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VACANCY PROVINCIAL COORDINATOR (PC) Title : Provincial Coordinator (PC) Duty Station : Lampung Province Responsible to : IDBP Provincial Coordinator of Lampung Province Duration : September – December 2012 with the possibility for contract extension Background Since 15 May 2009, Hivos is running the Indonesia Domestic Biogas Programme, funded by the Dutch government. This programme is undertaken in close cooperation with SNV Netherlands Development organization. The overall objective of the Indonesia Domestic Biogas Programme is to disseminate domestic bio-digesters as a local and sustainable energy source through the development of a commercial, market oriented sector in selected provinces. Responsibilities & tasks In close coordination with the IDBP Programme Manager (based in the National Biogas Program Support Office in Jakarta), the Provincial Biogas Coordinator manages day to day operation of the office as well as the progress of work in the field. Major responsibilities include maintaining construction progress, stakeholder coordination and liaison, administration, and handling local credit providers. The scope of the activities of the Provincial Coordinator includes: • Manage the Provincial Office for the BIRU Programme • Prepare Detailed Implementation Plans and Budgets • Prepare monthly work plans and budgets and reports for submission to the donor and government • Prepare monthly plans and budgets, progress and financial reports for submission to NBPSO • Liaise with provincial stakeholders (government, private sector, cooperatives, farmer groups, users and NGOs) which play a – potential - role in the implementation of the biogas programme, • Identify, recommend and contract suitable programme partners (for promotion, construction and extension) • Select suitable programme areas within the province in coordination with the NBPSO • Monitor promotional activities and programme progress through field visits and data collection • Act as programme focal point at provincial level • Supervise the provincial programme staff and assist in or lead recruitment • Supervise the day to day operation at the provincial level • Ensure proper financial and administrative activities adhering to the Standard Operation Guidelines and other instructions from the NBPSO • Coordinate regularly with the National Biogas Programme Office in Jakarta • Contribute to programme development strategies, especially for the provincial level • Ensure proper biogas digester data collection procedures and practices and maintain an MIS in accordance with programme requirements or instructions from the NBPSO • Provide logistical and liaison support to field visits for IDBP (BIRU) • Undertake research activities when deemed required and play a role in knowledge dissemination for both IDBP and the Iconic Island programme. • Assist the IDBP Programme Manager in additional tasks as requested. Requirements • At least seven years of experience in programme management in not-for-profit sector; • Experience in managing diverse team members; • Effective liaison skills with multi stakeholders; • New renewable energy knowledge (desired); • Able to actively talk and write in English language. Information Applicants should send a CV and a cover letter in pdf to: hrd.biru@hivos.or.id with reference code 'vac PC Biogas LP' as email subject. Applications are requested by 7 September 2012; thereafter the position will remain open until filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.