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 Two Field Managersfor the Emergency Preparedness Program to be based in Tua Pejat, Mentawai, and Gunung Sitoli, Nias. The Field Manager will report and provide information directly to the E-Prep Program Manager.
The tasks expected of the E-prep Field Manager include:
* Assist in conducting and in facilitating capacity-building workshops related to the DRR specifics for project stakeholders and SAI staff members.
* To provide management and support to SurfAid International community facilitation training teams based at the sub-district level.
· Assist the E-prep Program Manager in overall planning, implementation and monitoring of the E-prep Program in cooperation with the Monev Officer.
· Support the implementation of the M&E processes for the DRR project, in cooperation with the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
· 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 the school curriculum workshop to ensure the DRR mainstreaming in the schools are taken into consideration
* 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 for the community, schools and school curriculum and the government
· 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.
Furthermore, it would be desirable for the successful applicant to haveknowledge of community health based project andexperience working in isolated regions and/or understanding of the socio-cultural background of Western Islands of Sumatera/Nias.If you believe you have the right skills, experience and motivation for this role, please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@surfaidinternational.org. Closing date of the application is October 5, 2011. We look forward
to receiving your application. Please note, only applications which progress to the next stage of selection will be acknowledged. The position is intended for Indonesian nationals only.
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