ChildFund,
one of the leading child development organizations in the world, is an
international NGO dedicated to assisting children worldwide. We operate in 31
countries assisting 17.8 million children and their family members, regardless
of race, creed or gender.
We help
deprived, excluded and vulnerable children living in poverty have the capacity
to become young adults, parents, and leaders who bring lasting and positive
change to their communities. ChildFund also promotes societies whose individuals
and institutions participate in valuing, protecting and advancing the worth and
the rights of children.
ChildFund
has been working in Indonesia since 1958 and works in partnership with, and
provides capacity building, financial and networking support to more than 18
community-based organizations (CBOs) covering 213 villages in the provinces of
South Sumatera, Lampung, DKI Jakarta, Banten, West Java, Yogyakarta, Central
Java, and East Nusa Tenggara. As a result of this coordinated partnership, ChildFund
Indonesia directly and indirectly supports 380,000 children a year. In
addition to the implementation of core programs, ChildFund Indonesia has also
responded to emergencies in Aceh (tsunami), West Sumatera (earthquake), Central
Java and Yogyakarta (volcanic eruption). For more information please visit
www.childfund.org
ChildFund
Indonesia is currently seeking:
Title
: Program Officer (Niche Core
Program)
Div/Dept
: Programs
Location
: National Office
Reporting
Relationship : ECD Specialist
Period
of
contract
: One year with possible extention, subject to individual performance review
and conditions of project.
SUMMARYThe Program Officer
is a part of the Life Stage 1 team supporting ChildFund Indonesia’s programs
for cadre/tutors, parents/caregivers and children aged 0-6 years. The Program
Officer will directly support to the Maternal Child Health (MCH) and Early
Childhood Development (ECD) Specialists in developing an inventory of
cadre/tutor capacity with the aim of creating a capacity building plan for our
working areas. The Program Officer will also work closely with the ECD
Specialist to compile data, analyze, and create reports based on the available
data. Just as important, the Program Officer is responsible for developing, and
assisting our local partner groups, implement baseline surveys on their ECD/MCH
programs as well as submission of Life Stage 1 data to ChildFund’s
International Office (IO).
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work cooperatively and collaboratively with the ECD Specialist and MCH Specialist on core activities outlined in ChildFund’s NCP program.
- Develop and lead the implementation of MCH/ECD baseline surveys in the field with the support of the local partner community groups.
- Provide onsite visits to program beneficiaries to monitor progress. Working with the ECD/MCH Specialist to assess program effectiveness and recommend program modification if necessary.
- Ensure timely submission of all NCP data on a quarterly basis to the International Office.
- Document MCH/ECD best practices based on the regular collection, compilation and analyisis of data both nationally, regionally and globally.
- Work with the ECD/MCH Specialists to assess the effectiveness of the interventions in the attainment of ChildFund Indonesia’s core outcomes.
- Develop monitoring and data collection tools, and ensure quality implementation of M&E activities to meet ChildFund International standards.
- Conducting baseline surveys, mid-term evaluations, specialized studies and final evaluations using sampling methodologies, available data collection instruments, analysis and report development
- Provide timely reports on the LS1 program when required.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years in the area of community development. Some experience on MCH/ECD programs for parents and children aged 0 -6 is essential.
- Demonstrated experience with the design, implementation, management and evaluation of programs
- Excellent computer/data management skills.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia
- Good oral/written communication and organizational skills
- Experience in M&E methods and approaches (including quantitative, qualitative and participatory work with children)
- Computer proficiency including knowledge of and practice in statistical and data management packages
- Willingness to travel nationally to remote areas
EDUCATION
A Bachelor Degree on Child
Development, Public Health, Developmental Psychology from a reputable
university or certification on data management systems with an interest in
community development and in particular ECD/MCH.
This position is opened for Indonesian national only.
Please send by email your resume or CV & include Job
Title & Position Code in the email subject
field. Any enquiries should be directed by email to: recruitment@indonesia.childfund.org
Deadline for applications: December 15, 2013
