Swisscontact promotes economic, social and ecological development by supporting people to successfully integrate into local commercial life. Swisscontact creates opportunities for people to improve their living conditions as a result of their own efforts. The focus of its systemic intervention in the private sector is the strengthening of local and global value chains. Through its projects, Swisscontact works to enable access to professional training, promotes local entrepreneurship, creates access to local financial service providers and supports the efficient use of resources with the goal of successfully promoting employment and income generation. The foundation is based in Zurich, Switzerland. With 86 million in annual turnover in 2016, Swisscontact is now implementing more than 100 projects in 34 countries with more than 1,200 staff. Swisscontact has been active in Indonesia for the past 43 years.
The Swisscontact Sustainable Cocoa Production Program (SCPP) in Indonesia, is currently accepting applications for the position of:
Senior MRM Reporting Officer
Based in Jakarta, DKI Jakarta (Job Code: SMRM-JKT)
Job Brief
The Sr. Monitoring and Result Measurement (MRM) Reporting Officer is responsible for all MRM narrative reporting. The Sr. MRM Officer is responsible for the quality of the writing, accuracy of information presented in narrative text and use of style guides to ensure consistency. The Sr. MRM Officer is the direct supervisor of two MRM Reporting Officers: one in Makassar, and another in Medan.
Task, Authority & Responsibility
- Responsible for the quality of narrative reporting documenting Program activities and beneficiaries
- Responsible for backstopping the MRM Data Manager and the MRM GIS Manager by critically analysing data presented for use in narrative text
- Responsible for supervising the work of the MRM narrative reporting team to ensure the delivery of all MRM data and information from Program target areas is on time and accurate
- Preparing the narrative text of the bi-annual reports and success stories to Program donors and implementation partners with data prepared by the MRM Data Manager and MRM GIS Manager
- Preparing the narrative text of additional reports and success stories to Program donors and implementation partners as per individual agreements and requests with data prepared by the MRM Data Manager and MRM GIS Manager
- Responsible for preparing MRM monitoring plans, to allow for on-time narrative reporting to meet deadlines set by the Sr. MRM Manager.
- Identifying bottlenecks and challenges with narrative reporting and creating action plans with the Sr. MRM Manager, the MRM Data Manager and the MRM GIS Manager
- Ensure that all MRM Reporting Staff are trained in data integrity and the proper maintenance of the CocoaTrace farm and program management software
- Creation and updating a SOP and style guide for the analysis and drafting of narrative reports
- Regular appraisal of MRM Reporting staff and the provision of feedback and guidance
- Preparation and design of the necessary documentation and materials needed for training MRM and project implementation staff in narrative reporting and writing
- Coordination (under the supervision of the Sr. MRM Manager) with the Business Administration Unit to ensure that support services - including IT infrastructure, and finance management data and information is available based on MRM and reporting requirements
- Coordination (under the supervision of the Sr. MRM Manager) with the PR and Media Unit to ensure accurate and up-to-date MRM information is available for Program marketing purposes (public presentation, case studies, articles, Program website, stakeholder networks)
Requirements
- Have passion in writings and analytics.
- Bachelor degree in Statistics, Project Management, Management and Administration, or a related subject from an accredited academic institution
- At least five (5) years of progressively responsible management experience in international development or for-profit project implementation is required
- At least two (2) years of experience in narrative reporting or professional writing is required
- At least three (2) years of progressively responsible experience in MRM and/or M&E is appreciated
- Good understanding of development project implementation, particularly in rural and/or agricultural development is appreciated
- Additional background experience in private sector development, value chain analysis, and community development would be an advantage.
- Strong organizational, planning, management skills and experience working in inter-cultural teams and environments
- Strong analytical skills including analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data through a variety of survey instruments and analysis techniques
- Must have exceptional report writing and speaking skills, both Bahasa Indonesia and English language
- Must possess a strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to coach staff
- Strong proficiency in use of Microsoft Office
- Proficiency in use of statistical software such as STATA or R would be an advantage
- Must demonstrated ability to think strategically and analytically.
