Area Coordinator – Community Development

Interested applicants please apply to nias_program@ yahoo.co. id by Nov 26 07. Please mention the position in your email's "subject" line. No need to attach certificates. Salam.
The Australian Government with the support of AusAID is implementing the Nias Reconstruction Program (NRP). The program is located in South Nias with an office in Teluk Dalam. The goal of the project is to empower communities, particularly in needy villages, to take a leading role in building or rehabilitating community infrastructure that was destroyed by the earthquake and tsunami in 2005. This is to be achieved by developing the capacity of rural human resources and institutions, working closely with the local government, and providing small grants to villages.

Coffey International Development, the NRP Managing Contractor, requires an Area Coordinator – Community Development. The specific position requirements are as follows:
Reports to: Community Development and Capacity Building Manager (CDCBM)
Coordination: Area Coordinator – Technical, Governance Coordinator, SDO Construction Manager, Finance Manager, Office Manager, Procurement Officer
Supervisory roles: Community Facilitator – Community Development
Duration: 12 months, with a 3 months initial contract, start date: mid-Jan 08
Location: Nias Selatan
Languages: Bahasa Indonesia
Summary of Responsibilities:
Reporting to the Community Development and Capacity Building Manager and working in close coordination with “Area Coordinator – Technical,” the position is responsible to provide day-to-day supervision and technical backstopping to “Community Facilitator” to perform their works at the community level within its geographic coverage. Ensure that community facilitation processes and results reflect NRP visions for improved capacities of communities in managing the development of their infrastructures through community participation/ management approach. Coordinate with relevant stakeholders in line with the objectives of the project.
Tasks
1. Assist CDCBM in developing and improving community facilitation methodologies and provide the communication and coordination linkage between CDCBM and Community Development Facilitators (CDF) in the field.
2. Assist CDCBM in establishing quality assurance instruments as required, and ensure the instruments are used by CDFs and the communities
3. Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, assistance to CDFs
4. Review NRP – Community relationships in each village and ensure smooth implementation of program activities.
5. Assist CDCBM in putting in place necessary technical training materials for community capacity building purposes in the whole cycle of project implementation: identification, planning/design, construction, operations and maintenance
6. Assist CDCBM in identifying and preparing necessary training programs for CDFs to support their jobs in the communities, including in the provision of training and other capacity building for communities
7. Take a lead role in “hands on” implementation of training programs when required and requested by CDCBM.
8. Assist CDCBM in coordinating and engaging with related local government agencies as necessary in line with the objectives of the project
9. Maintain effective working relationships with communities and other stakeholders, including KDP, BRR and other relevant organizations, and participate actively in relevant Sectoral Working Group meetings related to the South Nias reconstruction context.
10. Ensure timely reporting of progress and constraints of project implementation.
11. Coordinate with, provide inputs and assistance as necessary to the procurement officer for the procurement of project equipment and materials.
12. Perform other relevant tasks that may be required by the project.
Preferred qualifications and experiences:
1. Minimal education S1 in a discipline relevant to community development
2. At least 5 years experience working in community driven development preferably beginning with community facilitation and advancing to a higher level coordination role.
3. Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia. Skills in English and or Bahasa Nias would provide applicants with an advantage in the selection process.
4. Good report writing and analytical skills
5. Previous work experience on Nias Island would also be highly regarded as would the ability to work with minimum supervision in remote and challenging environments.