CARDI Needs Field Coordinator in Aceh

CARDI, an international NGO consortium providing support to persons affected
by conflict and natural disaster is looking for qualified national
candidates to fill in position to be based in Calang, Aceh :

Field Coordinator - Calang (Code : FC - CL)



Job Summary:

In Aceh, CARDI runs projects out of field office in Calang, with a coordination office based in the provincial capital, Banda Aceh. Current and expected programming covers projects in livelihoods, dissemination of information, protection and education, to be funded through a combination of grants and donors. The Field Coordinator is expected to supervise the operations and projects run out of the Calang office.


*Under the guidance of the Aceh Coordinator, represent CARDI in the field;

*Act as focal point for the field team and for staff in Jakarta to strategize intervention plans and see through implementations;

*Ensure that staff receive appropriate level of logistical, technical, financial, managerial and administrative support to carry out
their activities;

*Ensure timely implementation by supporting program,administrative, logistics, and financial staff;

*Ensure the safest possible operating environment for all CARDI staff; maintain and update the Security Protocol and Evacuation Plan, ensure security procedures are followed and that a neutral stance is maintained by all CARDI staff;

*Manage the field offices' administrative resources - material, financial and human so that adequate support is provided for project implementation;

*Ensure that CARDI procurement and logistics systems, proper administrative and human resource procedures and policies are in place and assisting with national staff as necessary; and other standard procedures are followed

*Supervise, orient, and lead CARDI expatriate and local staff in delivering CARDI operations;

*To document and communicate program planning and results, and provide feedback and advice on appropriate programme implementation

*Ensure that each project is implemented in a way that meets its intended objectives, in a participatory manner, in line with the donor's requirements and that reports are provided on time to the donors;

*Assist in the management of program budgets and grants in coordination with Aceh Program Coordinator

*Oversee establishment of secure and reliable cash flow system through banks or approved money transfer systems, and work with Finance staff to ensure financial integrity and compliance with CARDI policies and procedures;

*Monitor the situation of IDPs, returnees, relocated persons and other disaster or conflict-affected communities, identify their needs and their protection issues and propose strategies of response;

*Report to the Aceh Program Coordinator, as often as the situation requires, develop an understanding of the environment and provide analysis on current and future trends ;

*Contribute to the development of CARDI programming in the province and of further projects, in line with CARDI' strategy.

CARDI Representation

*Represent CARDI in an official capacity to the host government, refugee and host communities, donors, INGOs and LNGOs, the UN, and other agencies, expressing CARDI's mandate and policies as well as coordinate and communicate activities with these groups;

*Accompany donor or other CARDI tours to field sites, when requested.

*Attend meetings at the district level when necessary

*Maintain relationships and coordinate with other NGO's, local authorities, and other involved parties;


Reporting:

*Ensure that project goals and objectives are appropriately monitored and evaluated, and that reports are written and submitted in a timely manner.

*Ensure that data related to the program implementation managed effectively and follow-up is completed on a consistent and ongoing basis.

*Work with the Aceh Program Coordinator to ensure that standardized systems of program data collection, analysis, presentation and reporting are in place.

*Follow-up on report writing and monthly updates as required by donors and partnership agreements.



REQUIREMENTS:

oGraduate degree in International Development or field experience related to post-emergency and rehabilitation programmes;

oat least 4 years overseas experience, preferably in developing countries and in managerial positions;

oproven ability to organize and supervise a team in a cross-cultural setting;

oSome experience in grant management and proposal writing is preferred.

oat least one year spent in a conflict zone or emergency area;

oexcellent administrative, communications, negotiation and decision-making skills;

ocapacity to understand and deal with a sensitive political environment;

ofluency in English, spoken and written;

ocapacity to think strategically, to identify advocacy themes and to develop programmes in new directions

ogood sense of diplomacy ;

ocomputer literacy of Word and Excel



Additional qualities include :

*Ability to communicate well in both English and Bahasa Indonesian.

*Familiarity with Acehnese culture and traditions would be desirable.

*Ability to work under pressure in a potentially unstable security environment.

*a sense of humour;

*ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment;


*Willing to learn new skills and take on additional responsibilities when needed

*must possess sense of diplomacy;

*familiarity with the Do No Harm approach a strong plus.

*Unaccompanied



Application should include a detailed CV and cover letter to be submitted by
e-mail to recruitment@cardi.or.id at the latest Wednesday, November 21st,
2007.

Please put the code of position applied in the subject of your e-mail. No
phone calls contact. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.