ABOUT KOPERNIK
Kopernik
is an exciting, fast-growing, cutting-edge organisation tackling
technology distribution challenges. We emphasise a hybrid
philanthropy-business model in achieving our mission - different from
the traditional charity approach of giving away goods and services for
free.
Our
team works tirelessly to put the last mile first. Our culture shapes
the way we work. We value action, we get things done, we are open and
transparent in everything we do, and we always look for ways to
innovate. We come to work with a smile, which is easy when a strict no
jerks policy applies.
THE POSITION
LOCATION: LARANTUKA
We
are currently recruiting a highly talented and motivated Senior Program
Officer to work with us to test out and implement our new Depot Desa
concept. You will work directly with the Kopernik’s co-founders and a
small team on this new initiative.
Background
The
majority of Indonesia`s 80 million smallholder farmers live below the
poverty line. Indonesian farmers produce food crops (such as rice,
cassava, maize), fruits (such as banana, mango and pineapple),
smallholder estate crops (such as coconut, palm sugar, rubber) and high
value crops (cashew, cacao, coffee).
The
farmers typically sell small quantities of their crops at very low
prices. They either process the crops manually, which limits the
quantity they are able to sell, or they don't process or add any value
to them at all, which results in low selling prices, limiting the income
the farmers earn, keeping them in a cycle of poverty.
The
Depot Desa is a village level center that provides agro-processing
services on a pay per use basis, for smallholder farmers' crops such as
rice, maize, coconut, cashews and cacao (among others), and enables them
to process more produce faster, and to add value to their crops and
sell them at higher prices. The Depot Desa is innovative in four ways: i
) it focuses on post-harvest processing, rather than inputs (such as
seeds and fertlizer) already provided by government, ii) it bundles many
agro-processing technologies in one location accessible by village
farmers, such as flour mills, cashew openers and solar powered rice
hullers, iii) it uses 'appropriate technologies', and iv) it provides
farmers with linkages to market to sell their value added crops. Through
the use of Depot Desa, farmers are expected to increase their income
enabling them to move themselves out of the poverty cycle.
Position overview
As
Senior Program Officer for Depot Desa you will test the concept of the
Depot Desa by establishing at least 2 Depot Desa in East Flores. The
position is based in Larantuka, East Flores, NTT.
REQUIREMENTS
- Degree in Agriculture, Economics, Agronomy or similar.
- Project implementation and management experience.
- Knowledgeable about the agricultural sector in Indonesia with an in depth understanding of the functioning of an agricultural value chain from production to consumption.
- Prior experience working within the agricultural or food production sector.
- Prior experience working with farmers and farmer groups.
- Creative and keen to innovate and experiment.
- Ability to motivate and provide leadership to others.
- Positive attitude, reliable, motivated, and passionate about social impact.
- Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills in English and Indonesian
- Computer literate and tech savvy
- Indonesian national.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provide inputs into the selection of the pilot Depot Desa sites.
- Turn the Depot Desa concept into reality by establishing at least two Depot Desa in Larantuka.
- Manage all aspects of the Depot Desa implementation.
- Map out existing value chains of key agricultural produces in the relevant areas in Larantuka.
- Strategise on the depot desa offering of agro-processing technologies.
- Establish and test out various payment systems at Depot Desa.
- Develop Depot Desa SOP.
- Work closely with the engineer of Depot Desa.
- Build strong partnerships, coordinate and liaise with local partners (farmers groups, market partners).
- Liaise and build support from local government.
- Other duties as required.
APPLY NOW!
APPLICATIONS CLOSE MARCH 27TH 2016
Only
Candidate who send CV, cover letter and one minutes video explaining
why they are perfect for the job via our website will be considered.
Please visit our website: HERE
