Program Support Officer at People in Need (PIN) _ Deadline: 28-Feb-2012

Job announcement
Program Support Officer
 

People in Need (PIN), an international NGO, seeks applications from pro-active and experienced candidates for the position of Program Support Officer (PSO).

PSO will work closely with the Head of Mission on the overall development of PIN’s mission to Cambodia. PSO will participate in the supervision of and support to PIN’s programs and projects, assist with the preparation of program assessments and designs, represent PIN at national level meetings, support compliance of mission’s work with PIN’s policies, participate in the development of mission’s strategy and other tasks as assigned by the Head of Mission. The PSO will be expected to possess a high ability to take individual responsibility for the outcomes of her/ his work and to perform her/ his tasks in a very high quality. Open communication style and high commitment towards achieving tangible impacts are desired.

The PBO will be working in all PIN’s target provinces (South-East of Cambodia) with a permanent base in Phnom Penh. Willingness to travel extensively to PIN’s target areas will be expected.

PIN offers an interesting possibility of professional self-realization, personal growth and meaningful work in a friendly and committed team. Appropriate salary, regular bonuses and insurance will be part of PBO’s contract. Before applying, candidates are encouraged to familiarize themselves with PIN and its activities in Cambodia at PIN’s website http://www.clovekvtisni.cz/index2en.php?id=826

Position: Program Support Officer

Location: Frequent trips in South-East of Cambodia with main base in Phnom Penh

Schedule: Full time position, long-term contract

Salary base: From 650 to 800 USD (+ regular bonuses) depending on PSO’s qualification

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the implementation of PIN’s programs and projects
• Assist with the program/ project assessments and designs
• Represent PIN at meetings with local and national level authorities, partners and NGO networks
• Support compliance of mission’s work with PIN’s policies
• Participate in the development of mission’s strategy
• Conduct reporting and documentation-related tasks
• Other programming-related tasks as assigned by the line manager

Requirements

• At least 7 years full-time experience with LNGOs and INGOs in program design and management
• University degree in Rural Development or a related subject (or equivalent skills and knowledge gained through working with LNGOs and INGOs)
• Very good organizational skills including strong attention to detail
• Interest in taking individual responsibility for the outcome of the assigned work
• Honest and reliable person with a pro-active attitude to work and ability to encourage & motivate others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to build and maintain relationships with people from diverse backgrounds
• Ability to work independently, under time pressure and after-hours if necessary
• Ability to produce precise documents in a comprehensive and attractive format
• Fluent spoken and written Khmer and English (candidates not meeting this criteria will automatically not be considered)
• Willingness to travel extensively by shared taxis and on a motorbike

Application information

Qualified candidates shall send by e-mail their CV (maximum accepted length is 4 pages) with at least 2 references, contact details and a motivation letter to Mr. Petr Schmied (see contact below) latest on 28^th February 2012. Only short-listed applicants will be contacted. Qualified women are encouraged to apply.

Closing Date: 28^th February 2012

Contact details

Address :     Chork Village, Rokaknong Commune, Daun Keo District, Takeo
Name :     Mr. Petr Schmied, People in Need (PIN)
Email :     petr.schmied@peopleinneed.cz
Website:     www.peopleinneed.cz