CARE Indonesia in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara (NTT) : AGRICULTURE & MICROENTERPRISE

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 & MICROENTERPRISE 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS

Working under the Project Manager (PM), Agriculture and
Microenterprise Specialist’s will be responsible for planning, implementation,
monitoring and reporting of Agriculture and Microenterprise 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 Microenterprise 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 Microenterprise Specialist’s has overall
responsibility for implementing the various tasks of the Agriculture and
Microenterprise 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 microenterprise, 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 Microenterprise programs to beneficiaries.
3.  Fully Control and ensure the design, specification and technique of the implementation of the Agriculture and Microenterprise project activities.
4.  Facilitate, Control and support the winning Contractor, Consultant and/or Partner for implementation of the Agriculture and Microenterprise project in the field.
5. Assist, coordinate and support Agriculture and Microenterprise 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 timeframe.
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 Microenterprise 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 inline 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 microenterprise 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.

1. Work with other Specialist to plan and manage project activities and conduct capacity building for staff,partners and community.
2. 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.
3.  Ensure integration of vulnerability, gender and equity, and natural resource management/ environmental issues into plans, activities and monitoring.
4. Coordinate with support units as necessary, and ensure that procurement and handling are carried out according to relevant CII principles and procedures.
5. 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).
6.  Ensure timely, good quality reporting on activities, and assist with compilation of routine progress reports.
7. 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.
8. Assist PM to coordinate with other CII project managers, partners, sub-district/ district/ provincial government and other non-governmental agencies in project areas.
9. 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 Microenterprise experience in a similar project in  an NGO setting.
3. Have extensive experiences in the sought sectors, know effective approaches for Agriculture and Microenterprise 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. 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 June 07, 2012 to CARE International Indonesia, Human Resources Unit:
recruit_608@careind.or.id

"Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted"