Open Vacancies at Muslim Aid

Muslim Aid is an international charity and development agency based in London with 25 years of experience in helping create a safer and more dignified life for disaster and conflict affected people across the globe. We are currently operating in more than 70 countries with 13 field offices. Our vision is a world of peace, compassion and justice where all people achieve fulfilment in al aspects of their lives.

Muslim Aid Indonesia will work as the implementer of the Economic Development Financing Facility (EDFF) of the Multi-Donor Fund and will work closely with Project Management Unit (PMU) & Project Management Consultant (PMC) of the Government. We intend to provide Smallholder Capacity Building for Improved Livestock Production & Enhanced Market Access. Muslim Aid-Indonesia Field Office would like to recruit the following positions who are willing to be located at Bireuen district.

ASSISTANT PROJECT MANAGER (Based in Banda Aceh with frequent visit to field project)

He/she will work closely with all stakeholders to the project; Oversee project implementation during the whole project duration; Carry out consultation with Project Manager and report to PMU/PMC in a regular basis; Draft and update annual and quarterly project work plans in close consultation with Project Manager; To ensure accurate and efficient budget management and project delivery under the supervision of the Project Manager.

Qualifications and Experiences:

* University/ masters degree or equivalent in management, social science, international development planning, or related field; Experience in successfully developing and managing programmes funded by institutional donors; Proven program appraisal, development, and monitoring and impact assessment skills; Proven experience of drafting and writing project concept notes or proposals; Work experience in multi cultural environments;
* Have excellent English reading, speaking and writing skill, Acehnese speaking and reading would be an asset; Strong coordination and negotiation skills with stakeholders; Ability to work with a team in a multi-cultural environment and good team leadership and positive approach to problem solving; Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change;
* Commitment to equality of opportunity and diversity.


LIVESTOCK EXPERT (Based in Banda Aceh with frequent visit to field project )

He/she will be responsible to Country Director and will work closely with Project Manager. The Technical Expert will provide all technical advice and supports in the field of livestock management and development, he
will also suggest for animal health as and when necessary. He/she will work based on Part-Time consultancy
job.

Qualifications and Experiences:

* The Technical Expert is required to have post-graduate qualifications in the field of animal husbandry or animal health, and several years of practical field experience supporting livestock raising particularly in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam province;
* Ability to work with a team in a multi-cultural environment;
* Have good English reading, speaking and writing, Acehnese speaking and reading would be an asset.

PROJECT COORDINATOR (Based in Bireuen)

The Project Coordinator has full responsibility for the daily/weekly implementation and management of the Bireuen Livestock Project. He/she manages a team/staff in the project area & manage all aspects of
implementation within Bireuen district of the EDFF project according to agreed project design and contract; Liaison and collaborate with Dinas Peternakan – Bireuen and kecamatan-level services.

Qualifications and Experiences:

* Minimum 4 years experience in management of development projects at field level; Proven ability to manage both technical and support staff in a harmonious and productive manner;
* Direct experience in the field of rural livelihoods and community economic development; specific experience or qualification in the area of livestock raising or animal health is a distinct advantage;
* Experience of collaborative working with local government services and community level;
* Good report writing skills, at a minimum in Bahasa Indonesia, preferably also in English;
* Good leadership and team spirits; Positive approach to problem solving; Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change;

LIVESTOCK PROJECT OFFICER (2 PERSON) Based in Bireuen

The Livestock Project Officer will support Project Coordinator to ensure effective implementation of EDFF project by coordinating with local government, Dinas Peternakan – Bireuen and kecamatan-level services and
beneficiaries; Maintain and conduct needs assessment and finalizing the target villages and beneficiaries; Ensure the effective frequent field visit; Prepare weekly reports and send it to the Project Coordinator;

Qualifications and Experiences:

* Minimum3 years experience in social work or relevant field; livestock background is preferable;
* Direct experience in the field of rural livelihoods and community economic development; specific experience or qualification in the area of livestock raising or animal health is a distinct advantage;
* Experience of working with local government services and community level;
* Good report writing skills, at a minimum in Bahasa Indonesia;
* Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change;
* Ability to work on own initiative.


PROJECT ASSISTANT (2 PERSON) Based in Bireuen

The Project Assistant will assist in conducting needs assessments and carry out project activities; Assist Project Officer in ensuring project outputs and targets are delivered satisfactorily; Ensuring proper documentation, filing and recording; Prepare and summarize all activities undertaken in the given reporting format.

Qualifications and Experiences:

* Minimum 2 years experience in social work, livestock background is preferable;
* Direct experience in the field of rural livelihoods and community economic development; specific experience or qualification in the area of livestock raising or animal health is a distinct advantage;
* Experience of collaborative work with local government services and community level;
* Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change;
* Ability to work on own initiative.


MONITORING & EVALUATION OFFICER (Based in Bireuen)

He/she will closely with Project Manager in designing and implementing the monitoring and evaluation strategy for the EDFF project of Muslim Aid; Developing of monitoring log-frames/result frameworks (expected outcomes, outputs, indicators, baseline data, performance targets, lessons learned,etc); Providing support to EDFF project teams in checking, verifying accuracy and competence of reported information and complying with the quality requirements of the donor agency; He/she will be responsible to Director of Support Services.

Qualifications and Experiences:

* University degree or its equivalent in Economic, social science, international development planning, or related field; Proven programme appraisal, development, and monitoring & impact assessment skills; Proven experience of drafting and writing project monitoring documents; Have good English reading, writing and speaking ability, Acehnese speaking and reading would be an asset;
* A focus on results, balanced with a sensitive and honest approach to people.


PROCUREMENT OFFICER (Based in Banda Aceh with frequent visit to field project)

* He/she will work closely with Project Manager in leading the procedures to support the implementation of the Muslim Aid procurement policy, ensuring that social, economic and environmental concerns are appropriately integrated into tenders, negotiation and competitive quotations and contracts as appreciate;
* Ensure that the goods are procured according to MAI policies and project requirement and distribution of materials to the appropriate sites in timely manner;
* He/she will be responsible to Director of Support Services.

Qualifications and Experiences:

* University degree in Logistics, Business Management or related field;
* At least 3 years of prior professional experience related to procurement/logistics;
* Operating knowledge of Microsoft Office software; Fluency in English spoken and written;
* Highly responsible, reliable, honest and punctual; Good negotiation skills.


FINANCE OFFICER (Based in Bireuen)

He/she will support EDFF Project to maintain EDFF project expenses within approved budget and compliance with agreement signed by both of Grantee & Grantor; Ensure the correct coding for all financial transactions and budget and maintain grant folder; Ensure the monthly bill and any other payment is
being settled before the due date; Finance Officer shall be responsible to MAI Finance Manager and close working with finance team in main office and follow finance role &guidelines; Prepare monthly/quarterly reports and financial projections as per needed of the project and identify positive issues and solutions.

Qualification and Experiences:

* Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, minimum 3 years experience in a finance role ;
* Computer skill with experience of accounting packages, spreadsheets and databases; Good analytical skills; interpersonal skills;
* proven record of designing and implementing accounting software programs e.g. FUND EZ System/ Quick book;
* Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change.
* Ability to write and speak in English and speak in Acehnese is an advantage;
* Bahasa Indonesia must be fluent; High level of honesty and commitment.


ADMIN OFFICER (Based in Bireuen)

He/she will make plans and organizes clerical support activities; To maintain the procedures and practices with effectiveness and efficiency; To ensure accurate records and that all-relevant information is promptly entered on file and the admin database; Responsible for any necessary correspondence, filing or archiving of all documents including proposals which may be submitted to Muslim Aid.

Qualifications and Experiences:

* Educated to administration degree level or equivalent;
* Minimum 2 years experience in working at admin area;
* Excellent communication, negotiating and presentation skills;
* Familiar to operate MS Office;
* Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change;
* Ability to work on own initiative.


SUPPORT STAFF (Based in Bireuen)
(DRIVER, CLEANER & SECURITY GUARD)

The support staff will work under guidance of Admin Officer. He/she will support all activities of EDFF project according to role and responsibility, which relevant to their tasks.

Qualifications and Experiences:

* He/she has experience in working with INGO; have a valid driving licence (driver);
* Flexibility and willingness to work long hours; hard working;
* Ability to communicate in Bahasa effectively with all.

Applications should be addressed to: Human Resource Department, Muslim Aid Indonesia, Jalan T. Bintara Pineung No. 27 Banda Aceh 23116, or email to
hr_muslimaid.indonesia@yahoo.com

All applications should include cover letter mentioning the position clearly, updated resume (CV), a passport size photograph, photocopy of ID card and two references. Application should be received not later than 4th June, 2010 at 12.00 pm.