Field Coordinator Livelihoods

HelpAge International in Banda Aceh is looking for a Field Coordinator
Livelihoods.

Please send your application (motivation letter and CV with recent
photograph) to: helpagebao@gmail. com helpagebao@gmail. com>
before Friday 25 January. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Field Coordinator, Livelihoods

Location: Banda Aceh, Indonesia

Responsible To: Programme Manager

Contract Period 1st January to 30th September 2008

Responsible For: Conducting field work as per programmes, working
in project villages to ensure older people participation in their
livelihoods programmes, providing capacity building training to
partners, supporting activities related to impact assessment.

Relations with Others: Close working relations with all staff in the
Banda Aceh office

Background: HelpAge International (HAI) Banda Aceh Office (BAO) is a
global network leading action on ageing. TheTsunami Rehabilitation
Programme of HelpAge International in Aceh, Indonesia, aims to secure
the rights of older people in all aspects of the tsunami rehabilitation
efforts. This includes considering their vulnerability and needs as well
as fully utilising their capacities and contributions.

HelpAge BAO is starting an extended response program from January 2008
where it will strive to support its existing programs and partners so
that the efforts initiated by BAO in its Tsunami programs become
sustainable. The Field Coordinator, Livelihoods has a major role to play
in supporting the livelihood activities, assessments, documentation,
trainings, reporting and technically assisting partner programmes.

Job Tasks:

* Collecting data from the community
* Contributing to assessments and case study documentation for HAI
livelihood cash grants programme
* Assisting BRCS in (Shelter) Social Grants Programme
* Ensuring inclusion of older people in BRCS DRR program and
gathering related information.
* Assisting the community in the development of livelihood plans for
older people.
* Facilitating focus group discussions and community participation
* Organizing meeting with organizations in partnership
* Reporting to Programme Manager

Others:

* Any other duties as required

Person Specification:

* Experience in livelihood planning and programme delivery
* Minimum two years experience of working in development/ emergency
field
* Understanding of participatory tools and processes
* Basic understanding of ageing issues
* Knowledge of English and fluent in Bahasa/Acehnese
* Excellent team working skills
* Good analytical, negotiating and communication skills
* Computer skills, word processing, data management, including
internet navigation and various office application
* Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish
effective working relationships both within and outside the organization

HelpAge International

c/o Green Paradise appt 42
Jl. Ajun Jeumpit
Perun Puskopol
kec. Darul Imarah
kab. Aceh Besar
Aceh, Indonesia

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