UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.

II. Organizational Context

The Community Development Officer (COMDEV) reports to the Programme Coordinator in liaison with Deputy Programme Director (Head of BPMD) and under his/her guidance and daily supervision and working with Kabupaten government and civil society counterparts, the COMDEV’s responsibilities are to assist the co-implementing partner with management of the second component of the People-centred Development Programme (Support for implementation of localised approaches to achieve MDG) The key to implementing localized approaches is improved knowledge of how to work effectively with the many diverse local populations in Papua, and for improved technical ‘pendampingan’.  ‘Pendampingan’ literally means ‘accompaniment’ and refers variously to technical assistance, extension, support or guidance.  An important nuance is the idea of companionship, partnering or a kind of ‘mutual presence’.  The quality of ‘pendampingan’ is critical to the success of any type of activity or intervention in West Papua and thus improving skills in ‘pendampingan’ is essential for local services and programmes to be in tune with local priorities and cultural norms, in order to be effective in their implementation.
The activities and target outputs are to contribute to progress in MDGs and to lessons learned about locally-effective approaches to basic service delivery, and entails providing technical assistance and grants to support local initiatives that:

a) Test and demonstrate delivery of appropriate livelihood, health and education services in rural areas;
b) Test and demonstrate CSO and government partnerships in piloting appropriate livelihood, health and education services in rural areas;
c) Develop capacities for appropriate  ‘pendampingan teknis’ amongst District level practitioners; and
d) Establish a knowledge base of ‘what works where in Papua’ amongst practitioners and Kabupaten and District (Kecamatan) Dinas personnel.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of key functions:

• Support local government and civil society organisations in developing and implementing demonstrations of appropriate livelihood, health and education services implemented through grant mechanism.
• Support civil society organizations and local governments partnerships in piloting appropriate livelihood, health and education services in rural areas.
• Ensure development of capacities for appropriate ‘pendampingan teknis’ amongst District level practitioners.
• Ensure in collaboration with the Knowledge Manager the establishment of a knowledge base of ‘what works where in Papua’ amongst practitioners and Kabupaten Dinas personnel.

1. Function / Expected Results :

• Establish and test mechanism for granting funds and technical assistance
• Advice and review proposals and allocation of grants and technical assistance to selected activities / partnerships

2. Function / Expected Results:

• Stimulate and advice in developing partnerships
• Encourage Kabupaten governments allocations of grants to selected activities / partnerships through civil society organisation

3. Function / Expected Results:

• Ensure capacity building and on-the-job support in organizational management, leadership skills, gender analysis, financial management and sustainability, alternative livelihood options, civic education
• Establishing District Resource Centres, providing information and extension services for livelihood improvement
• Setting up appropriate technology for people in remote areas to contact the support facility and/or others for assistance incl. emergency assistance
• Technical and legal advice for local civil society initiatives - including Adat groups - to strengthen organizational and leadership capacities and skills

4. Function / Expected Results:

• Support and advice on documentation and dissemination of lessons and recommendations
• Support and advice on sharing of experience between service providers and planners and elected representatives, through forums, field visits and publications

III. Impact of Results

The People-centred Development Programme is expected to result in positive human development changes in Papua, thus the work of the Community Development Officer is critical for local people.  Effective demonstrations of appropriate livelihood, health and education services will have an impact on the effectiveness of the programme and will impact on the image and reputation of UNDP amongst partners and other stakeholders in Papua.

IV. Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the UN’s values and ethical standards;
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNDP;
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Management and Leadership

• Builds strong relationships with programme counterparts, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Demonstrates good people skills and fosters conductive working environment with a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural team
• Ability to lead effectively, with mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills
• Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure
• Proven networking, team-building, organizational and communication skills

Knowledge Management and Learning

• Promotes knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership, capacity-strengthening strategies and personal example
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
•  Seeks and applies knowledge, information, and best practices from within and outside of UNDP

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: 

• Master degree in anthropology, rural sociology, economics or related discipline with minimum 4 years of practical and professional experience or Bachelor Degree in the same with minimum of 8  years of practical and relevant professional experience.

Experience: 

• Experience in a range of issues / themes, such as urban-rural linkages, provision of socio-economic services, poverty reduction programming, gender mainstream Strong knowledge of community based economics development and poverty related issues and approaches
• Understanding of the region, its local religions, cultures and economic conditions, and understanding of current political and economic policies in Indonesia
• Good participatory skills, including the ability to foster teambuilding and facilitate planning meetings and workshops
• Working experience in Papua would be an advantage;
• High skill-level with computers, particularly in the areas of desk-top publishing, databases, and information management technologies;
• Experience working with Melanesian cultures is an advantage.

Language Requirements: 

• Fluency in English an advantage or commitment to learn within the first 2 months of recruitment.

                                                 FEMALE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY