Hivos Job Vacancy
Hivos is a
Dutch non-governmental organization guided by humanist values. It aims at
structural poverty alleviation with a strong focus on civil society building
and sustainable economic development. Hivos provides financial support for local
NGO's, is active in networking, lobbying and exchanging knowledge and
expertise. For its Southeast Asia Regional Office in Jakarta, Hivos seeks
qualified Indonesian candidates for the position of:
Title : Programme Officer Green - MFS
Title : Programme Officer Green - MFS
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration : until
December 2015
Report to :
Coordinator/Senior Business Development Officer Green Food
Functional context
Functional context
The Programme Officer Green - MFS is under the supervision
of and reports to the Coordinator/Senior Business Development Officer Green
Food.
MFS II is the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ 2011-2015 grant framework for Dutch civil society organisations engaged in international development as co-funding agencies. The aim of MFS II is to help strengthen civil society in the South as a basis for structural poverty reduction. As one of the recipient organisations of MFS funding, since 2011 Hivos’s Jakarta-based Regional Office Southeast Asia (ROSEA) has used these funds to support development initiatives in Indonesia and the region on six thematic areas: Expression and Engagement, Rights and Citizenship, Action for Change, Green Energy and Green Food. The Green Food team’s portfolio of MFS-funded projects in 2015 includes strengthening cooperatives in the coconut/palm sugar sector; sustainable value chain development; the introduction of financial services (including the Green Performance Agenda toolkit for microfinance institutions); and support for food processing. To implement the projects we work with farmers’ cooperatives, local NGOs, technical assistance providers, consultants, district government, extension providers, banks and microfinance institutions, exporters and private sector corporations. All projects funded under the MFS programme are expected to conclude by December 2015. The aim of the Project Officer Financial Services/Food is to satisfactorily oversee the Green Food team’s portfolio of MFS-funded projects to conclusion, including finalization of all reporting.
The
Programme Officer Green - MFS is responsible for the
overall performance and management of the Green Food team’s portfolio of
MFS-funded projects, including implementation, monitoring, donor reporting and
documentation. S/he will ensure the contract management and implementation of
MFS-funded projects are delivered as outlined in each Project Contract, and in
accordance with the standards of Hivos, external donors, and/or private sector
partners.
The position is Jakarta-based with some
short-term domestic travel required.
Roles and responsibilities:
1. Manage the
portfolio of the Green Food team’s MFS-funded projects, which includes
management of all relevant paperwork, project administration and reporting
requirements;
2. Be
responsible for project progress, including: routine monitoring, guidance to
implementing partners, data collection in accordance with each project’s
M&E framework, and ongoing assessment;
3. Support
knowledge dissemination to project partners through capacity-building,
mentoring and field visits;
4. Ensure
effective communication amongst project stakeholders, and between Hivos ROSEA
and Hivos Head Office;
5. Represent
Hivos ROSEA to stakeholders as needed, including by developing strong
relationships and networks within Indonesia and internationally (as required);
6. Recruitment and
management of consultants and/or technical advisers for relevant projects;
7. Conduct
end-of-project evaluations and/or impact assessments in accordance with Hivos
and donor requirements;
8. In
collaboration with ROSEA’s D/MEL Officer, develop lessons learnt
documentation for each completed project;
9. Contribute
to the Green Cluster’s organizational and policy development;
10. Work
collaboratively with other Green Food team members, and within the Green
Cluster, to achieve ROSEA’s objectives for the Green Society programme in
Indonesia.
Knowledge,
experiences and competencies
·
Proven experience in project
management and implementation.
·
Experience in managing grants and
sub-grants.
·
Knowledge and experience applying
monitoring and evaluation tools and using information gathered to improve
project performance.
·
Experience in building capacity of
partner organizations and demonstrated success in interacting with government
agencies.
·
Ability to work in multi-cultural
environment and with a wide range of stakeholders.
·
Outstanding
English oral and written communication skills.
·
Ability
to ensure that project schedules and objectives are met.
·
Ability
to travel to project areas within Indonesia and to attend meetings/conferences
as required.
What do we offer?
An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated
colleagues and the possibility to work for an ambitious new international
initiative of GREEN project.
How to apply?
To apply for
this position please submit:
·
A cover letter expressing motivation
for the position.
·
A CV, no more than 4 (four) pages,
that highlights how the candidate meets the expected qualifications.
To: application.id@hivos.org no later than Wednesday, 11 March 2015.
Please
specify the position name you are applying for (‘Programme Officer Green - MFS’) in the
‘subject’ line of your email.
