Background Project

The YHP (Young Health Program) aims to support the health rights and wellbeing of young people in marginalised communities worldwide through research, advocacy, and on-the-ground programmes that are focused on the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). With a commitment to support and defend the health, wellbeing, and rights of young people, in Jakarta. In addressing the health needs of young people, the YHP takes a holistic approach that mainstreams gender equality, sexual and reproductive health and rights, and mental health. Given the significant cross over and influence of these areas on NCD risk behaviours, and since these areas are fundamental barriers to young people leading healthy lives, creating positive changes in the lives and health of young people requires an approach in which these areas are addressed and challenged. The project will engage strategies including youth empowerment through peer education, community mobilization, health service strengthening, and advocacy.

The Opportunity

The Project Officer will support and assist the YHP Project Manager in the implementation and achievement of the project objectives related to the prevention or reduction of the risk behaviors that can lead to NCDs, as well as supporting the broader health and rights of young people. S/he is responsible for successfully implementing the YHP project and growing the portfolio. S/he will support the YHP Project Officer to strengthen the Stunting Prevention, AdolesCent Health, End of Violence Against Children and Youth (SPACE) program management.

Accountabilities for the role

Program implementation in line with the project design and planning

1. Support Project Manager for planning and design of the project which in line with CS4, monitoring and evaluation framework, budget plans, and communications strategy.
2. Support Project Manager to develop and submit a consolidated detailed implementation plan (DIP) on the basis of the area project specific plans.
3. Ensure all project activities are implemented in timely manner in accordance with project design and planning.
4. Together with Project Manager monitor, coordinate, and supervise Peer Educators on the implementation of all activities.
5. Together with partners, support Project Manager to develop and implement the scaling up strategies as well as sustainability.
6. Together with Project MER Officer, ensure project data collection and verification to avoid double counting and reported to Project Manager.
7. Working collaboratively with technical advisor/specialist in CO and district level for cross-cutting issue such as gender and inclusion, participation, safeguarding.

Communication, Monitoring and Reporting

1. Conduct day to day monitoring to target project location and facilitate discussion and coordination between stakeholders and school components as beneficiaries.
2. Maintain positive communication and coordination with Project Manager and AHA team on project planning and Implementation.
3. Support Project Manager and work together with project MER Officer to monitor project indicators progress and expenditure of project activities.
4. Prepare progress reports for internal Plan use to Project Coordinator in monthly basis and/or other basis if needed.
5. Collaborate with communications team to implement communications strategy and advocacy.
6. Monitor staff performance, provide feedback, evaluate staff performance and recommend necessary follow-up actions.
7. Develop and implement project influencing strategy and planning at school and community level to promote NCD and SRHR, in collaboration with advocacy team.

Networks, partnership and Learning

1. Establish external networks in order to strengthen the implementation of project, to exchange experiences and to scale up program implementation.
2. Maintaining high quality relationship with implementing partner, as well as reviewing reports and indicators.
3. Facilitate learning process of internal development at district and provincial level.
4. Support advocacy and influencing effort in developing SRHR related policy and programming at different level.
5. Develop project documentation showing learning and best practices emerged during project implementation.
6. Seek innovation and put in place improved learning practices within and outside the program.

Financial and Administration

1. Support the Project Managerpreparing and ensuring administration and financial support document of project activities according to the implementation and expenditure.
2. Support the Project Manager to oversee and administer the day-today activities of the project; follow the policies, procedures, and systems of Plan International Indonesia which ensure productive and efficient office operation.
3. Support Project Manager to organize and facilitate project meeting, conferences and other special event; coordinate and attends meeting, and participates in discussion as appropriate in district level (when required).

Safeguarding Children and Young People (PSHEA)

Ensure that Plan International’s global policies for Safeguarding Children and Young People and Gender Equality and Inclusion are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy, including relevant implementation standards and guidelines applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of work, and that concerns are reported and managed in accordance with the appropriate procedures.

Requirements for the role:

Essential

• Bachelor degree in Public Health/Social Welfare/Community Development/others relevant field.
• At least 3 years of experience working on project management.
• Experience of managing project day to day implementation, delivering on obligations and a good awareness of project requirements and priorities.
• Experience in capacity building for local CSOs, Experience in representational roles.
• Experience managing a team.
• Good analytical skill, well informed about methods to capture change/results of project implementation.
• Skill in a diversity of partnerships, NGOs, research and government.
• Demonstrated experience working with governments closely and effectively.
• Strong cross-cultural skills and a demonstrated ability to influence change without direct authority, and to work successfully with farmers and professionals.
• Financial and budgeting skills; good in speaking and writing English.
• Good interpersonal communication and facilitation skills for mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Possess good judgement to deal with conflict.
• Able to work both in team and independently with minimum supervision
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, under pressure and to multi-task.
• Commitment to safeguarding and CCCD implementation.
• Commitment to Fraud awareness policy.

Desirable

• Knowledge on IT-based/innovation project implementation.
• Good understanding about SRHR concept and practices.
• At least 3 years’ experience or skills around connecting or working with young people
• Good Knowledge on and Practices of Safeguarding.
• Having experience in conducting advocacy activities at least at the provincial level.

Please follow the link to the full role profile: Job Profile Project Officer_YHP2_YPII_Final_09.07.2024

Location: Based in Country Office (Jakarta) with at least 90% monitoring and travel to projects areas, government offices and schools/communities in North and West Jakarta City Administrations.

Type of Role: 1-year Fixed term contract (PKWT)

Reports to: YHP Project Officer

Competitive salary and package available

Closing Date: August 2nd , 2024

HOW TO APPLY:

All information will be treated in the strictest confidence as we pride ourselves on our professional service. We will revert to you as soon as possible when we have reviewed your application.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interviews. Please submit your letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae in English by applying now not later than August 2nd , 2024 to this link https://tinyurl.com/YHPProjectOfficer

A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International’s Safeguarding Children and Young People policy (PSHEA).

As an international child-centred community development organisation, Yayasan Plan International Indonesia is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children’s rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse.

Our organisation is based on a culture of inclusivity. We strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team in every office and country is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.

We will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practices, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.

In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

Please note that Plan International will never send unsolicited emails requesting payment from candidates.

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