Save
the Children is an international non-profit organization that focuses
on the fulfillment of children's right. Save the Children was first
established in May 1919 in the U.K. and to date has 28 Save the Children
Offices and
operations in more than 120 countries worldwide. 1n 1976, Save the
Children signed an MoU with the Ministry of Social Affairs of the
Republic of Indonesia, followed then by the operations of Save the
Children throughout Indonesia. Currently, Save the Children
work in 11 provinces with a variety of program areas, such as:
Education, Health and Sanitation, Livelihood, Child Protection also
Disaster Risk Reduction.
2014 is year of initial fully
implementation of the Signature Program with support from SCUK through
CP Breakthrough Investment Fund (BSIF). One component of the Signature
Program is legal reform of family based care and the
implementation of the regulations of National Standard of Care and
Alternative Care will be delivered in province and district level. The
implementation of these regulations is called of gate keeping
development and this is a part of the establishment of child
protection and care system.
Now we are looking for a position of:
Project Officer – Gate Keeping, based in Bandung, 1 position
Code : PO-GK
Gate
Keeping Project Officer (PO) position is established to ensure that our
support for implementation of the National Standard and Alternative
Care in order to develop gate keeping system development in Bandung
Municipal and
West Java Province is running well with high quality standard.
Reports to: Family Based Care (FBC) Manager
Dimensions: The postholder will support Social Affairs Office in Bandung Municipality and West Java Province in the implementation of the National Standard of Care, implementation Standard of Procedures in handling children in need of protection and care, functioning the referral system, development of foster care and prevention of institutionalization.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Management of project implementation and quality:
1. Under the lead of FBC Manager, plan and carry out the gate keeping activities.
2. Ensure close collaboration with local stakeholders including establishing and developing strong and effective relationships with key district government officials and childcare institution in the implementation of gate keeping activities.
3. Conduct government, stakeholders and community meetings as outlined in the plan.
4. Ensure close collaboration with internal team members and external member that will support gate keeping activities.
5. Contribute in the set up and develop of program implementation tactics and techniques with other personnel in the team.
6. Assist FBC Manager on mobilizing communities, beneficiaries, government and non government stakeholders to be involved in gate keeping development process and provide closely approach and communication with government key stakeholders.
7. Under the lead of FBC SPM, conduct M&E activities within his/her jurisdiction including supports data collection both quantitative and qualitative in close collaboration and coordination with CPME Coordinator.
8. Develop monthly basis report and send to the FBC Manager.
Financial Management
1. Prepare cash projection for gate keeping activities under FBC program to be submitted and approved by FBC Manager.
2. Manage budget request, utilization and reporting in proper manner and document as well as to follow finance procedures.
3. Support FBC Manager regarding budget monitoring for gate keeping activities.
Administration, IT, Safety and Security and Government Relations
1. Manage administration affairs of project, day-by-ay operational activities and other administration tasks of the gate keeping activities accordance to the organization procedure and guidelines
2. Ensure that efficient, cost effective information technology systems on direct response are in place and in compliance with SCI MOS.
3. Conduct regular and high quality monitoring of the administration affairs in terms of progress against activities, indicators and outcomes.
4. Record all activities related to admin affairs.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
· Bachelor's degree in social work or other relevant study.
· Having a good understanding of children's issues in Indonesia especially in child protection and care.
§ Proven experiences in working with children.
§ Good facilitation skills and strong working relationship with government and other partners.
§ Excellent in social and in interpersonal skills as well as communication skills.
§ Proven ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary team.
§ Demonstrate ability to implement monitoring and evaluation activities.
§ Proven ability to work effectively within set time frames and with demonstrated impact.
· Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimum supervision· Good command in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both verbal and written
· Ability and willingness to be stationed in Bandung Barat municipality, West Java.
· Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
SCI Values Practice
1. To carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
2. To carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Updated CV and application letter should be sent to recruitment.indonesia@savethechildren.org
Please fill the "subject" column of the e-mails in this format:
<code of the position> - <your name>
Closing date for application is up to 2 March 2014
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)
Save
the Children encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of
religion, race, gender, sexual orientation or disability
All recruitment practices and procedures reflect Save the Children's commitment to protecting children from abuse
