Market Development Advisor (consultant)

The American Red Crosshelps vulnerable people around the world to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, complex humanitarian emergencies and life-threatening health conditions. As a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and one of more than 20 National Societies working with PMI in Indonesia, the American Red Cross is currently implementing its development programs in Banda Aceh, Aceh Utara, Lamno and Calang with a liaison office in Jakarta.

In partnership with CHF International the American Red Cross (ARC) implemented Healthy Market Project in selected districts throughout Aceh province as part of post-Tsunami rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts. More than ten market buildings were constructed and Market Management Committee (MMC) were established and capacitated at each market during the project time frame. However, due to multiple reasons a few markets and MMCs in different areas have not been functioning well and construction works were not executed as expected.

Tasks and Duties
The American Red Cross (ARC) requires the services of a consultant to address the above mentioned issues and ensure that identified markets and MMCs are functional through facilitation of coordination meetings among stakeholders at all levels in Banda Aceh, Aceh Besar Pidie, Pidie Jaya and Aceh Jaya districts.

To ensure the market functioning and full stakeholders participation in market management the consultant will be required to perform the following outputs:

1. Consolidate information from multiple resources related to the implementation of Healthy Market Project through reports and Need Assessment (NA) review and individual interview with Monitoring Team Leader and Monitoring Officers within ARC Partnership unit and other relevant resources outside ARC such as vendors and MMC. Information gathering and/or updating from outside resources may require field visit to particular districts;
2. Coordinate with Deputy Partnership Coordinator in developing monthly Action Plan;
3. Coordinate with Community Infrastructure (CIP) Project Manager on community rehabilitation and/or reconstruction works at identified markets require outreach supports;
4. Establish strong coordination among stakeholders, including women representation, related to market management to ensure participation;
5. Coordinate with relevant ARC internal project units such as WatSan and Health to ensure technical supports and complementarities;
6. Facilitate transparent discussions among stakeholders, including women participation, related to market management to ensure production of solution agreed by all stakeholders over issues encountered;
7. Produce monthly written English narrative report elaborating progress at each market;
8. Maintain professional manners at all times as to represent ARC in communication and coordination with stakeholders;
9. Work against achievement of American Red Cross goals in the country/region of operation through effective managerial, lateral relations and teamwork;
10. Perform other work related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned by the supervisor;

Competencies

• Bachelor degree in social studies, management, law or academic equivalent;
• Strong experience in facilitating coordination meetings with multiple stakeholders i.e. government officials & communities;
• Excellent negotiation, facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills and able to work effectively as part of a team;
• Experienced with international donors, non governmental organizations working in development sector;
• Ability to consolidate information from multiple resources and demonstrate skill in formulation, design, development and implementation of monitoring and evaluation frameworks;
• Ability to conduct independent analysis, identify issues, and recommend solutions; proven analytical skills.
• Ability to relate stakeholders across all levels;
• Good time and stress management skills;
• Excellent command of English – both writing and speaking;
• Acehnese native speaker preferred;
• Computer proficient, able to work in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other related software;
• Self-motivated, with good judgment, analysis and initiative; able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and achieve results professionally;

Please submit your application and curriculum vitae in English to hr@amredcross.org, placing the job title in the subject line and label your CV with your name (CV max. 500KB size).  Only short listed candidates will be notified. Applications submitted after March 18,2010will be not considered. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.