CARDI Needs Community Deevelpment Field Monitor

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FIELD MONITOR
to be based in Calang, NAD (Code :CDFO – CL)

Job Summary:

The Community Development Field Monitor/Community Liaison is part of theCommunity Regeneration Field Team and reports to the Manager. S/he isresponsible for achieving the goals set out in the Community RegenerationWorkplan for her/his location; i.e. assist communities with the developmentof participatory community planning and monitoring mechanism and theproduction of 1-year development plan that promote the recovery of socialand economic sectors in targeted communities.

Essential Job Functions:
· Under the guidance of the Community Development Field Manager/CDRManager conduct a Rapid Participatory Rural Appraisal including someparticipatory economic resource mapping in targeted village/communities
· Facilitate village /community meetings and discussion that will leadto a village/community economic development plan to be presented to theSub-district’s Administration
. Assess whether the targeted community has an existing managementbody that could manage CDR Grants (e.g. existing PPK/KDP village committee)
.This assessment should also consider the present capabilities of thisexisting management body, considering CARDI’s requirements.
· When needed, facilitate village/community elections for members ofthe Community Development Counsel.

This includes helping communities todecide on:
· The criteria for voters · The selection criteria for candidates
· The responsibilities of CDC members
· The mechanisms for transparency and accountability
· Make recommendations to the Community Development Field Manager/CDRManager regarding training needs of the CDC members

· Train Community Development Counsel members according to CARDIrules and regulations in:
· procurement of goods and services
· financial bookkeeping
· progress monitoring
· reporting
· meeting facilitating techniques
· Inform community members regarding their rights, opportunities anddevelopments, and assisting them in accessing these rights through referralsto appropriate institutions.
· Monitor progress against an agreed timeline and assist with impactassessments and evaluations.
· Provide timely reports to the Community Regeneration and DevelopmentManager in the format requested.
· Other duties as requested by supervisor.
· Document and communicate project planning, progress and results
· Share skills with colleagues, partner organizations and other CARDIteams

Human Resources / Staffing:
· Assists in the orientation of newly arrived national andinternational staff on the team when requested
· Strives to improve and maintain overall team atmosphere and fosterteam-building relationships

Logistics /Finance:
· Monitor adherence by the community to all CARDI rules on procurementand financial management.
· Provides information to CARDI Administration, Logistics, and FinanceDepartments as requested to ensure smooth operations
· Provides information to logistics for tracking and identifying CARDIassets;
· Ensures that project materials, tools, equipment and vehicles areefficiently used.

CARDI Representation:
· Ensure positive interaction and good relations with partnerorganizations
· Accompanies donor or other CARDI tours to field sites, whenrequested

Reporting:
· Provides accurate project progress information to the CommunityRegeneration Manager/Team Leader
· Updates all project monitoring and reporting forms on projectactivities
· Provides input as required to complete donor reports

Qualifications:
· Preferably a first degree in an appropriate field, e.g. fisheries,agriculture, civil engineering, social science, anthropology, public health.High school diploma acceptable when previous experience in communitydevelopment
· Some experience in working with local communities towards mutuallyagreed development goals.
· Some experience in working in the agriculture, fisheries, health,education or social sector· Excellent communication skills
· Able to listen and motivate others to speak out · Basic documentation and report writing skills in Bahasa Indonesia
· Computer literate (Microsoft Word, Excel and e-mail) is a must
· Basic understanding of English, spoken and written preferred, butnot required· Fluency in Achenese an asset
· Able to work under pressure in a potentially unstable securityenvironment
· Self motivated, honest, highly responsible, and punctual
· Ability to work as part of a larger team as well as to workautonomously when required
· To be able to use initiative and make appropriate decisions
· Able to work in a multi-cultural environment