Micro Finance is Officer is Needed

Vacancy -Microfinance Officer (National position, Based in Banda Aceh & Yogyakarta)

Muslim Aid is an international relief and developmentagency based in London with 21 years of experience inhelping to create a safer and more dignified life fordisaster and conflict affected people across theglobe. We are currently operating in more than 60countries. In Indonesia our main programs includeFlood mitigation, Shelter and Livelihoods with ourField office based in Banda Aceh, and furthersub-offices in Jogyakarta, Padang and Jakarta

You will be working as Microfinance officer for MAI ina challenging and fast moving environment.

You will design/improve and implement incomegeneration activities for the project beneficiariesthrough financial and non financial services. You willbe responsible to ensure that the economic, social andcapacity building aspects of the programme areimplemented
Computer literacy is essential, as well as the abilityto be both a team player and work without directsupervision. Microfinance Officer will reportdirectly to the Livelihoods Manager of Muslim AidIndonesia.

Qualification & Experience

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. University degree or its equivalent in management,social science, international development planning,public administration, or related field.
. At least five (5) years experience in the area ofMicro Enterprise Development including significantexperience in micro-finance design and management.
. Proven programme appraisal, development, andmonitoring and impact assessment skills.
. Proven experience of drafting and writing projectdocuments or proposals;
. Knowledge or experience of NGOs and UN system. Culturally sensitive and high level of diplomacy andtact.
. Work experience in multi cultural environments;

Skills/Knowledge/Ability
. Strong written and verbal communication skills inEnglish;
. Strong coordination and negotiation skills withstakeholders;
. Ability to work with a team in a multi-culturalenvironment and good team leadership;
. Excellent negotiation and problem solving skills;
. A focus on results, balanced with a sensitive andhonest approach to people
. Tact and diplomacy at alltimes. Knowledge of English language written and spoken;
. Knowledge of local language is essential Acehnese inAceh and Javanese in Yogyakarta

Applications should be addressed to:

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Human ResourceDepartment, Muslim Aid Indonesia, Jalan T. BintaraPineung No. 27 Banda Aceh 23116, or email hr_muslimaid.indonesia@yahoo.com

All applicationsshould include a covering letter, updated resume (CV),a passport size photograph, and two references whichcan testify to the candidate's ability in abovementioned and should be received not later thanWednesday 31st October 2007 at 5.00 pm.
Muslim Aid is an Equal opportunities employer