Community Development Assistant Vacancy (revision)

Muslim Aid is an international
charity and development agency based in London with 26 years of experience in
helping to create a safer and more dignified life for disaster and conflict
affected people across the globe. We are currently operating in more than 70
countries with 13 field offices. Our  vision is a world of peace,
compassion and justice where all people achieve fulfillment in all aspects of
their lives.  In Indonesia our main programs include Flood mitigation,
Shelter and Livelihoods with our Field Office based in Banda Aceh, and further
sub-offices in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Padang.

Under the direct supervision of and
reporting to Program Officer of Muslim Aid Indonesia Yogyakarta Sub-field
Office, Muslim Aid Yogyakarta is currently looking for a qualified and
committed candidate to fill the following position:
Position title         : Community
Development Assistant (CDA)
Report to               : Program
Officer
Duty Station          : Gunung
Kidul, Yogyakarta
Type of Contract  : 12 Months (
3 months probation)


Job Purpose
Under the oversight supervision
and guidance of Program Officer the incumbent will responsible to manage
synchronization livelihood program at the field level & provide technical
assistance and capacity building in the community level.
Specific Task
The following specific duties
have been enumerated mainly for the incumbent to have a clear understanding of
the position and the roles and responsibilities expected.
1. Conduct assessment to identify the target of beneficiaries and their need relating Muslim Aid program
2. Strengthening the groups by providing technical assistance and mentoring to the groups/community
3. Managing the livelihood program at the field level in effectiveness and accountable mechanism.
4. Responsible to assist the groups to establish and develop their business
5. Assist  the groups/ community to form and establish Koperasi to ensure the revolving fund activity as program exit strategy.
6. Conduct regular field visit and monitoring to the target community relating to Muslim Aid program.
7. Prepare regular report on progress and obstacles of the program and result of monitoring submitted to the supervisor
8. Make close coordination and a good communication with local government, Social agency and other stakeholders to ensure the sustainability of the program
9. Identify any constraints and issues, particularly in relation to the community and target beneficiaries, and implement a solution focused approach.
10. Assist in undertaking initiatives promoting Muslim Aid’s image and activities in the program region.
11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:
·         University degree
·         Preferably with previous experience working in
an international organization and/or NGOs
·         Previous experience in implementing livelihood
programs, such as revolving funds, koperasi, SME’s activities, etc.
·         Willingness to spend a significant amount of
time in the field to engage with the community and facilitating the community
or stakeholders
·         Ability to prepare quickly concise reports and
input database
·         Computer literate (word-processing, spreadsheet,
e-mail exchange)
·         Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility,
drive for results, respect for diversity, creative thinking, and punctual.
·         Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated
ability to work effectively in team situations.
·         Fluency in Javanese is required, English ability
is advantageous

Applicants
should submit a cover letter & updated CV (including at least three
references with contact information) as attachment to hrdmuslimaidyogya@ gmail.com quoting the position applied as the subject of the e-mail. Example: Community
Development Assistant, Subject must be: [CDA] Your Name. Applications must be
submitted at the latest 7 (seven) days after the vacancy published and the
attachment should not exceed 200 Kb.
Muslim Aid gives
an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, or religion.