Yayasan Satu Lentera Indonesia Job Vacancy: Research & Project Management Assistant, Jakarta

YAYASAN SATU LENTERA INDONESIA (YSLI), an affiliate of an international Christian agency based in the Netherlands, is looking for committed Christians desiring to serve God in a full-time capacity, to join the team in their offices in Jakarta

The following positions are available:

RESEARCH & PROJECT MANAGEMENT (SPMM) ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY
As Research Assistant, the person is responsible for the writing of technical reports, undertaking of research projects, and completion of the World Watch List (WWL) survey. As SPMM Assistant, he/she is responsible for the successful implementation of the Strategic Planning Management Model (SPMM) at YSLI throughout the whole stages of research, planning, monitoring, evaluation, and learning. He/She will ensure that the quality standards and all deliverables are met in a timely manner.

She/he also assists the Country Manager in the launching, coordinating, and implementing of all research programs and other projects in the assigned target area. She works in close coordination and consultation with the Communications, Research, and Special Projects (CReSP) Manager.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

As Research Assistant

• Assist in writing, consolidating, editing, and packaging of technical reports, such as quarterly project updates, operational plans, project descriptions, project proposals, and other field reports as may be requested by the Country Manager and Base Director.
• Conduct research projects in the assigned target country, e.g. church/needs assessment and impact evaluation, and draft the research reports.
• Assist the Country Manager and/or CReSP Manager in verifying incidents in the field.
• Assist in the completion of the WWL survey for the assigned target country.
• Assist in the writing or proofreading stage of distribution materials produced by YSLI.
• Translate materials and serve as interpreters in training programs, as needed.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the immediate supervisors.

As SPMM Assistant

• Assist in data gathering, report compiling and project monitoring for the office based on the SPMM framework.
• Develop tools for measurement and organize measurement activities (surveys, focus group discussions, interviews, observations, etc.).
• Monitor progress against program outputs and key performance indicators and evaluate the achievement of objectives on the basis of SPMM.
• Analyze data collected through program monitoring and report the findings with key internal and external stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Ensure that SPMM deliverables/reports are accomplished such as Direct Effect Reports, Project Outcome Reports, including the Program Proposal (PGP) and Activity Report (AR).
• Conduct Impact Evaluation and Lessons Learned of program implementation.
• Facilitate learning events with the program team on monitoring and evaluation (M&E) findings to ensure continuous learning and improvement in project management among team members.
• Assist the Regional SPMM Coordinator / CRESP Manager in preparing and facilitating trainings to the country team.
• Support project design (planning) and proposal writing within the country team.

Other areas:

• Contribute to the formulation of strategic and/or annual plans and budget of the target countries.
• Participate in team-building and spiritual transformation activities and events.
• Assist in coordinating training programs, tour groups, and/or courier programs, as needed.
• Perform other assignments from time to time as assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDE

• A mature and growing Christian, with pastoral recommendation.
• At least a college graduate, with a degree preferably in Communications, Journalism, or Socio-Political Science, Theological Study, and statistics background.
• Preferably with 1 – 2 years of ministry and/or relevant work experience or fresh graduate.
• Knowledge: Understanding of the situation of the Persecuted Church and its needs, biblical grounding, proficiency in the English and Bahasa Indonesia languages.
• Skills: research and writing, basic editing, training and facilitating, interviewing, computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Applications), operating equipment (LCD/Projector, cameras, voice recorders, etc.), interpersonal communication monitoring and evaluation skill, administrative skill, documentation skill and data analyzing.
• Aptitude: cross-cultural sensitivity, resourcefulness, security consciousness, risk-taker, team player, organized, observes deadlines, critical thinker, analytical, creative
• Attitude: teachable and eager to grow, hardworking, willing to travel to high-risk areas, adaptable, people-oriented (confident yet sensitive in relating with people, especially with foreigners)

Skills and Experience:

• Research and writing, basic editing, training and facilitating, interviewing, computer proficiency (Microsoft Office Applications), operating equipment (LCD/Projector, cameras, voice recorders, etc.), interpersonal communication.
• Cross-cultural sensitivity, resourcefulness, security consciousness, risk-taker, team player, organized, observes deadlines, critical thinker, analytical, creative.

To Apply: Kindly submit your application – including a comprehensive resume, a recent passport-sized photograph, scanned copies of relevant certificates/documents, and contact information – by email to the HR Manager at jobs@intcoment.net by 15th March 2020.