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Hivos is a Dutch non-governmental organization guided by humanist values. It
aims at structural poverty alleviation with a strong focus on civil society
building and sustainable economic development. Hivos provides financial
support for local NGO's, is active in networking, lobbying and exchanging
knowledge and expertise. For its Southeast Asia Regional Office in Jakarta,
Hivos seeks qualified Indonesian candidates for the position of:
Title : Project Manager Green and Social Coffee Sumatera
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia (with 50% travel to Sumatra)
Duration : November 2014 - December 2015
Report to : Coordinator/Senior Business Development Officer Green
Functional context
The Project Manager will be responsible for the overall management of two
new public private partnerships which aim to enhance the viability of
smallholder coffee and pepper farms in Sumatra (Provinces of Lampung, South
Sumatera and Bangka Belitung) thereby allowing the regions to regain their
economic, social and environmental vitality and offer long-term business
opportunities for smallholder farmers and private sector.
The Project Manager will ensure that effective and efficient collaboration
mechanisms are established in the three districts, at the program level as
well as with other stakeholders in the sector that allow for further
scaling-up once the pilot phases have been finalised.
Besides overall management and coordination, The Project Manager will be
responsible to ensure that social and environmental issues are integrated in
program design and implementation and that monitoring, evaluation and
learning mechanisms are established.
Together with the Hivos Indonesia and Head Office team, Project Manager will
be instrumental in designing subsequent up-scaling programs and mobilizing
necessary funds.
The Project Manager is able to present Hivos' vision in the field of green &
productive landscapes in an attractive and leading way and feel comfortable
in building networks with relevant strategic partners and donor agencies in
North and South.
Roles and responsibilities:
1. To manage coffee and pepper project portfolio, which includes
processing proposals, preparing all of necessary documents and
administrative handlings and monitoring partners (with support from Project
Officers - if needed).
2. To contribute and support to the other possible expansion and
thematic programs which aims to the improvement of organization.
3. To provide input to the financial planning, budgeting, performance,
capacity development and risks management of projects.
4. To process funding request for the program, this included: entrance
of nominal data and project summary in project administration, assessment of
organizational capacities, viability of objectives and strategies of
proposed programs/activities, and budget.
5. To monitor, manage effectively and evaluate the implementation of
multi-stakeholders.
6. To ensure effective communication among project team members.
7. To represent Hivos ROSEA in (technical) meetings of coffee project
in Indonesia and other countries when needed.
8. To forge strong relationships and builds supportive networks with
relevant stakeholders and managing communication, writing and translating
about the project in Indonesia and the relevant work of the project's
stakeholders.
9. To be responsible on the progress of the project, this included:
monitoring and evaluation of the impact and outcome of the grantee,
providing regular progress report.
10. To be responsible in research, studies and survey and evaluation
activities of Switch Asia project.
11. To prepare lessons learned from the project and develop a plan for
future activities.
12. To support the knowledge dissemination through trainings, mentoring and
field visits.
13. To contribute to Hivos overall organizational and policy development.
14. To manage Hivos portfolio, which includes processing proposals,
preparing all of necessary documents and administrative handlings and
monitoring partners (in coordination with Project Officer).
15. To be a reliable and supportive team member to the whole team.
Knowledge, experiences and competencies
* An advanced degree in a relevant field at University level. Ample
experience in the promotion of rural entrepreneurship and collaboration with
private sector actors in Indonesia.
* Minimum 3 year experience in program and financial management as
well as working with international donors and/or the private sector.
* Have demonstrated leadership qualities and an ability to promote
partnership collaboration and manage effectively (cross-sector) partnership.
* Have a convincing track-record in program development and
resources mobilization.
* Have an active attitude in developing new initiative and building
new connection.
* Have a strong affinity for Hivos' mission and for social and
environment concerns.
* Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and
written.
* Willingness to travel frequently and spend 50% of your time in the
field (Sumatra)
What do we offer?
An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the
possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative of Coffee
Project.
How to apply?
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter to
application.id@hivos.org no later than Tuesday, 18 November 2014.
Please specify the position name you are applying for ('Project Manager
GSCS') in the 'subject' line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will
be notified.
For more information about Hivos, visit https://hivos.org/.
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Regards,
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Hivos Regional Office Southeast Asia
Jl. Kemang Selatan XII No. 1
Jakarta Selatan 12560 | Indonesia
Tel. +62-21 <callto:+62-21%207892489> 7892489 | Fax.
<callto:+62-21%207808115>
+62-21 7808115 <http://www.hivos.nl/> www.hivos.org
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