Vacancy at UMCOR Bireun-Health Project Officee

The United Methodist Committee on Relief, Non-Governmental Organization (UMCOR-NGO) (www.umcor-ngo.org) is a not-for-profit organization that provides transitional development and relief assistance to communities in need around the world. UMCOR-NGO’s Indonesia Mission (UMCOR-Indonesia) is looking to fill the following positions:

HEALTH PROJECT OFFICER Based Bireuen

Duration of Assignment: Up to 31 December 2010

Qualifications:
- Education background in health (Public Health, Nursing or Medical
Doctor with field experience)
- Good computer software skills in MS. Office and statistical
packages such as SPSS and Epi-Info.
- Experience in working with an INGO in similar capacity or as a
Health Project Officer displays skills in timely project monthly report
writing;
- Knowledge Attitude and Practice survey administration plus
drafting KAP reports; developing work plan; clear communication on email and
other means such a telephone;
- Experience in mobilize project participants including dealing
with Government officials.
- The successful candidate must exhibit excellent interpersonal,
coordination and consultative skills in their management with good awareness
of setting priorities and achieving targets.
- Fluent written and spoken English is a must

Responsibilities:
General Responsibilities:
- Support the Health and Hygiene Manager and UMCOR Senior Management
ensure that all health program commitments made are met.
- Responsible for contacting and liaising with all relevant government
departments, which are mandated to deliver health and other services linked
to health and targeted at UMCOR beneficiaries.
- Ensure that Government of Indonesia policies and directives are
respected at all times and during project implementation.
- Maintain positive and constructive attitude that promotes confidence
in those around them
- Assist in careful budget control specific to planned project
activities, actual implementation of project activities drawn from quarterly
and month work plans, monitoring, evaluation and project scale up.

Project Management Functions:
- Prepare field office weekly and monthly work plans for health projects and ensure these are timely reviewed or adjusted depending on priorities.
- Ensure project GSIs are raised in a timely fashion to ensure project activities are not delayed or post poned unnecessarily.
- Assist in all health study surveys, including UMCOR in-house assessments, evaluations and KAP surveys including collecting, analyzing and displaying assessment and KAP survey data into appropriate formats and reports that show impact, lessons learned, and even possible recommendations on the way forward.
- Organize and provide innovative and participatory trainings on health promotion and prevention for project beneficiaries. Where need arises, prepare training reports and submit them in a timely fashion
- Support and mobilize all health project participants with consistent health education, promotion and information through meetings and documentation such as letters, IEC materials, curriculums, handouts, fliers and community action plans
- Serve as focal person to socialize, organize and support all project participants with the observation of UN MDG marked days of celebration that are relevant to health, water and sanitation. Document these events for both internal and external sharing and publication.
- Work closely with the health team and participate in program coordination meetings, both internal and external, especially with: relevant local government departments, organized community health groups such as WASH school committees, village health committees, youth, women’s and faith-based groups.
- Prepare monthly written reports on project progress including beneficiaries’ data and, upon request, case studies for inputting into the overall program report.
- Serve as an active member of the in-house Emergency Response Team and participate in all in-country Emergency Response Team trainings and planned activities, including and not limited to taking initiative to learn about disaster response risk management and response.

Other responsibilities:
- Provide input into new proposal and potential projects,
including preparing for site visits for UMCOR HQ staff, donor and other
external guest visits to project sites.
- Understand and support implementation of all UMCOR-NGO Indonesia
policies and local standard operating procedures such as security, Emergency
Response, Finance policies and National Staff Manual.
- Ultimately work closely with senior management including Field
Coordinator, Health & Hygiene Program Manager and other project staff in any
other assigned duties.
- Other duties as assign.

TO APPLY:
Submit your cover letter and resume before 23 June 2010 through our Email at recruitment@umcor.or.id or mailed to UMCOR Indonesia Mission Office, Jl. Fatahillah No. 29 Geuceu Iniem, Banda Aceh 23239, Indonesia. Please write the position that you apply in the upper left corner of the envelope or as a subject of your e-mail. No telephone inquiries please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thanks for your interest in UMCOR.

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Consultant for Market Survey & Cooperative Training at UMCOR

The United Methodist Committee on Relief, Non-Governmental Organization (UMCOR-NGO) (www.umcor-ngo.org) is a not-for-profit organization that provides transitional development and relief assistance to communities in need around the world.

UMCOR Indonesia is currently in the process of establishing 4 Cooperative institutions, two in Aceh Besar district and another two in Bireuen district. The cooperatives are undergoing a series of trainings aimed at improving the day-to-day management of cooperative and cooperative businesses.

UMCOR-NGO's Indonesia Mission (UMCOR-Indonesia) is looking for a highly qualified consultant for the following consultancy; Consultant could be a team or an individual by personal or institutional:

I. MARKET ANALYSIS CONSULTANT - to conduct a market assessment in Aceh Besar, Bireuen, Banda Aceh and Medan, in order to gather market information which will help determine whether there is a market for cooperative products, and assist cooperatives in developing marketing plans and selling their products.

The Consultant will conduct Market Chain Analyses and Value Chain Analyses of at least six (Three each from Bireuen and Aceh Besar) identified potential product and or services.

Required Qualifications:

· Graduate or Masters degree in a relevant field

· 5 years of experience in market analysis

· Fluency in English and Bahasa, excellent writing and editing skills in English

· Prior experience developing market survey for INGOs

Duration of consultancy: 3 Weeks

II. COOPERATIVE TRAINING CONSULTANT - to provide a training to four groups of cooperative leaders in Aceh Besar and Bireuen districts on the following topics ;

a. Cooperative values, principles and practices

b. Cooperative organization and management

c. Leadership and Entrepreneurship

d. Business and Human Resource Management

e. Business financial management

f. Product costing and pricing

g. Savings and credit management

h. Production planning and inventory control

i. Production management and quality control

j. Marketing

k. Value Chain Analysis

l. Business Planning

m. Community development planning

n. Information technology and e-commerce

The training will be a combination of theoretical, participatory and practical exercises for the participants.

Required Qualifications:

· Graduate or Masters degree in a relevant field

· 5 years of experience in developing training modules and facilitating in-depth training in business skills, preferably in Indonesia

· Fluency in English and Bahasa, excellent writing and editing skills in English

· Experience with working with small enterprise or cooperative development


Duration of consultancy: 12 weeks

To Apply

If interest, please send an email requesting for the complete ToR and submit the following document before 6th June 2010:

* Curriculum Vitae / Company Profile
* Description of modules for each training (for cooperative training consultant)
* Sample market survey report (for market analysis consultant)
* Financial offer which must include a clearly presented daily rate, costs for photocopying or printing, travel costs, and, if necessary, other proposed task-related costs
* 2 Professional references relevant to the position
* Earliest possible starting date

To : HR Officer, UMCOR Indonesia Mission Office, Jl. Fatahillah No. 29 Geucu Iniem, Banda Aceh 23239, Indonesia, Email:recruitment@umcor.or.id

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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.

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Vacancy at UMCOR-Micro Enterprise Development Officer

The United Methodist Committee on Relief, Non-Governmental Organization (UMCOR-NGO) (www.umcor-ngo.org) is a not-for-profit organization that provides transitional development and relief assistance to communities in need around the world. UMCOR-NGO’s Indonesia Mission (UMCOR-Indonesia) is looking to fill the following positions:

Title : Micro Enterprise Development Officer

Based : Bireun with frequent travel to Banda Aceh

Reports to: Income Generation Program Manager

Qualifications:

- Minimum 5 years experience in micro enterprises development,
cooperative organization, agro-economical development, agribusiness,
business development and organizational development training
- Minimum 3 years working experiences with international NGOs
- University degree in Economics, Agribusiness, Business, Microfinance or
related discipline.
- Experience in training staff, members and management teams of
cooperatives
- Has extensive knowledge on the cooperative law and operation of
Indonesia and of other countries.
- Ability to provide leadership and support to communities.
- Ability to manage variety of workloads and prioritize tasks.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Flexible in mobility and working time.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to working sites in a
challenging environment including stay overnight if required.
- Experience in training/teaching and coaching
- Advanced English skills (oral and writing).

Desired

- Knowledge of Acehnese social and cultural traditions.
- Able to speak Acehnese.
- Direct experience with livelihoods/ income generation projects

Responsibilities:

- Setting up the overall business direction of the enterprise based on
the cooperative principles and practices.
- Recommend an organizational structure suited, relevant and timely to
the cooperative values and business operations (including the role and
responsibilities of the board and its members, the decision-making process,
and the frequency of meetings).
- Develop and Install Standard Operating Systems and Procedures for the
cooperatives.
- Establish and maintain accounting books and financial management tools
to safeguard the resources of the cooperative.
- Advise the cooperative about sound financial asset, equipment,
inventory, product, services, and marketing and sales management practices.
- Carry out market research, product development and linkage to
microfinance institutions for the benefit of the business
enterprise/cooperative.
- Conduct strategic planning with the cooperative board members,
management staff and employees to cope with changing market forces,
anticipate competition and reduce business risk.
- Mobilize members/community savings in the village and establish a
micro-credit scheme for the members and the community.
- Provide continuous training, technical assistance, and information
update to the cooperative members and officers.
- Link up together all the cooperative project cooperative partners and
other cooperatives to patronize the goods and services relevant to each
other.
- Conduct other duties as assigned by the supervisor

TO APPLY:

Submit your cover letter and resume before *30th May 2010* through our Email at recruitment@umcor.or.id or mailed to UMCOR Indonesia Mission Office, Jl. Fatahillah No. 29 Geucu Iniem, Banda Aceh 23239, Indonesia. Please write the position that you apply in the upper left corner of the envelope or as a subject of your e-mail. No telephone inquiries please. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Thank You for your interest in UMCOR.

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Lowongan Kerja di Save the Children

Save the Children is the World's leading children's rights organization,
with 17 national Save the Children offices and operational programs in
over 120 countries. We deliver immediate and lasting improvements to
children's lives world wide. One of the Save ...the Children project is
Enable /Aceh Program. Enable /Aceh program is a Save the Children
program supported by US-DOL, propose to prevent child labor thru
education. This program has been started since January 2006 - May 2010
in 7 districts Sabang, Banda Aceh, Aceh Besar, Pidie, Bireun,
Lhokseumawe and Aceh Utara. Enable works with more than 60 partners of
some PKBM, SD, SMP, and SMA/K; Enable also coordinates with some
Department/Dinas in the districts (e.g Education Department, Labor
Department, Women and Children Bureau, District Development Planning
Body. Currently, the total beneficiary of Enable/Aceh Program is 10.530
children and the program has supported Pemda in forming 2 District
Action Committee to restriction and immediate action to eliminate the
worst forms of child labor.

In 2006, the program has conducted the baseline survey, which is used as a support to meet some main goals of Enable/Aceh program which are: provide education service (especially in non-formal education), awareness raising and socialize the negative effect of child labor and increase government capacity on child labor.

Currently, Enable/Aceh program under Save the Children is looking for a qualified and committed candidate to fill the following position:

Position Title : End line Survey Enable Program Consultant (ESEPC)

Duty Station : 7 Districts in Aceh (Sabang, Banda Aceh, Aceh Besar, Pidie, Bireun, Lhokseumawe and Aceh Utara)

Work Period : April 5 - 30, 2010

General Function: The consultant will develop and implement the end line survey for Save the Children ENABLE Aceh Program in 7 Districts mentioned above. In particular he/she will:
1. Collect data survey on approximately 1053 children including leaders and members of partner as a sample (10% of 10,530 the total program beneficiaries)
2. Analyze the qualitative and quantitative and qualitative data
3. prepare the final report

Qualification:
1. Bachelor Degree and professional experience
2. Experience in research.
3. Familiar with child rights issue, especially on child labor.
4. Excellent verbal and written English and Bahasa Indonesia

Applicants should submit a cover letter, updated CV and working paper/TOR emphasize on strategy and technical requirement of end line survey as attachment to welisca@savechildren.org quoting the position applied as the subject of the e-mail. Example: [ESEPC] Your Name. Application should be received not later than March 26th 2010 at 12.00 pm. Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

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Job Vacancy at UMCOR Indonesia - Intern for Health program

The United Methodist Committee on Relief, Non-Governmental Organization (UMCOR-NGO) (www.umcor-ngo.org) is a not-for-profit organization that provides transitional development and relief assistance to communities in need around the world.

UMCOR-NGO’s Indonesia Mission (UMCOR-Indonesia) sedang mencari mahasiswa tingkat akhir atau yang sudah lulus dengan jurusan Kesehatan Masyarakat, Pendidikan Kesehatan atau setara yang tertarik untuk Magang di Health Program UMCOR Indonesia.

UMCOR Indonesia akan menyediakan uang saku sebesar Rp.40.000 / hari

*Lokasi : 1 orang untuk wilayah Banda Aceh dan 1 orang untuk wilayah bireun.

*Periode Magang: 3 sampai 6 Bulan

*Jam kerja :8 Jam dalam sehari,5 hari dalam seminggu.

*Tanggung jawab akan mencakup:

· Membantu Health Specialist untuk menggerakkan anak-anak sekolah, guru, panitia kesehatan sekolah,klub kesehatan sekolah untuk ikut serta dalam acara-acara yang di selenggarakan.

· Membatu dalam mengumpulkan data, entri, dan analisis untuk Survey Pengetahuan, Perilaku dan Praktek.

· Membantu Health Specialist dalam administrasi selama pelatihan tentang pendidikan kesehatan dan promosi ke anak-anak sekolah dan guru di sekolah.

· Memastikan foto kegiatan dan peserta proyek diambil, di simpan dengan baik.

· Menghadiri dan mencatat dengan akurat berbagai pertemuan di proyek termasuk pertemuan dengan Komite Kesehatan Sekolah dan pihak pihak yang berkepentingan.

· Membantu Health Specialist dalam mengkoordinasikan kegiatan sekolah sehat.
Turut berpartisipasi dalam tugas-tugas lain nya sesuai dengan perminta UMCOR dan diharapkan dapat memperoleh pengalaman bekerja dengan NGO international di Aceh.

UMCOR-NGO’s Indonesia Mission (UMCOR-Indonesia) is seeking a senior in college or graduated student majoring Public Health, Health educations or equivalent interested in an internship for Health Program UMCOR Indonesia.

UMCOR Indonesia will provide an allowance with the amount of Rp.40.000/day

*Locations : 1 in Banda Aceh and 1 in Bireuen

*Time Period : 3 to 6 months

*Working Hours : 8 Hours a day/5 days a week

* Responsibilities will include:

· Assist Health Specialists with mobilizing schoolchildren, teachers, School Health Committees, School Health Club to participate in events.

· Assist in data collection, entry, and analysis for Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices surveys.

· Help Health Specialists administratively during provision of trainings on health education and promotion to schoolchildren and teachers in schools.

· Ensure project participants and activities pictures are taken, stored and appropriately filed.

· Attend and take accurate notes of various meetings in the project including School Health Committee and Stakeholders’ meetings.

· Assist Health Specialists in coordinating schools health events

· Participate in any other duties as assigned by UMCOR and expected to gain experience in working for an international NGO in Aceh.

*Application

Please send a cover letter and CV in English before 16th March 2010 to

*Human Resources Officer, UMCOR Indonesia Mission Office,
Jl. Fatahillah No. 29 Geucu Iniem,
Banda Aceh 23239, Indonesia,
Email: recruitment@umcor.or.id.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest
in UMCOR-Indonesia.

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Vacancy at UMCOR Indonesia - IT Assistant based in Banda Aceh

The United Methodist Committee on Relief, Non-Governmental Organization (UMCOR-NGO) (www.umcor-ngo.org) is a not-for-profit organization that provides transitional development and relief assistance to communities in need around the world. UMCOR-NGO’s Indonesia Mission (UMCOR-Indonesia) is looking for:

*IT ASSISTANT

*Based in Banda Aceh with frequent travel to Bireun

*Essential Job Functions:

- Responding to requests for help with IT, providing first line support
and advice to users.
- Supporting new staff on the set up of their desktop PCs.
- Perform installations, repairs, and preventative maintenance on staff
computers.
- Troubleshoot and correct hardware/ software computer and network
problems.
- Ensuring the integrity and confidentiality of all data by pro-actively
offering advice on security and general pc use.
- Trouble-shooting hardware and software, rectifying where possible and
reporting persistent faults.
- Perform hardware and software maintenance duties.
- Carrying out regular updates of user hardware and software.
- Making software installation and updates.
- Maintaining and monitoring of servers.
- Monitoring physical existence of the office hard and software.
- Assist with contacting vendors and service providers of IT equipment
and supplies for efficient and effective office operations.
- Ensuring full compliance of IT systems and procedures with UMCOR
Indonesia rules and regulations on IT operations.
- Responsible for Security of all aspects by rolling out and maintaining
Firewalls, Anti Virus products, Web and Email Filters and Anti Spam.
- Managing user accounts and security access of users;
- Conducting timely inventory and stock of supplies and disposable IT
spare parts;
- Keeping records of all information related to the office
hardware/software, its repairing, guarantees, etc.
- Install/manage and maintain a local area network (LAN)
- Confer with vendors to guarantee maintenance of network and computer
equipment
- Keep and maintain hardware and software original licences.
- Providing regular backup and restore of server data;
- Facilitating knowledge building and knowledge sharing;
- Providing other assistance as required.

*Qualifications:

- Relevant educational background in Computer Science or documented
experience as IT Supporter.
- 1 to 2 years of experience of working in an IT-Support environment.
- Knowledge of networking, hard- & software.
- Familiar with Microsoft operating systems and networks.
- Must have thorough knowledge of PC hardware and software.
- Ability to maintain PC hardware (assembling, troubleshooting).
- Basic understanding of the internet.

· Ability to communicate in spoken and written English.

· Previous experience with international NGOs strongly preferred

· Able to handle a variety of assignments simultaneously.

· Must be a team player who can work successfully with other
departments in a multicultural and multi-lingual environment.

· Service minded, organized and ability to work independently with
little supervision.


*Application

Please send a cover letter and CV in English before 16th March 2010 to:

Human Resources Officer,
UMCOR Indonesia Mission Office,
Jl. Fatahillah No. 29 Geucu Iniem, Banda Aceh 23239, Indonesia

Email: recruitment@umcor.or.id

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest in UMCOR-Indonesia.

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Vacancy at UMCOR Indonesia - Microfinance Specialist based in Bireun

The United Methodist Committee on Relief, Non-Governmental Organization(UMCOR-NGO) (www.umcor-ngo.org) is a not-for-profit organization that provides transitional development and relief assistance to communities in need around the world. UMCOR-NGO’s Indonesia Mission (UMCOR-Indonesia) is looking for :

MICROFINANCE SPECIALIST

Primary Responsibilities:
To provide technical assistance and accompaniment in establishing the cooperative accountability systems – in terms of financial and business management, division of tasks and responsibilities, and standard operating procedures. The final target is to help UMCOR’s cooperatives to become autonomous organizations.

Specific Duties
The Microfinance Specialist will assume the tasks below under the direction and guidance of the Income Generation Program Manager:
Setting up the overall direction of the cooperative: role of the board in planning, and decision-making process, responsibilities and tasks division; frequency of member and board meetings. Develop and Install Standard Operational Procedures within the two cooperatives. Improve and give technical advice on activity planning, business plan development and financial administration within the cooperative.
Make clear procurement procedures and procedures on how to manage assets, asset storage, fixed asset management, stocks and inventories of equipment Set up and maintain good financial practices for cooperatives including chart of accounts, account coding, internal control mechanisms, segregation of duties, authorization, payment and administrative record keeping. Give on-going training towards cooperative members, board and management team about cooperative principles, goals & purpose, financial /credit administration, functions of board, staff and members, transparency & conflict solving within cooperative. Conduct other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Qualifications and Key Competencies/Required
Previous working experience with microfinance and cooperative development. Minimum 3 years working experiences with international NGOs University degree in Economics, Agribusiness, Microfinance or related discipline Minimum 5 years experience in cooperative development/ agro-economical development/management training Experience in training staff, members and management teams of cooperatives Has extensive knowledge on the cooperative law of Indonesia.
Ability to provide leadership and support to communities
Ability to manage variety of workloads and prioritize tasks.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
Highly responsible, reliable, honest and punctual.
Flexible in mobility and working time.
Willingness and ability to travel regularly to working sites in a
challenging environment including stay overnight if required.
Experience in training or teaching
Advanced English skills (oral and writing).
Able to work harmoniously as a team member.
Ability to work with individuals and communities regardless to religion, ethnic and cultural differences.

Desired
Knowledge of Acehnese social and cultural traditions.
Able to speak Acehnese.
Direct experience with livelihoods/ income generation projects

Application
Please send a cover letter and CV in English before 14th March 2010 to:
Human Resources Officer, UMCOR Indonesia Mission Office, Jl. Fatahillah No.
29 Geucu Iniem, Banda Aceh 23239, Indonesia / Email :
recruitment@umcor.or.id*.Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in UMCOR-Indonesia.

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Vacancy at UMCOR Indonesia-Agroforestry Specialist based in Bireun

The United Methodist Committee on Relief, Non-Governmental Organization
(UMCOR-NGO) (www.umcor-ngo.org) is a not-for-profit organization that
provides transitional development and relief assistance to communities in
need around the world. UMCOR-NGO’s Indonesia Mission (UMCOR-Indonesia) is
seeking a *AGROFORESTRY SPECIALIST *to be based in Bireun.***
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**The Agro forestry Specialist will be responsible for daily program
activities provided to targeted nursery group beneficiaries through
community meetings, trainings, technical assistance, and distribution of
material inputs in coordination with procurement team.

*Qualifications:*

- Previous working experience with community-driven development
approaches and participatory assessments.
- Minimum 3 years working experiences with international NGOs
- University degree in Forestry, Agriculture or related discipline.
- Experience with working with farmer groups and nurseries
- Experience with conducting community-based training
- Ability to provide leadership and support to communities
- Ability to manage variety of workloads and prioritize tasks.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Flexible in mobility and working time.
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly to working sites in a
challenging environment including stay overnight if required.
- Experience in training or teaching
- Advanced English skills (oral and writing).**
- Knowledge of Acehnese social and cultural traditions.
- Able to speak Acehnese.
- Direct experience with livelihoods/ income generation projects

*Application*

Please send a cover letter and CV in English before *14th March 2010* to:

*Human Resources Officer,*

*UMCOR Indonesia Mission Office,*

*Jl. Fatahillah No. 29 Geucu Iniem, Banda Aceh 23239, Indonesia.*

*Email : Recruitment@umcor.or.id*

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest
in UMCOR-Indonesia.

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