Lowongan Kerja LSM/NGO: VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: INSTITUTIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING SPECIALIST - MEDAN

AMARTA II is a USAID funded program that aims to improve the competitiveness of the value chains of three high-value commodities: Coffee, Cocoa and Horticultural crops and to increase the access to credit of small holder  farmers in these three sectors.

The project will work extensively with local government, farmers groups, marketing companies, processors, input suppliers and other stakeholders to increase the income of the whole sector and the proportion of income retained by farmers.


Our project and offices are in Medan, Makassar, Bandung, and our National Office is located in Jakarta.

We are currently seeking experienced professionals to fill the Institutional Capacity Building Specialist based in Medan.

Institutional Capacity Building Specialist. S/he will be responsible for developing and implementing institutional capacity building and institutional strengthening, to improve their participation on agribusiness competitiveness, and liaise with district government and other agencies/stakeholders to achieve maximum collaboration in implementing the AMARTA II Program.

Key tasks include organize farmer groups and other relevant stakeholders into more consolidated producer groups to identify constraints from seeds to post harvest stages, which are the embryo of Agribusiness Competitiveness Alliance, as media in which AMARTA II can respond that will significantly improve competitiveness.

Requirements: University degree in Agriculture, Management, Social Science or similar field. Minimum 3 - 5 years of experience in the development organizations/institution, especially the horticulture farmers group capacity buildings and the related agribusiness activities, including supporting small and medium enterprises and cooperatives, experience working in a similar position in an local or an international organization, knowledge of USAID supported programs, excellent command over the English language. Skilled with standard Microsoft Office packages including the internet, web browsing and ICT literacy.

Duration of assignment is 12 months and starting date immediately.

Interested candidates are requested to provide a CV, state availability, and provide contact details by e-mail torecruitment@amarta-2.org position applied for in the subject line .

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Last date for receipt of applications is 11th May 2012.