Save the Children in Indonesia is changing for the better. We've begun to build a national organisation that aims to be a strong, local, and self-sustaining voice for children in Indonesia namely Yayasan Sayangi Tunas Cilik Tunas Cilik. To this end, Yayasan has been designated as a “Prospect Member of Save the Children” which focuses on strengthening and localizing our voice for children in strategic middle income countries. Currently Save the Children’s programs in Indonesia is implemented by Yayasan Sayangi Tunas Cilik. We work in eleven provinces, have staff of approximately 300 local professionals, and programming in Child Protection, Education, Health and Nutrition, Disaster Risk Reduction, and Humanitarian Response.
We are currently seeking to fill the following position:
AREA OFFICER – COCOA LIFE
2 positions, based in Soppeng
Code : AOS-CL
ROLE PURPOSE:
Mondelēz International and Save the Children share a concern for the well-being of children and families in the cocoa-producing areas of Indonesia, and are partnering through the Mondelēz Cocoa Life program in Lampung and South Sulawesi. The goal of the Cocoa Life program is to empower cocoa farmers and their families, with an emphasis on youth and women, in order to improve their well-being and promote sustainable cocoa farming in South Sulawesi, Lampung & West Sumatera provinces. The project will address outcomes in the areas of community development, livelihoods, youth and environment. The significant impact our partnership can make in the lives of children, youth, women and farmers, is outlined below:
- Farmers’ income is more stable and sustainable,
- Village agriculture is developed, especially in cocoa farming,
- Families in cocoa communities achieve increased well-being in terms of basic needs,
- Youth have the analytical skills needed to better understand the value of cocoa farming and have the skills and support needed to make this a viable livelihood,
- Women are empowered to become active in village society, particularly in decision-making, thereby contributing to village development to support cocoa farming,
- Vulnerable children in cocoa farming communities are prevented from participating in exploitative labour,
- Families and communities are more resilient to shocks, including natural disasters, and contribute to environmental issue including conservation of forest through community campaign,
- Cocoa communities and local governments are better connected and support is delivered.
This post will support Cocoa Life Project Coordinator, Project Officer, Child Protection Specialist, Livelihood Advisor, Senior Project Manager, and other project team in the implementation of the Cocoa Life Program.
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: <AOS-CL ><your name>
Closing date for application is up to 7 April 2017
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)
