IRD is Looking for Field Coordinator

VACANT POSITION International Relief and Development, (IRD) Inc., is a non-profit organization specializing in international development and humanitarian assistance in over 20 countries. IRD works with a wide range of partners to design and implement, and provide technical assistance in the areas of health, economic development, relief, infrastructure, civil society and food security.

International Relief and Development (IRD) Indonesia is inviting dynamic, committed, experienced and highly motivated candidates to join our team for the following position:

Field Office CoordinatorPapua based General Description The IRD Papua Field Office Coordinator responds to the programmatic needs as identified by the post¢s supervisor in a timely and efficient manner.

S/he is responsible to represent IRD at any and all possible opportunities within the International Community and with Government officials and report to his/ her supervisor on all such meetings and their outcomes. S/he is also responsible for ensuring the IRD Papua office is maintained and operated in a responsible and professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities

1. Establish and maintain an IRD office and presence in Papua

2. Arrange and represent IRD at meetings with (potential) government partners at all levels

3. Establish a working relationship within the International community.

4. Establish contacts, and if applicable, working relationships with local NGO¢s specific to sectors of IRD¢s main interests.

5. Represent IRD professionally at all donor meetings, with special attention to the health, education, food security and infrastructure sectors as well as the Governor¢s village development plans.

6. Be responsible for working with the relevant government ministries to obtain letters of agreement to work in Papua.

7. If required, collate and prepare any documents to obtain a National level MOU.

8. Provide all necessary support for the development of Concept Papers and/ or proposals as and when required, irrelevant of the sector.

9. Keep aware of potential funding opportunities at all times.

10. Prepare any relevant Work or Action Plans as required.

11. Other administrative tasks as determined.

Required Qualifications

A. Knowledge and Experience:
· At least 5 years of professional experience in program development management, preferably with strong technical background in education, health, food and nutrition or food security, local economic development, infrastructure and civil society strengthening.
B. Competencies:
· Good knowledge of program and budget management (planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluation)
· Good ability to liaise, negotiate, lobby with government authorities and stakeholders at provincial and district level
· Good ability to interact with local NGOs and community-based organization leaders· Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
· Excellent written and spoken command of English; fluent or native Bahasa Indonesia language skills
· Excellent reporting and analytical skills
· Excellent computer application skills
· Good organizational and interpersonal skills

C. Education and Certifications:
· Bachelor¢s degree in relevant field, preferably in education, health, social sciences, economic and development studies.

IRD provides a competitive compensation and benefits package. Interested applicants may submit a cover letter, a comprehensive CV, their salary history, any reference letters and their contact details by e-mail to: imeldas@ird.or.id

Please insert the position title in your email subject and submit applications in English. Applications must be received by IRD October 18th, 2007.

We regret to announce only short listed candidates will be contacted for interview.