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W.IAW.2101 - Project Support Officer 2021

Did you know that project support officers are crucial to delivering projects in Indonesia and ensuring that project milestones are met.

Project start date: 29 May 2020
Project end date: 29 June 2021
Publication date: 11 March 2024
Project status: Completed
Livestock species: Grass-fed Cattle
Relevant regions: International
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Summary

Project Support Officers (PSO) have delivered the milestones below:
• PSO have supported the LSM and LEP team in organising and delivering ESCAS related projects.
• PSO provided support in organising and delivering animal welfare training and competency certification in Lampung, West Java, North Sumatera, and Greater Jakarta.
• PSO communicates with LSM and another LEP team daily and helps to ensure that targets are met.
• PSO assists LSM and MLA contractors about the LEP program and specific projects.
• PSO have provided valuable support in organising and delivering LEP projects, not only around animal welfare matters but also in market intelligence.
• PSO provides minutes for LEP meetings.
• PSO provide reports on a timely basis or if required to support the program delivery.
• PSO complies with MLA policy and LEP activity procedures.

Objectives

1. Support the livestock services manager in providing technical and operational support for livestock exporters and their importers in Indonesia to enable them to comply effectively and efficiently with the Exporter Supply Chain Assurance System (ESCAS) regulations.
2. Support the Livestock Services Manager in organising and delivering in-market programs that build and maintain supply chain compliance capacity that meets ESCAS requirements through solid relationships with exporters/importers and relevant government and related stakeholders and authorities.
3. Support the Livestock Services Manager in organising and delivering in-market programs that build, develop, and expand livestock businesses to achieve broader market access, creating value for consumers and capturing value for stakeholders.
4. Liaise regularly with Indonesian government and industry representatives to maintain strong relations to support the timely information flow and identify opportunities (workshops/forums) to improve awareness and understanding of animal welfare initiatives and Australia’s ESCAS requirements.
5. Upon request from stakeholders, through LS Manager, to provide services for ESCAS approved supply chain and provide a report to LS Manager in a timely manner.
6. Report any meeting summary to the LS Manager.
7. Provide an activity summary report and other related documents to the LS Manager monthly.
8. For overall procedures, refer to MLA policy and LEP Activity Procedures.

Key findings

The project support officers are crucial in the Indonesia projects delivery, and ensure that project milestones are met.

Benefits to industry

The project support officers is crucial in the Indonesia projects delivery and ensures that project milestones are met.

MLA action

Continue the project for FY22.

Future research

Yes, continue the project for next FY.

More information

Project manager: Helen Fadma
Contact email: reports@mla.com.au