International Jobs at Meulaboh, Indonesia with Mercy Corps-International humanitarian relief and development
Community Development Program Manager, Meulaboh, Indonesia
Mercy Corps
International humanitarian relief and development
Location: Indonesia (Meulaboh)
Closing date: 04 Sep 2007
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Community Development Program Manager
Mercy Corps’ program in Indonesia started in 1999, and aims to address the root causes of poverty, thereby improving the quality of life for disaster and conflict affected, urban, and coastal communities. Mercy Corps Indonesia promotes sustainable economic development through integrated, entrepreneurial self-help programs and skills training, and by improving the living conditions of vulnerable population living in crisis, especially with a focus on food security, health, and nutrition of the poor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Program Development
Work closely with the Field Director, Economic Development Program Manager, Aceh Healthy Schools Program Manager, and community development program teams to sharpen the program strategy in Meulaboh and ensure that the community development program effectively integrates with the Economic Development and Healthy School programs.
Support program development by enhancing program strategy, identify potential funding opportunities, write proposals and allocate team resources to support program development.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Four Community Development Team Leaders, the Community Development Advisor and the Program Information Management Officer.
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Meulaboh Field Director
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Deputy Director in Banda Aceh, Technical Unit Managers, Operations Manager, Administration Manager, Procurement & Logistics Manager, Finance Supervisor, Community Development Program Manager in Banda Aceh and all program staff (national and expatriate).
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
* BA/S or equivalent in social science, development studies, management, or related field required.
* Demonstrated ability to implement a complex, diverse program, manage a range of staff, and develop staff capacities.
* Five years experience managing development programs in relief and/or development settings preferred.
* Proven experience with community development processes utilizing a variety of participatory methodologies and ability to present evidence of positive impact based on prior experience.
* Understanding of economic development and engineering/construction processes preferred.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational skills.
* Indonesian language skills a plus.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The successful Community Development Program Manager will have a strong commitment to teamwork, accountability, staff capacity-building, and the principles of participatory community-oriented development. S/he will make effective communication a priority in all situations and will maintain a sense of humor.
LIVING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This is an accompanied position in a relatively safe and comfortable environment. Candidates must be able to live and work in hot, tropical environments and within a fairly conservative Muslim culture. Access to education facilities and health care is very limited. Meulaboh is a small town and has a limited range of restaurants, but good access to beaches. Singapore is the nearest destination for serious medical care and the amenities of a fully developed city. There are currently daily flights to Banda Aceh and Medan, excluding Sundays. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta are easily accessible by charter flight from Medan and Banda Aceh.
Vacancies Contact
Apply to our jobs board: www.mercycorps.org/aboutus/jobs
Reference Code: RW_75ER45-41
Source: Reliefweb
Mercy Corps
International humanitarian relief and development
Location: Indonesia (Meulaboh)
Closing date: 04 Sep 2007
PROGRAM SUMMARY:
Community Development Program Manager
Mercy Corps’ program in Indonesia started in 1999, and aims to address the root causes of poverty, thereby improving the quality of life for disaster and conflict affected, urban, and coastal communities. Mercy Corps Indonesia promotes sustainable economic development through integrated, entrepreneurial self-help programs and skills training, and by improving the living conditions of vulnerable population living in crisis, especially with a focus on food security, health, and nutrition of the poor.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Program Development
Work closely with the Field Director, Economic Development Program Manager, Aceh Healthy Schools Program Manager, and community development program teams to sharpen the program strategy in Meulaboh and ensure that the community development program effectively integrates with the Economic Development and Healthy School programs.
Support program development by enhancing program strategy, identify potential funding opportunities, write proposals and allocate team resources to support program development.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
Four Community Development Team Leaders, the Community Development Advisor and the Program Information Management Officer.
REPORTS DIRECTLY TO: Meulaboh Field Director
WORKS DIRECTLY WITH: Deputy Director in Banda Aceh, Technical Unit Managers, Operations Manager, Administration Manager, Procurement & Logistics Manager, Finance Supervisor, Community Development Program Manager in Banda Aceh and all program staff (national and expatriate).
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE:
* BA/S or equivalent in social science, development studies, management, or related field required.
* Demonstrated ability to implement a complex, diverse program, manage a range of staff, and develop staff capacities.
* Five years experience managing development programs in relief and/or development settings preferred.
* Proven experience with community development processes utilizing a variety of participatory methodologies and ability to present evidence of positive impact based on prior experience.
* Understanding of economic development and engineering/construction processes preferred.
* Excellent verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational skills.
* Indonesian language skills a plus.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
The successful Community Development Program Manager will have a strong commitment to teamwork, accountability, staff capacity-building, and the principles of participatory community-oriented development. S/he will make effective communication a priority in all situations and will maintain a sense of humor.
LIVING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
This is an accompanied position in a relatively safe and comfortable environment. Candidates must be able to live and work in hot, tropical environments and within a fairly conservative Muslim culture. Access to education facilities and health care is very limited. Meulaboh is a small town and has a limited range of restaurants, but good access to beaches. Singapore is the nearest destination for serious medical care and the amenities of a fully developed city. There are currently daily flights to Banda Aceh and Medan, excluding Sundays. Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Jakarta are easily accessible by charter flight from Medan and Banda Aceh.
Vacancies Contact
Apply to our jobs board: www.mercycorps.org/aboutus/jobs
Reference Code: RW_75ER45-41
Source: Reliefweb
