Consulting Oportunity: Library Services

Local Resources Provider/Consultant –Public Library Service and Management

Location: Pidie, Aceh

Level of Effort: Up to 60 days between January 14 and June 31, 2008

CALGAP
The Canada/Aceh Local Government Assistance Program is an initiative of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) supported by the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) and currently extending until March 31 2009.
CALGAP’s purpose is to improve local governance (operations management, service delivery and strengthened participatory mechanisms) in three local governments - the City of Banda Aceh and the Districts of Pidie and Aceh Jaya - that were affected by the tsunami in Aceh through technical assistance provided by Canadian municipal practitioners. In addition CALGAP is supporting the Province of Aceh and local government associations through technical assistance in selected areas.


One of CALGAP’s program in Pidie District is to improve the Library Service and Management in assessing their current library situation, and finding ways to accommodate the increased demands placed on the district public library by providing new approaches to library management, services and operations. The projects seeks to modernise library services from the limited traditional lending and reference functions to a more responsive approach meeting community services needs as a resources and information center.
CALGAP is now recruiting an Indonesian LRP/Consultant for its activities in Pidie.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of the CALGAP LGDO for Pidie, the LRP shall perform the following duties and responsibilities:
The Library Local Resource Provider (LRP) will work in a collaborative manner with the Canadian Municipal Technical Team to build the skills of selected Public Library Service Agency staff in: i) improving existing public library services and operations, ii) management systems and procedures to better serve the needs of children and the general public and, iii) new and innovative approaches to public library work in Indonesia and other Asian libraries.

Specific tasks related to the above will be determined in cooperation with the CALGAP program team at the beginning of the assignment and as the contract progresses.

The LRP will be expected to work in a consultative and collaborative manner with the Canadian Team in both team environments (when Canadians are on Mission to Pidie) and in a semi autonomous and independent manner when the Canadian Technical team is not present. The LRP shall contribute to achieving the goals and objectives in the Project Plan and Mission plans along with the Pidie and Canadian Team. Reporting mechanisms are as follows: The LRP will report to the CALGAP Local Government Development Officer for Pidie.

Level of Effort
This contract is in effect from Jan 14 to June 31, 2008 up to a maximum of 60 days. The Library Local Resource Provider will be expected to be in Pidie for 3 to 5 missions of 7 to 20 days each over the period of the contract. Details of those missions will be discussed with the selected candidate.
This project will continue beyond June 30, 2008 and the selected candidate will be considered for and additional assignment.

Qualifications:
· University Degree in a related field, preferably Master’s degree in Public Library or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
· Minimum of 5 years of work experience in library services
· Ability to liaise and facilitate collaboration between various stakeholders (community members, local government partners, donors, host country officials and ministries, academic and research institutions)
· Experience in capacity development in government
· Excellent knowledge of computers and relevant software.
· Ability to work independently and as member of a team.
· Excellent research, planning, organizing and writing/editing skills.
· Excellent communication skills in written and spoken English as well as Bahasa Indonesia
· Knowledge of Acehnese an advantage.


Remuneration will be determined based on the experience of the candidate.

Please send your resume to hrd@fcmindonesia. org . For further information, call Mr. Media Firzamon, 0653-21983

Applications must be received by FCM CALGAP by 5:00 p.m, Dec 5, 2007. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interview.