Simavi is an ambitious, growing
development organisation of more than 50 people, based in the Netherlands.
Together with local partners, we improve the health of people in the poorest
regions in developing countries. With more than one hundred partners we work
together with communities. We influence the policies of governments to take
into account the health and rights of the poorest people. We campaign to engage
the general public and involve them in what we do. We focus on the poorest
regions of nine developing countries in Asia and Africa.
Simavi has been operational in Indonesia
since 1925 by working through local NGO partners both in WASH and SRHR sectors.
From 2010 to 2015, Simavi coordinated a consortium of five Indonesian NGOs
implementing a water sanitation and hygiene programme in Eastern
Indonesia. As of 1 January 2016 Simavi is implementing a new
programme named SEHATI (Sustainable Sanitation for Eastern Indonesia) as the
next phase of the previous one. For this programme Simavi is looking for an
experienced, ambitious and dynamic:
Programme
Coordinator SEHATI
This
vacancy is open to Indonesian nationals only
The Job
The Programme Coordinator is responsible
for the daily coordination of the SEHATI (Sustainable Sanitation for Eastern
Indonesia) Programme. This includes assisting the partner organisations in the
implementation of the programme, monitoring the progress, providing technical
assistance to partners, as well as contributing to the coordination with
relevant stakeholders.
SEHATI implemented by a consortium of
Simavi and five Indonesian NGOs in 7 districts in Eastern Indonesia. The
duration of the programme is 3.5 years (i.e. since January 2016)
The programme aims to increase the
capacity of the local government at district and sub-district level, and in
selected villages to implement a sustainable district-wide STBM 5-pillar
strategy, as part of achieving the government target of universal access to
water and sanitation. It includes lobby and advocacy component and contributes
to sector-wide national advocacy.
Position in the organisation
The Progamme Coordinator reports to the
Country Representative (CR) in Indonesia and line manages the Monitoring,
Evaluation, Learning & Documentation (MELD) Officer.
Tasks and responsibilities
- Coordination of the SEHATI Programme and its activities
- Responsible for the daily implementation of SEHATI
- Develops a work plan for the local team. Coordinates and supervises the partner organisations in programme implementation, strategy development, PME and documentation.
- Coordinates and supervises the partner organisations in the creation and functioning of the enabling environment to assure the sustainability of the achievements after the SEHATI programme.
- Provide timely inputs and suggestions on programmatic areas Ensure that all programme targets are reached in accordance with agreed programme objectives, as per contracts with partners, in line with the overall programme approach.
- Consolidates the work plan and budget plan for the programme in coordination with the partner organisations.
- Leads the development of the SEHATI programme’s lobby and advocacy strategy, with support from PO (Programme Officer) at the headquarters.
- Monitors SEHATI programme budgets jointly with the Country Office Finance and Operation Manager and PO and Finance Controller at the headquarters.
- Monitors progress and performance of supported partners, and implementation of programme components on the basis of reports and field visits.
- Ensures timely and quality reporting on the programme to Simavi headquarters.
- Ensures that capacity building/technical missions and evaluations by external consultants are organised.
- Acts as the main point of contact for the partner organisations and Simavi headquarters in relation to SEHATI.
- Collect and coordinate learning and knowledge from different partners.
- External communication and relationship management
- Maintains active and pro-active communication with the SEHATI partners involved and with Simavi headquarters in the Netherlands as necessary.
- Represents Simavi in workshops, meetings, or other events in Indonesia related to SEHATI, together with the CR.
- Management of staff
- Conducts the yearly performance and development cycle meetings (i.e. planning, progress, appraisal) with staff under his or her supervision (i.e. the MELD Officer).
- Reports to the CR with regard to HR issues.
- Approves leave days in consultation with the CR.
Key
performance indicators:
- Timely and quality programme delivery in line with budget and workplans
- Strong relationship with partners and stakeholders
- Timely and quality monitoring and reporting
Profile
Knowledge and Experience:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant working experience in the field of international development cooperation and civil society processes
- Bachelor degree in development studies, or other relevant field. Master Degree is an added value.
- Considerable knowledge and experience in programme management, lobby and advocacy and/or knowledge of the Indonesian government system is a requirement
- Considerable experience with the development of capacity building programmes, preferably in the Indonesian WASH sector
- Experience in working with different types of stakeholders/clients, such as the government, local NGOs, community members, private sector
- Practical experience with the Indonesian public sector system, preferably with experience and knowledge in the government planning and budgeting system
- Sound knowledge of the current developments, research, best practices and global policy direction in the WASH sector at large, and especially in the areas of sanitation (STBM and social marketing approaches), hygiene promotion, school sanitation, environmental programming, drinking water and programme integration with health and education
Skills and Competencies:
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English as well as Bahasa Indonesia to convey complex and technical issues in a clear, concise manner
- Ability to question and challenge people in a constructive manner, but also to work with diplomacy and creative problem solving techniques when interests and opinions differ
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities, take initiatives, and get results in the framework of a strategy
- Pro-active attitude and is capable to operate in a flexible and pioneering environment.
- Comfortable in a wide range of cultural and operational situations, demonstrating culturally sensitive behaviour with a diverse range of people
- Team player, but can also work independently and shows initiative
- Ability to represent Simavi in various situations
- Computer skills such as spreadsheet, e-mail, database management and word processing
Location
Jakarta, Indonesia, with some travel to
the districts.
Simavi offers
1 year consultancy contract (fulltime)
with possible extension and good primary and secondary conditions. Consultancy
fee will be between 22 and 26 million Rp / month (incl. VAT and other
costs) depending on qualifications of the selected candidate.
More information
If you have any questions about the
position, please contact Asken Sinaga via Asken.Sinaga@simavi.nl. Please do not
use this e-mail address for applications, but only in case you have any
question. More information on how to apply; please see below.
To get to know our organisation, please
visit our website www.simavi.org.
To apply
Do you recognise yourself in the profile?
Candidates are invited to apply before October 4th 2017.
Please make sure to upload your English CV (maximum of 2 pages) and your
cover letter by using the following link [please note that we invite you to
fill in an short application form]:
Apply only when you fit the total job
description. References will be checked.
Interviews are aimed to take place on:
- October 9th, 10th and 11th (1st round: interview, case study and role play)
- October 16th (2nd round)
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