CARE International Indonesia in Kupang-East Nusa Tenggara(NTT) : INFRASTRUCTURE & LAND UNIT ADVISOR

CARE International Indonesia (CII), as an international NGO, has carried out large scale operations in Indonesia, encompassing emergency
operations, transitional activities centered on agriculture and
nutrition and a range of development initiatives in such areas as water
and sanitation, health and micro-credit.

CARE International Indonesia  in Kupang (East Nusa Tenggara-NTT)  is currently recruiting the following position for its project:


JOB TITLE : INFRASTRUCTURE & LAND UNIT ADVISOR
DEPARTMENT/PROJECT : PROGRAM/SESAMA
REPORTS TO : PROJECT MANAGER
  


JOB SUMMARY

Working under the Project Manager (PM), Infrastructure and Land Unit Advisor will be responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of Infrastructure and Land Unit interventions of the project in project area in collaboration with a local partner organization. He/she will work alongside Specialist’s for Community Planning and Advocacy, Health and Education, Agriculture and Micro-enterprise and other program related to integrate ensure the integration of the quality Infrastructure and Land Unit interventions into the overall project activities. He/she will also liaise with and manage relationships and capacity building with partners and government departments.

Infrastructure and Land Unit Advisor has overall responsibility for implementing the various tasks of the infrastructure and land component of the project. This will include such tasks as develop communal infrastructure priorities;conduct training/capacity building for water committee and land group, provide module related with water and sanitation organization, coordination with government especially Land Agency,  Department of Public Works, and in general, providing the interface between program technical staff and community membership. S/he will need to ensure that the programs are well planned and the goals are met.



RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.       Compile data or information from the sources regarding the infrastructure and land sector with assistance from Community Leader
2.      Provision of socialization and information of Infrastructure and Land programs to beneficiaries
3.       Fully Control and ensure the design, specification and technique of the implementation of the Infrastructure and Land project activities.
4.       Facilitate, Control and support the winning Contractor, Consultant and/or Partner for implementation of the Infrastructure and Land Unit project in the field.
5.      Assist, coordinate and support land group, water committee, or communal infrastructure group for implementation of the achieved project targets.
6.      Coordinate with the Technical Assistant Group to ensure the target of the project within the designated time-frame

7.      Develop a monthly report to the Project Manager on the progress made and potential problems
8.      Input and recommendation for improving the performance and support of the Infrastructure and Land component of the project.
9.      Ensure the financial administration of the field project is meet the CARE International standard system
10.    Conduct any other duties that may reasonably be assigned in line with the position.


TASKS:

1.        Assist with development of detailed plans and schedules for project implementation, including detailed activity and procurement planning.
2.      Ensure timely and good quality implementation of activities to meet project outputs.
3.      Work with other Specialist to plan and manage project activities and conduct capacity building for staff, partners and community.
4.      Work with Health and Education Specialist to design of Hand washing facilitate chart at 15 villages on SESAMA Site and also provide budget estimation and matter related with hand washing facilities.
5.      Work with Agriculture and Micro-enterprise Specialist to design chart of Agriculture Infrastructure and provide budget estimated and matter related with agriculture infrastructure facilities
6.      Coordinate with other technical staff in both project areas to share information and ensure standardization and quality in approaches. In addition, all technical staff should coordinate directly with relevant counterpart staff in CII HQ on technical approaches.
7.       Ensure integration of vulnerability, gender and equity, and natural resource management/ environmental issues into plans, activities and monitoring.
8.      Coordinate with support units as necessary, and ensure that procurement and handling are carried out according to relevant CII principles and procedures.
9.      Assist with management of project budgets and reporting and ensure timely submission and review of information for financial and admin reports (e.g. vehicle report, travel advance and expenses).
10.     Ensure timely, good quality reporting on activities, and assist with compilation of routine progress reports.
11.     Work with supervisor and relevant technical staff on design, implementation, analysis and use of M&E relating to project activities, including data collection and entry.
12.    Assist PM to coordinate with other CII project managers, partners, sub-district/ district/ provincial government and other non-governmental agencies in project areas
13.    Perform additional assignments relating to CII programs as reasonably requested.
14.    Tasks may expand and/or be adjusted in accordance to the real needs in the
field.


 QUALIFICATIONS

·        University degree in Civil Engineering or any relevant background.
·        3 - 5 years of previous infrastructure and land sector experience in a similar project in an NGO setting.
·        Have extensive experiences in the sought sectors, know effective approaches for Infrastructure and Land interventions, and able to apply them in a participatory manner.
·        Understand gender issues and gender-sensitive approach in the programming.
·        Good communications skills, including negotiation skills.
·        Good interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for beneficiaries.
·        Willing to spend a considerable amount of time in the field.
·        Honest, responsible, self motivated and able to take initiative under minimum supervision.
·        Able to give helpful directions, detailed instructions and demonstrations.
·        Demonstrate ability to work independently as well as a part of a team in a cross cultural environment.
·        Able to negotiate and to clarify expectations of both the beneficiaries and team.
·        Competent in Windows, MS Office programs, email and database experience.
·        Fluency in English (spoken and written).
·        Ability to work under pressure in a potentially unstable security environment.




TERMS OF OFFER

CARE is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial working environment, and women candidates are encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above positions, and detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax numbers and email address). Please DO NOT attached academic transcripts and Diplomas and state clearly the applied position code in the email subject.

Please submit your applications before July 16, 2013 to CARE International Indonesia, Human Resources Unit:
recruit_704@careind.or.id
"Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted"