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 : AGRICULTURE and MICRO-ENTERPRISE SPECIALIST
DEPARTMENT/PROJECT : PROGRAM/SESAMA
REPORTS TO : PROJECT MANAGER
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.
To develop Agriculture and Micro-enterprise strategy, CARE is now
recruiting for a Agricultureand Micro-enterprise Specialist. The
position will work alongside Specialist for Community Planning and
Advocacy, Agriculture and Micro-enterprise, Infrastructures and Land
Security and will work closely with a local partner.
PURPOSE
To assist Project Manager (PM) for develop Agriculture and
Micro-enterprise strategy, specification and technique of the
implementation of the Agriculture and Micro-enterprise project
activities, develop monitoring tools and reporting.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Working under the Project Manager (PM), Agriculture and Micro-enterprise
Specialist’s will be responsible for planning, implementation,
monitoring and reporting of Agriculture and Micro-enterprise
interventions of the project in project operation area in collaboration
with a local partner organization. He/she will work alongside
Specialist’s for Community Planning and Advocacy, Health and Education,
also Infrastructures and Land Security and other program related to
integrate ensure the integration of the quality Agriculture and
Micro-enterprise interventions into the overall project activities.
He/she will also liaise with and manage relationships and capacity
building with partners and government departments.
Agriculture and Micro-enterprise Specialist’s has overall responsibility
for implementing the various tasks of the Agriculture and
Micro-enterprise component of the project. This will include such tasks
as develop livelihood priorities;conduct training/capacity building of
groups livelihood strategy sectors; establish/ empowerment farmer group;
conduct PTD LEISA Cycles; Conduct Seed Fair, Develop micro-enterprise,
Develop business plan , conducting market surveys, assessing community
needs, and in general, providing the interface between program technical
staff and community membership. S/he will need to ensure that the
programs are well planned and the goals are met.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Compile data or information from the sources regarding the Livelihood sectors with assistance from Community Leader
2. Provision of socialization and information of Agriculture and Micro-enterprise programs to beneficiaries
3. Fully Control and ensure the design, specification and
technique of the implementation of the Agriculture and Micro-enterprise
project activities.
4. Facilitate, Control and support the winning Contractor,
Consultant and/or Partner for implementation of the Agriculture and
Micro-enterprise project in the field.
5. Assist, coordinate and support Agriculture and Micro-enterprise
Community Group for implementation of the achieved project targets.
6. Coordinate with the Technical Assistant Group to ensure the target of the project within the designated time-frame
7. Develop a monthly report to the Project Manager on the progress made and potential problems
8. Input and recommendation for improving the performance and
support of the Agriculture and Micro-enterprise component of the
project.
9. Ensure the financial administration of the field project is meet the CARE International standard system
10. Conduct any other duties that may reasonably be assigned in line with the position.
TASKS:
1. Assist with 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. The position holder will be expected to:
a) Design and implement livelihood assessments, focusing on key
food security issues, including local food identification (pola pangan
harapan) and food
saving (harvest management)
b) Work with field facilitator and partners to design and deliver
appropriate agricultural and micro-enterprise services to beneficiaries,
including introduction of LEISA techniques through Participatory
Technology Development (PTD) cycles
c) Collaborate with local partners/ vendors to design &
implement other appropriate livelihoods interventions, including skill
development, processing,
market linkage
3. Work with other Specialist to plan and manage project activities
and conduct capacity building for staff, partners and community.
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
1. University degree in Agriculture or Economic or any relevant background.
2. 3 - 5 years of previous Agriculture and Micro-enterprise experience in a similar project in an NGO setting.
3. Have extensive experiences in the sought sectors, know effective
approaches for Agriculture and Micro-enterprise interventions, and able
to apply them in a participatory manner.
4. Understand gender issues and gender-sensitive approach in the programming.
5. Good communications skills, including negotiation skills.
6. Good interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for beneficiaries.
7. Willing to spend a considerable amount of time in the field.
8. Honest, responsible, self motivated and able to take initiative under minimum supervision.
9. Able to give helpful directions, detailed instructions and demonstrations.
10. Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as a part of a team in a cross cultural environment.
11. Able to negotiate and to clarify expectations of both the beneficiaries and team.
12. Competent in Windows, MS Office programs, email and database experience.
13. Fluency in English (spoken and written).
14. Ability to work under pressure in a potentially unstable security environment.
TERMS OF OFFER
CARE is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and
benefits package, and a collegial working environment, and women
candidates are encouraged to apply. 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 December 15, 2012 to CARE International Indonesia, Human Resources Unit:
recruit_655@careind.or.id
"Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted"
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