JOB VACANCY
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).
ChildFund Indonesia is
currently seeking:
Title: Program
Officer
Div/Dept: Eastern
Zone/Programs
Location: Kupang
Reporting Relationship: Area Manager
Terms of Contract: This is a long term position. However, initial contract will be Fixed Term, 1 (one) year, with possible extension upon satisfactory performance
summary
Provides technical assistance in
coordinating and implementing national office programs, develops capacity among
affiliate partners in program implementation, management, evaluation and
promotes networking with program stakeholders
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides technical assistance in the implementation of organization’s area strategic plans by conducting research, identifying potential programs, and development of partnerships to ensure participation in program activities
- Provides technical assistance for capacity building of project beneficiaries and partner’s program development
- Support staff and affiliate partners / project beneficiaries in aligning programs with goals and objectives and integrating sponsorship and non sponsorship programs in national office
- Provide assistance and review project proposals from affiliate partners so that align with ChildFund strategies and policies.
- Provide onsite visits to program beneficiaries to monitor progress, assess program effectiveness and recommend program modification
- Identifying funding opportunities for proposal development at all level of the organization as requested.
- Provides documentation and reports (following ChildFund / donor requirements).
- Assists in donor relation / sponsor relations duties of enrollment of children and compliance by affiliates of sponsorship requirements / donor requirements.
- Plays an active role in resource mobilization efforts
- Liaises with other child focused organizations for the development of best practices and leveraging networks.
QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE
- 5+ years experience in working in the human service or social services and/or with a non profit agency, preferably community organization
- Experience in any of these areas will be a value added: ECD/Education/Youth Empowerment/DRR/Child Protection
- Experience in working with youth program and managing Child Forum (Livelihood, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Cultural Activities) will be a value added
- Computer proficiency in general office software applications (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Demonstrated experience with the design, implementation, management and evaluation of programs preferred
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills in English;
- Good oral/written communication and organizational skills
- Proven track record in facilitation skills
- Must be able to travel to program locations; where applicable
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s degree,
preferably in Social Work or relevant human services discipline, or equivalent
relevant work experience;
This position is opened for Indonesian nationals 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: September 20, 2014
