Field Coordinator for the Boyolali region in Java - VECO Indonesia

VECO-Indonesia, an international NGO committed to the promotion of Sustainable Agriculture within the context of agricultural chain development, is, now recruiting an Indonesian National for the position of:

“Field Coordinator for the Boyolali region in Java”

Who will be responsible to coordinate the programme of VECO Indonesia in and is based in the VECO Field Office in Boyolali.


Specific Responsibilities

1. Plan, implement and develop Sustainable Agricultural Value Chain Development, Advocacy and Consumer Awareness Program in the region of Boyolali.
2. Represent VECO Indonesia in the region; liaise with all partners.
3. Support network building locally, nationally and internationally.
4. Support capacity building of partner organizations.

Key Competencies and qualifications:

• At least 5 years experience in rural or agricultural development holding a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Economics or Environmental Sciences.
• Experience in the rice sector.
• Good understanding of local economic context and political and institutional framework in Central Java.
• Working experience with a NGO or in the Development Cooperation sector.
• Experience with Rural Development Programmes specifically on Sustainable Agriculture, Value Chain Development for agricultural products and preferably also Advocacy activities
• Experience with activities focusing on Consumer Awareness building (campaigns, exhibitions, media, etc).
• Representing VECO Indonesia in the Java region, engage in network building inside and outside the region and facilitate dialogue platforms on agricultural chain development among strategic partners in the region.
• Experience with the preparation of operational plans (including budgeting) and to coordinate its implementation. Production of regular financial and progress reports.
• Supporting capacity building of regional partners in Agricultural Chain Development and Organization Strengthening. Capacity building plan for partners.
• Experience in strengthening of farmer organizations is a strong plus.
• Good oral and report writing skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Ability to speak and understand Central Javanese language.
• Good computer operation skills in Word, Excell and Powerpoint.

To maintain a good gender balance in our team we especially encourage female candidates to apply.

Send your CV to :

VECO Indonesia
Jl. Kerta Dalem No. 7, Kerta Dalem, Sidakarya,
Denpasar 80224, Bali – Indonesia

Tel. +62 (0) 361 7808264, Fax: ++62 (0) 361 723 217
Email: hr_veco@yahoo.com

Application deadline is on 24October 2010.
Only shortlist candidate will be contacted.