UNDP Jobs - 4406- FAO-HPAI/NVC/04/08 - 36 National Vaccination Coord

FAO-HPAI/NVC/04/08 - 36 National Vaccination Coordinator

Location :

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

18-Apr-08 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

Expected Duration of Assignment :

Initially for 3 months with possibility of extension depends on performance and availability of fund

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

THIS IS NOT UNDP POST. PLEASE SEND DIRECTLY APPLICATION IN LINE WITH APPLICATION PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED BELOW.

Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative, the Project Chief Technical Advisor and under the direct supervision of the Community Vaccinator Advisor, the National Vaccination Coordinator is responsible for providing coordination, evaluation and monitoring of the Operational Research Community Vaccination Programme.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duties and responsibilities
• Assist in the evaluation of the implementation of the community vaccination programme and be specifically involved with: coordination of activities, use of appropriate vaccine and vaccine technology, development of effiecient extension materials and methodologies, implementation of simple M & E systems with both socioeconomic and technical indicators, and evaluation of economic sustainability;
• Oversee District Trainers/Supervisors and Community Vaccinators;
• Monitor the cold chain through information provided by the provincial and district cold chain monitors; and provide feedback into ways of improving vaccine distribution;
• Evaluate serological data from vaccination trials to improve vaccination protocols in Sector 4;
• Facilitate information sharing among all stakeholders from the national government to the local farmer;
• Evaluate the effectiveness of newly developed training materials for District Trainers/Supervisors and Community Vaccinators and suggest improvements;
• Collaborate with District Trainers/Supervisors and Community Vaccinators to improve socialization of the vaccination programme with local communities; and
• Perform other related duties as required.

Competencies

Competencies

• Demonstrates commitment to FAO’s mission, vision and values;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
• Highly motivated.

Required Skills and Experience

Required Skills and Experience

• Appropriate bachelors or university degree – Veterinary science or livestock bachelor’s degree;
• Possesses an understanding of the issues involved in the control of poultry diseases especially HPAI and ND in Indonesia;
• Experience in working with government veterinary services or authorities;
• Able to work well in, and contribute to, a team environment;
• Minimum five (5) years progressive secretarial and administrative work experience in a development project;
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and good command of written and spoken English;
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly in Word, Excel and Power Point;
• Ability to produce high quality work under pressure and meet all set deadlines;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity; and
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Application should be addressed to: Operations Support Unit
                                                                   Office of the FAO Representative in Indonesia
                                                                  11th Floor, Menara Thamrin Bldg.
                                                                 Jl. M.H. Thamrin Kav 3
                                                                 Jakarta 10250
                                                                 Email address: FAO-ID@fao.org

Status/Condition: National Project Personnel (NPP) Contract

Interested and qualified applicants should submit a one-page cover letter and an updated curriculum vitae together with complete contact details of three professional references. CVs should be in English. Please send your application by e-mail with the post code as the subject of your email, or by postal mail with the post code in the upper left corner of the envelope. Please do not send your application by fax. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.