CARE International Indonesia (CII)

CARE International Indonesia (CII), as an international NGO, has carried out large scale operations in Indonesia, encompassing emergency operations, transitional activities centered on agriculture and nutrition and a range of development initiatives in such areas as water and sanitation, health and micro-credit. CARE Indonesia in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) is currently recruiting the following position for its project: JOB TITLE : PROJECT OFFICER (PO) DEPARTMENT/PROJECT : PROGRAM/SESAMA REPORTS TO : PROJECT MANAGER (PM) JOB SUMMARY SESAMA (Sustainable Settlement with Economic Security of Uprooted People and Their Host Communities through Strengthened and Adequate Mediation Approach in Indonesia) is an EU-funded project that will be implemented by CARE Indonesia for a period of 3 years in Kupang, NTT. The overall objectives of the project is to provide support in ensuring the sustainable settlement and livelihoods for those new citizens (ex-IDPs) left behind in the recovery process through the group’s active participation in the mainstream development planning and budgeting process. The key activities that will be implemented by the project are: (1) facilitating the developmental processes Planning, Research, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation (PRIME) at the community level; (2) supporting community demand for government services through village wide planning, groups’ capacity building, technical assistance, and supporting the fulfillment of general needs of the community on development/rehabilitation of water system, sanitation, school and health facilities; and (3) developing income and food sources through group organizing and skills training. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES : 1. Compile data or information from the sources and submit to Project Manager. 2. Fully Control the implementation of project activities in the field. 3. Assist, coordinate and support Community Facilitator for implementation of the achieved project targets. 4. Coordinate with the SESAMA Project Specialist’s to ensure the target of the project within the designated timeframe. 5. Develop a monthly report to the Project Manager on the progress made and potential problems. 6. Input and recommendation for improving the performance and support of the project component. 7. Ensure the financial administration of the field project is meet the CARE International standard system 8. Conduct any other duties that may reasonably be assigned in line with the position. TASKS: 1. Assist community facilitator to development of detailed plans and schedules for project implementation, including detailed activity and procurement planning. 2. Ensure timely and good quality implementation of activities to meet project outputs. 3. Work with Specialist’s to plan and manage project activities and conduct capacity building for staff and communities. 4. Coordinate with other technical staff in both project areas to share information and ensure standardization and quality in approaches. In addition, all technical staff should coordinate directly with relevant counterpart staff in CII HQ on technical approaches. 5. Ensure integration of vulnerability, gender and equity, and natural resource management/ environmental issues into plans, activities and monitoring. 6. Coordinate with support units as necessary, and ensure that procurement and handling are carried out according to relevant CII principles and procedures. 7. Assist with management of project budgets and reporting and ensure timely submission and review of information for financial and admin reports (e.g. vehicle report, travel advance and expenses). 8. Ensure timely, good quality reporting on activities, and assist with compilation of routine progress reports. 9. Work with supervisor and relevant technical staff on design, implementation, analysis and use of M&E relating to project activities, including data collection and entry. 10. Assist PM to coordinate with other CII project managers, partners, sub-district/ district/ provincial government and other non-governmental agencies in project areas. 11. Perform additional assignments relating to CII programs as reasonably requested. 12. Tasks may expand and/or be adjusted in accordance to the real needs in the field. QUALIFICATIONS * University degree in Social; Agriculture or any relevant background. * · At least 3(three) years in proven community facilitation capacity and staff supervise; * · Good communications skills, including negotiation skills. * · Good interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for beneficiaries * · Willing to spend a considerable amount of time in the field. * · Honest, responsible, self motivated and able to take initiative under minimum supervision. * · Able to give helpful directions, detailed instructions and demonstrations. * · Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as a part of a team in a cross cultural environment. * · Able to negotiate and to clarify expectations of both the beneficiaries and team. * · Gender sensitive with experience in integrating women into all aspects of community development (gender mainstreaming); * · Experience building partnership with NGOs and other civil society organizations; * · Competent in Windows, MS Office programs, email and database experience. * · Fluency in English (spoken and written) are preferable. * · Ability to work under pressure in a potentially unstable security environment or tight schedule. TERMS OF OFFER CARE 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, fax numbers and email address). Please DO NOT attached academic transcripts and Diplomas and state clearly the applied position code in the email subject. Please submit your applications before August 14, 2012 to CARE International Indonesia, Human Resources Unit: recruit_628@careind.or.id "Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted"