AgriProFocus
Indonesia is looking for a Network Coordinator who is an independent, energetic
and compassionate free spirit and who will provide leadership to the network,
establish and maintain strong relationships with a variety of network
stakeholders and will actively facilitate cooperation between the network
stakeholders."
Since
its foundation in 2004 the AgriProFocus network has been successful in bringing
parties together to promote the sustainable development of agriculture in low
and middle income countries in Africa and South-East Asia by supporting
entrepreneurial farmers. The AgriProFocus network is a unique multi-stakeholder
network in the agri-food sector representing entrepreneurial farmers, private
sector enterprises, governments, knowledge institutions and civil society
organisations.
The
network has 32 Dutch member organisations, is active in 13 countries in Africa
and South East Asia, and links 22.000 agribusiness professionals worldwide.
AgriProFocus
is the go-to network for innovative entrepreneurs in agricultural value chains,
that effectively link agribusiness and development. The network focuses its
collective attention on farmer entrepreneurs that are the real change makers in
the sector. They are business driven and market oriented, have a willingness to
grow, are innovative and contribute to development issues of food and nutrition
security, inclusiveness and sustainability.
The
AgriProFocus network brings stakeholders together to strengthen their individual
and collective impact. The role of AgriProFocus staff is to facilitate:
Linking: AgriProFocus members work through the network to be able to
have access to each other’s resources, contacts, expertise, tools and
knowledge.
Learning: Through the learning activities AgriProFocus facilitates
members to explore, create and strengthen opportunities for synergy and joint
action.
Leadership: Building on evidence based cases, our members jointly shape
the discourse at national, regional and global level. Our leadership activities
offer members leverage and improved visibility & credibility.
Position within
the organization
The Network Coordinator will work from
Jakarta, together with the Network Assistant. With the Network Facilitator for
Indonesia based in the Netherlands they make the AgriProFocus Indonesia
coordination team. The Coordinator falls under the supervision of and reports
to the AgriProFocus Program Director in the Netherlands.
The AgriProFocus Indonesia Network is
being hosted by HIVOS Southeast Asia. The personnel contract will therefore be
with HIVOS Southeast Asia.
Title : AgriProFocus Indonesia - Network Coordinator
Duty Station : Jakarta
Duration : March – December 2017
Aim of the job
AgriProFocus
brings parties together to promote the sustainable and inclusive development of
agriculture by supporting entrepreneurial farmers. Each country network is
resourced by funds from the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs and by its
members and partners. The AgriProFocus Country Network’s function is based on
members’ commitment and willingness to share and work together. In short the
AgriProFocus Country Network’s mode of operation is ‘for and through its
members’. The AgriProFocus Country Network coordination facilitates the members
to perform.
The
AgriProFocus Network Coordinator is to support an effective multi-stakeholder
platform through building & maintaining relationships, development of the
network and coordination of the implementation of the country plan in close
cooperation and in complementary responsibility with the AgriProFocus Network
Facilitator.
Functional context
AgriProFocus
Country Networks exist in 11 African countries and in 2 Asian countries:
Myanmar and Indonesia. Indonesia is the first Asian country where the AgriProFocus
partnership developed an AgriProFocus Country Network. It launched its
activities in October 2013. The unique selling points of AgriProFocus Indonesia
are:
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A focus on promoting farmer
entrepreneurship for increased food security
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Addressing issues such as youth in
farming, gender in value chains, access to markets, access to support systems
and financial services and investments
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With the aim to stimulate:
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Innovation in services,
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Improved deals between SME
agri-business and organized producers
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An enabling policy environment
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Farmer regeneration
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Increase acknowledgement of women’s
role in agriculture;
AgriProFocus
Indonesia will support this through coordination and networking, linking,
learning and leadership through providing a neutral place for debate and policy
dialogue and stimulate change makers.
Significant
activities have been developed around youth & farming, coffee, coconut
sugar and gender in value chains. The network has seen significant growth over
the past year. The network aims to develop
a wider variety of activities, aims for significant growth of the network and
more pro-active engagement of the members in joint learning and leadership
activities.
Roles and responsibilities
1.
Provide leadership for AgriProFocus
Indonesia, and facilitate development of an AgriProFocus Indonesia strategy
with its members and contribute to network development and growth.
2.
Work closely with the AgriProFocus
network facilitator from the Netherlands support office.
3.
Establish strong working relationships
with national government, businesses, bilateral and multilateral actors, NGOs
and academics in the field of agribusiness and farmer entrepreneurship. Of
special interest will be maintaining the relationship with the Embassy of the
Kingdom of the Netherlands (EKN).
4.
Responsible for implementation,
planning and monitoring, including financial administration of AgriProFocus
Indonesia resources in coordination with Hivos as the Host Organization.
5.
Facilitate the development of an
effective knowledge sharing and cooperation culture among members with the
overall aim of supporting the promotion of farmer entrepreneurship and
inclusive and sustainable agri-business.
6.
Will be secretary of the Indonesian
Country Network Steering/Advisory Committee and will be responsible for
coordination of those meetings, ensuring the successful recording of the
meeting minutes and maintaining the records for all the deliberations.
7.
Represent AgriProFocus Indonesia in
AgriProFocus Global meetings and other (regional and national) relevant forums
and meetings; These meetings might take place in the Netherlands or one of the
other Asian or African countries in which AgriProFocus is active.
8.
Facilitate cross country learning.
9.
Prepare and finalize the content for
country-level periodic narrative and financial reports to the AgriProFocus
Program Director and/or relevant external actors and financiers.
Knowledge,
experiences and competencies
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Master degree or relevant experience in a field relevant
to AgriProFocus mission.
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At least 5 years of work experience is required.
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A collegial management style with active listening skills
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Deep personal commitment to social and economic
development that recognizes female- and smallholder farmers as critical
actors.
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Thorough understanding of the principal
issues facing rural and low-income communities in the region gained through
experience in civil society, government, or private sector organizations.
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Strong local network and excellent
networking skills.
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Ready to take initiative, lead, and
has entrepreneurial spirit.
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Fluent both in Bahasa Indonesia and
English.
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Excellent writing skill (in English
and Bahasa Indonesia).
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A strong communicator on- and
off-line
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Able to function well under stress
(around the organization of events and meetings)
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Be practical and hands-on
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Be able to enthuse and connect people
and different stakeholders. As well as create understanding between people
and stakeholders.
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What do we offer?
An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and
the possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative.
Agriprofocus Indonesia Network Coordinator graded in Grade: 10 (from
1-12 Hivos’s salary grade)
How to apply?
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter to hr.sea@hivos.org
no later than 19 February 2017.
This is an opened position at national level.
Please specify the
position name you are applying for (“APF
– Network Coordinator”) in the ‘subject’ line of your email. Only shortlisted
candidates will be notified.
For more information about Hivos Southeast Asia, visit https://hivos.org/.
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