SVN/IDI/2009/018 Outreach Assistant I

IOM is looking for Outreach Assistant I according to the
terms of reference below. Interested applicants are invited to apply by
submitting their application to hrbandaaceh@ iom.int not later than 18 March 2009 indicating the reference
code below and job title. All candidates
are requested to specify their availability date in the application form.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


Reference Code : SVN/IDI/2009/ 018
Job Title :
Outreach Assistant I
Duty Station :
Various Duty Station
Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Indonesia
Classification :
Employee, Grade 4
Duration of Contract :
2 months with possible extension
Estimate Starting Date :
As soon as possible

General Functions:

Working under the direct supervision of Field Coordinator
and the overall supervision of the Information, Counseling and Referral
Services (ICRS)Project Manager in Banda Aceh, the incumbent will be responsible
for all outreach activities and individual case management at a designated
field office. The incumbent will also be responsible in working with local
partners, which includes information dissemination and community facilitation.
In particular s/he will:

1. Undertake labour and business market analyses.
2. Provide counseling to clients not only in establishing business plan but also in encouraging/ motivating them so that they will be able to manage small/micro business;
3. Provide business management, development advice to clients.
4. Identify needs of clients in terms of vocational trainings and identify service providers.
5. Assist clients to create business proposals.
6. Deliver projects to clients.
7. Responsible for maintaining project documentation and information.
8.. Assist in community facilitation for local partners, such as Community based organizations (CBOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and other relevant organizations.
9. Assist local partners and community members in peaceful problem solving.
10. Closely monitor local partners and provide advice if necessary.
11. Assist in identifying clients.
12. Assist in the process of referral service for clients if necessary.
13.. Assist Field Coordinator in coordinating with local government, local organizations and other relevant organizations to ensure information is both disseminated and collected;
14. Engage in socialization of ICRS activities;
15. Conduct social network mapping ;
16. Monitor clients’ business development and make monitoring report, closely working with local partners;
17. Ensure that confidentiality and the right to privacy is maintained with regard to all client project files;
18. Perform other duties as may be assigned






Desirable Qualifications:

University
degree in Business Administration, Economics, Agriculture or Social Science, or
alternatively, a combination of relevant training and experience in small/micro
business development, community facilitation, agribusiness, business
development, case management, small business development, and/or employment
referral services. Previous experience in peace-building activities, monitoring
and evaluation skills, understanding of case management approaches will be an
advantage.

Willingness
to work anywhere within Aceh. Motivated
to engage in peace-building activities, monitoring and evaluation skills. understanding
of case management approaches an advantage.
Proficient
in MSOffice applications.

Flexibility
and ability to work under pressure within tight deadlines. Resourceful and
strong ability to cope with physical hardship.Willingnes s to work extra hours. Abilityto work with minimum supervision.
Abilityto work
effectively and harmoniously with professional and culturally diverse
backgrounds.

English and other Acehnese languages as advantage