COFFEE VALUE CHAIN COMPETITIVENESS ADVISOR - AMARTA

COFFEE VALUE CHAIN COMPETITIVENESS ADVISOR

The DAI-AMARTA project is working in three value chains nationwide and seeks a full time additional staff to support coffee sector activities based in Jakarta and/or Medan.

The objective of this position is to assist in the design, implementation, and management of the coffee value chain initiatives in various locations to enhance Indonesian competitiveness through value chain interventions. The Coffee Value Chain Competitiveness Advisor is specifically responsible for liaising with producer organizations to identify, plan, and implement technical assistance, training, and RACA activities for the Arabica coffee value chain, resulting in increased productivity, improved quality, access to better markets, and an enhanced enabling environment.

TASKS (PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS)
Assist in the delivery of core industry value chain strengthening activities:

• Agriculture activities implementation to design, deliver and ensure Value Chain interventions in Arabica coffee producing regions with main focus on development of small coffee farmer training programs to increase production, improve quality, and access better markets.
  Value Chain Intervention Implementation, provide program management support for key VC interventions specifically in policy / regulatory strengthening; regional / domestic market expansion; and industry competitiveness improvement; Manage implementation of Strategic Action Plans (SAP) for key VC interventions including determining strategic vision, objectives, action and tasks and determining and including key stakeholders; Monitor VC Intervention implementation and performance on an ongoing basis, and identify additional intervention needs which can be served through the AMARTA technical practices, Regional Competitiveness Alliances, and / or through AMARTA’s network of key stakeholders.
  
  
• Identification, formation, and strengthening of agribusiness producer organizations, cooperatives, and associations in the regions, particularly in the Lintong, Lake Toba, and Sidikilang areas.
• Establish and maintain relations with producer and trade associations as important players in the AMARTA value chain intervention activities.
• Assist in capacity building, institutional strengthening, or other means to improve their participation to improve agribusiness competitiveness.
• Assist in the development and implementation of Regional Agribusiness Competitiveness Alliances for the Coffee Sector
• Help identify and form local advocacy groups for addressing policy and regulatory reform issues for discussion and resolution
• Provide technical assistance, advise, and support for performing due diligence on policy and regulatory issues identified by stakeholders in order to prepare reform action
  

Report results

• Deliver periodic quantitative and qualitative data from VC interventions in a timely manner, as well as descriptive reporting of results.
• Obtain and deliver periodic data from RACA activity and capacity building development
  

POSTING & REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
The Coffee Value Chain Competitiveness Advisor will be based in Jakarta, possibly in Medan, with travel to other cities as needed. This position will report directly to the Chief of Party in Jakarta.

Applications are open to qualified men and women with the right to work in Indonesia. Send cover letter and resume/CV to: hrd.amarta@gmail. com, NLT November 20th, 2009. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.

Technical Advisor - Developing Integrated Climate Action Plans - 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.

The TC Module: Policy Advise for Environment and Climate Protection (PAKLIM) is seeking 2 qualified Indonesian candidates for the position of Technical Advisor for developing integrated climate action plans in Indonesian cities.

Responsibilities:
The Senior Advisor is responsible for the

• Support of the project’s/program’s initiative to provide professional advice and input to, and to cooperate with the key and external stakeholders within cities
• Innovation and knowledge management as well as transmission of innovation toa wide range of persons at local, provincial and national level.
  

Requirements

• University Masters Degree in urban planning,/ environmental engineering orpublic policy management
• Minimalof5 years of professional working experience in an equivalent position
• Work experiences within governments, donor agencies or NGOs related to urbanplanning/ climate change, environmental issues.
• Fluent in the English (in writing and speaking)
• Knowledge on energy efficiency and renewable energy issues
• Facilitation skills
  

Location: Central Java (Semarang)and at later stageEastJava (Surabaya or Malang)
Time period: January 2010 until December 2010; with possibility to be extended

Interested candidate should submit the application letter and updated CV directly to Chandra
Bachtiar atchandra.bachtiar@paklim.or.idby the latest on 16.11.2008

National Director - Education - Aga Khan Foundation

Job Opportunities

Position Title: National Director - Education
Report to: Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Duty Station: National Programme Office - Kabul
Announcing Date: October 26th 2009
Closing Date: November 17th 2009
Vacancy No: KBL/2009/077

Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) is a private international, non-profit, 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.

AKF currently implements a range of education interventions aimed at supporting, enhancing and promoting access to quality education for disadvantaged children, and particularly for girls in the rural areas of Badakhshan, Baghlan, Bamyan, and Parwan provinces. AKF utilizes a holistic approach, closely aligned with the Ministry of Education (MoE) goals for Afghanistan, focusing on 1) school level support ensuring access and quality education from early grades to higher secondary school; 2) community participation focusing on strengthening, empowering, and encouraging ownership of education programmes; and 3) capacity building and support to MoE’s institutions at a national, provincial and district level.

At present, AKF is seeking an exceptional individual to fill the position of National Director of Education for its Programme Office in Kabul - Afghanistan.

Job Summary:
The National Director of Education will lead the strategic development of education programmes in the region and provide leadership to a diverse education team ensuring quality programme development, delivery and accountability. S/he will also work closely with other AKDN education institutions, in Afghanistan and across the global network in other parts of Asia, East Africa, North America and Europe.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and overall management to the education team in the implementation of education programmes, and the development of the professional capacity of staff;
• Provide strategic direction for future programme planning and development;
• Ensure a high level of government and donor interest and support for AKDN’s education programmes;
• Maintain a close working relationship with the Ministry of Education at a national level;
• Represent AKF in policy dialogue and educational reforms with government and other NGO partners in a range of educational issues;
• Promote AKDN inter-agency collaboration and partnership in and outside of Afghanistan to further strengthen and support access to quality education in Afghanistan;
  

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Masters Degree/PhD in Education or other related field
• Minimum 10 years experience in the areas of international education development and/or international development programme management with significant experience in post conflict areas and in complex security environments;
• Proven leadership qualities including excellent interpersonal, advocacy and team building skills, particularly in cross-cultural contexts;
• Proven track record in working with government and non-government stakeholders and international donors;
• Analytical strength and strong organisational skills;
• Sound management experience in administration, financial and HR matters;
• Excellent communication skills in English (preferably also Dari/Pashtu).
  

Application:
Applicants meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a cover letter along with their CV and the names of three references electronically to Jobs.afghanistan@akdn.org .
No later than November 10th 2009

or submit hard copy to:

AKF, National Programme Office House
No 43 Street No 13 Main Road Wazir Akbar Khan Kabul
Afghanistan

Only short listed candidates will be invited for an interview.

Senior Project Assistant - IOM

International Organization for Migration (IOM) Jakarta is looking for Senior Project Assistant according to the terms of reference below.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to hrjakarta@iom.int not later than 22 November 2009 indicating the reference code below as subject.
All candidates are requested to specify their availability date in the application form.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Reference No : SVN/ID10/2009/ 082
Position Title : Senior Project Assistant
Duty Station : Jakarta
Classification : Employee, G7

General Functions:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Programme Manager, Labour Migration Unit and the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission (COM), the incumbent will provide technical support to contribute to the enhanced capacity of labour migration management in Indonesia and enhanced protection for Indonesian labour migrants.

In particular, he/she will:

1. Assist in the continued implementation of the PRM-funded project, "Promoting Effective Management of Labour Migration in Indonesia." The incumbent's duties include but are not limited to the following:
   
   • Coordinate and develop training seminars for Indonesian Labour Attachés and Consular Staff at various Embassies in receiving countries, Recruitment Agencies, community-based organizations (CBOs) and community leaders.
   • Conduct focus group discussions and workshops with community leaders, CBOs, recruitment agencies and local government.
   • Develop a new curriculum and training materials for migrants' pre-departure training, in coordination with the National Agency for the Placement and Protection of Migrant Workers (BNP2TKI), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Manpower and Transmigration, NGOs and civil society organizations.
   • Act as a trainer for training workshops with recruitment agencies and selected partner agencies from key destination countries.
   • Produce and disseminate information brochures to migrants and potential migrants on migrants' rights and obligations and assistance that can be sought when abroad.
   • Conduct a focus group session to identify challenges related to labour migration, with stakeholders from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Labour, Department of Immigration, the Police,human rights organizations, and migrant community representatives.
   • Conduct a workshop on labour migration related topics for Labour Attachés and Consular staff from key destination countries.
   • Develop a country-specific curriculum and training materials for training of Labour Attachés and Consular Staff.
     
     
2. Liaise and coordinate with all relevant government agencies to ensure that effective working relationship and information sharing channels with IOM are maintained.
3. Undertake monitoring of ongoing activities, review project performance and recommend appropriate interventions and strategies to improve project implementation.
4. Provide technical assistance to other IOM projects as required.
5. Assist in matters of fundraising and donor relations.
6. Undertake duty travels as required by the Programme Manager.
7. Prepare and submit to Programme Manager reports of project developments, as required.
8. Represent IOM in coordination meetings with relevant organizations and government agencies and ensure that the minutes of meetings are prepared in a timely manner, when requested by the Programme Manager.
9. Draft correspondence letters, briefing notes, as requested.
10. Perform other duties as may be assigned.
    

Desirable Qualifications:
University Degree in development work, program management, or law, or alternatively, combined experience and training in any of these fields.
Five years of progressive experience working with project/program activities. Experience working in a foreign funded project, particularly one involving labour migration and migrant exploitation, is a distinct advantage

Strong experience working with Ministries and Governmental institutions and senior representatives in charge of labour migration policy and implementation would be a distinct advantage as well as previous experience working in an international organization.

Excellent writing and analysis skills; Good interpersonal and communications skills. Proven ability to work with minimum supervision and work effectively in a team. Personal commitment, efficiency and drive for results. Proficient in computer.
Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

For more detail info about us, please visit our website : www.iom.or.id

United Nations Volunteer Indonesia - PBB

United Nations Volunteer 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 dan Jayapura, Indonesia
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:
Untuk posisi ini, calon diharapkan memiliki kualifikasi sebagai berikut

• 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.

Pelamar diharapkan dapat mengajukan lamaran yang dialamatkan kepada:

United Nations Development Programme
Operations Manager, Papua Development Programme
Gedung BPID Lt. 2
Jalan Dr. Sam Ratulangi No. 32
Jayapura-99112

Fax: 0967-521541

Bagi yang memenuhi persyaratan dipersilahkan mengirimkan surat lamaran dengan melampirkan CV dalam bahasa Inggris atau Indonesia, melalui email paling lambat tanggal 20 Nopember 2009 dan diemail ke:
adrianus_t@yahoo.com

(surat lamaran dan CV tidak lebih dari 300kb)

serta tanpa lampiran sertfikat, ijazah dsb. Hanya pelamar yang memenuhi kualifikasi akan disertakan dalam tahap seleksi selanjutnya, dan hanya kandidat yang terpilih yang akan dihubungi.