Information Support Officer - Clearing House Energy Efficiency Indonesia

Vacancy – Information Support Officer, Clearing House Energy Efficiency Indonesia

About Clearing House for Energy Efficiency
The Energy Efficiency Clearing House of Indonesia (EECHI) is envisioned to be an information centre on energy efficiency. The EECHI will cover an important gap in knowledge about energy efficiency in Indonesia by accumulating existing knowledge in the area and facilitate contacts between finance institutions, government, suppliers and industries. EECHI will be operating under the Directorate General Electricity and Energy Utilization (DGEEU) of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

The mission of EECHI as it is defined in its initial operational strategy is to provide the best information available on energy efficiency in Indonesia and stimulate increases in energy efficiency.
EECHI will work through four pillars strategy which are: (i) Collect information on energy efficiency in Indonesia, which is today spread among projects, programmes, industry and academics, (ii) Collect information on energy efficiency in Indonesia, which is today spread among projects, programmes, industry and academics, (iii) Work closely with industry to improve energy efficiency and (iv) Enable government to make informed decisions on energy efficiency.

Description of the Work
Management of information which covers collecting, processing, provision and dissemination will be the main responsibility of Information Support Officer. For EECHI, this is the heart of its operation and key in achieving the mission objective. The information to be handled is both in electronic and physical forms and must be regularly updated and added to enrich the EECHI as a leading information centre in energy efficiency.

Information Support Officer will assist and referring clients, visitors or through electronic communications, to the information they required which are available in EECHI (office, website and/or database). At the back end, s/he will be accountable in the maintenance of the system as well as ensuring collecting information is a reciprocal system between EECHI and clients.

Together with EECHI Co-Directors, Office Manager and consultants assigned from EINCOPS, Information Support Officer will plan and organize events such as workshop, seminar, mini-exhibition or survey as an approach to collect or disseminate information for EECHI.

The position will also require travel in-countries in outreaching EECHI services to potential clients in other provinces across Indonesia, with possibility of international travel.

Roles and Responsibilities
As an Information Support Officer you would be required to coordinate the provision of information services by EECHI. This may involve, but not limited to:

1. Management of physical and digital library
   
   • Ensure operation and accessibility of libraries by visitors;
   • Classify and catalogue of the physical library;
   • Synchronize information on physical – digital library;
   • Network with other physical and digital library on relevant subjects;
   • Updates for additional collection for physical and digital library;
   • Promotion of physical and digital library.
     
   
   
2. Research of information material and best practices on energy efficiency
   • Online research on information and best practices in industry, building and public sector on energy efficiency with focus in Indonesia;
   • Consult key stakeholders on available shareable reports and other publications on energy efficiency project/programme;
   • Create channel as regular inputs for new information materials on energy efficiency.
3. Maintenance and updates of energy efficiency knowledge database
   • Ensure operation and accessibility of databases by visitors;
   • Updates regularly information on the database;
   • Develop new knowledge database when appropriate.
    
4. Maintenance and updates of EECHI website
   
   • Ensure operation and accessibility of website by visitors;
   • Updates regularly information on the website;
   • Develop new contents/section on the website when appropriate;
   • Response to any enquires received through website.

This position will be stationed at Energy Efficiency Clearing House of Indonesia (EECHI) initially located at Director General Electricity and Energy Utilization, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources.

Competencies, Skills and Experience Required for These Positions
The Information Support Officer would be required to meet the following qualifications:

• Minimum D3 in information management/library/computer science or other relevant subject, S1 is preferable;
• A demonstrated proficiency in Bahasa and English;
• Proficiency in using MS Office software package including database and web applications;
• A demonstrated ability in database, library and/or website maintenance;
• Knowledge and experience in international development project is preferable;
• A demonstrated ability to manage priorities and demanding workloads with consistency in the quality of work that is accurate and complete;
• Excellent communication skills to engage in international and diverse cultures with international perspectives;
• Knowledge of Indonesia energy sector, energy efficiency (industry and building), and environmental issues is an advantage.

Remuneration
The appointee would be contracted for 2 years with anticipated starting date in October 2010. An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Send your application highlighting your suitability and potential contribution to the position together with a detailed CV to EINCOPS Co-Team Leader:  eincops.recruit@gmail.com
Please indicate on the email subject: Application for EINCOPS Clearing House Information Support Officer.

Application papers should reach us by 27 August 2010 1600hrs (Jakarta time). Late applications will not be considered.

Shortlisted candidates will only be contacted in the 3rd week of September 2010 at the earliest.
The Selection Committee’s decision is final and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

Nyoman Iswarayoga
Co-Team leader
"Energy efficiency in Industrial, Commercial and Public sector"
Directorate General of Electricity and Energy Utilization
Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources
5th floor, Jl H.R. Rasuna Said, Blok X-2, Kav 07-08 Kuningan,
Jakarta 12950
Indonesia
Phone (+6221) 522 5180, ext 2514
Fax: (+6221) 522 4483
HP: 0812 106 8473

Translator/Interpreter - Chemonics

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm, seeks to fill the following long-term, full-time positions for a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Indonesia Changes for Justice (C4J).
The primary objective of the C4J project is to improve the performance of Indonesia’s justice system, a prerequisite for good governance and sustained economic growth, through cooperation with the Supreme Court and Attorney General’s Office (AGO) of the Republic of Indonesia.

Specific requirements
The Translator/Interpreter translates internal and official documents for the C4J Project from English into Bahasa Indonesia, and from Bahasa Indonesia into English, including laws, regulations, official project correspondence, reports, news, press releases, presentations, and other project-related documents, as well as providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation as needed at meetings, trainings, and other events. The Translator/Interpreter will contribute to all technical aspects of the C4J Project.

The Translator/Interpreter will contribute to all aspects of the C4J project, which includes a range of support for the Supreme Court and Attorney General’s Office (AGO) and their subordinate courts and prosecutors offices. Technical aspects of C4J’s judicial reform work include, but are not limited to, judicial and prosecutorial training, court administration, public information, human resources, budgeting and finance, and information technology.

The Translator/Interpreter will be expected to contribute to the project quarterly reports, annual workplans, and other project reports and deliverables as called for by the occasion.
The Translator/Interpreter will be called upon by the Chief of Party to join C4J project staff on field trips throughout Indonesia.

Qualifications
The Translator/Interpreter is responsible for ensuring clarity, accuracy and consistency in all project translations, particularly for legal terminologies between English and Bahasa Indonesia.  A university degree in law is preferred, and specific experience in legal translation is required.
Related training and/or work experience might be substituted for a university degree if the C4J Project determines that the relevant experience is equivalent to the expertise normally associated with the appropriate law degree.

The Translator/Interpreter will have a minimum of 2 (two) years of professional experience with legal translation and interpretation, both consecutive and simultaneous, between English and Bahasa Indonesia is required.  Experience working with law firm(s), law school(s), court(s) or other justice sector institutions and/or legal reform projects is required.

Knowledge of technical and/or specialized terms unique to law in English and Bahasa Indonesia, and the ability to use proper legal terminologies, idiomatic phrasing, syntactical structure, and use of words to reflect the meaning of the original document accurately is critical. Knowledge and experience working with other development programs on legal translation is desired.  Ability to work effectively with multiple staff in a fast-paced environment, where translation tasks must be effectively managed, is desired.  Applicants must be able to produce translated documents in a final format that does not require additional editing and formatting by project staff.

The successful candidate will be comfortable using both quantitative and qualitative information and be able to think analytically and systemically, and reflect that thinking in written documents. Ability to do basic research and analysis in a variety of technical fields relating to the C4J Project, and/or to become familiar with the technical terminology involved in each subject matter field, is required.

Indonesian citizenship is required.  Prior experience with technical assistance projects and work with donor-funded projects is preferred.
Written and verbal fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is a prerequisite.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.  Demonstrated skills with software packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.

Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume (references will not be contacted prior the interview) to us.chemonics@gmail.com as soon as possible, but no later than 22 August 2010.
Please indicate “Translator/Interpreter” in the subject line.  Only strongest candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

This position will be subject to USAID approval and salary scales.

Chemonics International (www.chemonics.com) was founded in 1975 and is one of the largest U.S. consulting firms providing expertise in developing and emerging-market countries for initiatives financed by the U.S. Agency for
International Development.

People & Culture Manager - Plan Indonesia

Plan is an international child-centered community development organization without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan's vision is a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect human rights and dignity.

Plan Indonesia is looking for highly qualified and committed Indonesian, to fill several positions:

People & Culture Manager
(Based in Jakarta)

The People and Culture Manager will provide leadership and strategic direction to the people management in Plan Indonesia. Advise and guide the country management team, including all supervisors in the areas of staffing, performance management, compensation & benefits and related aspects of employee relations and employment service policies

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Management, Psychology or Law, a master degree in this field will be and advantage.
• Ten years experience (of which five years should be in management) working in people management, exposure to working in the NGO development sector particularly those working with children would be an advantage.
• Good understanding of people issues in the development context
• Excellent knowledge of current Indonesian labor law
• Good in leadership, high integrity, and developing personality
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good computer skills (Windows environment)
• Good command of spoken and written English

Recruitment Coordinator
(Based in Jakarta)

The Recruitment Coordinator will be responsible for maintenance of job profiles, coordinating recruitment and selection.

Skills and qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Management, Administration or other Social Sciences, majoring in human resources management or psychology will be an advantage
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in the recruitment process and develop the recruitment system for both senior and entry level positions. Experience in Non Government Organization would be an advantage
• Certified in conducting the recruitment assessment / test tools would be an advantage
• Good command of spoken and written English
• Willing to travel to the remote areas

All applications will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for selection/interviews. Please submit your letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae in English not later than 27 August 2010 to: Email: Please Login or Register to apply this job online.

Please fill the 'subject' column of the e-mails in this format: (The Position)–(Your Name). File attachment not later than 1MB.
Plan is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified women are encouraged to apply. As an international child-centered development organization, Plan does not tolerate child abuse. If you would like to know more about Plan International please visit our website at www.plan-international.org

Communication Officer - Spanish Red Cross

Position Title: Communication Officer
Report to: Program Manager of Spanish Red Cross
Based in: Jakarta and would travel frequently to North Sumatera and Central Kalimantan province
Date of Hire: 4th October 2010.
Type of contract:
- Fixed Term Contract (6 months as initial period with possibility to be extended).
- Contracted through PMI, under the salary scale agreed between PMI and Spanish Red Cross.

KEY TASKS

• To work closely with PMI COMMUNICATION AND RESOURCES MOBILIZATION Division and SRC Programme Manager.
• Keep informed constantly about progress and troubles the PMI and the Spanish Red Cross Programme Manager.
• With guidance and mentoring from the SRC Programme Manager, develop an increasing understanding of the Communication and Resources Mobilization needs of the PMI KALTENG and SUMUT Chapter and branches and ways in which the SRC can provide support and assistance which will meet these needs.
• To gather information, to summarise and write reports, depending on the needs.
• To elaborate the reports for the PMI/Spanish Red Cross HQ in the way required and in English language.
• To promote understanding in the chapter, branches and civil society more generally of the Principles of the Red Cross/Red Crescent.
• To coordinate and arrange meetings; preparing agendas, reserving and preparing facilities and produce minutes and reports for the Programme Manager.
• To facilitate relations between the Programme Manager and PMI and other institutional colleagues by acting as a translator in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• To translate written documents from English to Bahasa Indonesia and vice versa

QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree, preferable Journalism, Communication/Public Relations.,
• Experience of working/volunteering for PMI or the Red Cross/Red Crescent Movement *(REQUIRED). *
• Two-year experience in communication in development projects and programmes.
• Excellent capacity of analysis and synthesis.
• Experience in the creation and implementation of communication strategies.
• Excellent writing skills: writing short papers, summarizing technical information and writing basic technical documents in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Language fluent spoken & written English. Additional knowledge on other computer tools such as Power Point, MS access, mapping tools, is an asset.
• Experience of planning, writing & evaluating project proposals.
• Administrative knowledge.
• Strong skills in groups coordination, facilitate workshops, etc.
• Be able to work independently.
• Strong communication skills.

HOW TO APPLY
Please submit your application, curriculum vitae (with salary expectation) not later than 31 August 2010, to recruitment.spanishrc@gmail.com or

Spanish Red Cross,
Gedung Wisma PMI, Lantai 6, Jl. Wijaya 1 No.63,
Kebayoran Baru 12170,
Jakarta Selatan.

Write the title and *position title as the email subject* or on the top left hand corner of the envelope.
Only applications in English and short listed candidates will be notified. DKI Jakarta resident are strongly urged to apply.

Finance and Administrative Officer - SUM II - RTI

SCALING UP FOR MOST-AT-RISK POPULATIONS II (SUM II) is an USAID funded program that will provide targeted assistance in organizational performance required to scale-up effective, integrated HIV/AIDS interventions that lead to substantial and measurable behavior change among Most-at-Risk Populations (MARPs) in targeted location in Indonesia. The project is managed by Training Resources Group, Inc.  The organizational performance topics include accountability, administration, advocacy, finance, governance, knowledge management, leadership, management, monitoring and evaluation, networking, partnership, policy development, resource mobilization, strategic planning and transparency. SUM II will provide and monitor small grants to qualified civil society organizations to support the scale-up of integrated interventions in “hotspots” where there is a high concentration of one or more MARP and high-risk behavior is prevalent.
SUM II is  currently seeking qualified individuals with experience in HIV/AIDS and Local stakeholders issues for following positions

1. Office Manager
Location                                : Jakarta Office
Report to                              : Finance and Administrative Officer

Summary of Responsibilities:
The Office Manager is a member of the project support team for SUM II, under direct supervision of the Finance and Administrative Officer. S/He  is responsible for the overall daily management of Jakarta and regional offices for all the project and office administrative staff and its functions, including the role as the office receptionist.  Her/his responsibility includes managing staff’s timesheets, office hours, holidays and staff leave and asset inventory.  Project administrative role includes arranging project events (workshops, seminars, etc.) and travel of the project staff.  Under this contract, the Office Manager will be an employee of RTI International under the SUM II project.

1. Supervise and manage SUM II support staff in their daily responsibilities
2. Direct responsibility for providing management advice on issues related to SUM II expenses in coordination with the Finance and Administration Assistant
3. Coordinate with Finance and Administration Assistant in managing SUM II daily expenses
4. Conduct procurement as required (office supplies, etc.) to ensure compliance with USAID regulations and procedures
5. Arrange and manage travel for project staff and its counterparts as required
6. Assist Jakarta and regional Jakarta offices to arrange project events
7. Ensure that office procedures are adhered to by SUM II staff, this includes office hours, holiday and staff fringe benefits (insurance, leave, etc.)
8. Manage, and communicate administrative issues regularly with SUM-II staff
9. Manage project staff’s timesheets and short-term consultants’ daily logs
10. Maintain, record and file all files related to official documents related to project
11. Maintain up-to-date inventory of SUM II equipment

Qualifications:

1. Experience in supervising support staff from administration related backgrounds and professions;
2. Skills and ability in managing a good office environment;
3. USAID project related experience required;
4. Able to communicate verbally and in writing in English and Indonesian;
5. Able to work under pressure and able to take some initiative by managing staff to complete or help in performing their duties;
6. Good team-work and participatory skills;
7. Knowledge of Indonesian labor laws and regulations;
8. Minimum S1 degree with three years experience in administration
9. Good computer skills, including internet and email

Please send your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter (including salary history) to hr@rti-indomd.rti.org  (with the position title in the subject line), by 5pm, Tuesday, 23 August 2010. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Administration & Finance Assistant for IDBP - HIVOS

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE ASSISTANT FOR INDONESIA DOMESTIC BIOGAS PROGRAMME (IDBP) MATARAM
(1 Post)

Title : ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE ASSISTANT FOR IDBP
Duty Station : Mataram
Duration : 1 year (possibility extension based on performance)
Closing date : 28 August 2010

Management and Reporting
The Administration Assistant will work under day to day supervision of Programme Coordinator for Lombok and Bali

Responsibilities
The Administration Assistant is responsible for supporting the Provincial Biogas Programme Officer  in the day to day office running, including :

Admin/Finnance:
1. Record incoming and outgoing correspondence.
2. Record incoming and outgoing warehouse stock.
3. Type drafted letters or any other drafted documents required.
4. Assist in photocopying, scanning, faxing documents.
5. Support logistic matters of meetings and events (such as food order, sending invitations and follow up confirmation, registration desk, etc.).
6. Support in any other logistic and procurement matters (find quotations and prepare purchase and/or bidding documents).
7. Copy CD/DVD and other digital material.
8. Record daily financial transaction
9. Prepare vouchers for general journals as requested by Finance Officer
10. Update contact lists and manage the name cards holder.
11. Prepare and process monthly timesheets of all IDBP team members.
12. Performs other duties as assigned by Provincial Coordinator

Qualification
1. Relevant education, administration skills, finance/accounting background or experience
2. Competency in Microsoft Office Software (MS Word, MS Excel) and E-mail.
3. Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
4. Fair proficiency in English.

Work experience :
Minimum of 2 years relevant work experience in office administration and financial clerical task.

Information :
Applicants should send a CV and a cover letter to: hrd@hivos.or.id with reference code 'vacAdminBiogasMataram'. Applications are requested by 28 August 2010; thereafter the position will remain open until filled. This post only opens for Indonesian nationality only. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Database Specialist - ICRAFT

The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) is one of a network of 15 Future Harvest Centres of the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR). As a global leader in agroforestry research and development, ICRAF’s ultimate purpose is to improve human welfare by reducing poverty, increasing cash income, improving food and nutritional security, and increasing environmental resilience through improved agroforestry systems.
ICRAF has it’s headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya and works in 21 countries throughout Africa, Asia and Latin America.

In 1993, the World Agroforestry Centre opened a program for Southeast Asia with Bogor, in Indonesia, as its regional headquarters. We currently work in five Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam and China. As one of ICRAF Project, RUPES Program (Rewards for, Use and share investment in Pro-poor Environmental Services) in Indonesia has several sites, including Singkarak site at West Sumatera.

Database Specialist

The Position
The World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) wishes to recruit a Database Specialist to support its research activities. The incumbent will be under Ecological Modeling Unit and will have high collaboration with the IT Unit.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To manage research data, including biophysics data from Ecological Modeling Unit (EMU) and spatial data from Spatial Analyst Unit (SAU).
• To design the database; develop a database structure to handle the variety of biophysics and spatial data and advice the integration within.
• To manage User Interface Design; including the web and application

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science is preferred
• Excellent programmer with a good theoretical background
• Have a database management skill, VBA, ASP and PHP skills (or be a fast learner)
• Statistical knowledge is a point plus
• GIS knowledge is another point plus
• Have excellent communication skills, in person, on the phone and via e-mail in English
• Be resilient, friendly and enthusiastic about Open Source

Terms of Offer11 months engagement
Please submit your application with relevant qualifications, experiences, reference and a recent photograph in MS Word or Pdf format (Max. 500 kb), not later than August 20, 2010  to :

ICRAF Human Resources Unit
(code: Database Specialist)
Email: icrafsea-hr@cgiar.org

Only short-listed applicants meeting the requirements stated above will be contacted.

ICRAF believes that staff diversity promotes excellence, and strongly encourages women to apply.  We invite you to learn more about ICRAF at our web site :

http://www.worldagroforestry.org/sea

Programme Assistant - French Red Cross

FRENCH RED CROSS
JOB DESCRIPTION: PROGRAMME ASSISTANT

Position title : Programme Assistant
Reporting to : Head of Delegation
Position objective : Programme Assistant supports the internal and external communication of FRC delegation as well as FRC Programme team in maintaining a good management of the programme
Duration : 1 year
Location : Jakarta
Starting Day : 1 September 2010

CONTEXT OF THE POSITION
The French Red Cross (FRC) is part of the global Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement and is present in Indonesia at the invitation of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) since the 26 December 2004 tsunami in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and Nias Island. Since the very first days after the disaster, FRC has been active in supporting wide range activities on the rehabilitation of infrastructure and reconstruction of housing, school and health facilities.

In the field of long-term development, FRC has broadened its commitment to contribute to the efforts towards the reinforcement of disaster management capacity in Indonesia. As a part of the support, FRC trough its DM Program is now developing Emergency Operational Center (EOC) guidelines for the three EOC buildings that has been built in three provinces Bali, DI Yogyakarta and Jambi.
FRC is also developing another program to support PMI to implement Integrated Community Based Risk Reduction (ICBRR) Program in West Sumatera Province of Indonesia. The program will be started on September 2010.

Within this overall framework, FRC is currently seeking a Program Assistant to support both program and internal activities of FRC.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides support to the Programme team and Head of Delegation in document and correspondence preparation and follow-ups;
2. Assists the Programme Team in the organization of events and workshop as necessary;
3. Ensures translation and interpreting as needed;
4. Handles minute-taking of meeting and reports;
5. Manages FRC library (storage of incoming and outgoing letters, reference documents and programme documents).
6. Contributes to FRC regular reporting (weekly, monthly) and document publication
7. Under supervision of Head of Delegation and Program manager, supports the development of communication strategy for FRC delegation and programs as required
8. Performs any other work related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the Head of Delegation

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Preferred university degree in relevant discipline (Public Relations, Law, Communication, marketing, etc.)
Experience:
Experience producing written documentation for technical and non technical audiences; Experience working with Red Cross movement or International NGO is an advantage; International experience is an advantage
Skills:
Excellent communication skills both in Bahasa and English, in oral and written; Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office; Ability to work in a diverse cultural context; Highly organized; Ability to work effectively within a team environment.

Please submit your application with reference "PA-65" to crf.indo.recruitment@gmail.com before 20 Aug'10.

Budget and Finance Specialist - Chemonics

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm, seeks to fill the following long-term, full-time positions for a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Indonesia Changes for Justice (C4J). The primary objective of the C4J project is to improve the performance of Indonesia’s justice system, a prerequisite for good governance and sustained economic growth, through cooperation with the Supreme Court and Attorney General’s Office (AGO) of the Republic of Indonesia.

Specific requirements
The Budget and Finance Specialist will contribute to budget and finance activities undertaken in cooperation with the local institutions, including , meeting with justice sector leaders, identifying recommendations for improving budget and finance policies and procedures, developing regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs) and implementing these activities. The person selected for this position will also cooperate in mentoring Supreme Court and/or AGO budget and financial management professionals and training and developing their respective staff. 

The Budget and Finance Specialist will work with the C4J Chief of Party and other C4J staff to maintain technical quality control for all budget and financial management program development and training as well as the socialization of these programs within the Supreme Court and the AGO.  He/She will be expected to help
ensure that the performance target and the project deliverables outlined in the project contract and workplans are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner. 

The Budget and Finance Specialist is expected to contribute to the project quarterly reports, workplans, and other project reports and deliverables as called for by the occasion, and will be expected to undertake assessment trips, initiate and evaluate the progress of any pilot projects, and suggest needed adjustments based upon the progress made.

The Budget and Finance Specialist will report directly either to the Chief of Party and Budget and Finance Expert. She/He will prepare regular oral and written progress reports that demonstrate the status of project activities toward expected results, as well as other reports as required.

Depending on evolving project needs, the Chief of Party may assign other relevant tasks to the Budget and Finance Specialist position.

As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the Budget and Finance Specialist will also coordinate work with other project staff working as a team, as directed by the Chief of Party.

Qualifications
The Budget and Finance Specialist is responsible for providing technical assistance for activities related to a broad range of budget and financial management programs, activities, policies and procedures and the socialization of those activities for the staff of the Supreme Court and AGO. The Specialist shall have a minimum 5 (five) years of professional experience with budget and financial management policies and programs and with helping organizations manage and adjust to significant change. The successful candidate will be comfortable using both quantitative and qualitative information and be able to think analytically and systemically, and reflect that thinking in written documents.

An advanced university degree in public finance and budget or comparable education or experience is required.  Indonesian citizenship is required.  Prior experience with technical assistance projects and work with donor-funded projects is preferred. Written and verbal fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is a prerequisite.  Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.  Demonstrated skills with software packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.

Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume (references will not be contacted prior the interview) to us.chemonics@gmail.com as soon as possible but no later than 20 August 2010. Please indicate ”Budget and Finance Specialist” in the subject line.
Only the strongest candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

This position will be subject to USAID approval and salary scales.

Chemonics International (www.chemonics.com) was founded in 1975 and is one of the largest U.S. consulting firms providing expertise in developing and emerging-market countries for initiatives financed by the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Human Resources Specialist - Chemonics

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm, seeks to fill the following long-term, full-time positions for a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Indonesia Changes for Justice (C4J). The primary objective of the C4J project is to improve the performance of Indonesia’s justice system, a prerequisite for good governance and sustained economic growth, through cooperation with the Supreme Court and Attorney General’s Office (AGO) of the Republic of Indonesia.

Specific requirements
The Human Resources Specialist will contribute to all human resources activities undertaken in cooperation with the local institutions, including meeting with justice sector leaders, organization restructuring, developing regulations and standard operating procedures (SOPs) for recruitment, career development, performance management, and implementing these activities. The person selected for this position will cooperate in mentoring Supreme Court and/or AGO human resources professionals and in training and developing their respective staff.

The Human Resources Specialist will work with the C4J Chief of Party and other C4J staff to maintain technical quality control for all organization restructuring, human resources program development, the socialization of these programs.  He/She will be expected to help ensure that the performance target and the project deliverables outline in the project contract are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The Human Resources Specialist will be expected to contribute to the project quarterly reports, annual workplans, and other project reports and deliverables as required.

The Human Resources Specialist will be called upon by the Chief of Party to undertake assessment trips, initiate and evaluate the progress of any pilot projects, and suggest needed adjustments based upon the progress made.

The Human Resources Specialist will report directly to the Chief of Party and the Human Resources Expert. She/He will prepare regular oral and written progress reports that demonstrate the status of project activities toward expected results, as well as other reports as required.

Depending on evolving project needs, the Chief of Party may assign other relevant tasks to the Human Resources Specialist position.

As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the Human Resources Specialist will also coordinate work with other project staff working as a team, as directed by the Chief of Party.

Qualifications
The Human Resources Specialist is responsible for providing technical assistance for activities related to a broad range of organization restructuring and human resources programs, activities, policies and procedures and the socialization of those activities for the staff of the Supreme Court and AGO. The Specialist shall have a minimum 5 (five) years of professional experience with organization restructuring and effectiveness, human resources policies and programs and with helping organizations manage and adjust to significant change. The
successful candidate will be comfortable using both quantitative and qualitative information and be able to think analytically and systemically, and reflect that thinking in written documents.

An advanced university degree in human resources, organization development, or comparable education or experience is required.  Indonesian citizenship is required.  Prior experience with technical assistance projects
and work with donor-funded projects is preferred. Written and verbal fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is a prerequisite. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required.  Demonstrated skills with software packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.

Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume (references will not be contacted prior the interview) to us.chemonics@gmail.com as soon as possible, but no later than 20 August 2010. Please indicate “Human Resources Specialist” in the subject line.  Only strongest candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

This position will be subject to USAID approval and salary scales.

Chemonics International (www.chemonics.com) was founded in 1975 and is one of the largest U.S. consulting firms providing expertise in developing and emerging-market countries for initiatives financed by the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Court Administration Specialist - Chemonics

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm, seeks to fill the following long-term, full-time positions for a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Indonesia Changes for Justice (C4J). The primary objective of the C4J project is to improve the performance of Indonesia’s justice system, a prerequisite for good governance and sustained economic growth, through cooperation with the Supreme Court and Attorney General’s Office (AGO) of the Republic of Indonesia.

Specific requirements
The Court Administration Specialist will participate in all court administration and court performance monitoring activities undertaken by C4J Project.
Activities will include providing technical assistance and training for judges and court staff on effective court administration, especially relating to court performance monitoring and caseflow management.  The person selected for this position will be expected to take on a lead role and to collaborate closely with project staff
and the courts on improving public access to information, human resources, budgeting and finance, and implementation of information technology.

The Court Administration Specialist will work with the C4J Chief of Party (COP) and international advisors to maintain technical quality control for all court administration program development and training as well as the socialization of these programs within the Supreme Court and lower courts.  She/He will be expected to help ensure that the performance targets and the project deliverables outlined in the project contract are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner.

The Court Administration Specialist is expected to contribute to the project quarterly reports, annual workplans, and other project reports and deliverables as called for by the occasion.

The Court Administration Specialist will be called upon by the COP to design and implement training programs; undertake assessment trips; initiate, establish assessment criteria, and evaluate the progress of any pilot projects; and suggest needed adjustments based upon the progress made.

The Court Administration Specialist will report directly to the Chief of Party. She/He will prepare regular oral and written progress reports that demonstrate the progress of project activities toward expected results, as well as other reports as required.

Depending on evolving project needs, the Chief of Party may assign other relevant tasks to the Court Administration Specialist position.


Qualifications
The Court Administration Specialist is responsible for providing technical assistance and training for activities related to a broad range of court management and performance monitoring programs, activities, policies, and procedures and the socialization of those activities for the staff of the Supreme Court and lower courts. The Court Administration Specialist requires a law degree and a minimum of two (2) years experience working with the courts, a law faculty, or for an NGO or project assisting with legal reforms.  Experience and familiarity with court processes is strongly preferred.  The successful candidate will be comfortable using both quantitative and qualitative information and be able to think analytically and systemically, and reflect that thinking in written documents.

Indonesian citizenship is required.  Prior experience with technical assistance projects and work with donor-funded projects is preferred. Written and verbal fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is a prerequisite. Strong inter-personal and communication skills are required.  Demonstrated skills with software packages such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint are required.

Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume (references will not be contacted prior the interview) to us.chemonics@gmail.com as soon as possible but no later than 20 August 2010. Please indicate “Court Administration Specialist” in the subject line.
Only the strongest candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.

This position will be subject to USAID approval and salary scales.

Chemonics International (www.chemonics.com) was founded in 1975 and is one of the largest U.S. consulting firms providing expertise in developing and emerging-market countries for initiatives financed by the U.S. Agency for International Development.

M&E Officer - SERASI

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 peace building 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:

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title : SERASI M&E Officer
Department : Monitoring & Evaluation
Supervisor : M&E Manager/Eastern Indonesia Field Manager
Location : Palu

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. This position will report to the M&E Manager, for technical aspect of monitoring and evaluation and in conjunction to the Field Manager for administration and personnel aspects of assignment.

Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Ensure proper action on qualitative and process-oriented gender-sensitive indicators of inputs, outputs, and outcome for project monitoring and evaluation.
3. Guide and coordinate the review of the project log frame including the provision of technical advice for the revision of performance indicators.
4. 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.
5. Support the planning, coordination and monitoring of impact assessment studies.
6. Compile data sources, employing collection and analysis of monitoring data.
7. Document and disseminate best practice and lessons learnt.
8. Undertake filed visits to monitor the implementation of activities as required.
9. Perform any other duties as required by M&E Manager and Field Manager Palu
10. 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.
11. Assist with the implementation of baseline survey, monitoring and evaluation exercises for programs and impact assessment.

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 August 18th , 2010 and include a cover letter, your CV, 3 references, and your salary history/expectations 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

Director of Education Foundation - IIE

The Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF) and Institute of International Education (IIE)

DIRECTOR

Purpose of Position:
Overall strategic leadership and management of the Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF), IIE’s independent partner in Indonesia.  Supervise, monitor, and evaluate all IIEF administered programs, and testing services.  Liaise with US/Indonesia/other countries government funders, as well as foundation, corporate, and other sponsors.  Take the lead in identifying funding and program opportunities to ensure a robust pipeline and continued growth of IIEF and IIE programs in the region.  Provide local and regional expertise and consulting to IIE and its partners.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience/Skills:

1. Graduate level degree required; PhD desirable
2. Fifteen plus years professional experience with at least 7-10 years experience working in the region; experience as a senior level staff, country director, or similar position expected
3. Knowledge of higher educational systems and how they serve international students and faculty
4. Familiarity with Indonesia’s academic, corporate, and government structures
5. Fluency in English and Indonesian required as well as significant cross-cultural communication experience and expertise
6. Proven track record in networking and program development
7. Strong analytical, information-gathering, writing, and oral presentation skills
8. Prior financial and personnel management experience strongly desired

Supervision Received:
Works closely with IIEF Board of Director and IIE’s Vice President for International Strategic Initiatives (ISI), ensuring open and regular communication especially related to operations, program development, and financial matters

*Please send your application to iief@indo.net.id*
*Closing date: 31 August 2010*

COUNTRY DIRECTOR, MEDAIR

Vacancy: COUNTRY DIRECTOR, MEDAIR
Location: Jacmel, Haiti
Contract details: 1 year, 100%
Starting date: As soon as possible

Role and Responsibilities
To oversee and support the design and management of the strategy, implementation, development and evaluation of the Haiti Programme. To represent Medair for all issues related to the Haiti Programme. To ensure appropriate leadership and management capacity is given to the support side of the Programme implementation (HR, Finance and Logistics). To closely collaborate, coordinate, support and optimise team work with the Deputy Country Director - Programmes (DCD).

Project Overview
Medair is setting up a large shelter project in Haiti in response to the devastating January 12th earthquake.  The project includes providing shelter for up to 4,500 households.

Medair
Medair brings life-saving relief and rehabilitation in disasters, conflict areas, and other crises by working alongside the most vulnerable. Its staff are inspired by their Christian faith to care for people in need, providing practical and compassionate support, regardless of race, religion, or politics. Medair has achieved the ISO 9001:2000 quality certification worldwide, which denotes consistent and effective project management activities for the well-being of its beneficiaries. Founded in 1989, Medair’s unwavering commitment continues to bring hope to the world’s most vulnerable.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree in the humanitarian sector desirable

Experience

• 2 years of experience in senior management position, and 3 years of overseas experience
• 5 years management experience in relief & rehabilitation projects desirable
• Experienced proposal & report writer
• Good French communication skills (oral & written)

Medair standard working requirements for the field

• Committed Christians and committed to Medair values
• At least one year of professional experience in a relevant field (more experience preferred)
• Minimum 3 months overseas work experience
• Willing to commit to Medair for a minimum of one year
• Single, or married without children (or no dependent children)
• Strong English communication skills (oral and written)
• Familiar with Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Able to live and work with a multicultural team under difficult conditions
• Strong character traits, including emotional stability, adaptability, ability to handle stress, cultural and gender sensitivity, honesty, and physically fit
• Successful completion of Medair Relief & Rehabilitation Orientation Course (ROC)

Application process
For more information on this and other positions, please follow this web link, and check the Experienced Relief Worker section followed by Field Vacancies:

http://www.medair.org/en/work-with-us/opportunities/

We request that all applications be completed on line at www.medair.org. Medair does not set closing dates/deadline dates for applications; recruitment is ongoing until the position is filled. Medair reviews all applications and you will be contacted directly if you are selected as a candidate.

www.medair.org

VSO volunteer professionals

EMPOWER OTHERS, DEVELOP YOURSELF, AND REACH OUT FOR A BETTER WORLD... BE
VSO VOLUNTEER!

Do you have the skills, the heart and the will to share and make history?

Many people all over the world experience all kinds of disadvantages ---poverty, poor health, lack of food and clean water, disability, unequal access to natural resources and inability to participate in society-----you name it! For over 50 years VSO (Voluntary Service Overseas), the world’s leading independent international development organization that works through volunteer professionals, has been working to reduce these disadvantages and fight poverty. You could have a role in making the world a better place. By sharing your skills you will be making a big difference.
You will also gain new skills and have a unique global experience to help you be a better person. What’s more you will also make history as one of the first VSO volunteer professionals from Indonesia to work in another country!!

VSO Indonesia and Dirjen Binapenta Departemen Tenaga Kerja dan Transmigrasi RI, will conduct a pilot project to recruit 5 Indonesian professionals who will each be placed in one of the 42 developing countries where VSO operates and work as international volunteers in partnership with a local organisation. This pilot project will be managed by VSO Indonesia and the VSO federation member VSO Bahaginan from the Philippines.


Qualifications:

• Between 25 to 65 years old
• Fluent in English (written and oral) and willing to learn other languages
• Minimum 3 years’ solid experience in one area of expertise
• Has formal university degree
• Physically and mentally fit
• Can live and work in a developing country for up to 2 years
• Can live on a modest living allowance
• Able to go abroad between November 2010 and March 2011

Priority area of expertise:

• Agriculture (including agribusiness for small scale upland, agricultural economics, livestock/poultry, forestry, ecotourism development),
• Small business (especially micro-credit),
• Business and management (M&E management, organisational and change management, volunteer management), IT.

For more information and to download the application form please visit VSO Bahaginan website http://www.vsobahaginan.org.ph/volunteer

Deadline for application 3 September 2010

For any queries please send email to Indonesia.volunteering@vsoint.org or call 0852 3700 2588 Tuesday-Friday between 10-12am WITA or 3-5pm WITA.