Senior Programme Officer SHAW - SIMAVI

Simavi is a public health organization that believes everyone has a right to good health. This is why we work on people's health in the poorest regions of developing countries. We focus specifically on the health of mothers, as they are the key to their family's health. Together with them we take care of safe drinking water and sufficient hygiene, healthy pregnancies and children's health. We also provide mothers with the knowledge they need to prevent diseases. Together with local organizations we offer direct and practical support. And we stand up for the interest of people. This works. For more than 85 years.At present, Simavi works in 9 countries, with over 130 projects and a team
of 43 staff. For its SHAW Programme in Indonesia, Simavi is looking for

a: Senior Programme Officer for the Sanitation, Hygiene and Water (SHAW)

Programme, Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Expected starting date: mid-2012) The SHAW Programme runs from April 2010 up to December 2014 and targets communities on the islands of Biak, Timor, Flores, Sumba and Lombok in East Indonesia as well as the national policy level. It is an
innovative, multi-stakeholder programme which operates along the sanitation policies with the STBM strategy by the Government of Indonesia, and aims for scaling up at sub-district and district level. SHAW wants improved behaviour towards sanitation and hygiene, leading to households and communities constructing and using facilities for sanitation and hygiene. Improved drinking water coverage is part of the SHAW Programme to support the hygiene behaviour change. The programme is implemented by five Indonesian NGOs under coordination by Simavi, and has established collaboration with international NGO's, UNICEF, Government structures from village to national level, private sector actors as well as the Netherlands Embassy in Indonesia. STBM at scaled-up level is under development in Indonesia and the SHAW is at the fore-front of the developments. Also, SHAW is focusing to sustainability after the programme, including the enabling environment,
as well as giving attention to capacity strengthening of the partner NGOs.

 In general termsYou will work in the SHAW coordination team, assist the partner NGOs in the implementation and have contacts with other stakeholders. On occasions, you will represent the SHAW Programme Coordinator.Together with colleagues and consultants you play an active
role in implementing the programme, monitor progress, provide technical assistance to partners and contribute to missions. You will report directly to the SHAW Programme Coordinator in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.A major element in your work is to look at organisational aspects, regarding the enabling environment for sustainability as well as the partner NGOs. The enabling environment needs to be created and/or enhanced from village to national level in order to maintain the achievements of the SHAW programme after 2014. Organisational support to the partner NGOs is needed in conceptual reflections regarding the development of approaches, the implementation, the monitoring and the
enabling environment at levels from dusun to kabupaten.

Responsibilities
1. Support the coordination of the SHAW programme ;
2. Support the partner NGOs in implementation, strategy development, PME and documenting ;
3. Assist the partner NGOs in the creation and functioning of the enabling environment to assure the sustainability of the achievements after the SHAW programme ;
4. Support and/or facilitate the learning and sharing of information among the programme actors, and with the actors in the sector in general ;
5. Monitor progress and performance of the SHAW programme on the basis of reports and field visits ;
 6. Ensure timely and quality reporting on the programme to the SHAW Programme Coordinator ;
7. Active and pro-active communication with Simavi headquarters in The Netherlands and the SHAW partners involved ;
8. Organise assessments, technical missions and evaluations by external consultants ;
9. Initiate and manage relations with stakeholders (NGOs, consultants, government, private sector etc.) ;
10. Represent occasionally the SHAW Programme Coordinator in workshops and meetings.
skills and required experienceSimavi is looking for a candidate with a pro-active and reflective attitude, able to operate in a multi-cultural setting and who has the skills to guide others in a pioneering environment. The candidate must be a team-player.This position requires considerable experience in the Indonesian WASH sector working in the areas of programme management and strategy development. The Senior Programme Officer should have sector experience at the local and
national level. The applicant should be familiar with current developments, research, best practices and global policy direction in the sector at large, and especially in the areas of sanitation (CLTS and
social marketing approaches), hygiene promotion, school sanitation, environmental programming, drinking water and programme integration with health and education. Job requirements
* Minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience in the field of international development cooperation and civil society processes ;
* Academic level, with knowledge and experience in the field of development cooperation, possible engineering and civil society ;
* Excellent communication skills in English as well as Bahasa Indonesia ;
* Sound knowledge of sanitation and hygiene promotion methods, as well as drinking water programmes ;
* Ability to question and challenge people in a constructive manner, but also to work with diplomacy and creative problem solving techniques when interests and opinions differ ;
* Demonstrated ability to set priorities, take initiatives, and get results in the framework of a strategy;
* Excellent written and oral communication skills to convey complex and technical issues in a clear, concise manner ;
* Comfortable in a wide range of cultural and operational situations, demonstrating culturally sensitive behaviour with a diverse range of people ;
* Team player, but can also work independently and shows initiative ;
* Ability to represent Simavi in various situations.

PeriodThe position is in principle for the period of the programme. Simavi as a policy initially offers a one year contract, with the intention to extend the contract for the remaining period of the SHAW
programme.Simavi's intention is to extend and continue its activities in Indonesia and strengthen its presence. The selected candidate would ideally also be involved in the process. LocationThe senior programme officer will be based in Yogyakarta. However, frequent travel is required to the programme areas as well as to Jakarta to meet with government officials and other stakeholders.
Simavi offersThe position is in a dynamic and international working environment, with substantial personal freedom in the context of an ambitious and professional team and programme. Simavi offers a competitive salary as well as a good secondary benefit package.

To applyCandidates are invited to apply before 15 May 2012. Please send your letter and resume (in English) to Mrs Yuli Arisanti, the assistant to the SHAW coordinator by yuli.arisanti@gmail.com
<yuli.arisanti@gmail.com> Further information can be obtained through this email address. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by 28 May, and the first interviews are planned for mid-June 2012.