Muslim Aid is an international
charity and development agency based in London with 26 years of experience in
helping to create a safer and more dignified life for disaster and conflict
affected people across the globe. We are currently operating in more than 70
countries with 13 field offices. Our vision is a world of peace,
compassion and justice where all people achieve fulfillment in all aspects of
their lives. In Indonesia our main programs include Flood mitigation,
Shelter and Livelihoods with our Field Office based in Banda Aceh, and further
sub-offices in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Padang.
Under the direct supervision of and
reporting to Program Officer of Muslim Aid Indonesia Yogyakarta Sub-field
Office, Muslim Aid Yogyakarta is currently looking for a qualified and
committed candidate to fill the following position:
Position title : Field
Facilitator of Integrated Farming Project
Report to : Program
Officer
Duty Station : Yogyakarta
Sub Field Office
Type of Contract : 10 Months
Job Purpose
Under the oversight supervision
and guidance of Program Officer the incumbent will responsible to manage integrated
farming program at the field level & provide technical assistance and
capacity building in the community level.
Specific Task
The following specific duties
have been enumerated mainly for the incumbent to have a clear understanding of
the position and the roles and responsibilities expected.
- Conduct assessment to identify the target of beneficiaries and their need relating to Muslim Aid program
- Strengthening the groups by providing technical assistance and mentoring to the groups/community
- Managing integrated farming program at the field level in effectiveness and accountable mechanism.
- Responsible to assist the target community to develop their farming activities to be more integrated farming including organic fertilizer, marketing and networking support.
- Assist the groups / community to form and establish farmer CBO to ensure the program sustainability and program exit strategy.
- Conduct regular field visit and monitoring to the target community relating to Muslim Aid program.
- Prepare regular report on progress and obstacles of the program and result of monitoring submitted to the supervisor
- Make close coordination and a good communication with local government, Social Agency and other stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of the program
- Identify any constraints and issues, particularly in relation to the community and target beneficiaries, and implement a solution focused approach.
- Assist in undertaking initiatives promoting Muslim Aid’s image and activities in the program region.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Desirable Qualifications:
- University degree
- Preferably with previous experience working in an international organization, UN and/or NGOs
- Previous experience in implementing livelihood programs, such as revolving funds, assets replacement, SME’s activities, etc.
- Willingness to spend a significant amount of time in the field to engage with the community and facilitating the community or stakeholders
- Ability to prepare quickly concise reports and input database
- Computer literate (word-processing, spreadsheet, e-mail exchange)
- Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respect for diversity, creative thinking, and punctual.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in team situations.
- Fluency in Javanese is required, English ability is advantageous
Applicants
should submit a cover letter & updated CV (including at least three
references with contact information) as attachment to hrdmuslimaidyogya@gmail.com
quoting the position applied as the subject of the e-mail. Example: Field
Facilitator of Integrated Farming Project, Subject must be: [FFIFP] Your Name.
Applications must be submitted at the latest 7 (seven) days after the vacancy
published and the attachment should not exceed 200 Kb.
Muslim Aid gives
an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, or religion.