Save the Children is an
international NGO and the world's top independent charity for children
in need. Since 1919, we have been fighting for children's rights, saving
their lives and providing hope for brighter futures worldwide. In
Indonesia, Save the
Children currently works in eleven provinces, has staff of
approximately 170 local professionals, and programming in Child
Protection, Education, Health and Nutrition, Disaster Risk Reduction,
and Humanitarian Response. Save the Children in Indonesia is seeking
to fill the following position:
Program Officer – BELAJAR Project
1 position, based in Belu
Code : PO - Belajar
Role purpose:
The
Project Officer BELAJAR Project will be responsible for implementation
of all activities in target schools in Belu, NTT district. S/he will be
responsible for programmatic implementation and monitoring of all
project activities,
and the development of the project workplan. S/he will ensure that all
activities included in the implementation plan are implemented and
literacy outcomes are assessed. S/he will report to the Senior Project
Officer and be supported by a small finance and
administration team in Belu, NTT.
Reports to: Sr. Program Officer
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:
- Ensure BELAJAR Project activities in Belu are implemented according to the detailed implementation plan including leading the technical implementation of the project in the field.
- With input from outside technical experts, ensure high quality technical implementation of all project interventions according to global best practices, and lessons learned from SC programming in Indonesia and globally.
- Ensure close collaboration with local stakeholders including establishing and developing strong and effective relationships with key district government officials and non-governmental stakeholders. This will include collaborating with the local government on school selection, coordinating teacher training, reporting, and project public events such as results dissemination. It will also include mobilizing communities in support of this project.
- Together with Senior Project Officer and Project Assistant, he/she will provide preparation of the Baseline Assessment of BELAJAR project.
- Together with the Senior Project Officer, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer and with assistance from other staff, develop an effective monitoring, evaluation and reporting system (including documenting activities) to ensure the effectiveness of project implementation.
- Together with Project Assistant and Procurement and Logistic Assistant ensure the procurement and delivery of all materials needed for activity both at school and in community is timely.
- Together with Project Assistant monitoring regular activities both in school and communities (reading camp, reading awareness session)
- Provide effective management and supervision of one staff member.
- Ensure that there is close coordination with other Save the Children projects in Belu.
- Together with Senior Project Officer undertake advocacy activities in policy level and other advocacy activity to ensure the sustainability of the project
- Provide monthly report and monthly work plan, and submit to Senior Project Officer
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors University Degree or equivalent in a relevant field
- At least 3 years work experience with non-government organizations, at least some experience in managing education projects
- At least 2 years experience in education programs with international NGOs.
EXPERIENCES
- Knowledge and skills in methods to promote improvements in early grade primary education
- Proven skills to develop an implementation plan and then efficiently implement activities
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality reports and other project documents in Indonesian and English
- Proven ability to manage financial resources according to donor and organization regulations and reporting requirements
- Proven ability to work in a multi-cultural team
Essential
- Knowledge and skills in methods to promote improvements in early grade primary education on literacy skills
- Proven skills to develop an implementation plan and then efficiently implement activities
Desirable
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality reports and other project documents in Indonesian and English
- Proven ability to manage financial resources according to donor and organization regulations and reporting requirements
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:
<PO-Belajar><your name>
Closing date for application is up to 13 August 2014
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)
