Human and Institution Development Advisor - Aga Khan Foundation

Aga Khan Foundation

*Job Opportunities*

Job Title: Human and Institution Development Advisor
Report to: Senior National Manager HID
Location: Badakhshan
No Position: 1
Announcing: Date: December 24th 2009
Closing Date: January 6th 2009
Vacancy No: KBL/2009/093
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Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private international, nonprofit, and non-denominational development agency. It seeks sustainable solutions to long term problems of poverty, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource poor areas across the world. Concentrating its efforts in health, education, rural development and strengthening civil society sectors, AKF’s approach is based on long-term commitment that is maintained through political and social uncertainty.

Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan is part of a dynamic network of development agencies currently operating in over 30 countries across Central and South Asia and East and West Africa. AKF-A currently manages and implements the largest, multi-sectoral development programme within the network and has built a strong reputation with the Government of Afghanistan, donors and local partners in a number of technical fields. At present, it is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the position of Human and Institution Development Advisor at its regional office in Badakhshan - Afghanistan.

Overall Objectives:
To provide support and direction to Badakhshan Development Forum, and ensure qualitative implementation of all HID and other collaborative endeavors in the province of Badakhshan.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities:

• Establish the proposed Badakhshan Development Forum and effectively roll out the jointly laid down plans and activities.
• Build the capacities of local NGOs by employing a tailor made, time bound and result oriented capacity building plan.
• Build capacities of key provincial departments by employing a tailor made, time bound and result oriented capacity building plan.
• Build capacities of local staff of various INGOs by conducting both demand driven as well as need based training programmes, coupled with objective in-house coaching support.
• Build capacities of District Governors by rolling out the good governance initiatives.
• Liaise and network with partner agencies and provincial departments at the provincial level.
• To promote GO-INGO collaboration around various sector in the province of Badakhshan.
• Take up other need based roles and responsibilities.
• Prepare timely reports for donors and internal purpose.
• Undertake proper monitoring of development activities initiated under BDF.
• Document, analyze and disseminate popular education materials.
  

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A Master’s Degree in Development, Conflict Studies, Organizational Development or similar with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, working with an INGO or Government
• Should posses a decent capacity building background.
• Demonstrated networking and alliance building skills in a participative way
• Excellent social reputation with different segments of the society
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, distinct but moderate and enabling rather than imposing.
• Should posses experience of working with Government departments
• Familiarity with ongoing planning process like ANDS, Provincial development planning, NABDP, NSP
• Familiarity with the situation of Takhar
• Initiative, adaptability and skill in adapting policies and techniques to local circumstances;
• Fluency (oral and written) in English and Dari.
• Excellent command in MS word, excel, PP, etc.
  

Applications:
Individuals who are meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a cover letter along with their CV and the names of three references electronically No later than January 6th 2010;

to:
Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org

Or submit hard copy to AKF, National Program Office House No 43 Street No 13 Main Road Wazir Akbar Khan Kabul Afghanistan.


Only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview.


Takhar

Job Title: Human and Institution Development Advisor
Report to: Senior National Manager HID
Location: Takhar
No Position: 1
Announcing Date: December 24th 2009
Closing Date: January 6th 2010
Vacancy No: KBL/2009/092

Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private international, nonprofit, and non-denominational development agency. It seeks sustainable solutions to long term problems of poverty, with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous, coastal and other resource poor areas across the world. Concentrating its efforts in health, education, rural development and strengthening civil society sectors, AKF’s approach is based on long-term commitment that is maintained through political and social uncertainty.

Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan is part of a dynamic network of development agencies currently operating in over 30 countries across Central and South Asia and East and West Africa. AKF-A currently manages and implements the largest, multi-sectoral development programme within the network and has built a strong reputation with the Government of Afghanistan, donors and local partners in a number of technical fields. At present, it is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the position of Human and Institution Development Advisor at its regional office in Takhar - Afghanistan.

Overall Objectives:
To provide support and direction to Takhar Development Forum, and ensure qualitative implementation of all HID and other collaborative endeavors in the province of Takhar.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities:

• Establish the proposed Takhar Development Forum and effectively roll out the jointly laid down plans and activities.
• Build the capacities of local NGOs by employing a tailor made, time bound and result oriented capacity building plan.
• Build capacities of key provincial departments by employing a tailor made, time bound and result oriented capacity building plan.
• Build capacities of local staff of various INGOs by conducting both demand driven as well as need based training programmes, coupled with objective in-house coaching support.
• Build capacities of District Governors by rolling out the good governance initiatives.
• Liaise and network with partner agencies and provincial departments at the provincial level.
• To promote GO-INGO collaboration around various sector in the province of Takhar.
• Take up other need based roles and responsibilities.
• Prepare timely reports for donors and internal purpose.
• Undertake proper monitoring of development activities initiated under TDF.
• Document, analyze and disseminate popular education materials.
  

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• A Master’s Degree in Development, Conflict Studies, Organizational Development or similar with a minimum of 12 years of relevant experience, working with an INGO or Government
• Should posses a decent capacity building background.
• Demonstrated networking and alliance building skills in a participative way
• Excellent social reputation with different segments of the society
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, distinct but moderate and enabling rather than imposing.
• Should posses experience of working with Government departments
• Familiarity with ongoing planning process like ANDS, Provincial development planning, NABDP, NSP
• Familiarity with the situation of Takhar
• Initiative, adaptability and skill in adapting policies and techniques to local circumstances;
• Fluency (oral and written) in English and Dari.
• Excellent command in MS word, excel, PP, etc.

Applications:
Individuals who are meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a cover letter along with their CV and the names of three references electronically No later than January 6th 2010;

to:
Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org

Or submit hard copy to AKF, National Program Office House No 43 Street No 13 Main Road Wazir Akbar Khan Kabul Afghanistan.


Only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Vacancies on Relief International

Relief International (RI) is a humanitarian, non-profit, non-sectarian agency that provides emergency relief, rehabilitation, and development assistance throughout the world.
If you are dynamic and professional person, we are offering you unique opportunity to develop your skills in a multicultural environment.

Positions Requirement:
1. Chief Of Party
2. Community Engagement Specialist
3. Monitoring and Evaluation Statistician
4. Finance Manager

1. JOB TITLE: Chief of Party

• LOCATION: Jakarta, Indonesia, with travel to other locations in Indonesia
• DURATION: 4 Years 7 months

• SUMMARY:
  RI is currently recruiting Chief of Party (COP) candidates for an anticipated multi-year, USAID-funded Good Governance Program for Indonesia. The program seeks to improve services delivered by local governments in Indonesia. To reach this goal, the program will create and strengthen incentive systems for improved local government service delivery; adopt innovative approaches to service delivery; and replicate improved practices on a larger scale. The main areas for improved service delivery are health, education, and small business support. The COP will be based in Jakarta with travel to project areas throughout Indonesia.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  • Strategic direction and overall supervision and successful implementation of the program.
  • Overall development and oversight of program work plans (interim and annual) and budgets based on expected program outputs and results.
  • Liaise and consult with USAID, acting as the main representative and principal interlocutor.
  • Manage partnerships with international organizations, local partners, local ministries and municipalities, and civil society organizations.
  • Ensure sound administrative practices with regards to record keeping, compliance with USAID regulations, communications, etc.
  • Fulfill all USAID reporting requirements.
  • Ensure regular communication between Indonesia Office (Field Office) and HQ; this will include submitting required program reports in an agreed upon format.
  • Manage recruitment of national staff and ensure that all internal administrative and HR policies and procedures are followed in accordance with established RI and USAID standard practices.
  • Supervise and provide support to local and international consultants and staff hired to assist and work on the program.
  • Travel within Indonesia to ensure the performance and implementation of the program.
  • Coordinate activities internally with other RI programs in Indonesia.

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  
  • A graduate degree, preferably at doctoral level, in a relevant social or administrative science;
  • A minimum of ten years of experience with donor-funded decentralization or local government strengthening programs, preferably including previous experience in Indonesia and/or other South or Southeast Asian countries:
  • A minimum of five years of experience as Chief of Party in decentralization or local government strengthening projects;
  • A demonstrated track record of progressively responsible managerial experience implementing complex donor-funded projects with multiple activities;
  • Previous experience as COP, developing collaborative working relationships with counterparts, other implementers and international organizations and donors. This also includes supervision and oversight of monitoring, evaluating and documenting progress towards meeting project objectives; evaluating sub-contractor and grantee activities through consultative meetings, site visits and reporting requirements; working out solutions to keep activities on track and providing overall guidance and direction for achieving agreed targets and long-term strategic objectives.
  • Previous experience in efforts to improve local government services, including health, education, and economic governance, is highly desirable.

2. JOB TITLE: Community Engagement Specialist

• LOCATION: Jakarta, Indonesia, with travel to other locations in Indonesia
• DURATION: 4 Years 7 months

• SUMMARY:
  RI is currently recruiting Community Engagement Specialist candidates for an anticipated multi-year, USAID-funded Good Governance Program for Indonesia. The program seeks to improve services delivered by local governments in Indonesia. To reach this goal, the program will create and strengthen incentive systems for improved local government service delivery; adopt innovative approaches to service delivery; and replicate improved practices on a larger scale. The main areas for improved service delivery are health, education, and small business support. The Community Engagement Specialist will be based in Jakarta with travel to project areas throughout Indonesia.

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  • Primary responsibility for engagement of civil society organizations, community organizations, and individuals in program implementation.
  • Lead activities to raise citizen awareness in program areas, including.
  • Develop, implement, and manage a performance management plan for the project, including the development of performance monitoring criteria. The performance management criteria will need to capture both direct and indirect outcomes, and control for other potential variables in statistical analysis.
  • Develop quantitative and qualitative indicators with special attention paid to data sources, collection methods, data quality assessment, and research design,
  • Plan and supervise work of the M&E staff, including junior statistician and performance monitoring personnel.
  • Work closely with the program team to monitor the progress of program activities and their impact on government service delivery.
  • Become familiar with local government service delivery of education, health, and business support services within the program area.
  • Travel within Indonesia to ensure successful performance and implementation of the program.
    

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
  
  • A master’s degree from an accredited university in statistics, quantitative methods or mathematics or a Ph.D degree, preferably in Political Science, with a major or minor in research methodology;
  • Familiarity with social science research methods;
  • Familiarity with Indonesian research organizations and other reliable sources of social and economic statistics;
  • A minimum of five years of experience developing and applying indicators of complex political, social and/or economic change;
  • Experience in designing and executing experimental or quasi-experimental impact evaluations;
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded democracy and governance improvement projects is desirable.
  • Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English is required The ability to speak Indonesian is highly desirable.
  • Indonesian nationals who meet these qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.
    

3. JOB TITLE: Monitoring and Evaluation Statistician

• LOCATION: Jakarta, Indonesia, with travel to other locations in Indonesia
• DURATION: 4 Years 7 months
  

• SUMMARY:
  RI is currently recruiting Monitoring and Evaluation Statistician (M&E Statistician) candidates for an anticipated multi-year, USAID-funded Good Governance Program for Indonesia. The program seeks to improve services delivered by local governments in Indonesia. To reach this goal, the program will create and strengthen incentive systems for improved local government service delivery; adopt innovative approaches to service delivery; and replicate improved practices on a larger scale. The main areas for improved service delivery are health, education, and small business support. The M&E Statistician will be based in Jakarta with travel to project areas throughout Indonesia.
  

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  • Develop, implement, and manage impact evaluation and design for the entire program.
  • Develop statistical mechanism for choosing project locations, and coordinate the selection of participating control local government units using this mechanism.
  • Develop, implement, and manage a performance management plan for the project, including the development of performance monitoring criteria. The performance management criteria will need to capture both direct and indirect outcomes, and control for other potential variables in statistical analysis.
  • Develop quantitative and qualitative indicators with special attention paid to data sources, collection methods, data quality assessment, and research design,
  • Plan and supervise work of the M&E staff, including junior statistician and performance monitoring personnel.
  • Work closely with the program team to monitor the progress of program activities and their impact on government service delivery.
  • Become familiar with local government service delivery of education, health, and business support services within the program area.
  • Travel within Indonesia to ensure successful performance and implementation of the program.
    

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
  
  • A master’s degree from an accredited university in statistics, quantitative methods or mathematics or a Ph.D degree, preferably in Political Science, with a major or minor in research methodology;
  • Familiarity with social science research methods;
  • Familiarity with Indonesian research organizations and other reliable sources of social and economic statistics;
  • A minimum of five years of experience developing and applying indicators of complex political, social and/or economic change;
  • Experience in designing and executing experimental or quasi-experimental impact evaluations;
  • Experience in monitoring and evaluation of donor-funded democracy and governance improvement projects is desirable.
  • Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English is required The ability to speak Indonesian is highly desirable.
  • Indonesian nationals who meet these qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.
    

4. JOB TITLE: Finance Manager

• LOCATION: Jakarta, Indonesia, with travel to other locations in Indonesia
• DURATION: 4 Years 7 months
  

• SUMMARY:
  RI is currently recruiting Finance Manager candidates for an anticipated multi-year, USAID-funded Good Governance Program for Indonesia. The program seeks to improve services delivered by local governments in Indonesia. To reach this goal, the program will create and strengthen incentive systems for improved local government service delivery; adopt innovative approaches to service delivery; and replicate improved practices on a larger scale. The main areas for improved service delivery are health, education, and small business support. The Finance Manager will be based in Jakarta with travel to project areas throughout Indonesia.
  

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  
  • Work closely with the Chief of Party and other key personnel to implement, improve and maintain financial management policies, systems, structures, and procedures for the program.
  • Ensure the smooth day-to-day running of the finance office through supervision and management.
  • Plan and supervise work of the program-related finance staff including tracking and monitoring of procurements and expenditures, and establishes and maintains an office purchasing, inventory, and requisition system.
  • Coordinate compiling of project monthly financial reports for submission to the International Finance Controller and Chief of Party.
  • Prepare project budget vs. actual reports on a regular monthly basis.
  • Work closely with the Chief of Party to monitor the project budget.
  • Assist project officers in ensuring compliance with RI procurements and field accounting polices and procedures, compliance with donor agreement and audit requirements.
  • Work closely with project officers over the project implementation planning and cash flow projections.
  • Prepare budget revision in close coordination with Program Manager when necessary.
  • Make sure that financial records and backup documentation is ready for internal and external audits.
  • Works closely with HQ finance team and internal and external auditors.
  • Travel within Indonesia to ensure successful performance and implementation of the program.
    

• QUALIFICATIONS:
  This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment.
  
  • At least ten years experience in financial management; experience on USAID programs highly preferred.
  • Background/experien ce in water and sanitation programming, community development, or similar field preferred.
  • Highly organized and systems-oriented.
  • NGO experience and knowledge of donor guideline requirements (e.g. USAID, UN).
  • Ability to live, work, and travel within Indonesia.
  • Previous experience in West Africa; demonstrated experience in Indonesia is highly preferred.
  • Fluency in English required.
  • Excellent diplomatic, interpersonal, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated decision-making, problem-solving, and team-building ability.
  • Graduate degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance.
  • Valid Passport.
  • Indonesian nationals who meet these qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply.
    

To Apply:
Submit a resume, cover letter, salary history, 3 professional references (e-mail address and phone number), and a date of availability to hrprogram@ri.org

Incomplete applications will not be considered. The email subject line MUST include the following: COP-Indonesia .

Please do not send a document more than 300kb.

ECB Phase II Project Manager - IWG

Inter-Agency Working Group on Emergency Capacity Building Project Phase II (IWG ECB Phase II) is a consortium comprises of Care International, Catholic Relief Services (CRS), Mercy Corps, Oxfam GB, Save the Children and World Vision. The goal of the ECB Phase II project is to improve the speed, quality and effectiveness of the humanitarian community's emergency preparedness and response by building capacity at the field, global organizational and humanitarian sector levels for staff development, accountability and disaster risk reduction. Currently the Consortium is looking for a potential candidate to fill in the position of:

ECB Phase II Project Manager – Indonesia
To be based in Jakarta

Reporting:
This position will report to Indonesia ECB Phase II project consortium. For the daily management and administration issues, the Project Manager will report to and be supervised by CRS/ID Head of Emergency Programming.

Duration:
Fixed Term, ending September 2013 – employment will be reviewed on annual basis.

Job Summary:
The primary function of the Project Manager is to facilitate the implementation of the ECB Phase II project activities in Indonesia, support all members of the consortium and ensure their collaboration works smoothly and effectively and, along with the consortium contact person (i.e. CRS/ID Head of Emergency Programming) , represent Indonesia ECB Phase II consortium in the global ECB project events. This function includes all activities related to the roll out of the ECB Phase II project in Indonesia; establishing and maintaining relationship between the ECB Phase II project and external stakeholders including other INGOs, UN agencies, government institutions and local NGOs; and organizing various meetings and workshop as planned in the ECB Phase II detail proposal.

Main Responsibilities

1. Facilitate the mobilization and engagement of the Indonesia consortium in the development of joint planning of emergency preparedness and response activities.
2. Facilitate the engagement of the Indonesia consortium in the joint implementation of preparedness and response activities
3. Facilitate and coordinate the Indonesia consortium in sharing the learning across the humanitarian sector in Indonesia about innovative preparedness and activities.
4. Facilitate and coordinate the engagement of external stakeholders (UN agencies, government bodies, local NGOs and other INGOs) in the implementation of ECB Phase II activities.
5. Represent Indonesia ECB Phase II Project in the global ECB events, meetings and workshop.
   

Main Tasks

1. Review the ECB Phase II project documents (proposals, budget, organizational structure, etc.) and translate them into detail implementation planning for Indonesia.
2. With support from the consortium and consultation with the Global Field Manager, organize the country level project start – up workshop.
3. Facilitate the consortium in the development of Consortium Engagement Plan that specifies baseline, indicators, outputs, outcomes and results of the ECB Phase II project at Indonesia level.
4. Facilitate and coordinate the consortium in the identification of ECB Phase I tools and methods that will be utilized in the Phase II activities.
5. Facilitate and engage the consortium to identify activities in the field across the three cross – cutting themes of staff capacity, accountability and disaster risk reduction.
6. Consult with the consortium for technical supports in the implementation of the project activities.
7. Conduct regular monitoring of the project activities.
8. In collaboration and consultation with the Global Field Manager, propose and organize country – level visit for representatives of the consortium to another country to bring specific examples of success in Indonesia emergency capacity building and share them with peers in the visited country.
9. Organize annual in – country learning events and joint simulation workshops if no actual emergency occurs.
10. In case of emergency occurrence, coordinate the consortium to conduct joint assessment, develop joint emergency response proposal and to implement the joint response within the framework of the ECB Phase II's Country Engagement Plan
11. Develop and design the Indonesia ECB project monitoring and evaluation plan and tools based on the Consortium Engagement Plan.
12. Develop and submit quarterly, semi – annually and annual report to the consortium for review and approval, and send the approved reports to the ECB Global Field Manager.
13. Coordinate the consortium (as well as governments, communities, and local partners) in collaborative ways of responding around actual emergencies
    

Qualifications:

1. Broad experience and strong skill in facilitation and coordination (preferably in coordinating multi organization groups, consortia and/or multi - stakeholders)
2. Broad experience working with humanitarian organizations, especially in the management and implementation of emergency response and disaster risk reduction programs.
3. Strong program development and management skill, including project planning, proposal and report writing, and monitoring and evaluation.
4. Knowledge of Emergency Response, Disaster Risk Reduction and accountability concepts (Incl. SPHERE project).
5. Broad experience in development and implementation of capacity building interventions
6. Familiarity with donors' rules and regulations
7. Proficiency in English speaking and writing
8. Demonstrate good initiative and leadership capacity
9. Excellent inter – personal skill
10. Experience and comfortable with multi – tasking
11. At least undergraduate degree (S1), but Master degree in related fields (development studies, social science, etc,) is desired.
    

Applicants who meet the above criteria and interest to apply, send your cover letter, updated CV including at least 3 (three) references with valid contact information by email to hr@id.seapro.crs.org, not later than January 12, 2010.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Please state in the email subject "the desired position".

Senior Team Coordinator Scholarships - Nuffic Neso Indonesia Jakarta

Vacancy Senior Team Coordinator Scholarships Nuffic Neso Indonesia Jakarta

Nuffic Neso Indonesia is a non-profit organization funded by the Dutch Ministry of Education. Nuffic Neso is the representative office of NUFFIC, the Netherlands Organization for International Cooperation in Higher Education. Nuffic Neso Indonesia is the official epresentative in Indonesia, with the head office in Jakarta and a branch office in Surabaya, for all matters concerning Dutch higher education. Nuffic Neso Indonesia promotes and provides information on more than 1450 study programs taught in English in the Netherlands and it also initiates and facilitates institutional cooperation between Indonesian and Dutch universities and offers on behalf of the Dutch Government scholarships to about 200 Indonesians every year through the StuNed programme.

Nuffic Neso Indonesia is currently offering the position of Senior Team Coordinator of the Scholarships Section to be based in Jakarta.

Summary:
The Team Coordinator Scholarships will be responsible for the overall design and implementation of the Studeren in Nederland (StuNed IV) scholarship program, and any other scholarship programs that are or will become part of the Nuffic Neso Indonesia’s responsibilities. The Team Coordinator will report directly to the Director of Nuffic Neso Indonesia.

StuNed is a 30 million euro bilateral cooperation between the Netherlands and Indonesia that aims to contribute to human resource development. The target group for the StuNed scholarships programme are Indonesian young professionals. StuNed provides scholarships for Masters, short diploma courses, tailor-made training and refresher courses.

Qualifications:
We are looking for a communicative and dedicated senior professional with relevant knowledge and experience.

• University degree in social sciences (preferably obtained in the Netherlands or abroad)
• Min. 5 years experience in development aid or in capacity building cooperation and min. 3 years experience in a managerial or supervisory role, preferably in international organizations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated capacity to work in a team environment
• Ability to prioritise and work to deadlines
• Willing to travel and working during weekend in certain periods
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, particularly in spoken and written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia. Knowledge of Dutch will be an advantage.
• Pro-active attitude
  

Tasks & Responsibilities:
The Team Coordinator is expected to

• implement the modalities of the StuNed programme
• assign, monitor and evaluate the tasks of the scholarship officers
• implement a sound and reliable financial administrative management of the program
• ensure an effective promotion of the StuNed programme
• ensure an effective application and selection procedure
• supervise and help design a framework to measure the results for Stuned IV through monitoring and evaluation activities and tracer studies
• initiate and maintain excellent contacts with all stakeholders involved, both in Indonesia and the Netherlands.
  

Please send your CV and motivation letter by 15 January 2010 to:
recruitment@nesoindonesia.or.id with TC Scholarships as the subject.
For more information about Nuffic Neso Indonesia and the StuNed programme, please visit our website at www.nesoindonesia.or.id

regards

Paulina Nainggolan

Engineer for Micro Hydro Project - TSU

Vacancy for (field) engineer with TSU - Micro Hydro Project

Indonesia with its abundant water resourceshas potential for thousands of mini and micro hydro power schemes throughout the islands. Technical Support Unit (TSU) is interlinked with Green PNPM program. TSU’s aim is to provide technical support in order to ensure quality, sustainability and technical sound design of the hydro schemes built under the program and to integrate best practices for sustainable hydro power with future PNPM activities, i.e. build and strengthen capacity at ground level.

TSU is seeking 1 (one) qualified candidate for the position of Field Engineer/Extension worker as consultant, preferable with experience in Micro Hydro implementation. The responsibilities of this vacancy are shown in the Term of Reference below:

Tasks
The Field engineer/extension worker will be stationed in Padang, West Sumatra as a consultant with frequent travel and stay to/in Aceh, North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Bengkulu. He/she will work with a team of micro hydro experts for implementation of the planned activities.

In specific his/her tasks will be: Overall (over the whole project period)

• Facilitate, moderate and coordinate processes within TSU and with PNPM by assisting the technical team in appropriate means of communication.
• Evaluation of opportunities for MicroHydro activities in the pilot project Kecamatans in the 4 provinces.
• Technical design of Micro Hydro projects and advisory of local facilitators on criteria and best practices.
• Support PMD in terms of community empowerment and training of field facilitators regarding identification, planning, designing and management of renewable energy technologies and systems.
• Supervision during construction of micro hydro projects on-site.
  

Academic background:

• Undergraduate from Mechanical Engineering (Micro Hydro Experience is a plus)
• Capable of communicating, reading and writing in English
• Project monitoring experience
• Work experience on local institutional/ private level
• Moderation/facilitation competence
• Understanding of participative approaches for project development
• Knowledge of international development cooperation
• Experience with AutoCAD (2007)
• SIM (driving license) for car and motorbike
  

Time of Contract February 1st until June 2012
Working days 5 days/week
Interested candidate should submit the application letter and updated CV to our administrator : Lisa.Astrida@tsu.or.id by the latest 15.01.2010

Finance & Program Assistant - JSI

FINANCE ASSISTANT
3 positions
Malang or Pasuruan Based

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting in organizing all HSP’s workshops and training.
• Prepare and submit workshop advance form to accountant on time.
• Responsible for all cash advances related to all HSP’s events.
• Responsible for reconciling all advances in his custodian on time.
• Distribute funds (per diem, transportation, airfare tickets…etc.) to participants in all HSP’s events according to HSP’s internal guidelines.
• Responsible for collecting the following documents in each event: of Participants attendance list, The agenda for the event, Deliverables, Expenses receipts and invoices;
• Translate all receipts and invoices before submitting to accountant
• Prepare the receipt spreadsheet for participants to sign receiving their reimbursements.
• Submit the event final expenses report to accounting for reconciliation.
• Follow up with Jakarta Office regarding WAF approval.
• Assisting accountant during closing the monthly accounts.
• Assisting accountant in reviewing all invoices and supporting documentation for accuracy.
• Follow-up with staff for any invoice-related questions or incomplete documentation.
• Adherence to all HSP policies and procedures as outlined in HSP policies and procedure manuals;
• Conduct himself/herself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to HSP and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission in Indonesia;
  

Skills required:

• Minimum 3 years experience in Finance/Accountant
• Fluency in English especially in agreement terms of reference;
• Candidate with USAID experienced is highly preferred;
• Very good team player with the ability of working on multi assignments.
  

PROGRAM ASSISTANT
3 positions
Malang or Pasuruan Based

• Oversee the smooth flowing of routine, administrative work on the daily management of activities at the district offices
• Provide assistance to the HSP District Coordinators and Field Office Director to prepare for and organize workshops and trainings and activities/workshops if needed as mention in the Work plan.
• Coordinate with finance and administrative team, to ensure close coordination between the program planning and the necessary administrative support.
• Support the Team to develop workshop approval forms and government initiated activity forms and to ensure workshop deliverables and reports are received and satisfactory prior to final payment
• Contribute to the design of data collection that needed and support to the program component at District offices as well as in Jakarta office
• Help establish relation and update district and central databases of district office related documents and other relevant information
• Coordinate with other KIBBLA components of the project such LAMAT, P4K, DTPS and provide updated input for integration to FOD / DC.
• Assist DC/ FOD in network with other partners and stakeholders.
• Responsible in documenting all trainings and preparing input to monthly and quarterly reports
• Work with relevant staff in collecting data/ information provincial and local levels.
• Work with all program assistant to ensure all activities going well
  

Experience:

• At least 3 years minimum of experience in similar project or in MNCH project.
• Experience working with MOH, PHO and DHO
• Experience with USAID- or other donor-funded programs
  

Please send your CV, application letter and 3 references to recruit_179@yahoo.com by 31 December 2009 the latest.
Please indicate which position you applied and your preference of location on the email subject.
Thank you
HSP – HR
Fitryanti Tanudjaja

Grant Officer - ICCO/Kerk in Actie

ICCO (Interchurch Organization for Development Co-operation) in affiliation with INFID is going to open a Regional Working Office which will be based in Bali. Areas of concern of ICCO is access to basic rights, democratisation and peacebuilding, Economic development and emergency response. For this regional Office, ICCO is seeking for experienced and highly motivated individuals to fill positions of:

Grant Officer
The main responsibility of the Grant Officer is to conduct financial monitoring, analysis, assessment and evaluate ICCO Partners in South East Asia Regionand to contribute to proper utilization of funds made available by ICCO/Kerkin Actie to projects/programmes and programme coalitions.

The main tasks of the Finance officers will be;

• Financial analysisand assessment of programme and project proposals including revenues, spending,and cash flow forecasts
• Financialmonitoring and evaluation of the partner organisations, programmes and projectsby analysis of financial reports and audits.
• Preparations of payments in the contracts between ICCO/ Kerk in Actie and local organisations
• Financial handlingof institutionally funded projects
• Assist withpreparation and review of plans, budgets, performance reports, project proposals, and return on investment analysis.
• Assist with thepreparation of medium term and long term financial plans,
• Assess and adviseon the financial capacity of partner organisations and accountability systems
  
• Facilitatecapacity building and expert knowledge in financial administration and control
• Contribute to thedevelopment and implementation of building ICCO/ Kerk in Actie financialmanagement capacities
  
• Contribute to thestrengthening of the control environments of the RWO Profile of the Finance Officers
  

Qualification needed for this position:

• Appropriatedegree, for example in Finance or other relevant professional qualification
• Competence anddemonstrated experience in the use of computerized systems, including financialsoftware applications is essential
• Experience withinstitutional donors
• Substantialexperien ce in finance with a demonstrated track record on financial monitoringof projects.
• Budgetaryresponsibi lity in an international environment would be preferable but not essential
• Knowledge on ICTsystems used by ICCO/Kerk in Actie desirable. ICCO uses MS Office andMicrosoft Dynamics.
  
• Strong interpersonalskills , attention to detail, discretion and high integrity are imperative
• Excellent language skills in English and Bahasa
• Ability andwillingness to work with people of different backgrounds and to contribute constructively to a working environment based on mutual respect and trust
• Willing to travel within the country and outside the country
  

Please send your applicationletteran d CV in English by email to HR Department at the email address iccoasiadesk@yahoo.com no later than 4 January 2010.

Only short listed candidates will be interviewed. Women are encouraged to apply.

Vacancies on Partnership for governance Reform in Indonesia

The Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia is a multi-stakeholder association dedicated to support and promote sustainable good governance initiatives. For this purpose The Partnership works closely with various stakeholders at the local, national and international levels.

Currently we have immediate vacancies for high caliber Indonesians with high integrity to fill the following positions :

1. Program Officer Civil Society Empowerment and Good Governance (PO - CSEG)
The TOR link : http://www.kemitraan.or.id/?action=download&file_id=365

2. Program Officer Electoral and Political Representation (PO - EPR)
The TOR link : http://www.kemitraan.or.id/?action=download&file_id=362

3. Program Officer for Integrity System and Anti Corruption Program (PO - ISACP)
The TOR link : http://www.kemitraan.or.id/?action=download&file_id=363

4. Program Assistant for Integrity System and Anti Corruption Program (PA - ISACP)
The TOR link : http://www.kemitraan.or.id/?action=download&file_id=364

Please visit our website at www.kemitraan.or.id for more detail of above positions.

Submit your applications before 30 December 2009 to :

Human Resources Department
Partnership for Governance Reform in Indonesia
Email : recruitment@kemitraan.or.id

Please state the position code in your email subject.

Partnership is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package and a collegial working environment. Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above positions and detailed curriculum vitae with names and addresses of three referees (including telephone numbers and email address).

Partnership' s Vision:
A fair, democratic and prosperous Indonesia built on sustainable good governance principles and practices.

Grant Proposal Writer - AcF

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 dynamic and professional person, we are offering you a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a multicultural environment: .

Grant Proposal Writer
Deadline for submission of applications: December 30th, 2009

Terms of Reference
Post Code: RJA 15/Disater Management-Grant Proposal Writer/DM/XII/ 09
Post Title: Grant Proposal Writer
Location/Duty Station: Jakarta
Starting Date: Immediately
Contract Determined 2 month

Responsibilities:

• To write the 2010-2012 Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Proposals in relation with AcF Country Strategy 2009-2012, in coordination with local and international partners and in line with Governmental priorities.
• Read and understand relevant calls for proposal and formats and application requirements & processes from identified donors;
• Compile the necessary information for 2010-2012 proposals (including assessment work);
• Design related proposals (narrative, logical framework, budget) with the support of national teams, HQ and HoM and in line with AcF strategic orientations
  

Desired Qualifications :

• Master’s Degree in Natural Disaster Management
• Knowledge of Indonesia context
• Excellent knowledge of DRR (CBDRM and local institutions- focussed ) of at least 5 years
• Excellent command of assessment, project design and proposal-writing (at least 2 similar experiences)
• Proven track record of securing funding for DRR projects
• Experience in partnerships or consortium with local NGOs, local authorities and other international NGOs
• Experience with ECHO-funded disaster preparedness & risk reduction funding facility (DipECHO)
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver quality work under strict deadlines
• Strong analytical, micro and macro assessment abilities
• Excellent research, writing and editing skills
• Superb grammar and vocabulary skills
• Progressive experience and proven ability to work independently
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office
  

Interested and qualified applicants are encouraged to applyand 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.

All ACF members are committed to respect the 6 leading principles of the organization: independence, non-discrimination, free and direct access to victims, professionalism and transparency. ACF is an equal opportunity employer.

National Project Facilitators (NPF-2) - UNV

United Nations Volunteers Indonesia

Lowongan Kerja sebagai Relawan National PBB

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) adalah suatu program organisasi PBB yang mempromosikan kerelawanan untuk mendukung perdamaian dan pembangunan (peace and development) di seluruh dunia. Kerelawanan akan men-transformasikan perdamaian dan pembangunan yang memberi keuntungan timbal balik bagi masyarakat secara luas dan individu relawan itu sendiri. UNV Volunteers mempromosikan kerelawanan melalui aksi-aksi dalam melaksanakan kegiatan kerelawanan yang secara efektif dan postitif dan memperkaya pemahaman mereka mengenai realitas sosial di masyarakat lokal. Sekaligus akan menciptakan jembatan antara relawan dan masyarakat di mana mereka berkerja.

Program tersebut berfokus pada pengurangan angka kemiskinan melalui pengembangan kapasitas di lingkungan pemerintahan daerah dan masyarakat sipil, dan mengundang pelamar yang memenuhi syarat untuk posisi sebagai berikut:

National Project Facilitators (NPF-2)

1. Type of Assignment : NUNV
2. Project Title : University Volunteer Scheme for Youth Empowerment and Development of Papua
3. Lokasi : Manokwari
4. Expected starting date : Segera
5. Jangka waktu : 24 bulan (kontrak awal 6 bulan)
6. Fungsi dan Tanggung Jawab dan kualifikasi
   Proyek ini bertujuan untuk mempromosikan relawan muda sarjana lulusan dari Universitas Cendrawasih (UNCEN) Jayapura dan Universitas Negeri Papua (UNIPA) Manokwari dalam pengembangan ekonomi dan sosial di Papua dan mengajak mereka untuk bekerja di daerahnya. Melalui “University Volunteer Programme” para sarjana yang baru lulus dari UNCEN dan UNIPA akan akan menstranfer skill, kapasitas dan pengetahuan mereka kepada masyarakat lokal, terutama orang muda, organisasi yang berbasis masyarakat (CBO), kelompok perempuan dan orang muda lokal. Para relawan ini akan mengembangkan inisiatif untuk kreasi ekonomi kerakyatan lokal (local livelihood) dalam rangka pencapaian Tujuan Pembangunan Millenium (MDGs) dengan pemanfaatan pengetahuan, ide dan keterampilan local. Proyek ini dilaksanakan di bawah UNDP People-Centered Development Programme (PcDP) atau Pembangunan yang Berpusat pada Rakyat. Bekerja sama dengan pemerintahan lokal, UNICEF, ILO, Conservation International, UNCEN dan UNIPA
7. Host Agency: UNV-UNDP
8. Description of Duties:
   National Project Facilitator officer (NPF) akan bertanggung jawab untuk pelaksanaan proyek di lapangan dan menyampaikan hasil-hasil yang kongkrit yang mengarahkan pada penguatan remaja dan pembangunan di Papua. NPF akan melapor ke Project Manager dan IUNV Project Assistant dengan berkoordinasi dengan UNV Assistant Coordinator di Manokwari (khusus untuk Manokwari). NPF akan memfasilitasi monitoring proyek untuk mempromosikan pendekatan partisipatori bagi proyek (participatory approach).

Secara khusus NPF akan bertanggung jawab sebagai berikut:

• Berkoordinasi dengan UNV-PDP Community facilitator, pemerintahan lokal, universitas dan Assistant Coordinator di Manokwari (khusus Manokwari) untuk seluruh pelaksanaan proyek
• Memfasilitasi penempatan relawan (CDV) di masyarakat terpilih. Mengorganisir kelompok-kelompok masyarakat untuk memfasilitasi interaksi antara remaja, masyarakat dan berintegrasi dengan para relawan.
• Berkoordinasindenga n Lembaga Adat dalam rangka pembentukan kelompok-kelompok masyarakat (Community Based Group/CBG), kelompok-kelompok perempuan dan dewan relawan remaja.
• Mengorganisir focus group meeting untuk membangun CBG, kelompok-kelompok perempuan dan dewan relawan remaja untuk mengindentifikasi prioritas-prioritas pembangunan
• Mendukung rekan kerja dalam kegiatan training bagi remaja dan komunitasnya dalam bidang HIV dan AIDS, entrepreneurship skill training, pengelolaan berkelanjutan (sustainable management) untuk sumber-sumber alam dan mendorong para remaja dalam bidang kerelawanan dan saling memberikan informasi
• Menyediakan dukungan bagi para relawan (CDV) dalam rangka menstranfer skill dan pengetahuan mereka bagi remaja dan masyarakat setempat dan mendorong diskusi-diskusi untuk pengembangan proposal bersama masyarakat.
• Memfasilitasi pelaksanaan proyek-proyek remaja untuk untuk ekonomi kerakyaatan (community livelihood) dan pembangunan desa
• Mempersiapkan pertemuan mingguan dengan para relawan/CDV untuk mendiskusikan isu-isu, dukungan yang diperlukan, kesempatan dsb.
• Berfungsi sebagai penghubung (liason) antara para remaja setempat dan pejabat lokal dalam rangka kerja sama kerja sama dengan fasilitator masyatakat UNV-PDP
• Menyiapkan workplan triwulanan pada level lokal dan progress report dan menjaga semua relawan/CDV menyerahkan workplan mereka.
• Berperan serta dalam pelatihan yang dilakukan oleh UNDP/UNV dan lembaga-lembaga rekanan dalam rangka peningkan skill yang diperlukan untuk keberhasilan pelaksanaan proyek.
• Berupaya untuk memahami konsep kerelawanan dengan membaca publikasi UNV yang relevan, dokumen nasional dan berperan aktif didalam diskusi pada level nasional tentang UNV volunteer.
  

Lebih lanjut NPF diharapkan untuk :

• Memperkuat pengetahuan dan pemahaman konsep kerelawanannya dengan membaca publikasi UNV dan aktif terlibat dalam kegiatan UNV
• Terlibat dalam membangun tradisi lokal dalam kaitan dengan kerelawanan
• Menunjukan model dan kualitas tindakan kerelawanan yang dilakukan.
• Menulis artikel tentang pengalaman lapangan dan menyerahkan ke UNV-TA (di Jayapura) sebagai bahan publikasi, press release dsb.
• Membantu UN volunteer yang baru tiba dan berperan sebagai teman kerja (buddy ) bagi mereka
• Jika memungkinkan, mempromosikan dan mendorong kelompok-kelompok lokal dan individu untuk mengakses UNV volunteer secara on-line
  

Results/Expected Output :

• Memberikan dukungan logistik dan operasional bagi kegiatan relawan di lapangan
• Adanya pernyataan pencapaian yang kongkrit mengenai kerelawanan berdasarkan kegiatan yang telah dilaksanakan (dari aspek kualitas, mobilisasi relawan, kapasitas dsb.)
  

Kualifikasi:

• Minimal lulusan S1 dari bidang sosial atau bidang-bidang teknik yang relevan;
• Memahami konteks pembangunan lokal dan tantangan di Papua
• Memiliki kemampuan interpersonal yang baik dan memiliki sikap ramah dan adaptif yang dapat memunculkan rasa percaya dan kerja sama;
• Memahami program komunikasi dan metode fasilitasi;
• Memiliki kemampuan berkomunikasi dan membuat laporan dalam Bahasa Inggris atau kemauan untuk meningkatkan kemampuan tersebut;
• Pengalaman kerja selama tiga tahun dalam bidang yang relevan
• Dapat segera mulai bekerja;
• Berinisiatif dan dapat mengambil keputusan yang baik; memiliki kemampuan dan berkomitmen yang terkait dengan misi, tujuan dan nilai UNV, terutama dalam mendorong kerelawanan dalam pembangunan dan MDGs;
• Bersedia tinggal di daerah pedalaman, bekerja hingga malam hari dan melakukan perjalanan ke lokasi-lokasi proyek.
  

Bagi yang memenuhi persyaratan dipersilahkan mengirimkan surat lamaran dengan melampirkan CV dalam bahasa Inggris atau Indonesia, melalui email paling lambat tanggal 22 December 2009 dan diemail ke people.centred@gmail.com (surat lamaran dan CV tidak lebih dari 300kb) serta tanpa lampiran sertifikat, ijazah dsb. Hanya pelamar yang memenuhi kualifikasi akan disertakan dalam tahap seleksi selanjutnya, dan hanya kandidat yang terpilih yang akan dihubungi.

Project Coordinator - NGO Development

JAC Recruitment Indonesia, a member of the TAZAKI Group, is an international recruitment firm. We provide services in Recruitment & Selection (Executive Search, Staff Placement), Personnel & Legal Consulting, Translating & Interpreting.

Currently we are looking for qualified Candidates for our Client as:

Project Coordinator - NGO Development
(Jakarta Raya)

Responsibilities:

• To re-launch the NGO as a publicly accessible center for cooperation, not limiting its target to NGOs but also to the private sector, mass media, and general public.
• Formulation of the strategic plan of the NGO Desk, including the short, middle, and long-term targets and the activities in order to meet those targets
• Set up of the NGO Desk’s new office and working space, including the identification of the suitable location(s), negotiation of contract with the space owner(s), design of the office space layout, and the furnishing of the office space
• Preparation and implementation the NGO Desk’s re-launch event.
• Production of leaflets of the NGO Desk’s new profile, including the design and printing by sub-contracting to an agent company
• Compilation of the data for the NGO Desk database, by validating the existing data and updating with new data.
  

Requirements:
Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Social Science/Sociology, Business Studies/Administrat ion/Management Information Management, Marketing, International Relations, Development Studies, and/or Japanese Studies or equivalent.

Required language(s): English, Japanese (fluent in both of writing and speaking)

At least 4 year(s) of working experience with an NGO or international organization, including one year as Program Coordinator (dealing with management, liaison, and communication work).

Preferably Coordinator/ Supervisors.
Full-Time and Contract position available.
Having knowledge of database systems

We treat our Candidate resumes in a professional manner and strictly confidential, as our code of ethic. If you meet the above requirements and interested with the position, please email in MS Word format or send your CV to:

PT JAC Indonesia
Menara Cakrawala (Skyline Building) - 19th Floor
Jl. MH. Thamrin No. 9 - Jakarta 10340
Telp: (021) 315 9504 / 06

Email:
hendra@jac-recruitment.co.id
taufik@jac-bc.co.id

Sr. Advisor for Gender - GTZ

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. GTZ promotes complex reforms and change processes.
Its corporate objective is to improve people’s living conditions on a sustainable basis. GTZ has been working in Indonesia since 1975 on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

GTZ is seeking 1 (one) qualified Indonesian candidate for the position of Sr. Advisor for Gender. This position will be under Fixed-Term Contract for 1 year with possibility of prolongation. Please find job descriptions below:


JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Advisor for Gender will assist the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment to strengthen the rights of women in the frame of the Indonesian-German Cooperation project “Strengthening of Women’s Rights”, scheduled to start in January 2010.

Tasks
The Senior Advisor will support the Ministry of Women’s Empowerment in policy development related to the goals of the project, coordination and cooperation with other related ministries and with relevant government stakeholders from the sub-national level, as well as establishing networks with non-governmental organizations and civil society. S/he will support the development of awareness campaigns and contribute to the establishment of efficient networks with other relevant actors. S/he will also support sub-national institutions such as Boards for Women’s Empowerment and Women’s Study Centres to contribute to more gender sensitive policy making at municipal, district and provincial level in the selected regions of Indonesian-German cooperation.

Requirements

• The applicant holds a University Degree in Political Science, Law, Sociology, Anthropology or a field related to the issues of the project, and has a minimum of 7-10 years professional experience.
• The applicant shall have strong professional background in at least two of the following fields: women’s issues and women’s rights in Indonesia; gender mainstreaming; civil rights and human rights.
• S/he should have intimate knowledge of political and socio-cultural factors that contribute to women’s disadvantage in Indonesia, knowledge of the implications of family law and marriage law on women’s rightsin Indonesia, and experience with campaigning for women’s issues and rights.
• S/he has experience with legal drafting, multi-stakeholder process facilitation, development of awareness/ socialization campaigns and capacity development measures, and establishment of effective networks between government and non-government actors. Further, s/he has previously worked with Government institutions, NGOs in the field of women’s rights and donors and has solid knowledge of project planning, management, monitoring and evaluation inthe context of development work. Some background in the development of gender related studies is desirable.
• Further, s/he is a team player with excellent communication skills and good writing/ presentation skills (both Indonesian and English). The applicant has a high level of integrity and is committed to the goals of Good Governance.
  

Interested candidate should submit the application letter, CV with latest photograph and list of references to Ibu Sulianti atsulianti.adisusan to@gtz.de by the latest 20.12.2009

-Only short-listed candidates will be notified for interviews -

Thank you for your attention.

Carolina Asti
HR Officer
GTZ Office
Jakarta

Director, Forests and Livelihoods Programme - CIFOR

Director, Forests and Livelihoods Programme

Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) The Center for International Forestry Research advances human wellbeing, environmental conservation, and equity by conducting research to inform policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR has its headquarters in Bogor, Indonesia, and offices in Asia, Africa and South America, CIFOR works in over 30 countries worldwide and has links with researchers in 50 international, regional and national organisations. CIFOR is a member of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research.

Closing date: 31 Jan 2010
Location: Indonesia - Bogor

CIFOR is looking for a dynamic and visionary Director for its Forests and Livelihoods programme.

The Director will lead research and outreach on how forests contribute to sustainable livelihoods. The Director will manage a team of scientists to bring together and expand existing research in CIFOR on the role of forest products and services as safety nets and as a means to improve human wellbeing. Current research interests include the contributions of forest products to household income, analysis of value chains in markets for forest products, and policies and institutional arrangements mediating household access to forest products and services.

Principal Accountabilities:
Contribute to the overall leadership of CIFOR as a member of its senior management group.
Provide strategic direction to the Forests and Livelihoods Programme in the development of social science concepts and methods to be deployed across CIFOR’s six priority research domains, and the identification of impact pathways to ensure the relevance of research to target policy arenas and practitioner communities.
Lead and manage a multidisciplinary and multicultural research group with about 30 staff members working at headquarters and at regional or project offices, ensure quality and encourage teamwork. Foster collaboration with other CIFOR research programmes and domains, regional offices and partner organisations.
Represent CIFOR at relevant international forums.
Develop, implement and coordinate global fund-raising strategies.

Requirements:

PhD in a relevant discipline At least 15 years of relevant experience, including research management experience An expert in the current state of knowledge on the role of forests in livelihoods and the potential of forests in improving human wellbeing Proven expertise in leading collaborative research Proven fund-raising record Fluency in English is required while proficiency in other international languages is preferred.
Strong leadership skills and astute management ability, can efficiently manage human resources and administrative matters.
Dynamic, forward thinking and creative with high ethical standards.
A strategic planner with sound analytical ability and good judgment.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively and positively interact with people in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment. Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning, and is committed to staff development.

Terms of Appointment

The appointment will be for an initial period of three years. An extension is possible. Compensation will be commensurate with skills and experience. Benefits include relocation, education subsidy, housing allowance, paid annual home leave travel, a pension scheme, life and
health insurance package and a vehicle for business and personal use.
The salary is paid in US dollars.

The position will be based in Bogor, Indonesia.

How to applyApplications will be accepted until a candidate is identified. All applications will
be acknowledged, however, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. All correspondence will be held in confidence.

Please send a letter of interest with your curriculum vita to:

Human Resources Department, CIFOR,

cifor-hr@cgiar.org

Project Manager -Legal Empowerment - TF

Tifa Foundation promotes an open society in Indonesia which respects diversity and honors the rule of law, justice, and equality. Our vision is that of a community in which citizens, government and business support individual rights, especially the rights and views of women, minorities, and other disadvantaged groups; and nurture solidarity, and good governance.Tifa foundation is working to achieve this through the strengthening of civil society.

Closing date: 09 Dec 2009
Location: Indonesia

The Open Society Institute, an International Funding Agency which works to build vibrant and tolerant democracies, in cooperation with Yayasan Tifa, a non-profit foundation which seeks to promote an open society in Indonesia invites candidates to apply for the position of:

PROJECT MANAGER

Developing National System of Justice Services Legal Empowerment of the Poor Initiative Indonesia

SPECIFIC TASKS

• Conceptualize, design and oversee implementation of the project activities;
• Identify and help plan the operational and grant-making activities the project should undertake, including both advocacy and technical assistance;
• Develop pilot cost-effective models of providing community level justice services and promoting access to free legal aid for indigent criminal defendants especially from the outset of police custody;
• Support the development of legislation and government policy to recognize the new system which relies on paralegals as the primary providers of basic justice services;
• Cultivate key constituencies among donors and implementing organizations;
• Monitor, evaluate, and supervise the quality of justice service providers;
• Undertake financial management of the resources that will support these activities; and
• Supervise the project staff and pro bono support/volunteers.
  

REQUIREMENTS

• A minimum of 5-8 years professional experience in the field of human rights, law reform, and/or development;
• A post-graduate qualification in law, human rights, public policy or another relevant field;
• Experience working with international donor organizations, bi-lateral organizations, civil society, and/or governments preferred;
• Fluency in English with excellent writing, editorial, and oral advocacy skills;
• Dynamic and efficient self-starter, a respectful team player, and an effective manager;
• Ability to think strategically;
• Excellent organizational skills;
• Ability to work both independently and with others;
• Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with colleagues at all levels, program contacts, and the general public;
• Experience in financial management and monitoring and evaluation is desirable, as is knowledge of Indonesia.
  

The position is for two years with a possibility of an extension. This position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Anticipated start date: Immediate start.

How to applyIf interested please send a letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and contact
information for three references to: recruitment@tifafoundation.org

Application deadline: December 8, 2009. Further details for background, requirements and information about this position can be accessed on our website:

http://www.tifafoundation.org

All candidates are advised to read the information on our website before sending an application.

Parliamentary Specialist - MSI

Parliamentary Specialist, Indonesia
Management Systems International
Location: Indonesia
Last Date: December 3, 2009

Project/Proposal Summary:
The PROGRAM REPRESENTASI (ProRep) project is a five-year project funded by USAID that aims to increase the effectiveness of representative groups and institutions in Indonesia, and in dong so, bolster both democracy and good governance. Project activities will focus on the following 4 components:

1. Strengthening the representational capacity of 16 to 20 membership- and constituency- based CSOs;
2. Building the capacity of 15 to 20 universities, think tanks and CSOs to conduct and disseminate policy-relevant research and analysis on key policy and governance issues;
3. Supporting more effective, responsive and transparent legislative processes in the DPR;
4. Providing timely assistance for special initiatives needed to protect or advance democratic governance.

Position Summary:
MSI is seeking an experienced Parliamentary Specialist who will be responsible for the design and implementation of Component 3, as outlined above. This includes engaging with a range of stakeholders inside and outside the DPR, providing them with the skills, tool and resources they need, monitoring and reporting on their performance and supervising assistants.

Responsibilities:

• The provision of technical assistance and training for DPR members and staff, including for budget analysis and oversight, policy analysis and legislative drafting;
• Provision of technical assistance and training to build institutional mechanisms that strengthen the links between DPR members and their constituents;
• Provision of technical assistance and training to improve the overall effectiveness and transparency of the DPR, including the Secretariat and the bodies constituted within in, especially the komisi and committees;
• Possible technical assistance and training to be providing to the DPD, if determined by USAID; and
• Tracking and measuring changes in the DPR’s effectiveness, transparency and responsiveness.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of international experience working on governance/policy reform programs or processes, including at least 4 years working with or in a Parliament;
• Advanced degree in relevant field; or an additional four years of professional experience in lieu of an advanced degree;
• A demonstrated ability to operate prudently, effectively and diplomatically in a highly political environment;
• Familiarity with Indonesian or Asian CSOs and/or politics a plus;
• Familiarity with USAID-funded NLSP and DRSP programs a plus;
• Professional level fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia required;
• Previous experience working on USAID- or donor-funded projects a plus;
  

Some travel within Indonesia will be required.

**Please Note: This is a local position. Only Indonesian citizens are eligible to apply.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com

Community Outreach Officer - CHF

CHF International/ Indonesia wishes to recruit a Community Outreach Officer for the implementation of key activity components of the “Building Indonesian Livelihoods and Transitional Shelter” (BUILT) program. The BUILT program includes transitional shelter for 5,000 families, 2,500 upgrades to makeshift shelters, latrines for 1,250 households, sanitation and hygiene efforts, and cash for work to help clean up debris. In addition, the program also includes components focused in earthquake resistant construction training for local builders and earthquake risk-reduction education for its beneficiaries.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Community Outreach Officer will be responsible for the daily implementation of community outreach activities and beneficiary selection processes throughout this program. The Community Outreach Officer reports to the Community Outreach Manager.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct daily community outreach activities in target districts under the program
• Work with the community outreach team to conduct beneficiary surveys and selection, conduct community meetings, and provide trainings to beneficiaries, shuras, and Waikil-e-gozars
• Assist Community Outreach Manger in and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Water and Sanitation Education and Awareness Teams to coordinate volunteers and community educational trainings.
• Conduct outreach and training to district officials, Waikil-e-gozars, and shuras to ensure their participation and involvement in all aspects of the program
• Routinely communicate with beneficiaries, and identify and disputes that arise and report them to the Community Outreach Manager
• Liaise on a daily basis with CHF and community leaders to ensure community participation and gather feedback on the appropriateness of CHF interventions.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities.
• Ensure transparency of the community and beneficiary selection process
• Working with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and Community Outreach Manager, conduct baseline and monitoring activities.
• Ensure effective integration and mainstreaming of gender considerations into all program activities.
• Assist with any other duties as required by the Community Outreach Manager.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Extensive experience in community outreach, engagement, and participatory development
• Operational knowledge of Microsoft office.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management.
• Ability to work with a team and effectively engage with communities and program beneficiaries

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• University degree in related field
• At least 3 years of experience in community outreach and mobilization
  

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Fluency in written and spoken English, Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Minang is essential. Able to read and interpret documents, and communicate with others as necessary to perform job duties effectively.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic skills and able to perform job specific mathematics

To apply for this vacancy
Please download an application form from our website http://www.chfindonesia.org.
Completed applications should be emailed to padang_hr@chfindonesia.org stating the job title as the subject. Please do not attach any other document.

Applications must be received by 11 December 2009 to be considered.