ADVOCACY PROGRAM OFFICER - YAYASAN CIPTA'S Vacancy

URGENTLY REQUIRED

Yayasan Cipta formerly known as YCCP is a non profit organization established in 2008 with expertise and long experience in advocacy, social behaviour change communication,  community mobilization, social marketing and social research. The expertise and broad experience of Yayasan Cipta covering the area of health, environment including water, sanitation, hygiene, environmental conservations, Family Planning, Reproductive Health, infectious diseases, Mother and Child health, Nutrition. Yayasan Cipta’s vision is improving health literacy of Indonesian societies and become health advocates to improve quality of life.  Please visits our www.yayasancipta.org.

At the moment Yayasan Cipta is in urgent need for :

 

Position Title:  Advocacy Program Officer

Position Base:  Jakarta – Indonesia. This position is designated for Indonesian citizen only.

  

GENERAL PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Program Manager, the  Advocacy Program Officer (APO)  shall assist in supporting the implementation of  various programs in Yayasan Cipta in a day to day basis.  Working closely with the Yayasan team and stakeholders, the APO shall provide service and technical assistant and oversee all Yayasan Cipta projects activities as assigned by the Program Manager.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Coordinate multiple communication activities related to Yayasan Cipta Programs.  Assist in development and drafting of  project concept papers, terms of reference, scopes of work, contracts, work plans and timelines.
2. Provide technical assistance to all partners, professional organizations and other government organizations to conduct advocacy activities related to Yayasan Cipta programs at national, provincial and district level.
3. Supervise the  Field Officer at selected district, work closely with and support Yayasan Cipta team and other staff as appropriate. 
4. Organize, attend, plan and deliver presentations at local and international meetings, workshops, seminars and trainings.
5. Attend meeting as needed and as required to update Advocacy Activities.
6. Collect, record and analyze relevant data on family planning and reproductive health, nutrition related issues to support Yayasan Cipta programs action plan development and implementation.
7. Coordinate daily activities with other related staff, consultant and stakeholders.
8. Maintain all records / information / database of the FP/Nutrition in Indonesia
9. Conduct regular meetings as required and develop monthly, quarterly and annual progress status report of the projects to be submitted to the Program Manager
10. Report to Program Manager on progress, difficulties, and problems that faced.
11. Assist  Program Manager in writing  annual report.
12. Coordinate with M&E Officer in the  Monitoring and Evaluation of the Program/s.
13. Assist Yayasan Cipta in preparation and the deployment of fund raising activities in relation to program sustainability.
14. Performed other duties as determined by the Program Manager and as required.
15. Work closely/assist the Executive Director in  branding Yayasan Cipta’s image.
16. Work closely with Program Manager, and Executive Director in the development of proposals.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Hold Master Degree in Communication/Public Health/Health Communication or other relevant fields.
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia is a must.
• Has broad knowledge on populations, family planning and reproductive health problems in Indonesia will be an advantage.
• Have at least Five (3) years of experience working in the field of communication within International NGO and/or Local NGO environment.
• Experience  in working on project/s funded by international donor agencies is highly preferable.
• Have strong capacity to plan, implement, monitor and reporting on development programs/activities
• Strong analytical abilities, excellent communication, excellent presentation skills and writing skills.
• Demonstrate ability to share result confidently.
• Possess and demonstrate excellent communication skills,  interpersonal skills, sensitivity, responsiveness, respectful and helpful towards team members, donors and partners.
• Plans, coordinates and organize workload while remaining aware of changing Priorities and competing deadlines.
• Continuously approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude.
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage challenges. Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
• Past experience  working in similar position in INGO environment in Family Planning/Reproductive Health area and/or Nutrition are a great advantage.
• Result-oriented, independent, and willingness to travel.

The closing date for application is 9^th April 2023. This position is designated for Indonesia citizen only. Interested candidates shall submit their application letter and CV (max. 3 pages) to recruitment@yayasancipta.org  by quoting APO23— followed by your name/name of applicant  as  the subject. Only short listed candidates will be notified for interviews. Due to the immediate requirement for the position the interview shall be started as soon as suitable candidates being identified.