Hivos is a non-governmental organisation, rooted in the Netherlands and guided by humanist values, that aims to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world where citizens, women and men, have equal access to resources, opportunities and markets and can participate actively and equally in decision making processes that determine their lives, their society and their future. Hivos' basic commitment is to poor and marginalised people - and their organisations - in countries of the global South and east, and Eastern Europe. A sustainable improvement of their situation is the ultimate benchmark for the work and efforts of Hivos.
Hivos is seeking a qualified Indonesian national for the position of Program Officer Sumba Iconic Island and Green Entrepreneurship (full time for 2 programs)
The Program Officer will report directly to the Director Regional Office and the Coordinator Climate, Energy and Development in Hivos Head Office in the Netherlands and work closely with the Program Manager Biogas and Program Officer Green Entrepreneurship in the Southeast Asia Regional Office in Jakarta. The appointment will preferably start 1 June 2011 with an initial contract for a period of 1 year.
I. Sumba Iconic Island Initiative (1/2 time)
Hivos has recently started the Sumba Iconic Island initiative using a Multi Actors approach. The idea has gained strong support from the local governments in Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Timur and other stakeholders. Hivos has commissioned feasibility studies and started to contact private sectors and funding agencies for (financial) support. The program entails the development of renewable energy such as micro-hydro, biofuels and biogas plants.
Tasks
1. Support the development of (new) ideas and projects to increase access to energy and the shift to renewable energy in Sumba
2. Oversee implementation of access to energy projects at Sumba
3. Liaise and coordinate meetings with relevant stakeholders in Sumba, Kupang and in Jakarta
4. Represent Hivos Southeast Asia in (technical) meetings in Indonesia
5. Responsible for communication, writing and translations about the project in Indonesia and the relevant work of the project's stakeholders
6. Responsible for regular report writing regarding the progress of the project in Indonesia
7. Involved in program and budget development for the project implementation in Indonesia
8. Maintain communication with the relevant stakeholders, Hivos Head Office Bureau of External Relations and Hivos ROSEA Communication Officer
II. Green Entrepreneurship (1/2 time)
Tasks:
1. Management of Hivos portfolio for Green Entrepreneurship, which include processing proposals, preparing of all necessary documents and administrative handlings and monitoring partners
2. Development of relevant initiatives in partnership with other relevant stakeholders
3. Contribution to Hivos overall organizational and policy development
4. Identification and accessing funding sources for Hivos programs in Indonesia and Timor Leste.
Required:
· Good knowledge of renewable energy technologies, development issues and preferably with experience in sustainable production or agricultural product chain development (quality markets, certification, farmer organization) or in business development and microfinance
· Experience with access to energy projects in rural locations
· Sound experience in managing partnerships and multi actor initiatives
· University degree in relevant field such as economics, social science (with focus on development studies or economics, business administration), natural resource management (agriculture, etc.).
· Good understanding of and strong affinity with civil society, in particular with non-governmental organizations.
· Affinity (willingness to learn) to work with ICT solutions for virtual meetings.
· Willingness and ability to perform administrative tasks such as reporting and filing programme portfolio
· A good team worker.
· Previous working experience in an international environment/organization would be an advantage.
· Having respect for humanitarian or humanist principles and willing to work in a non- discriminating, neutral, impartial and gender equal environment.
· Willing to travel and stay at Sumba (up to one quarter of the time) and other cities in Indonesia for related meetings
· Native Indonesian speaker with good command of English
Information
Applicants should send a CV and cover letter to: hrd@hivos.or.id no later than May 20, 2011 and indicate reference code 'PO-IconicIslandGE' followed by your name in the subject of your email. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Hivos is seeking a qualified Indonesian national for the position of Program Officer Sumba Iconic Island and Green Entrepreneurship (full time for 2 programs)
The Program Officer will report directly to the Director Regional Office and the Coordinator Climate, Energy and Development in Hivos Head Office in the Netherlands and work closely with the Program Manager Biogas and Program Officer Green Entrepreneurship in the Southeast Asia Regional Office in Jakarta. The appointment will preferably start 1 June 2011 with an initial contract for a period of 1 year.
I. Sumba Iconic Island Initiative (1/2 time)
Hivos has recently started the Sumba Iconic Island initiative using a Multi Actors approach. The idea has gained strong support from the local governments in Sumba, Nusa Tenggara Timur and other stakeholders. Hivos has commissioned feasibility studies and started to contact private sectors and funding agencies for (financial) support. The program entails the development of renewable energy such as micro-hydro, biofuels and biogas plants.
Tasks
1. Support the development of (new) ideas and projects to increase access to energy and the shift to renewable energy in Sumba
2. Oversee implementation of access to energy projects at Sumba
3. Liaise and coordinate meetings with relevant stakeholders in Sumba, Kupang and in Jakarta
4. Represent Hivos Southeast Asia in (technical) meetings in Indonesia
5. Responsible for communication, writing and translations about the project in Indonesia and the relevant work of the project's stakeholders
6. Responsible for regular report writing regarding the progress of the project in Indonesia
7. Involved in program and budget development for the project implementation in Indonesia
8. Maintain communication with the relevant stakeholders, Hivos Head Office Bureau of External Relations and Hivos ROSEA Communication Officer
II. Green Entrepreneurship (1/2 time)
Tasks:
1. Management of Hivos portfolio for Green Entrepreneurship, which include processing proposals, preparing of all necessary documents and administrative handlings and monitoring partners
2. Development of relevant initiatives in partnership with other relevant stakeholders
3. Contribution to Hivos overall organizational and policy development
4. Identification and accessing funding sources for Hivos programs in Indonesia and Timor Leste.
Required:
· Good knowledge of renewable energy technologies, development issues and preferably with experience in sustainable production or agricultural product chain development (quality markets, certification, farmer organization) or in business development and microfinance
· Experience with access to energy projects in rural locations
· Sound experience in managing partnerships and multi actor initiatives
· University degree in relevant field such as economics, social science (with focus on development studies or economics, business administration), natural resource management (agriculture, etc.).
· Good understanding of and strong affinity with civil society, in particular with non-governmental organizations.
· Affinity (willingness to learn) to work with ICT solutions for virtual meetings.
· Willingness and ability to perform administrative tasks such as reporting and filing programme portfolio
· A good team worker.
· Previous working experience in an international environment/organization would be an advantage.
· Having respect for humanitarian or humanist principles and willing to work in a non- discriminating, neutral, impartial and gender equal environment.
· Willing to travel and stay at Sumba (up to one quarter of the time) and other cities in Indonesia for related meetings
· Native Indonesian speaker with good command of English
Information
Applicants should send a CV and cover letter to: hrd@hivos.or.id no later than May 20, 2011 and indicate reference code 'PO-IconicIslandGE' followed by your name in the subject of your email. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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