Yayasan Tambuhak Sinta Job Vacancies 2013
Yayasan Tambuhak Sinta is a Kalimantan-based foundation that is striving to improve the quality of governance and well-being in areas affected by mineral development activities. The main focus is on participatory community development through capacity-building and economic livelihood support.
YTS is looking for an experienced Field Project Coordinator to supervise and manage its four subdistrict field teams that are working in the upper Kahayan watershed in Gunung Mas District and in Palangka Raya municipality. YTS’s programming is based on a participatory approach and methodology, and candidates are expected to have hands-on experience with this approach and philosophy.
YTS programs are dynamic and multi-faceted, and candidates must be capable of dealing with variety and the unexpected demands that arise from constantly evolving circumstances.
These are the main requirements for this position:
- At least 10 years field-based experience with participatory development programs
- Excellent research, analytical and writing skills
- Very strong personnel management and team-building skills
- Knowledge and understanding of government planning procedures at Kabupaten level
- Ability to work with a wide variety of individuals and organizations – villagers, government officials, donor agencies, civil society organizations, and resource companies
- Excellent interpersonal and social communication skills
- Must be fully fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, English and preferably local Dayak
- A university degree in a relevant discipline
- Willing and able to travel and work in remote areas
- Good computer skills – MS Office, internet
- Knowledge and experience with the mineral resources sector and previous experience in Central Kalimantan would be useful assets.
