Rikolto International is an international network organisation with more than 40 years of experience in partnering with farmer organisations and food chain stakeholders across Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. The organisation run programmes in 17 countries worldwide through seven regional offices with a network secretariat in Leuven, Belgium. We’re a close-knit network of accessible and knowledgeable colleagues, willing to share experience and eager to inspire others. Rikolto has programmes on Food Smart Cities (FSC), Sustainable Rice and Sustainable Cocoa and Coffee.
Rikolto envisions a world where there is a sustainable income for farmers, nutritious and affordable food for all. Therefore, with our global cocoa and coffee programme, we envision cocoa and coffee sectors where there is living income for cocoa and coffee farmers across the globe, strengthened international and local food systems that creates access to nutritious and affordable food for all. This means that living income for cocoa and coffee farmers is central to what we work for in Rikolto within our global cocoa and coffee programme.
In Indonesia, Rikolto operates in Denpasar, Bali Province and is currently looking for an enthusiasm and motivated candidate to fill the position as :
Cocoa and Coffee Programme Manager
(with function to SEA Management)
Based in Denpasar, Bali Province
Job Overview:
Our interventions are focusing on securing better income for cocoa and coffee farmers, building environmental resilience, access to finance and markets and promoting income diversification among cocoa and coffee farmers. The aim is to contribute to developing sustainable food systems and resilient cocoa and coffee producing communities. Therefore, the Cocoa and coffee Programme Manager will have the primary responsibility of fundraising, providing leadership, coaching and mentoring of staff of cocoa and coffee programme in designing and implementing sustainable cocoa and coffee programmes in Indonesia in particular and in Southeast Asia in general
Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Function Roles for Southeast Asia Co/Co Programme
- As a member of SEA Management Team with functions roles towards the Southeast Asia Cocoa and Coffee Programme in particular and contribute to the achievement for regional programme goals.
- Build the capacity of programme team members to implement the programme’s strategies (Evidence for Impact, Inclusive Business, multistakeholder process facilitation, etc.), prepare a growth plan
- Coordinate partnership negotiation & development, ensuring necessary teams are engaged to help further program, country and regional interests
2. Program Design and Planning
- Formulate the programme plan in reference to the global cocoa and coffee strategy and the country strategy for Indonesia, such as: resources, budget, risk and mitigation, quality control and organisational requirements and acquired approval within the team member in line with program objectives.
- Oversee the financial status of the Cocoa and Coffee Programme, including developing long and short- range financial plans, monitoring the budget and ensuring sound financial controls are in place; set financial priorities accurately to ensure the organization is operating in a manner that supports the needs of the program and staff.
- Lead coordination for grant identification, grant matrix population and proposal writing, monitor the timeline, status of proposal and communicate to the relevant parties as appropriate.
- Overall monitoring on grants/programs for both external/donor requirements and Rikolto internal policies and requirement
3. Preparation and Execution of Programme Activities
- Lead the preparation for the programme implementation by providing clear guidance to partners (and BDS providers) prior execution of activities and adjusting the plan with concrete actions when necessary to ensure that the activities is in-line with programme goals/objectives
- Oversee the operational of the programme, this include ensuring partner’s compliance to the policy and procedures of Rikolto and respective donors;
4. Monitoring and Evaluations Programme Impact and Results
- Lead the M&E for the Cocoa/Coffee Programme following the M&E global framework, this include ensure the team member also responsible for the programme accountability by provide an ongoing monitoring of the status of programs and complete regular check-ins on grant requirements.
- Rationalize the delivery of programs through new and existing partnerships
- Ensure appropriate measurement of financial, programmatic, and impact performance against stated milestones and goals
- Facilitate learning across projects including codifying lessons learned and knowledge of resources/tools/best practices, etc.
5. Networking & Stakeholder Management
- Represent Rikolto for the Cocoa and Coffee Programme at National and Regional level and play an active role in the Rikolto global programme.
- Exercise collaborative efforts with other social service organizations, NGOs, companies, institutions and governments to develop and expand services that benefit our clients, beneficiaries and the community.
- Facilitating of and participating in dialogues related to the Cocoa and coffee programme
6. Team/People Management
- Closely working as a team towards shared objectives and encourages team members to exchange views and work together on assignments, this include the designated role in the thematic aspects of Cocoa and Coffee Programme at global scope
- Lead, coach, develop, manage and retain Rikolto high-performing Co/Co programme staff in Indonesia
- Ensure the administration policy and financial administration of the programme are well respected by the team members.
- Collaborate / seeking advice with other respected unit to ensure adequate support for smooth programme operations.
Requirement:
Education & Experience:
- Master’s (required) Degree in Agriculture, International development, Agronomy, Economics, Environmental Sciences and Business or equivalent.
- Min of. 5 (five) years progressive experience in rural and sector development, agricultural development, conservation management or equivalent.
- Knowledge of the cocoa and coffee sector in Indonesia and the SEA region.
- Experience in managing a small/medium-sized team.
Technical Knowledge and Skill
- Programme and Organisational Management
- Experience in designing and implementing projects or programs on living income within the cocoa and coffee sector
- Knowledge in regenerative agriculture, living income, gender, and youth inclusion.
- Farmer organization development concepts and performance indicators
- Good analytical skills and ability for inclusive problem-solving/solutions
- Good networking and stakeholder engagement
- Good knowledge of budget management, in particular for programmatic budget
- Excellent proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English (in reading, speaking, understanding, and writing).
- Ability to motivate, coach, and manage team dynamics.
How to Apply:
Please submit by e-mail your letter of interest, most recent CV, and minimum salary expectation, by the latest on
Friday, April 21st 2023 to recruitment.id@rikolto
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Discover more about Rikolto worldwide in our website: http://www.rikolto.
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