Vacancy at Caritas Czech Republic - Field Officer for Cooperative and Microfinance

Caritas Czech Republic Aceh Mission (CCR) has
been implementing rural livelihoods development activities in Aceh Jaya
district since 2005 after finalizing emergencyphase of the post tsunami
relief. Livelihood field became soon a core activity of CCR in Aceh. For more than 4 years CCR
has been providing long term support for the victims of tsunami in the fields
of agriculture, agro-forestry and aquacultures (all sub districts of Aceh Jaya
district).

In 2010-2012 CCR will be implementing a
project for the Mulit-Donor Fund (MDF) in cooperation with the Economic
Development Financing Facility (EDFF) and the World Bank. This project will
focus on improving the economic opportunities available to nilam growers across
Aceh.
Under the supervision of  Project Officer for Cooperative and Microfinance Unit  the Field Officer for Cooperative and
Microfinance Unit  will have the  responsible for overseeing the
planning, management and implementation of EDFF sub project from Project
Officer working through the sub-districts to support the Cooperative & Microfinance Unit in identifying, planning and
executing detailed action plan for the project.

Job Title                                             : Field Officer for Cooperative and Microfinance
Code                                                       : FOC-Field
Supervisor                                             : Project Officer for Cooperative and Microfinance
Duty Station                                         : Aceh Selatan and Gayo Lues
Expected duration of Assignment     : July to August 2012

Main Duties:

·         Under guidance of Project Officer for Cooperatives and Microfinance,
formulates direction and develops activity plan in coordination with the
support staff in ranks.
·         Coordination of project activities, with program counterparts and key
stakeholders.
·         Supervises the day-to-day work of partners to strengthen their capacity
to organize and mobilize community members in support of income generation
initiatives.
·         Ensures that programming is adhering to EDFF sub project’s Main and
Specific objectives and outputs.
·         Applies Project Cycle Management
and regularly prepares activity planning document and expenditures forecasts as
required.
·         Helps to prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly statistical, narrative
reports as required by Project Officer.
·         Travels throughout the
project areas as required.
·         Ensures storing and saving data related to the project in both
electronic and printed version
·         Follows closely internal CCR Aceh Mission regulations, specifically “CCR
Aceh Mission goods and services regulation “ and “ CCR Aceh Mission accounting
and budgeting flowchart “
·         Ensures the consistent application of CCR Policies and regulations.
Education:
Bachelor Degree in cooperative, business management, marketting, economic
or related disciplines.

Experience:
* At least five (5)years professional/
practical experience working on similar project (desirable)
* Relevant and proven knowledge and skills in cooperatives or income generating projects
* Practical experience working in Aceh on community based socio-economic projects
* Training skills especially in basic accounting, business planning, marketing and  experience in giving technical assistance in  (desirable)
* Willing to be based in CCR project areas  during the project implementation
* Experience and creativity using computers,  word, excel, power point

Language Requirements:
* Demonstrates qualities of oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, ability to work in team and under stress
* Basic understanding of English and Good command of Indonesian language (Aceh language desirable)
How to apply :

Application must include a cover letter in English
and current Curriculum Vitae with the position code as the subject of the
email.
CV should include 2-3 page professional resume
with education, and work experience (English only) and 3 professional
references (not related to/ family member with) the candidate complete with
names, job position and working phone numberfor the reference.
Resumes must have full contact detail of candidate
and qualified candidates should  sent the application to caritas.ceko@gmail.comby COB 30 May 2012

Note to applicants:
“No transportation costs
related to relocation will be provided.”