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Area Coordinator – Community Development |
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Written by Administrator
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Monday, 19 November 2007 |
Interested applicants please apply to
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26 07. Please mention the position in your email's "subject" line. No
need to attach certificates. Salam.
The Australian Government with the support of AusAID is implementing
the Nias Reconstruction Program (NRP). The program is located in South
Nias with an office in Teluk Dalam. The goal of the project is to
empower communities, particularly in needy villages, to take a leading role
in building or rehabilitating community infrastructure that was
destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami in 2005. This is to be achieved by
developing the capacity of rural human resources and institutions, working
closely with the local government, and providing small grants to
villages.
Coffey International Development, the NRP Managing Contractor, requires
an Area Coordinator – Community Development. The specific position
requirements are as follows:
Reports to: Community Development and
Capacity Building Manager (CDCBM)
Coordination: Area Coordinator – Technical,
Governance Coordinator, SDO Construction Manager, Finance Manager,
Office Manager, Procurement Officer
Supervisory roles: Community Facilitator – Community
Development
Duration: 12 months, with a 3 months
initial contract, start date: mid-Jan 08
Location: Nias Selatan
Languages: Bahasa Indonesia
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Community Development and Capacity Building Manager
and working in close coordination with “Area Coordinator –
Technical,” the position is responsible to provide day-to-day supervision and
technical backstopping to “Community Facilitator” to perform their
works at the community level within its geographic coverage. Ensure
that community facilitation processes and results reflect NRP visions for
improved capacities of communities in managing the development of their
infrastructures through community participation/management approach.
Coordinate with relevant stakeholders in line with the objectives of
the project.
Tasks
1. Assist CDCBM in developing and improving community facilitation
methodologies and provide the communication and coordination linkage
between CDCBM and Community Development Facilitators (CDF) in the field.
2. Assist CDCBM in establishing quality assurance instruments as
required, and ensure the instruments are used by CDFs and the
communities
3. Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, assistance to CDFs
4. Review NRP – Community relationships in each village and
ensure smooth implementation of program activities.
5. Assist CDCBM in putting in place necessary technical training
materials for community capacity building purposes in the whole cycle of
project implementation: identification, planning/design, construction,
operations and maintenance
6. Assist CDCBM in identifying and preparing necessary training
programs for CDFs to support their jobs in the communities, including in
the provision of training and other capacity building for communities
7. Take a lead role in “hands on” implementation of training
programs when required and requested by CDCBM.
8. Assist CDCBM in coordinating and engaging with related local
government agencies as necessary in line with the objectives of the
project
9. Maintain effective working relationships with communities and
other stakeholders, including KDP, BRR and other relevant organizations,
and participate actively in relevant Sectoral Working Group meetings
related to the South Nias reconstruction context.
10. Ensure timely reporting of progress and constraints of project
implementation.
11. Coordinate with, provide inputs and assistance as necessary to the
procurement officer for the procurement of project equipment and
materials.
12. Perform other relevant tasks that may be required by the project.
Preferred qualifications and experiences:
1. Minimal education S1 in a discipline relevant to community
development
2. At least 5 years experience working in community driven
development preferably beginning with community facilitation and advancing to
a higher level coordination role.
3. Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia. Skills in
English and or Bahasa Nias would provide applicants with an advantage
in the selection process.
4. Good report writing and analytical skills
5. Previous work experience on Nias Island would also be highly
regarded as would the ability to work with minimum supervision in remote
and challenging environments.
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