Wednesday, July 22, 2009

INTERPRETER/ TRANSLATOR

INTERPRETER/ TRANSLATOR
(FAO-HPAI/I- T/15/07-66) (NATIONAL)
Location :Makassar, INDONESIA

Application
Deadline :30-Jul-09

Type of Contract :Other Languages
Required :English
Duration of Initial
Contract :3-month initial
contract with possibility of extension
Background
THIS IS FAO POST, PLEASE SEND DIRECTLY
APPLICATION IN LINE WITH APPLICATION PROCEDURE AS OUTLINED BELOW.

I. Organizational Context
Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is a
United Nation agency which provides technical assistance in Indonesia. One
of our projects since 2006 provides support for the control of Avian Influenza,
in cooperation with national and regional Indonesian government livestock
authorities. Project activities are conducted in various locations nationwide.
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative in Indonesia, the direct supervision of the Field
Veterinary Advisor of the AI Project Office in Makassar and in collaboration
with international and national staff of the AI Project, the translator will
provide interpretation and translation to support the FAO/ GOI Avian Influenza
Control Programme, Indonesia.

Duties and Responsibilities
II. Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of key functions:
* Provide oral translation from Indonesian into English and vice versa to technical advisors, project visitors and project personnel during trainings, workshops, meetings, field visits and researches.
* Translate related project documents as requested
* Assist in and facilitating contact between technical advisors or project visitors and other parties deemed necessary in the course of the work of the project
* Assist in taking meeting minutes if required
* Perform other related duties as required by the Field Veterinary Advisor
III. Impact of Results
The key results have an impact on the success
of HPAI Programme implementation in Indonesia
Competencies
IV. Competencies
* Demonstrates commitment to FAO vision, mission and values
* Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
* Contributes effectively to team work and team outcomes
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
* Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities.
* Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal and public relation skills.
Required Skills and Experience
V. Recruitment Qualifications
Education
* Diploma or University (S1)?graduate Diploma or University graduate fromany discipline
Experience:
* Minimum of consecutive two (2) years experience in translation or interpretation work
* Previous employment in international organizations preferably within the UN specialized agencies;
* Possess good, interpersonal and communication skills;
* Ability to work in a multi- cultural environment with sensitivity and respect to diversity; and
* Ability to work with minimum supervision
Language Requirements: ?
* Excellent written and spoken English and Bahasa

All applications should be addressed
to
Operations Support Unit
Office of the FAO Representative in
11th Floor Menara Thamrin Building
Jl. M. H. Thamrin Kav 3 Jakarta 10250
Email address: FAO-ID@fao.org

Interested and qualified applicants
should submit a one-page cover letter and updated curriculum vitae (CV in
English) together with complete contact details of three professional
references.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted

Sunday, July 19, 2009

Finance Officer - CRC

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, 2007.
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:

Finance Officer

Based: Lamno Aceh Jaya

Position Overview
Support the administration and operation of CRC office in Lamno

Main Duties

Administration
  • Handles and supervises administrative and secretarial tasks
  • Supervises and manages watchmen and houses staff
  • Keeps contact with house and office owners, collects from them and pays electricity, phone and water bills
  • Ensures that house and office space are kept clean and maintained
  • Requests the purchase of stationary (or bring from Banda Aceh) for the office
  • Maintains filing of In/Out correspondence
  • Explains to employees how they should fill in Admin/HR forms
  • Handle HR tasks at Lamno Level and provides Banda Aceh with information about new employees and ask them to open bank accounts.
  • Prepare and report the minute of meeting for staff meeting
  • Responsible for arrangement of the accommodation, food and place for training that is conducted in Lamno.
  • Maintain leave record of the field staff and notify them in regards to the leave balance when necessary.
Finance
  • Responsible for all Finance tasks at Lamno Level
  • Supervises book-keeping, processing of financial data, and end of month closing and reports autonomously.
  • Records and files invoices, receipts, and other financial documents
  • Conduct and records banking transactions and payments as necessary
  • Responsible for the daily deposit and withdrawal of funds from safe box
  • Takes part in cash flow management
  • Give technical support for budget elaboration
  • Ensures budget monitoring and follow-up
  • Implements and ensures respect of financial procedures and guidelines.
Visitor's Arrangements
  • Responsible for the cleanness of the living guest house
  • Responsible for follow up complaint & request also to report any concerns regarding security of CRC guest houses to Field Manager
  • Reporting to line manager for any guest that is going in/out in the guest houses a head of time.
  • Responsible for provide and prepare the accommodation for guest.
Additional Duties:
  • Provide back up support to Logistics assigned by Field Manager.
General Duties
  1. Apply the security rules at all times
  2. Respects and observes the staff regulations of the CRC in Indonesia
  3. Respects and observes the code of conduct of the CRC in Indonesia
  4. The employee may be asked to perform duties and task not covered in this job description as well as to provide support to other departments when necessary
Position Qualification:
  • Good communication skills; fluent in English, Bahasa Indonesia, and preferably Acehnese (reading, writing/reporting, and speaking)
  • Computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
  • Office/administrati ve skills with the ability to learn quickly

Please Notice:
Applications should be sent
to: recruitment.id@redcross.ca
quoting: the Ref code as the subject of the e-mail
indicating: the Job title on the covering letter and the attachment should not exceed 200 Kb.
close date: Wednesday, July 29, 2009.

Only candidate meeting the Essential Qualifications will be considered.
Canadian Red Cross gives an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender,
religion, or political affiliations.

Consultant Analysis And Reporting of Baseline Survey for Social Mobilization Project - IFRC

International Federation Red Cross and Red Crescent ( IFRC ) on behalf of 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, Calang, Lamno. It also has
liaison offices in Jakarta, and other areas in Aceh province in collaboration with the Indonesian Red Cross.

We are seeking dynamic individuals to fill the :

POSITION :
Consultant Analysis And Reporting of Baseline Survey for Social Mobilization Project

No of Hired : 1 Person
Base of Assignment : Jakarta and Banda Aceh
Type of contract : Service Contract

ARC seeks an Indonesian consultant to undertake the analysis and reporting for the base line survey’s findings. These surveys were conducted by the respective PMI branches as part of the “Social Mobilization and Capacity Building (SocMob) Project “of the American Red Cross (ARC) Tsunami Recovery Program (TRP) in Indonesia.
The consultancy will help PMI measure the contribution of the SocMob intervention in raising the awareness of target communities against specific communicable diseases. The study will also inform any future evaluations or impact related studies as well as contribute to the wider organizational learning.

Statement of Work:
  1. Edit all questionnaires before entry in to ARC provided MS Access based entry program; develop coding plan if necessary.
  2. Directly supervise the data entry and perform random checks to ensure the quality of the entered data.
  3. Perform data cleaning on sample of entered questionnaire before analysis to ensure the quality of entered data.
  4. Undertake a detailed analysis of the data collected and provide descriptive statistics for all variables and inferential statistics for planned comparisons included in the data analysis plan;
  5. Produce a statistical report of the above (with sufficient narrative content to facilitate understanding and utilization by those with limited statistical background) and provide draft to ARC country team and technical advisor for review and comment;
  6. Conduct any supplemental analyses based on feedback from ARC and include results in final statistical report.
  7. Adhere to all relevant policies and procedures of the ARC

Deliverables:
  1. Presentation of the preliminary findings to the ARC management and relevant staff within four week weeks of the start of contract.
  2. Submission of the draft report in English language in the format attached as Annex -1 within five week from the start of contract.
  3. Submission of the FINAL Report in English language in the format attached as Annex -1 within two weeks after receiving the feedback from the ARC on the draft report.
  4. Data set on SPSS including programmed syntaxes and any other document used for analysis used for data analysis.
  5. Properly filed/archived hard copies of filled-in questionnaire.

Job Qualifications:

Requirements
  • At least 3 years of experience in evaluation of a range of interventions, including health
  • Masters degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience;
  • Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods
  • The ability to work with people of different language and cultural backgrounds;
  • Experience in qualitative data collection and data analysis techniques (especially in the design of coding schemes);
  • Experience in supervision of data entry and its quality control
  • Demonstrated capacity to work both independently and as part of a team;
  • Strong computer skills in the areas of spreadsheets, word processing, database management, and statistical analysis software;
  • Excellent written and spoken English;
  • Indonesia National
Strongly preferred:
  • Experience in health and capacity building programs
  • Experience working in Aceh and Tsunami affected communities

Please submit your application and curriculum vitae
to: supriyono@amredcros s.org
put: Job title in Subject line.

Only applications in English and short listed candidates will be notified. Applications submitted after July 21, 2009 will not be considered.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply

Project Assistant - APEX CG

The Apex Consulting Group (Apex) is a specialist management consulting firm.
We are currently seeking a Project Assistant to support our Consulting Teams, Business Development Division and Project Administration and Coordination Team. This position is located in our project office in Kebayoran Baru.

For further information on Apex visit our website at www.apex-cg. com.

The Role:
As part of the Business Support team, provide efficient administrative support to our teams in the following areas:

• Consulting, Training and Coaching
• Business Development
• Project Support


Position Requirements:
Candidates who do not strictly meet the below criteria will not be considered.
• Bachelor degree in Business Management or Business Administration
• Minimum 2 years experience working in a private company (Multinational preferred)
• Confident and well presented
• Proactive, intelligent and solutions-focused
• Excellent communication Skills (written and spoken English)
• Experience in managing sensitive documents and files
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel, Project, Adobe Photoshop, PowerPoint)
• Prior experience working with an International Consultancy (Preferred)
• Able to work under pressure over long hours
• Female candidates encouraged to apply
• Salary range: IDR 2.000.000 - IDR 3.000.000 (depends on experience)

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please email your CV
to: applications@ apex-cg.com
with: "Application for Business Support Associate" as the subject. before 5pm, 25 July 2009.

We thank you for your interest in this position. Due to the large number of applications we receive only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Short/Long Term Micro-Finance, Enterprise and Entrepreneur Development

The Apex Consulting Group is a specialist management consulting firm. Apex's CSR Services division specializes in the delivery of Corporate Social Responsibility Programs for the private sector across Indonesia.

We are currently seeking professionals to work with our organization on short and long-term Micro-Finance, Enterprise Development and Entrepreneur Development assignments in Indonesia.

Specifically we are seeking business consultants, business coaches and trainers for youth and micro and small enterprises.

A majority of our assignments in this area are based in Java.

Required attributes include:
  • Minimum field experience of 8 years
  • Previous field experience working with micro enterprises and/or Youth Entrepreneurship programs a must
  • Previous business/entrepreneur training experience for Micro and SME essential
  • Experience in international donor or NGO funded projects or CSR projects in Indonesia
  • Relevant educational qualifications
  • Fluency in English preferred but not essential
  • Strong personal ethics and integrity
We offer competitive remuneration packages and the opportunity to work in professionally challenging environments.

Interested consultants and professionals can email their CV (Max. 5 pages)
to: MSME-positions@apex-cg.com
before: 5pm, 25 July 2009

Due to the number of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Administration Assistant - CRC

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is working with the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) to implement the Integrated Program 'Building Safer and Resilient Communities in Indonesia' - A Community Based DRR/ ICBRR Initiative with key components Organizational Development/ Capacity Building and Resource Development) supported by CRC for PMI PUSAT/ National Head Quarters and Provinces - Lampung, Jambi, & West Sumatra.

Vacant Position:
Administration Assistant

Based: Jakarta

Position Overview.
The Administrative Assistant will provide administrative support to the Canadian Red Cross Integrated Program Team - based in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Main Duties
  • Draft routine correspondence in English and Bahasa Indonesia;
  • Maintains standard filling system with master index;
  • Coordinates the meeting schedules for Country Representative and Delegates;
  • Coordinates with Admin and Finance staff in Banda;
  • Organize courier service requirements;
  • Liaise with IFRC to organize transportation, accommodation and rooms for meetings/ monitoring trips;
  • Liaise with PMI for scheduling and coordination of meetings, admin and other matters as needed;
  • Maintain bookkeeping of petty cash register, IDR and USD bank register in excel spreadsheets
  • Coordinate with field staff relating to finance, logistics, administration and other matters
  • Keep up to date daily cash record and cash counting;
  • Verify IFRC billing for Jakarta Office expenses;
  • Takes minutes of meetings in English and distribute, as per direction;
  • Handling cash and bank transactions according to the CRC policies and procedures;
  • Liaise with CRC - Banda Aceh to monitor validity and support visa requirements for visitors and delegates in Jakarta;
Performs administrative duties such as photo-copying, scanning, preparing power points presentations; attending phone calls/ visitors and messages; ensure office cleanliness; and any other administrative tasks as directed by the line manager

General Duties
  • Actively work towards the achievement of the CRC goals in-country through effective managerial and lateral relations and teamwork.
  • Respect and observe the Code of Conduct and staff regulations.
  • Ensure understanding of roles, responsibilities, lateral relationship and accountabilities.
  • Abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross/ Red Crescent principles
  • Perform any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager
Qualifications and experience required
  • Diploma in English studies and/or Business Administration preferred;
  • At-least 3 years of directly experienced;
  • Functional Plus level in English and Bahasa Indonesia;
  • Ability to work deadlines and produce accurate work;
  • Self starter with initiative to undertake work with minimal supervision;
  • Experience in the Red Cross Movement and/or with other NGO's would be an advantage;
  • Team Player;
  • Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Power Point.
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, July 24, 2009.

Canadian Red Cross gives an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, religion,
or political affiliations.

Thursday, July 16, 2009

Administrative Assistant - ADRA

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) Indonesia is an independent humanitarian agency established in 1984 by the seventh-day Adventist Church for the specific purpose of individual and community development and disaster relief in Indonesia. The basis for its existence, its reason for being, is to show God's love and example by living for, helping and working with those in need in community development and disaster relief programs.

Position: Administrative Assistant
Employer: ADRA Indonesia
Duty Station: Jakarta
Contract: 6 months (with potential to extend)
Supervisor: Program Director

Experience and Qualifications:
  • D-3 Diploma or Sarjana Strata 1 (Sarjana S-1) degree in Secretarial Science/Office administration, management and relevant field.
  • 2 (two) years work experience in administration
  • Must have a working experience as a logistician or in similar experiences is a preferable
  • Highly organized , self motivated, initiative and have above averageinterpersonal skills
  • Professional attitude and team spirit.
  • Accurate, reliable, discrete and with sound judgment.
  • Good in time management skill
  • Willing to improve knowledge through reading, attending courses or seminars, etc.
  • Able to communicate in English both oral and written
  • Fluent in Indonesian language
  • Computer literate
  • Honest
Job Summary:
  • Provide office organization and administrative support services
  • Provide backup support for logistics, warehousing and secretarial services.
  • Format, produce and distribute reports and documents
  • Facilitate communication between and among staff
  • Organize and maintain translated documents
  • Ensure that ethics and protocols during interpretation are followed.
  • Organize transportation, flight bookings and pick-ups
  • Provide back up support services regarding HR matters
  • Liaise with suppliers and arrange for contracts
  • Arrange, oversee, procure and distribute supplies and equipment
  • Ensure that protocols for procurement and supply are strictly followed in an ethical and timely manner
  • Ensure that all documents of procurement and supply are well organized
  • Keep and maintain assets/equipment and supplies
  • Ensure that visitors and guests are well received and treated
  • Maintain a daily log of activities
  • Participate in training sessions and meetings as requested
  • Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor
Subject of the email: Administrative Assistant

Please visit this link:
http://www.adraindo nesia.org/ news-and- events/jobs. php
and fill out the online application form.
Please submit your online Application Form before July 22, 2009

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
ADRA Indonesia gives an equal opportunity employment regardless of race, gender or religion.

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Livelihood Coordinator - ChilFund

ChildFund Indonesia, an international non-government organization working for the well-being of children, is looking for qualified candidates to fill in the following positions;

Livelihood Coordinator

Based at: Bener Meriah, Aceh

Position Summary:
Responsibilities include: Coordination of micro-enterprise activities and management of the loan program, provide technical expertise in identifying viable income generating activities, link-up the communities with business establishment and other skills training providers, able to travel
extensively within Aceh,

Qualifications:
  1. University degree (preferably with a livelihood or related field)
  2. Proven experience of working with livelihoods, and Micro-Enterprise Development based programs
  3. Previous experience of working with a development agency
  4. Excellent oral and written communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English, and knowledge of local language (Bahasa Aceh) is desirable
  5. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  6. Understanding of child protection issues desirable

Please email your CV and cover letter in English to
hrchildfundaceh@ 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.

A cover letter and CV can also be sent to:

ChildFund Indonesia
Jln. Krueng Peusangan No. 18
Geuceu Komplek Kec. Banda Raya
Banda Aceh 23239
Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Indonesia

Please don't attach any educational or experience certificates

Tuesday, July 14, 2009

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER Coordinator - PBI

Peace Brigades International (PBI) is a grassroots, non-partisan human rights organisation dedicated to the non-violent transformation of conflict.

Peace Brigades International - IndonesiaProject
It maintains teams of volunteers in Jakarta and Papua who accompany local human rights organisations and facilitate peace education programs with local organisations and communities. For more information see www.pbi-indonesia. org.

PBI is looking for candidates to fill the post of:

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEER Coordinator

Duration and hours:
This position is planned as a long term position. The successful applicant will initially be contracted for 6 months and an extension will be considered pending funding and a satisfactory performance evaluation; 40h a week

STARTING DATE:as soon as possible, ideally by the middle of August 2009

LOCATION:Yogyakarta /Indonesia
Please note that we are unable to pay any relocation expenses or meet the costs of the successful candidate's travel to Yogyakarta.

Responsibilities:
In close collaboration with the ‘People Committee’ (entity dealing with HR subjects), the International Volunteer Coordinator (IVC) is responsible for carrying out the related tasks on-the-ground in relation to management and support of volunteers and staff, with a focus on supporting the teams volunteering out in the field. This position plays an integral role in ensuring the IP has the necessary human resources and that staff and volunteers have the support they need to fulfill the mandate of the IP.

Tasks:
  1. HR-related tasks:
    • Recruit and select field team volunteers
    • Manage the deployment of field team volunteers
    • Track relevant volunteer and staff data (contracts, insurance, holidays accrued/ taken, etc.)
    • Assist with recruitment of staff
    • Ensure timely and constructive completion of volunteer evaluations, including follow-up
    • Ensure completion of exit-interviews
  2. Training:
    • Organize and facilitate Pre-deployment trainings
    • Coordinate and attend selection-trainings
  3. Supporting volunteers
    • Support incoming volunteers attending language school with updates on PBI work, logistical and other questions and answer their enquiries
    • Recommend/coordinate volunteer support-programme from external organisations, including counselling services
    • Provide support to individual team members by maintaining regular contact through the use of ‘phone, email and visits to the teams
    • Respond to teams in crisis situations through individual or team-support
  4. General
    • Coordinate/ensure the IP has policies and procedures that are up-to-date and that meet the needs of the project
    • Maintain regular contact with the Project Coordinator and People Committee and provide regular reports to the People Committee regarding current issues
    • Participate regularly in People Committee Calls and, if needed, in Project Committee and other conference calls; participate in face-to-face meetings and other meetings as necessary
    • Provide timely and accurate financial accounts and monthly staff reports

Person specification:

  • Essential
    1. Knowledge and experience
      • Relevant practical experience (preferably within Human Resources in the NGO sector)
      • Qualifications or experience in areas such as stress management, conflict resolution and multi-cultural group dynamics
      • Knowledge, understanding of and commitment to the principals of Peace Brigades International
      • Commitment to human rights
    2. Personal attributes
      • Ability to cope with a broad range of demands
      • Willingness to work flexibly in response to demands
      • Ability to work under pressure
      • Self motivated, responsible, confident, empathetic, independent, collegial
    3. Interpersonal skills
      • Good team player with strong team and relationship- building skills
      • Strong interpersonal and non-violent communication skills
      • Excellent and creative problem-solving skills
      • Excellent understanding of consensus and non-hierarchical principles including a commitment to empowerment
      • Ability to work with culturally diverse groups and to empathise with international volunteers working in Indonesia
    4. Communication and technical skills
      • Excellent oral and written English language skills
      • Strong computer and internet skills (experience with Microsoft Excel and Word programmes)
  • Desirable:
    • A relevant tertiary qualification
    • Experience in supporting international field volunteers
    • Experience in running workshops and/or trainings
    • Knowledge of Indonesia, especially with regard to politics and human rights
    • Ability to communicate in Bahasa Indonesia
    • Experience of working or volunteering abroad
Compensation
Salary 8.745 Million Rupiah (IDR) per month
Health insurance
4 weeks holidays per annum, pro rata


To Apply:
See the attached application form
Applications accepted until July 31st 2009
Interviews held 3rd – 7th August 2009

Submit your Application materials to: recruiting@pbi- indonesia. org

Sunday, July 12, 2009

Some Position - Management Systems International

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management. At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work.
For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide. com

Project/Proposal Summary
This USAID-funded project promotes capacity-building anticorruption initiatives – both preventive and enforcement- related – in a range of Indonesian government ministries and departments that have a mission to improve accountability, transparency and integrity. The project also works with NGOs, business groups, and mass media organizations at both the national and local level to strengthen external monitoring of government agencies.


Audit and Control Specialist, Indonesia

Position Summary:
The Audit and Control Specialist will serve as senior expert in the audit and control field, working on anticorruption initiatives with government counterparts. The specialist will also provide training and other capacity building activities. The duration of this contract is 3-5
years.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with auditing agencies, such as BPK, BPKP, Inspector-Generals, internal audit units and others, to develop strategies, streamline their procedures and operations, and conduct training that will enhance their capacities to detect fraud and corruption
  • Develop improved coordination mechanisms with law enforcement bodies so that auditing results of fraud and abuse can be dealt with appropriately.

Qualifications:
  • Candidates should possess at least seven (7) years of technical experience in the audit and control field
  • Masters degree in finance or accounting or equivalent is required
  • This is a local position, only Indonesian nationals will be considered.


Civil Society and Media Specialist, Indonesia

Position Summary:
The Civil Society and Media Specialist will serve as senior expert on the team concerning initiatives related to civil society organizations and the media. The specialist will also interface with other managers with regard to citizen watchdog monitoring of government agencies and
departments. The duration of this position is 3-5 years.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with civil society organizations, mass media outlets and journalists to build their capacity through training in advocacy, public awareness, and government oversight activities
  • Provide coaching, mentoring and expertise on citizen watchdog approaches
  • Develop/manage civil society networks to coordinate the efforts of likeminded groups
  • Manage small grants programs for civil society groups
Qualifications:
  • Candidates should have at least five (5) years of technical experience working with civil society and/or media organizations
  • Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field of work is required
  • Experience with USAID or other international donor
  • This is a local position, only Indonesian nationals will be considered.


Communications and Public Outreach Manager, Indonesia

Position Summary:
The Communications and Public Outreach Manager will serve as the senior manager for communications and public outreach to promote dissemination of project initiatives by government agencies and nongovernmental organizations.
The duration of this position is 3-5 years.

Responsibilities:
  • Work with government agencies and nongovernmental organizations to develop and train effective public information offices to generate greater public awareness
  • Develop nationwide public outreach campaigns, public service announcements, using multi-media outlets including the web, radio, TV, newspapers, public events, etc.
  • Develop working alliances with the media
  • Write effective success stories about project activities that achieved major objectives
Qualifications:
  • At least seven (7) years of technical experience working with government and/or nongovernmental organizations on communications and public outreach issues is preferred
  • At least a Bachelors degree in a relevant field is required
  • Experience with USAID or other international donor
  • This is a local position, only Indonesian nationals will be considered.


Anticorruption Specialist, Indonesia

Position Summary:
The Anticorruption Specialist will serve as senior technical expert on the team advising and leading anticorruption initiatives along with government and nongovernment counterparts. The Specialist will also support other managers on the team. The duration of this contract is 3-5
years.

Responsibilities:
  • Plan, implement or manage anticorruption programs in government in Indonesia – for example, in the judiciary, audit institutions, legislature, executive bodies, etc.
  • Take plans, laws and institutions that are adopted by government and turn them into active and enforceable programs that reduce or control corrupt behaviors, and increase transparency, accountability and integrity.
  • Continually develop and improve on training delivery, monitoring and impact
Qualifications:
  • Candidates should have at least seven (7) years of technical experience in the anti-corruption field
  • A Masters degree, law degree or equivalent is preferred
  • Experience working with a large, multi-faceted international development project, preferably USAID funded
  • In depth knowledge of anti-corruption theory and world-wide programs desired
  • Only Indonesian nationals will be considered

Saturday, July 11, 2009

Short Term Consultant – Indonesia Regional Investment Generation Project

International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, fosters sustainable economic growth in developing countries by financing private sector investment, mobilizing private capital in local and international financial markets, and providing advisory services to businesses and governments. IFC’s vision is to assist poor people to escape poverty and improve their lives through the development of the private sector.

IFC in Indonesia aims to: reduce the impact of climate change, improve rural incomes, and promote sustainable urbanization. To achieve these objectives, IFC in Indonesia combines investment and advisory services to expand access to finance, extend the reach of infrastructure, strengthen commodity-based supply chains, and improve the business environment.

Currently IFC Office in Jakarta is looking for:

Short Term Consultant – Indonesia Regional Investment Generation Project

The consultant will support the project aims to improve the capacity of Indonesia’s regional governments to retain, attract, assist and advocate for new investment via:

  • Delivery of training and coaching of partner regional governments on effective methods of investor facilitation, aftercare, and investment promotion;
  • The development of operational standards and guidelines; and a local consulting capacity that can be utilized by other all regional governments.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Work with the project manager to develop investment promotion training curriculum and guidelines; and deliver training to government clients in Jakarta, Central Java and Yogyakarta;
  • Provide selected technical inputs on effective investment promotion methods;
  • Assist with the day-to-day management of the project under the direction of IFC staff team members;
  • Maintain close contact with the clients and other stakeholders;
  • Oversee logistical requirements of the project including workshop/meeting scheduling and organization, translation, presentations, etc.;
  • Maintain project files and provide input into IFC management reports on the project;
  • Assist with the collection and monitoring of data need for compliance with the project’s monitoring and evaluation framework;
  • Provide weekly progress reports on activities to the project leader and Jakarta-based team members; and participate in project management meetings as needed at IFC Office in Jakarta.

Selection Criteria:

  • Master’s or equivalent degree in marketing, business, economics, public policy, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience;
  • At least 5 years of relevant working experience either in the private sector and/or in developing and managing technical assistance, advisory services, business projects or consultancy programs;
  • Experience in the development and delivery of training programs and training materials for use by governments;
  • Experience in sales and marketing and/or investment promotion preferred;
  • Experience in a multilateral or international development organization preferred;
  • Good understanding of national and provincial government structures and policies;
  • Ability to foster strong relationships with both government and private sector clients;
  • Flexible, responsive, and client-oriented; ability to work in teams and in cross-cultural environments;
  • Ability to plan and organize training workshops, meetings and other knowledge sharing events;
  • Excellent in writing reports and making presentations in both Bahasa Indonesia and English;
  • Ability to operate under pressure and tight deadlines with accuracy and professionalism.

Please submit your expression of interest and qualifications by July 15, 2009 to ina _hrd@ifc.org. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.

Tuesday, July 7, 2009

Project Officer (code: PO-BVL) - Save The Children

Save the Children is the world's leading children's rights organization, with 28 national Save the Children offices and operational programmes in over 120 countries. We deliver immediate and lasting improvements to children's lives worldwide.

Project Officer (code: PO-BVL)

The incumbent is responsible to support, develop and implement education and child protection initiatives in at community and elementary schools to improve children's participation and access to quality basic education and to ensure the programme in line with Save the Children objectives.

Requirements:
  • Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Minimum 5 (five) years experience.
  • Good knowledge and ability to work with community.
  • Good understanding of children's issues in Indonesia context.
  • Good understanding of the Indonesian education systems.
  • Good facilitation and presentation skills.
  • Understand impact of conflict and natural disasters on children and communities.
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Ability to work with little supervision.
  • Computer literate.
  • Good negotiation and advocacy skills.
  • Good interpersonal skills, communication skills and pleasant personality.
Updated CV and application letter should be sent to
id.recruitment@ savechildren. org

Please fill the 'subject' column of the e-mails in this format:
code of the position <...> - your name <...>.

Closing date for application is 5 (five) days after this advertisement
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified).

Qualified Women encouraged to apply

External Consultants- Evaluator of ICBRR (Integrated Community Based Risk Reduction) Program in Jakarta.

Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI) welcomes applications from qualified national candidates for the position of

External Consultants- Evaluator of ICBRR (Integrated Community Based Risk Reduction) Program in Jakarta.


General Information
Palang Merah Indonesia, supported by The Netherlands Red Cross, The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent and The German Red Cross, has conducted the Integrated Community Based Risk Reduction (ICBRR)- Climate Change Project in 4 Kelurahans in East and West Jakarta, which includes Rawa Buaya, Kedaung Kaliangke, Bidara Cina and
Cawang. The project consists of two phases, of which the first phase runs from January 2007 until December 2009. The second phase is still to be designed, and will take another 2-3 years.

This project has an overall goal to strengthen the capacities of vulnerable communities at risk to cope with disasters and to reduce their vulnerabilities to natural and man made hazards, including the negative impacts of climate change.

Following that, this project has 2 specific objective :
  1. To develop and strengthen the capacities of PMI at all levels (Headquarters, DKI Jakarta chapter and West and East Jakarta branch) in disaster management and in undertaking integrated community-based risk reduction activities (including climate change adaptation); and
  2. To develop and strengthen the capacities of the community in the pilot programme (Kedaung Kaliangke, Rawa Buaya, Cawang and Bidara Cina village) in disaster management and in undertaking integrated community-based risk reduction activities (including climate change adaptation)
Purpose
This Evaluation will be used for the following purposes:
  • To assess the initial impact, effectiveness, appropriateness and sustainability of the first phase of the program, resulting in good practices
  • To serve as a basis for the design for Phase II. Therefore it should formulate the necessary actions and objectives for Phase II, as well as useful recommendations for further implementation.
  • The Evaluation will be used as an independent evaluation of the project to present to the back-donors in a bid for additional funding.
Scope of Work
The Evaluation will contain the following parts:
  • The achieved results in comparison to the indicators as defined in the logframe.
  • A survey of stakeholder satisfaction, to assess whether the project was well embedded in the context and thus more sustainable, and to assess whether the activities were appropriate to the needs and expectations of the stakeholders/ beneficiaries.
  • Assessment of sustainability of the project and recommendations on which at further steps could be taken in the future for the second phase of this project
  • Assessment on the effectiveness of project management and coordination
  • The evaluator is expected to actively involve PMI staff and volunteers as to enhance learning and increase transparency, build capacity and ownership.
Duration
Approximately 45 days, starting on the 4th week of July 2009

Requirement
The evaluator should meet the following requirements :
  • Have experience with the design, implementation and evaluation of community based project in urban setting
  • Have experience in evaluating disaster risk reduction projects
  • Be able to design an evaluation that will yield significant data and result
  • Be Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English
  • Have experience in working with the Red Cross Movement, and be familiar with its principles and approaches
  • Be familiar with and respectful to the Indonesian Culture
Deliverable
All reporting will be done in both in English and Bahasa Indonesia

How to Apply
Each candidate should provide full curriculum vitae as well as an evaluation proposal which stated his/her expected daily fee, accompanied by a sample of previous work, and send electronically to:
  • bevitad@yahoo. com
  • nhq-bevita@icbrr. org
Closing date: July 13, 2009

Friday, July 3, 2009

Consultants - Development and Dissemination of Nutrition Strategy

UNICEF Banda Aceh, Indonesia welcomes applications from qualified International and national candidates for the position of Consultants-Development and dissemination of Nutrition Strategy for Aceh Province -Banda Aceh Office.

Functional title : Consultants - Development and Dissemination of Nutrition Strategy for Aceh Province
Number of Vacant: 2 Posts - 1 International; 1 National
Duty station : Banda Aceh
Position Code: NO-C/L-3, Special Service Agreement
Contract Duration : 42 days (July - Sep 2009)

Major Tasks and Responsibilities:
Development of the Province Nutrition's Strategy (PNS) will entail discussions and sharing concept and vision with Province and District Governments, UNICEF and other relevant partners through meetings and individual consultations. The Province Government with UNICEF support will organize three inter-sectoral meetings in Banda Aceh with inputs from three model/pilot districts for this purpose – the first to introduce the concept of PNS and solicit inputs, the second to present the draft PNS, and the third for finalization.

The international and national consultant will work as a team on the above tasks, and both will be held jointly responsible for delivery of the final PNS document in English and in Bahasa. The international consultant will be primarily responsible for the technical content related to nutrition, and the local consultant for the recommendations on how to address nutrition in
the Government planning processes and development of the advocacy and communications tools.

  1. Review existing policies and plans of the Province and selected district (Aceh Besar, Aceh Jaya and Aceh Timur) Governments on nutrition and development, including the but not limited to the Strategic Plan (Renstra) for Health Development 2006-2010, Medium-term development Plan NAD 2007-2012, nutrition work plan, and others
  2. Review available data on health and nutrition status, including the Nutrition Sector Assessment, Riskesdas, PHO reports, and other available data
  3. Assess existing mechanisms for planning and budgeting of development programs, including nutrition, at the Province and district levels
  4. Develop evidenced-based strategy for nutrition improvement for the province that includes: Situation analysis including participatory rural appraisal (PRA), Aim and objectives, Priority interventions, Implementing priority interventions, Monitoring and evaluation framework, Implementing institutions and coordination mechanism, and Recommendations for mainstreaming Nutrition into existing development planning processes
  5. Draft nutrition work plan for three pilot districts (Aceh Besar, Aceh Jaya, Aceh Timur)
Qualifications & Experience required:

International consultant:
  • Minimum of Master’s degree in public health/changes management.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in public nutrition planning and management
  • Solid experience in conducting situation analysis and strategy development
  • Strong knowledge on MDGs, UNICEF mandate, WHO/UNICEF policies related to nutrition
  • Strong English writing and communications skills
  • Experience working in Indonesia and Aceh in particular is preferred
Local consultant:
  • Minimum of Master’s degree or relevant training in public health and/or communications.
  • Minimum 5 years experience in public health planning and management
  • Strong knowledge on MDGs, UNICEF mandate, WHO/UNICEF policies related to nutrition
  • Solid experience in conducting advocacy and communications on public health
  • Strong writing and communications skills in English and in Bahasa
  • Strong negotiations and facilitation skills
  • Experience working in national level and Aceh in particular is preferred
  • Knowledge of Government planning and budgeting processes is preferred
Each candidate should provide full curriculum vitae, accompanied by a recent identity photograph and photocopies of diplomas addressed to the following address:

Human Resources Assistant, UNICEF Banda Aceh
Jl. Masjid Shadaqah No. 2 Lamlagang Banda Aceh 23243

Or send electronically to: hidsbandaacehhr@unicef.org

Please Quote the functional tittle of this vacancy on the subject line.

Closing date: 8 July 2009

Thursday, July 2, 2009

DATA INFORMATION ASSISTANT

In order to increase the clarity of Adat jurisdiction and procedures, Aceh Justice Project – United Nations Development Programme (AJP-UNDP) would support the Majelis Adat Aceh (MAA) to implement the Adat Capacity Enhancement (ACE) Programme to strengthen and improve the capacities of the Adat leaders to administer fair and accountable justice in Aceh Province during 6 (six) month. In this matter MAA require the staff to fill the positions in the Project Management Unit – Adat Capacity Enhancement Project as following:

DATA INFORMATION ASSISTANT

JOB DESCRIPTION
Responsible to: Project Manager
A Data Information Assistant is needed to support the MAA PMU information management system. Under the overall supervision of the Project Manager and Head of Majelis Adat Aceh, the Data Information Assistant responsibilities will include to:
  • Assist in the timely preparation, maintenance and provision of monitoring and evaluation data information, presentations, data updates;
  • Maintain and update Adat Leaders Training database and related files and documents;
  • Engage in the gathering, processing and assessment of data;
  • Assist in sharing updated information with stakeholders;
  • Contribute to methodical filing of guidelines and training material
  • Maintain and back-up the internal shared drive
  • Participate in general and technical meetings concerned with the development of the MAA Adat Leader Training Project
  • Perform other related duties and responsibilities as required and assigned
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:
Hold S1 degree or diploma, preferably in social sciences plus a combination of other supplemental academic qualifications or training in office administration or related fields.

Knowledge:
1. Knowledge of data base system, Excel and Word
2. Knowledge and practical experience of NGOs
3. Computer data management systems

Skills:
  1. Communicating in a credible and effective way: to speak and write clearly, adapting communication style and content so they are appropriate to the needs of intended Audience, and conveys information and opinions in a structured and credible way.
  2. Ability to write in a clear and concise manner.
  3. Excellent organizational and analytical skills, complemented by sound interpersonal skills
  4. Knowledge, skills and ability to extract, interpret, analyze and process financial data
Competencies:
  1. Three year’s experience in a related field required
  2. Ability to use data base, MS Word, excel, power point and internet browsing including email.
  3. Ability to undertake relevant research, maintains records and data management.
  4. Proficient in computer skills, particularly in using relevant technology.
  5. Producing results: To demonstrate a systematic and efficient approach to work, producing high-quality work. To develop and meet deadlines. Ability to identify priorities and to adapt them to realistic objectives/timelines.
  6. To proactively seek and apply new methods and technologies to improve work process.
  7. Fostering integration and teamwork: To promote information sharing, ensuring that all concerned are aware of specific situations, problems and needs with a view to achieve results and meet objectives.
Languages:
Essential: Very good knowledge of spoken and written English and Indonesian.


Please submit application in the attached ‘Cover Letter’ and ‘Personal History Form’ and send necessary certificates of qualifications and experience (not exceed than 200KB) to pmuace@yahoo.com

Or should be addressed to Kantor Majelis Adat Aceh (MAA) Provinsi Aceh, Kompleks Keistimewaan Aceh (dibelakang Kantor Syariat Islam Provinsi Aceh) Jalan Teuku Nyak Arief Banda Aceh 23114 Aceh

Short-listed candidates will be contacted to sit a written test or presentation prior to interview. MAA does not cover any expenses related to participation in tests and/or interviews.

Wednesday, July 1, 2009

SERASI M&E Officer - IRD

SERASI is a USAID funded project which supports Indonesia’s continuing evolution into a peaceful, just and democratic nation with respect for pluralism and protection of human rights for all citizens, accomplished through rapid and flexible programmatic, administrative and logistical support for USAID’s strategic grants and technical assistance program to mitigate social conflict and support peacebuilding initiatives nationwide. Our program currently includes activities planned for Aceh, Papua, Sulawesi , and the Malukus. SERASI is implemented by the International Relief and Develop (IRD), an international non-profit organization in Indonesia .

SERASI seeks individuals for the position of :

Title : SERASI M&E Officer
Department : Program
Supervisor : M&E Manager
Location : Palu & Aceh

General Description of Role:
The monitoring & evaluation officer will be responsible for developing and maintaining monitoring and evaluation system and reporting, including collections of data for measuring program impact according to indicators. Assist in developing the M&E plan, tool development and implementation, monitor achievement of programme indicators & of sub recipient performance.


Responsibilities:
Assist in the development of a monitoring & evaluation system for the project and indicators for input and output monitoring within the purview of the project objectives for timely reporting.

Ensure proper action on qualitative and process-oriented gender-sensitive indicators of inputs, outputs, and outcome for project monitoring and evaluation.

Guide and coordinate the review of the project log frame including the provision of technical advice for the revision of performance indicators.

Develop and support information system assessments on agreed: (1) indicators and targets for monitoring; (2) objective criteria ( and data sources) for the evaluation; and (3) means for obtaining the needed information in respective provinces.

Support the planning, coordination and monitoring of impact assessment studies.

Compile data sources, employing collection and analysis of monitoring data.

Document and disseminate best practice and lessons learnt.

Undertake filed visits to monitor the implementation of activities as required.

Train field staff and grantee on the logical framework, data management, data analysis and result-oriented programming, basic surveying and sampling techniques, monitoring and evaluation methods.

Assist with the implementation of baseline survey, monitoring and evaluation exercises for programs and impact assessment.

Perform any other duties as required by M&E Manager and Field Manager.

Required Qualifications:
Minimum bachelor degree in relevant field (relevant experience may substitute the relevant degree). Minimum 5 years working experiences in a similar position in an NGO or an international organization and in community development, work with community based management.

Additional Skills:
Having knowledge of English, both written and spoken, and to be effective communicator, dynamic and creative

Able to communicate fluently and effectively both verbally and in writing.

Excellent interpersonal skills and able to manage community and working in a multi-cultural workplace.

Able to write program plans, budget and proposals for all future projects of the program.

Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team.

General Requirements:
Must have a willingness to travel to SERASI field offices for business purposes. Must also have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.


If you think you are up to the challenge, write to us email the latest on July 8th , 2009 and include a cover letter, your CV, 3 references, and your salary history/expectation s to:

IRD/SERASI
Suite 904, 9th Floor
Intiland Building
Jl. Jendral Sudirman No 32
Jakarta 10220
Email: opportunity@ ird.or.id

No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
IRD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER