GIZ Vacancy: Junior Advisor - Kabupaten Karo, North Sumatera

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is owned by the German government and with operations around the globe, GIZ provides services in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ also works on behalf of other public and private sector clients both in Germany and overseas. These include the governments of other countries, the European Commission, the United Nations and other donor organizations. GIZ operates in more than 130 countries and employs approximately 17,000 staff worldwide. GIZ has been working in Indonesia since 1975.

In Southeast Asia, the agri-food sector is of key significance and has the potential to become the “kitchen of the world”. The domestic and international demand for safe food products of greater quality and quantity, along with the need to manage scarce natural resources, drives agricultural development policies towards the concept of "sustainable agri-food systems". Global and regional policy emphasis is therefore put on the increase of sustainable agricultural production. This is derived from the change of consumer preferences and industry interest towards food safety as well as increasingly strict requirements for the export of agricultural goods. The sustainability of agrifood systems - in its economic, social and environmental dimensions - will be a key factor for competitiveness in complex global agri-food markets.

The Project “ASEAN Sustainable Agrifood Systems", being part of the "ASEAN-German Programme on Response to Climate Change: Agriculture, Forestry and Related Sectors (short: GAP-CC)"  supports the development of regionally-coordinated policies and strategies for sustainable agrifood systems. Towards realization of ASEAN Community by 2015 and beyond and in the light of the planned ASEAN Economic Community (AEC), the Project also promotes sustainable cross-border value chains jointly with public decision-makers, agricultural enterprises as well as farmers’ and private associations. Furthermore, farmers are supported with the implementation of sustainable production technologies and practices in the region. The Project is seeking for 1 (one) qualified candidate for the position of :

Junior Advisor

to be based in Kabupaten Karo, North Sumatera, Indonesia

1. Responsibilities

• Carrying out project activities according to work plan and project log frame
• Coordinating project activities in Kabupaten Karo, North Sumatera
• Carrying out specific tasks in connection with knowledge management for the project  

 

    B.  Tasks

1. Coordination and monitoring

• Puts together an overview of project activities, deadlines etc. and presents this regularly at team meetings
• Establishes good relationship with the counterparts in the district e.g. farmer groups, local government, private sectors, NGO's, etc.
• Communicates and promotes the project’s interests and exchanges ideas and information for the benefit of the project
• Assists with planning, coordinating and documenting meetings, workshops, seminars and other project activities with a focus on technical aspects

     2.  Research

• In consultation with the manager or expert, prepares and carries out qualitative research projects (developing survey instruments, field trials, organisational preparation in the field, collecting and analysing data)
• Assists the project in capacity development activities with counterparts

     3.  Knowledge management

• Assists in drawing up reports and translations
• Establishes a project database
• Identifies and mitigates problems and challenges that arise in project implementation
• Develops regular field activities plan and reports
• Assists in communicating, updating and collecting information

     4. Other duties/additional tasks

• Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

    C.  Required qualifications, competences and experience

• University degree in agriculture, economic, community development or other related studies
• At least 2 years’ professional experience in a comparable position
• Having experience in working together with farmers and NGO’s
• Good working relations with various actors in agricultural sector e.g. local government, farmers, agro-input companies, etc.
• Good interpersonal skills and commitment working in a team
• Skills in computer, software systems (windows, spreadsheet, word processing, e-mail, internet)
• Excellent language skills in English, writing and speaking
• Willingness to upskill as required by the tasks to be performed –corresponding measures are agreed with management
   
  How to apply :
  Interested candidate should submit the application letter and comprehensive CV with list of 2 (two) referees who can comment on your suitability for this role  to wenispri.wenispri@giz.de before 28 November 2014 (all documents in English).  Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted