Field Officer Dairy for SNV Indonesia

Term of Reference

Field Officer (2 positions)

                                                    

 

 

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

 

SNV is a not-for-profit international development organisation. Founded in the Netherlands 50 years ago, we have built a long-term, local presence in 39 of the poorest countries in Asia, Africa and Latin America. Our global team of local and international advisors works with local partners to equip communities, businesses and organisations with the tools, knowledge and connections they need to increase their incomes and gain access to basic services – empowering them to break the cycle of poverty and guide their own development.

 

To contribute to the development of a vibrant dairy sector in Indonesia which is centralized in Java island, SNV Indonesia will have partnership with private partners to implement some technologies to improve practice in the core aspect in dairy to increase milk production, milk quality and safety and green milk for eco-friendly practices.

 

SNV Indonesia will be active in Malang, Boyolali and Wonosobo districts. To support the projects, SNV is now seeking highly qualified national candidate to fill in the position of Field Officer to be based in Boyolali and Wonosobo district.

 

Responsibilities

                                                                                    

Under the supervision of Agriculture Advisor, the Field Officer will carry out activities for SNV-dairy Program. S/he will:

1)    Work supporting the development of the dairy sector in Indonesia

2)    Support baseline studies, market assessments and value chain analysis of the local dairy economy.

3)    Establish and maintain effective partnerships with farmers, private sector partners and others.

4)    Conduct research; provide information and data necessary for reporting and steering the project.

5)    Prepare timely project progress reports and project references

6)    Assist in training & workshop for dairy project.

7)    Support SNV’s work more broadly as required

 

Candidate profile

§   Minimum Diploma degree in animal husbandry, agriculture, economics, agricultural economics, agribusiness, business management or other relevant discipline

§   A minimum of 3 years of experience working in value chain development in Indonesia or farmer training, preferably with livestock.

§   Results orientated with an entrepreneurial attitude.

§   Experience in developing marketing for farmer products.

§   Some communication skills in English is an advantage.

§   Proven experience in report writing and monitoring and evaluation.

§   Having experiences works with NGO for rural livelihood projects.

§   Originally from the district target is an advantage.

§   Willing to stay and reside in the target area.

§   Willing to travel if needed.

§   Able to work with minimum supervision

 

Duty station: Boyolali and Wonosobo

 

Contract duration: 6 months contract with the possibility of extension.

 

Desired start date: As soon as possible.

 

How to apply?

Please send your application letter describing how you meet the candidate profile and CV, together with an indication of your current salary and compensation package with “FO Boyolali or FO Wonosobo” in the title to jobsindonesia@snvworld.org by 26 August 2014.

 

 

For more information on SNV please refer to our website: www.snvworld.org

 

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