Field Coordinator - Mentawai based

Field Coordinator – Emergency Preparedness Program

SurfAid International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering through community-based health programs. We perform our work in
isolated regions connected to us through surfing and are professional, highly
energized, innovative and youthful in our outlook. Our main program areas are
Community Based Health, Emergency Preparation, Environmental Health (Water and
Sanitation) and Malaria prevention.

We are now seeking for Field Coordinator for the Emergency Preparedness Program to be based in Sikakap, Mentawai. The Field Coordinator will report and
provide information directly to the E-Prep Program Manager. This position is
intended for Indonesian national only.

The tasks expected of the E-prep Field Coordinator include:

To provide management and support to SurfAid International community facilitation training teams based at the sub-district level.Plan field training and workshop
schedules at the field level and ensure that training and workshops are conducted within established deadlines.Provide training, mentoring and support for the SurfAid training teams in the field.Prepare monthly work plans, budget forecast, activity reporting matrixes and other regular field reporting in line with SurfAid International reporting requirements. Assist in the training and capacity building of SurfAid program staff, primarily SCFs and CFs.In charge for the relationship building to the main governmental stakeholders including district and sub-district government authorities such as BPBD, Bappeda, Departments of Health and Education, Bupati’s office and other identified stakeholders at the field level. Conduct regular monitoring and evaluation of field activities and visit field sites and ensure that staff are conducting monitoring and filling in activity completion reports.Assist with, manage and implement all activities as identified by the E-Prep Program Manager specially to make every effort to ensure the objectives/outputs are achieved to a high standard of quality according to the log-frame and budget within the duration of project period. Liaise with other INGOs, NGOs, agencies or organizations also involved in disaster risk reduction activities and where possible form strategic alliances.Assist in the design and implementation of stakeholder workshops at the district, and villages level as well as the elementary school training, and assist in the identification and
design of specialist training for village based disaster management teams.Any other tasks identified by the E-Prep Program Manager

Qualifications:

University degree in relevant discipline·
At least 3 years experience in field management and program implementation.
At least 1 years experience in disaster management and disaster response.
Strong analytical and conceptual skills.
Experience in organizing and facilitating workshops.
Excellent skills in facilitating community Focus Group Discussions and community meetings.
Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation tools and methodologies.
Ability to communicate with a wide range of stakeholders, including government officials, community members and children.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.
Excellent computing skills, including knowledge of word-processing and spreadsheet applications.
Experience in administering budgets for a project duration period.
High personal standards, political and religious sensitivity and possess the qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision when necessary.
Excellent report writing skills both in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
Well developed written and oral communication to communicate clearly and sensitively with internal and external stakeholders to SurfAid International including skill in facilitation and negotiation.
Experience working with international NGOs and an understanding of the culture of
international organizations.

Desirable:
Experience with community-based media and information campaigns.
Experience working in isolated regions and/or understanding of the socio-cultural background of Western islands of Sumatera.


SurfAid International provides a competitive package for the successful candidate.
Please send your cover letter (clearly identifying the role you are applying
for) and your CV to jobs@surfaidinterna tional.org
by Sunday, 27th February 2011.
Please send only application letter and CV/resume.
Applications submitted beyond the mentioned date will not be processed. We look forward to receiving your application!



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