Community Program Manager based on Medan

The Center for Disaster Risk Management and Community Development Studies (CDRM&CDS) is a department of HKBP Nommensen University. The CDRM&CDS has developed 6 years strategy (2009 – 2014) and 3 years project (2009 – 2011) to work with various communities of North and West Sumatera and building capacity of LWF churches in Indonesia for development activities. CDRM&CDS is in process of affiliating with Lutheran World Federation/Department of World Service based in Geneva as an associate program member. Locally, CDRM&CDS is supported by Lutheran Churches of Indonesia and their diaconal departments.

CDRM&CDS is located in Simalingkar, Medan. The programs are focused on disaster risk management and capacity building of the communities. The CDRM&CDS has 4 field projects: Simalingkar, Nias, Pakpak (North Sumatera) and Mentawai (West Sumatera). CDRM&CDS is seeking to recruit Community Program Manager based on Medan.

Responsibilities

The Community Program Manager is to assist the Executive Director in coordinating the planning, implementation, supervision, monitoring and evaluation of Center for Disaster Risk Reduction and Community Development Studies (CDRM&CDS) and other program matters as well as the human resource management, financial management and relationships with other relevant stakeholders both inside and outside CDRM&CDS. This also involves advocacy and networking coordination and proposal writing for the whole program.

Following are the major responsibilities:

· Assist the Executive Director in strategic planning and proposal development for funding supports.

· Assist the Executive Director in overall program coordination, management and support of all CDRM&CDS projects including the monitoring of project implementation.

· Take lead in periodic program evaluations for impact, and recommend adjustments for improvement.

- Take lead in reviewing and developing the program guidelines and overseeing their application.

- In collaboration with the finance department, develop program budgeting, in line with CSO and monitor program spending.

- Assist theExecutive Director in managing and developing the human resources.

- Supervise staff working under his/her leadership

- Coordinate advocacy and networking.

- Constructively participate in the management team meetings, support the team's decisions and ensure that program issues are shared and adhered to by the field staff.

- General administration as Program Manager.

Level of Responsibility & Authority

This is a program coordination and management position with direct supervisory responsibility for Field Coordinators and Livelihood Development Officer. It is an executive management position. The position is classified as Grade 8 in the CDRM&CDS pay scale.

Requirements

Technical skills & Experiences:

· At least 5 years of experience in a senior position in community development, management and/or emergency work in a developing country with NGOs.

· At least 3 years of experience in an executive/ senior position in rural development management and/or emergency work in a developing country.

· Strong leadership skills, interpersonal skills and human resource development and development ability.

· Ability about programmatic and strategic thinking and vision about future of program strategy and development.

· Knowledge in participatory, rights-based community development or willingness to learn.

· Fluent spoken and written English language skills and computer literacy.

Desirable qualifications:

· Formal qualifications in social and development studies are desirable (Master)

· Willingness to travel to remote project areas.

· Cultural sensitivity, team spirit and an attitude of service and can-do.

· Interest and commitment to work with the poorest communities to empower them.

Closing date of application

7th September 2011

CDRM&CDS is equal opportunity employer with respect to gender, ethnicity and religion. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interested candidates are advised to send their CV and application to

cdrmcds.recruitment@gmail.com

or

CDRM&CDS

Porlak Nommensen

Jalan Bunga Rampai 5

Simalingkar B, Medan.