Muslim Aids needs Community Development Assistant

Vacancy - Community Development Assistant (CDA)Based in Banda Aceh

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 JakartaThis is an exciting opportunity available for you tobuild a career at Muslim Aid Indonesia within the Livelihoods Program TeamThe role of the Community Development Assistant isconcerned with providing technical assistance atcommunity level regarding the conduct andimplementation of all community development activitiesof the Livelihood programs of Muslim Aid Indonesia.We are looking for an individual with integrity,enthusiasm and a commitment to community development.

You should have the ability to communicateeffectively, develop good relationships, brokerpartnership agreements and assess business plans forcommunity based initiatives .

You will need to havesome project management skills and the ability toforward plan, bringing a range of projects to fruitionin partnership with local communities. Knowledge &experience of marketing products would be an advantageYou should have experience in dealing with people ofall ages, all backgrounds, culture and buildingcapacity would be an advantage. Computer literacy isessential, as well as the ability to be both a teamplayer and work without direct supervision.

Qualification & Experience.

The candidate is expected to have a diploma asminimum requirement

. Minimum 2 years experience in community developmentor similar role

. At least 1 years experience with an NGO
Skills/Knowledge/Ability

. Has excellent communication and interpersonal skill;

. A knowledge of basic marketing would be an asset

. Good oral communication skills in English

. Indonesian and Achenese language (essential)

. Basic IT skills, proficient in Word and otherprograms

. flexibility and adaptability

. excellent organisational skills;

. the ability to work under pressure and to tightdeadlines;

. Ability to work on own initiative . honesty and reliability;

Applications should be addressed to:

Human ResourceDepartment, Muslim Aid Indonesia,

Jalan T. BintaraPineung No. 27 Banda Aceh 23116,

or

emailhr_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 5.00pm
Muslim Aid is an Equal opportunities employer