Dairy Supervisor - JMD

Vacant Position: Dairy Supervisor

Organization Overview
Yayasan Jembatan Masa Depan (JMD), a non-profit foundation registered in Indonesia, provides support for men, women and youth in Aceh striving to build a new future after 2004's devastating tsunami, and after more than 30 years of armed conflict. The mission is to provide sustainable livelihood programs, with particular focus on animal husbandry and agricultural initiatives, as well as livelihood-related and basic education programs. Goals are to leave the villages served with new small enterprises firmly established, an educated and skilled workforce, strong adult role models to mentor local children, and confident men and women planning futures for themselves, their families, and their communities. For more information on JMD, please go to the JMD website at: www.jmd.or.id.

Position and Duties
The position of Dairy Supervisor is full-time. Details on reporting, location and travel, position duties follow, and personal requirements follow.

1. Reporting
   The Dairy Supervisor will report directly to the JMD Associate Director.
   
   
2. Location and Travel
   The Dairy Supervisor will be based in Lamthui, Lamno. S/he will be required to provide their own accommodation and transportation. However, a transportation allowance will be provided by JMD each month.
   
   
3. Position Description and Duties
   The Dairy Supervisor will be responsible for the day-to-day supervision of activities at the dairy processing unit in Lamthui, Lamno. While at times s/he may be directed to perform other duties and responsibilities which are within her/his training, capacity and competence, specific duties will include:
   
   • Responsible for all aspects of the milk pasturisation process, including heating and cooling the milk, sterilization of bottles, bottling, packaging, labeling and storage
   • Ensuring the dairy unit and equipment is kept clean and sanitised at all times
   • Keeping daily records of stock in and out of the unit
   • Ensuring milk is pasturised and stored correctly
   • The Dairy Supervisor will supervise the day-to-day activities of the Dairy Assistant
   • Provision of regular reports, a schedule for which will be established in consultation with the Associate Director.
   • Support in the maintenance of clear and regular communications among Aceh-based staff.
    
4. Qualifications
   A candidate for the position of Dairy Supervisor should present with the following qualifications.
   
   • A1 (Bachelor’s) university degree in a relevant subject, preferably in Agriculture, Livestock, or Food Technology
   • One year relevant professional experience is desirable Fluent in Bahasa Indonesian and Acehnese
   • Be able to keep records and write reports
   • Willingness to travel occasionally, including to remote rural areas
    

Interested candidates should send a cover letter, highlighting their record of achievement, a CV and contact information before October 5, 2009 to:

Edi Suranta Ginting
Administration Manager
Yayasan Jembatan Masa Depan
JL. Soekarno-Hatta, Lrg Tgk Menara VII No. 22 Dusun Melati, Garot,
Banda Aceh, Indonesia 23239
edisginting@yahoo.com

Yayasan Jembatan Masa Depan is an equal opportunity employer.