NLR, is a professional organization working in the field of leprosy and disability in 16 leprosy endemic countries
Each year, around 219.000 people globally are diagnosed with leprosy. Indonesia ranks number 3, with relatively high disability rates. NLR, with its International Office in Amsterdam, has been supporting projects in Indonesia since 1967. The main partner of NLR is the Ministry of Health (MoH) and activities are aligned to MoH policies and priorities. At the provincial level, the Leprosy Control Program Technical Advisors (LCTAs) are strengthening the capacity of the provincial and districts government’s health staff to improve the quality of leprosy services. Next to supporting leprosy control, NLR’s Inclusion and Disability program aims to support and advance holistic, community-based rehabilitation and sustainable inclusive development for persons with disabilities, including children with disabilities and people affected by leprosy.Currently, NLR is looking for: Program Assistant
The Program Assistant is responsible to provide technical and managerial support for coordinating and monitoring of the Leprosy Control Program to ensure its smooth implementation. The Program Assistant plays a key role in providing project management coordination to multiple partners and functions as a key interface with the partners. The Program Assistant has primary responsibility for the accuracy, and timeliness of the narrative and financial reporting of partners, while assisting the Technical Advisors in their work in the Leprosy Control Program.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists Technical Advisors team in the smooth management of the project, preparing TOR, and carrying out proper administration and coordination with the finance team;
- Assists finance team in tracking and managing expenditures within approved budget plans and re-programming when needed;
- Ensures proper project documentation for all Leprosy Control Program;
- Serves as a communication channel between the project team and partners regarding project status and issues that need follow up;
- Supports the team in providing technical assistance to partner organizations regarding the implementation of the program during field visits and workshops;
- Responsible for Leprosy Control Program Manager.
- Bachelor degree in public health;
- Good understanding of results-based management and what this entails;
- Experience in community development projects with a focus on capacity building;
- Have at least 3-year experience working in NGO
- Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with various partners; especially with the government
- Proven ability to develop work plans, terms of reference;
- Used to work in a dynamic and sometimes challenging environment;
- A team player and at the same time able to work independently;
- Proven skills in the following areas: reporting, problem-solving abilities, ability to cope with pressure, mentoring skills, strong communication and networking skills.
Please send an application letter together with an updated CV via email to: recruitment@nlrindonesia.or.id
The closing date is February 15, 2020 or until the position is filled. Applications will be screened immediately upon reaching the above email address. Qualified candidates will be contacted for the required process accordingly. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified.
