Mercy Corps is an international NGO implementing programs in Aceh Province, Indonesia. Mercy Corps is a non-profit organization that is currently recruiting for positions in the Meulaboh office. Successful candidates will meet the education and experience requirements for each position description and will have a strong knowledge of spoken English and commitment to humanitarian principles.
Mercy Corps Aceh Recovery Programs is currently seeking to fill the following posts through internal / external candidates:
Rice Project Officer
Qualifications include:
A minimum of BSc in Agriculture and/or agriculture related field, strong knowledge of rice, preferably with applicable experience in Aceh, strong understanding of market development principles, minimum of 2 years direct implementation of rice rehabilitation and development, must be able to collate and present information and write reports, good research and analytical skills, ability to communicate and develop good relation ships with people from different backgrounds including communities , local partners, and government officials. Strong computer (MS Office), Experience with NGO’s a plus. Average spoken & written English.
Responsibilities include:
Actively assist the Head of Project, EDP Manager, and external consultant in the process of designing and planning the Rice Project, Act as a liaison to communities, entrepreneurs, partner organizations, and other Mercy Corps Program teams, Ensure that all Rice Project activities are in line with market development principles and EDP strategy including work plan and exit strategy, Assist with baseline mapping and setting targets, Closely communicate with the other EDP teams, Financial Access and Agribusiness Project teams, to identify strategic areas for collaboration, Assist in developing Rice Project strategy including work plan and exit strategy.
Project Implementation:
Implement Rice Project daily activities including but not limited to planning monitoring and evaluation, logistics, contract oversight, market research, activity coordination, etc. Provide technical support to the EDP Manager, Head of Project, partners, and other stakeholders, Assist in the process of identifying project beneficiaries, Identify training needs where required and participants and implement training program, Identify and work to strengthen key rice sub sector partnerships in order to enhance project impact, Identify potential market linkage opportunities in the rice sub sector, Work with the EDP Manager, Head of Project, and M&E Technical Unit to monitor and evaluate all project activities including collection of baseline, monitoring, and end line data, design of indicators that measure impact, etc. Collect and communicate lessons learned to Head of Project and work to integrate them into ongoing project implementation. Create promotional
materials.etc
Please send the Application to email addresses: recruitment@ ml.id.mercycorps .org
All applications will include CV, salary requirements, references, and all relevant official documents.
DEADLINE for ALL APPLICATIONS: March 8,2008
Rabu, 27 Februari 2008
Vacancy at Mercy Corps: Rice Project Officer
Caritas Switzerland - Accountant for Medan based
Caritas Switzerland is an international non-governmental organization with sound experience in the field of post disaster reconstruction. For its Aceh Reconstruction Project Caritas Switzerland is seeking a qualified and highly motivated person for the position of:
Accountant
Required Qualifications:
· University degree majoring in Accounting.
· Minimum five years of professional experience in financial management, accounting and budget controlling.
· Familiarity with financial oversight and administration.
· Has professional experience in an international working environment or an international non-governmental organization.
· Strong organisational, Good communication and interpersonal skills.
· IT skills; ability to use Microsoft Office such as word / excel, power-point etc.
· Excellent knowledge in spoken and written English.
Job duration: depending on the program (approx. 1 year)
Location of work: Medan
Deadline for applications: 6th March 2008
Applications should be sent in English to the following email address: caritas.medan@ gmail.com
Senior Community Development Officer
CARDI, an international NGO consortium providing support to persons affected
by conflict and natural disaster is looking for qualified national
candidates to fill in position to be based in Calang, NAD :
Senior Community Development Officer (Code : SCDO - CL)
Job Summary
The Senior Community Development Officer supports project activities and
tasks across targeted villages. S/he provides training and support to
Community Agricultural Committees (CAC) on CARDI-related procedures and
regulations such as proposal development, procurement, and progress and
financial reporting; s/he also reviews and processes submissions from the
community. S/he supports the Senior Project Manager in collection and
dissemination of information to communities. S/he plays a primary role in
promoting inclusion of marginalized groups in the project's process and
related community activities by, for example, working with and supporting
marginalized groups' skills and confidence to participate (e.g. through
communications coaching and role plays) and ongoing monitoring and analysis
of associated change. If the SCFs are primarily male, a female candidate
would be recruited for this position so that she could access and provide
support to women-only groups in the targeted villages. S/he will be an
experienced community development worker with training/coaching design and
delivery skills, and strong understanding of and commitment to inclusion and
knowledge of methods for promoting inclusion.
Essential Job Functions:
* Supports project activities and tasks across targeted villages. S/he
provides training and support to Community Agricultural Committees (CAC) on
CARDI-related procedures and regulations such as proposal development,
procurement, and progress and financial reporting;
* Reviews and processes proposal submissions from the community.
* Supports the Senior Project Manager in collection and dissemination of
information to communities.
* Promoting inclusion of marginalized groups in the project's process and
related community activities.
* Working with and supporting marginalized groups' skills and confidence
to participate (e.g. through communications coaching and role plays).
Monitor and analyze of associated change will be his/her primary role.
* Provide support to women groups in the targeted villages.
* Inform community members regarding their rights, opportunities and
developments, and assisting them in accessing these rights through referrals
to appropriate institutions.
* Make recommendations to the ARRP Manager regarding training needs of
the CAC and Community Leader Group members
* In collaboration with Senior Project manager analyzing Field Log Sheet
which especially in related with vulnerable group participation.
* Conduct informal FGD with vulnerable group, identify their concerns and
strategically encourage them to be active in community meeting.
* Monitor progress against an agreed timeline and provide timely reports
to the ARRP Manager in the format provided.
* Participate in ARRP weekly meeting to share findings, data, field log
sheet, village's/community 's context and development analysis, and with
direction from ARRP Manager formulate strategy for the subsequent week
activities.
* Other duties as requested by supervisor.
* Share skills with colleagues, partner organizations and other CARDI
teams
Logistics /Finance
* Ensure that CARDI's Micro Project Guidelines are adhered to by the
sub-grant receiving community
* Provides information to CARDI Administration, Logistics, and Finance
Departments as requested to ensure smooth operations
* Provides information to logistics for tracking and identifying CARDI
assets;
* Ensures that project materials, tools, equipment and vehicles are
efficiently used.
CARDI Representation
* Ensure positive interaction and good relations with other organizations
* Accompanies donor or other CARDI tours to field sites, when requested
Reporting
* Provides accurate project progress information in English to the Field
Coordinator
* Updates all project monitoring and reporting forms on project
activities
* Provides input as required in English to complete donor reports
Qualifications
* More than 3 years experience in the following fields:
- Community development, if possible with conflict effected communities
- Carrying out and coordinating PRA work
- Conducting community based resource mapping
- Implementing micro grants and sub-grants
* First degree in an appropriate field, e.g. fisheries, agriculture,
social science, anthropology, public health.
* Experience on community development work, training/coaching design and
delivery skills, and strong understanding of and commitment to inclusion and
knowledge of methods for promoting inclusion.
* Excellent communication skills
* Documentation and report writing skills in Bahasa Indonesia
* Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail) is a must
* Basic written and spoken English
* Fluency in Achenese an asset
* Able to work under pressure in a potentially unstable security
environment
* Self motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual
* Ability to work as part of a larger team as well as to work
autonomously when required
* Able to work in a multi-cultural environment
* Women candidate will be prioritized
Application should include a detailed CV and cover letter to be submitted by
e-mail to recruitment@ cardi.or. id at the latest Tuesday, March 4th, 2008.
Please put the code of position applied in the subject of your e-mail. No
phone calls contact. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Please do not send any document of more than 1 MB.
Information & Reporting Senior Officer
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is implementing a major community-based reconstruction and rehabilitation program with the primary focus on shelter construction project in Aceh Besar, Lamno, Calang and Nias for beneficiaries affected by Tsunami of December 26, 2004 and earthquake of March 28, 2005. We are also implementing Livelihood, Environmental Health and Disaster Preparedness Management programs to help families and communities to improve their live quality. We are looking for qualified and committed candidates to fill the following position on a fixed term contract basis.
Information & Reporting Senior Officer (Ref Code: IRSO)
Based in Banda Aceh
Standard function description:
To compile, write and produce program progress reports for the Canadian Red Cross/Aceh Program to reflect the depth and breadth of the program and the impact on the lives of the families in Aceh. In addition, to work closely with the Information and Reporting Delegate on various community-based communication and media projects.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
Ÿ Coordinate the information flow and gather data for use in reporting the progress of the Aceh Program.
Ÿ Produce program reports in English as outlined in the Canadian Red Cross reporting requirements.
Ÿ Support the development of an internal and external communication strategy with regards to various Canadian Red Cross programs.
Ÿ Assist the CRC information delegate in the development and implementation of communication programs/activities for milestones
Ÿ Interview community members for human interest stories as required
Ÿ Support the implementation of a community newsletter, in coordination with partners. This includes research, development and production of the newsletter.
Ÿ Liaise with local media and support the development of a local media database
Ÿ Provide logistical and administrative support to the Information and Reporting Delegate in tasks related to the Information Unit.
Ÿ Attend meetings and translate as required
Ÿ Other tasks as deemed necessary
Qualifications and experience required
· Previous INGO experience
· Previous Journalism experience
· Min 6 years of related experience
· Degree (BA or MA) in Communications or Journalism is essential
· International advanced level in English and Bahasa Indonesia (reading, writing/reporting and speaking)
· Experience in language, documentation and communication functions
· Self-initiative and the ability to learn quickly
· Analytical skills and the ability to develop ideas and concepts
· Familiarity with log frame / pro frame and monitoring and evaluation tools desirable
· Computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (MS Word and MS Excel)
· Community experience and relationship skills
Travel
The position is based in Banda Aceh with occasional travel to project sites.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Information and Reporting Delegate, Technical Teams and Field Teams
External: Community members and leaders, local partner organizations, local authorities, local media and relevant local & international organizations
Please Notice: Applications should be sent to recruitment. id@redcross. ca quoting the Ref code as the subject of the e-mail and indicating the Job title on the covering letter and the attachment should not exceed 200 Kb. Only candidate meeting the Essential Qualifications will be considered. Applications must be received by Friday, March 7, 2008. Canadian Red Cross gives an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, religion, or political affiliations.
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vacancies in American Red Cross Banda Aceh-URGENT
The American Red Cross Tsunami Recovery Program (TRP) had been established to direct the organization¢s response to the South Asia tsunami disaster. The TRP activities focus on integrated community recovery and preparedness interventions in tsunami affected countries in Asia and East Africa in collaboration with Red Cross and non-Red Cross partners. Please visit www.redcross.org/tsunamirelief
The Indonesia TRP Delegation operates from offices in Banda Aceh (main), Calang, Lamno, Sabang and Pulo Aceh. It also has liaison offices in Jakarta, and other areas in Aceh province in collaboration with the Indonesian Red Cross. The Indonesia TRP program has a budget of over $200m. It commenced in May 2005 and will be completed by June 2010.
PSP M&E based Banda Aceh ( 1 position )
Responsibilities :
Upgrade existing program monitoring and reporting system including needed tools, timely revision of same if any need; Train PMI and ARC teams to use new monitoring and reporting tools; Collate all program reports from ARC team and PMI;Produce monthly and quarterly reports on program progress based on available templates; Maintain qualitative and quantitative indicators of program based on the PSP log frame; Regular program monitoring field visits inline with monthly plans, document and share the findings and any recommendation of improvements with relative team members.
Qualification :
Bachelor or Master degree in Psychology, with experience in community based psychosocial support programs; Previous documented experience in developing M & E mechanism for projects; Strong Analytical and research skill; Proficiency in English (written and spoken
Community Coordinator based Banda Aceh ( 1 position )
Responsibilities:
To lead, supervise, support and assist public health promoters as they create and conduct community sessions on hygiene promotion through various programs such as child activities, youth competitions, PHAST, etc; To monitor community disputes, and act as village liaison together with Canadian Red Cross as needed by the engineering team; To create village maintain workers training together with engineers; To create and supervise trainings on community members on sanitation systems purpose care and maintenance; To monitor community knowledge, attitudes and practices; To coordinate with Red Cross and other partners; To collect, assess, use and improve existing IEC materials from IFRC
Qualification :
In good mental and physical health; Basic health or hygiene educational background; Red cross/Red Crescent knowledge of policy and procedure , organization and activities; self supporting in computers; Hard working innovative and able to motivate community members to improve hygiene practices; Interpersonal skills in interacting with diverse groups of people; Creative idea or experience with media campaigns a bonus; willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and evening so that we can reach communities when they are most available; Teamwork, commitment to the IFRC movement; Integrity and personal conduct; sensitivity to diversity; Initiative and direction.
Please submit your application and curriculum vitae to hr@amredcross.org. Only applications in English and short listed candidates will be notified. Applications submitted after March, 4 2008 will not be considered. Applicants with RC/RC (PMI, Federation and PNSs) working experiences will be prioritized.
Field Grant Officer - West Timor (FGO-WT)
Save the Children UK (SCUK) is a leading international NGO working to create a better world for children. We provide emergency relief and implement education, health and child protection programmes. We are seeking an experienced national staff member to work in Kupang, West Timor to support activities for three field offices in Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT).
Field Grant Officer (FGO – WT, 1 post )
The Field Grant Officer (FGO) position is designed to support the Programme Manager and the team in NTT by facilitating the most effective and efficient use of a diverse range of funding. Within Save the Children’s financial framework, this person is responsible for implementing and undertaking financial and grant management, and supporting budget activities. The FGO will also provide support to Save the Children’s staff and LNGO partners in developing and maintaining efficient financial and documentation systems in order to maximise field programme implementation and operations. The FGO must be able to produce high quality financial reports and provide leadership in budget monitoring activities.
REQUIREMENTS:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, Master’s degree is preferable
• 3 years proven experience as a Finance Officer in an international NGO or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated strong computer skills and abilities, particularly in spreadsheets and finance systems
· Good communication and presentation skills (in English and Bahasa Indonesia)
· Strong attention to detail and able to work with limited supervision
· Willingness to work and travel in remote areas
Applicants must meet ALL requirements. Please send a cover letter (stating relevant experience) and a CV to the following email address by 07 March 2008:
Human Resources Department
e-mail : hrdntt@gmail. com
Only short-listed candidates will be notified. All recruitment practices and procedures reflect Save the Children UK ’s commitment to protecting children from abuse.
A Senior Micro-finance Expert Required in Aceh
*Child Fund Indonesia, an international non-government organization working
for the well-being of children and providing micro enterprise development
services to caregivers to uplift their economic situation, is looking for
qualified candidates to fill the following positions;*
*Qualifications: *
1. University degree or equivalent professional qualification
2. *3 years experience of managing a micro-finance program*
3. Proven experience in Project Management and Donor Reporting
4. Leadership
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia
and Englishhrchildfundaceh@ gmail.com* . Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Women are encouraged to apply.. There is no application deadline and a short
listing and interview decision will be taken as soon as an application is
received.
Please don't attach any educational or experience certificates
Environmental Health Team Leader - Canadian Red Cross
The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is implementing a major community-based reconstruction and rehabilitation program with the primary focus on shelter construction project in Aceh Besar, Lamno, Calang and Nias for beneficiaries affected by Tsunami of December 26, 2004 and earthquake of March 28, 2005. We are also implementing Livelihood, Environmental Health and Disaster Preparedness Management programs to help families and communities to improve their live quality. We are looking for qualified and committed candidates to fill the following position on a fixed term contract basis.
Environmental Health Team Leader (Ref Code: EHTL)
Based in Aceh Besar
Standard function description:
Coordinate the implementation of CRC EH program in Aceh Besar target area.
Specific Duties:
General
· Coordinate and lead the implementation of EH program at field level.
· Provide timely reports and up-to-date information on all developments in the field.
· Coordinate with the FM, the EH field team and the EH advisor for the drafting of the quarterly plan for the EH program at field level.
· Coordinate the EH weekly report and the EH weekly planning.
· Coordinate with the EH field team and the EH advisor the monthly update and re-planning of the EH activities at field site level.
· Prepare and keep track of all EH material request orders.
· Maintain contact with authorities at appropriate level to guarantee a good communication flow and the smooth implementation of the EH activities.
· Guarantee a good level of community's involvement in all EH activities (software and hardware).
· Support the efficient and effective implementation of the EH program at community level guaranteeing a good coordination between software and hardware activities.
· Guarantee a good communication flow and coordination with the others CRC programs activities (Puga Gampong and Shelter) as well as with the field officers.
· Work with PMI counterparts and volunteers in program implementation.
· Work in accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent principles.
Hardware
· Assist in planning the design of water and sanitation infrastructure.
· Assist in planning hygiene promotion campaigns and activities.
· Conduct field assessments and prepare all necessary project plans, drawings, BoQ, specifications and budget projections.
· Supervise the hiring of local site supervisors and sourcing of local labor.
· Coordinate the preparation of work plans and schedules.
· Ensure that construction occurs in a timely manner.
· Technical supervision of all construction work and ensure that are in accordance with approved plans and designs.
· Ensure that all construction material is used appropriately and in accordance with approved plans.
· Train, support and supervise EH field technicians to ensure that all relevant standards are met in the construction/ rehabilitation works.
· Prepare and administer payments to local site supervisors and labors.
Software
· Support the implementation of the EH software activities participating in the key meeting with local authorities, stakeholders and communities.
· Participate with the EH software team in the design of hygiene promotion campaigns/initiativ es/activities.
· Facilitate the admin/logistic issues concerning EH software activities (payment in the field, procurement, transportation, etc.)
Minimum required knowledge & experience:
· Experience in construction of water and sanitation infrastructure including development of spring catchment systems, wells (shallow wells and boreholes), gravity fed supply system, installation and operation of pump, latrines, septic systems, drainage.
· A degree in engineering.
· Excellent communication skills: Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Aceh, and English
· Analytical skills with the ability to learn quickly
· Preferred >5 years work experience.
· Fluent in AutoCAD or other CAD program, Microsoft Excel, Project.
· Experience with proposal writing, reporting, and managing budgets.
Please Notice: Applications should be sent to recruitment. id@redcross. ca quoting the Ref code as the subject of the e-mail and indicating the Job title on the covering letter and the attachment should not exceed 200 Kb. Only candidate meeting the Essential Qualifications will be considered. Applications must be received by Friday, February 29, 2008. Canadian Red Cross gives an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, religion, or political affiliations.
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Vacancy IT Position (urgently needed)
Action contre la Faim (AcF) is a non-governmental, non-political and
non-profit making humanitarian organization. In Indonesia, its
projects address the areas of water and sanitation, food security,
and disaster preparedness. Activities including repair and
construction of infrastructures, construction of showers and
latrines, hygiene education, distribution of farming and fishing
equipment, support to income-generating activities, and socioeconomic
and environmental impact studies.
If you are a dynamic and professional person, we are offer you a
unique opportunity to develop your skills in a multicultural
environment:
IT / Logistic Assistant
Deadline for submission of applications: 3 March 2008
Terms of Reference
Post Code: RJA 001/LOG/I/08
Post Title: IT / Logistic Assistant
Location/Duty Station: Jakarta
Contract 1 month
Starting Date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
• Ensure smooth installation and function of the computer
network.
• Ensure smooth function of terminal /clients PC
• Ensure that the standard set of software is set upon all
computers.
• To design and implement the back up system and policy
• To design and implement the security system and policy
(antivirus and instruction) .
• Develop, manage, maintain and document AcF Equipment in the
office and Acf warehouse and its components.
Desired Qualifications
• Bachelor Degree in IT Knowledge.
• Experience in humanitarian work.
• Experience in Computer & Network.
• Experience with Equipment, machine and engine knowledge.
• Able to communicate in English.
Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and
should submit a one-page cover letter stating current and expected
salaries, updated CV in English and latest photograph, together with
complete contact details of two professional referees (if possible)
as attachment to:
acfrecruitment@ yahoo.fr
(Please put the Post Title + your name in the email subject)
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
