.
Guide communities in developing community-based disaster response plans.
Resource and Acquisition Management:
Guide communities in identifying available resources, risk management, and readiness to engage in program implementation.
Support the Coordinator in preparing program implementation at village and district levels and take responsibility for preparation and execution
Capacity Building:
Develop the capacity of communities and partners in character, competence, and commitment to ensure smooth program implementation for child and family welfare.
Raise community awareness to critically address issues and opportunities for child and family welfare.
Train communities and partners in managing local initiatives.
Conduct reflection and learning processes with communities, including the most vulnerable groups, and partners.
Share learnings and program implementation reports with relevant stakeholders.
Accountability:
Implement activities with communities as per the Annual Work Plan, adhering to standards and budget.
Provide community development technical assistance, including project management, activity implementation, reporting, communication systems, and internal monitoring and evaluation.
Conduct scheduled home visits to families and children.
Facilitate community organization processes at the village level.
Recommend project team for revisions in planning and budgeting based on monitoring, reflection, and learning with communities and partners.
Facilitate inclusive dialogue processes with communities and partners.
Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual project reporting.
Networking and Coordination Development:
Build partnerships with various organizations, institutions, and entities at the village level to improve child and family welfare, especially for the most vulnerable.
Facilitate and manage relationships with communities and village-level development partners, including village governments, existing community organizations, faith-based communities, private sectors, and community leaders.
Provide accurate organizational identity information.
Enhance understanding of the political situation in the service area to respond appropriately as an organizational representative.
Leadership and management:
Document field implementation processes and provide monthly activity progress reports to supervisors.
Foster a positive, respectful, and caring work environment.
Practice spirituality and prayer in daily life.
Job Requirement
Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
Experience at least 2-3 years of experience in project management, community development, or a related field, preferably with experience in health or nutrition projects.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of stunting and its determinants, as well as public health and community development principles.
Excellent project management and organizational skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Language: Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English. Knowledge of local languages in Papua is an asset.
Willingness to be based in Asmat, Papua and travel to remote areas as required.
WVI implements a Safeguarding Policy as a form of our commitment to protect children and adult beneficiaries. WVI has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with WVI work, and WVI also participates in the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR) Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS).
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only