SVN 125 Technical Assistant I, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam/Indonesia

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

IOM is looking for Technical Assistant I according to the terms of reference below. Interested applicants are invited to apply by submitting their application to hrbandaaceh@ iom.int no later than 7 December 2007 indicating the reference code below. All candidates are kindly requested to specify their availability date in the application form. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Reference Code : SVN/ID1/2007/ 125
Position Title : Technical Assistant I
Duty Station : Nanggroe Aceh Darrussalam, Indonesia
Classification : Employee, Grade 4
Estimate Starting Date : Soon as possible


General Functions:
Working under the supervision of the National Project officer and the overall supervision of the Project Manager and the overall supervision of the head, Aceh Reconstruction and Rehabilitation, the Technical Assistant will support village based community consultation process and provide timely and efficient delivery of village based projects. In particularly, he/she will:

1. Be responsible for the successful completion of infrastructure, livelihood and social projects in high conflict and often remote villages.
2. Undertake frequent on-site visits to the above mentioned villages to conduct village facilitation meetings, focus group discussions and technical support.
3. Ensure that the project requirements are closely complied with in a timely fashion.
4. Report on community feedback on project process, project impact, future interventions.
5. Ensure close monitoring of technical aspects of the project, including proper technical design of small infrastructure projects.
6. Travel extensively and conduct regular monitoring visits to assess project and partner’s progress and performance.
7. Ensure good coordination and regular contacts with KDP district, sub-district and village based facilitators to ensure good reporting of project progress.
8. Represent IOM and liaise with government and UN agencies at district and sub-district level.
9. Give project presentations to government and/or international organizations as required.
10. Produce various regular reports such as progress, monitoring and meeting reports.
11. Assist the project manager and Roving Technical Assistant in monitoring the financial aspects of the project, including keeping track of expenses versus budget, assistance in budget revision and financial reports.
12. Provide technical assistance to other IOM projects as required.
13. Evaluate the project.
14. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:
University degree or alternatively a combination of relevant training and experience. A degree in civil engineering. Minimum one to two years of experience in implementing community-based small infrastructure and livelihood projects, providing social facilitation of community meetings, focus group discussions, etc, excellent reporting skills. Familiarity with the World Bank’s Kecamatan Development Program is an asset.

Good networking skills. Good knowledge of English and fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and Acehness languages. Willing to travel frequently to villages in base district, excellent communication and inter-personal skills, enthusiasm, personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility; able to work under pressure and results orientated. Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from different cultures and backgrounds

The right candidate will display strong personal commitment, be proactive, eager to learn and drive for results. Women are strongly encouraged to apply.