Vacancy Announcement: Country Representative

About Yayasan Emas Artisanal Indonesia (YEAI) and Artisanal Gold Council (AGC):

Yayasan Emas Artisanal Indonesia is the local affiliate of Artisanal Gold Council (AGC), a non- profit organization based out of Victoria, British Colombia, Canada dedicated to the sustainable development of artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) communities in the developing world.

For more information about the Artisanal Gold Council, please visit www.artisanalgold.org.

PROGRAM/DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:

Sustainable Development of the Artisanal Small-scale Gold Mining (ASGM) in Indonesia is a 5-year project (2015-2020) that will be implemented through a partnership between Canadian based non-profit AGC and other Indonesian based community groups, with support from Global Affairs Canada.

The project aims to improve incomes, health, and the environment of the vulnerable and marginalized men and women dependent on the artisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) economy in targeted areas in Central Kalimantan and North Sulawesi. The project improves mining, environmental and social practices for men and women involved in the ASGM, including identifying alternatives to mercury use. The project also supports targeted provincial governments to better collaborate with the formal extractive sector and supports the formalization of ASGM activities through legal trade of responsible artisanal gold and value-added products in domestic and international markets. Activities include: (1) provide training on better practices for men and women miners; (2) provide training to targeted government and civil society groups on ASGM regulation and management; and (3) establish collaborative mechanisms with other relevant initiatives promoting responsible gold and diversification of the ASGM economy. This initiative supports the Government of Indonesia’s implementation of the Minamata Convention on mercury, which both Canada and Indonesia are parties to.

JOB SUMMARY:

To develop and provide overall leadership and strategic direction to AGC Indonesia country programme.

Position Title: Country Representative

Primary Location: Jakarta, with regular travel to Central Kalimantan, North Sulawesi, and other sites in Indonesia

Position Status: 1- year Contract

Main Duty and Outputs:

Development of project implementation and work plans, project strategies, finances, logistics, communications, governance, project monitoring, and evaluation, and administration. Outputs: Project planning documents completed and reviewed regularly.

Regular reporting to the Project Manager on progress, challenges, opportunities and learnings encountered during implementation. Outputs: Reports prepared.

Prepare project reports as required by the Project Manager, funders, regulatory bodies, and other project entities. Outputs: Reports prepared.

Recruit, train and provide ongoing support to country specialists in the country of work in line with good employment practice. Outputs: Country specialists.

ensuring that they understand AGC employment policies and guidelines and that they work to support the core values of the organization.

Refine operational systems and policies to ensure organizational compliance and effectiveness. Outputs: Organizational policies documented.

Conduct performance reviews of project staff, manage project staff concerns and conflicts, oversee staff contracts and remuneration, and facilitate staff meetings. Outputs: Performance reviews completed, successful communication with staff.

Collaborate with the Project Manager and Finance Manager in the development of annual budgets and financial reporting. Outputs: Budgets and financial reports completed.

Develop the organization’s public profile and foster effective and productive relations with other NGOs, media organizations, government, and private entities in Mongolia and the Philippines; represent AGC and act as the spokesperson at public functions, meetings and to the media as needed. Outputs: Connections established with other entities, media coverage documented.

Occasional travel to project sites, meetings, workshops and other fora as required. Outputs: Field trips conducted successfully.

Other tasks as may be assigned by the Project Manager or Executive Director. Outputs: Tasks Completed.

Knowledge & Skills:

·         At least 15 years of experience working with government (national and provincial)

·         Strong knowledge in more than one of the following areas is a requirement: environmental management, public administration, training skills, technical (mechanic), Indonesian government and law, international development projects, community relations and regional governance, finance, and community development.

·         Exceptional communication abilities

·         Languages – Bahasa Indonesia - fluent (oral and written) and English general professional proficiency (oral and written);

·         Excellent analytical and practical understanding of the social, political and economic context of Indonesia..

·         At least five (5) years’ experience developing planning, resourcing, managing, monitoring and implementing development projects or similar projects.

·         Ability to think, plan and work strategically and creatively.

·         Experience of working successfully in a leadership role, supervising and coaching staff and leading them towards common objectives.

·         Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal and the ability to use different communication media effectively, including email, telephone, Skype and written correspondence.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate, persuade coach, mobilize and develop positive relationships with others internally and externally.

·         Self-motivated and able to work with minimum supervision and guidance.

·         Excellent problem-solving abilities, finding innovative solutions to difficult, complex and unpredictable challenges.

·         Computer and internet proficiency (all Microsoft Office tools, databases, we research, web-based tools and transactions, etc.)

·         Willingness to work irregular hours of work and overtime, in order to successfully meet deliverables.

Candidates with an established network of contacts in the sector, i.e. government, the private sector, CSO will be preferred.

Supervision & Collaboration:

The AGC Indonesia Representative is under the direct supervision of the AGC Project Manager Indonesia.

Personal Attributes:

·         Autonomous

·         Dedicated

·         Self-starter

·         Team player

•      Acts with honesty and Integrity

•      Willing to travel

How to Apply:

To apply for this position please submit your cover letter and resume, in English, stating the job title in the subject line, to jkt.agc@gmail.com on 15 April 2019 at the latest. This opened position is for the national level.