Lutheran
World Relief (LWR), a U.S. based non-profit development organization engaged in
seeking lasting solutions to poverty and reducing risk, is seeking an
experienced Coffee project Officer for its Indonesia programs to be based in
Bener Meriah - Aceh, Indonesia.
The Senior
Project Officer (CPO) is responsible for the field based aspects of the Gayo
Coffee Farmer Empowerment Project. He/she will ensure the day to day activities
are being implemented at both the cooperative level and the farmer level. The SPO
will oversee the training, assist the cooperative delagates in follow up
trainings, monitor delegate and farmer group meetings, monitor consultants and
specialists, oversee cooperative trainings, and provide ongoing reports to the
Program Manager
REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES
- Deep commitment to LWR’s core values and ability to model those values in relationships with colleagues and partners
- 5 years progressive experience in coffee production including harvesting and value added processing
- Knowledge of program cycle including design, monitoring and evaluating development projects.
- Advanced degree in agriculture or relevant discipline
- 3 years’ experience in training or facilitation
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with local government, cooperatives, and farmers
- Proficiency using Word, Excel, PowerPoint, e-mail and web browser software
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Experience in Gayo Region or Aceh preferred
- Ability to provide written and oral reports in English preferred
Please
submit your application and curriculum vitae to lwrindonesia1@gmail.com placing the job title in the subject line and
label your CV with your name (CV max. 300KB size)
Only short
listed candidates will be notified. Applications submitted not later than, 27
March 2014.
