Internal Auditor ~ ACTED

Department: Internal audit
Position: Internal Auditor / FLAT officer - Indonesia
Contract duration: 05 months renewable
Location: Based in Nias, Indonesia
Starting Date: Immediate

I. Background on ACTED:
ACTED (Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development) is an international NGO founded in 1993 and head quartered in Paris. ACTED provides relief to victims of conflict and natural disasters as well as local vulnerable populations. Its activities range from emergency relief tolong-term development projects. ACTED implements around 150 projects a year in twenty countries in Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
ACTED has been working in Nias since April 2005 assisting those affected by the earth quake of March 28th. We have completed a range of projects including housing, watsan, school reconstruction and hygiene education.

II. Background on Internal Audit Department:
ACTED has been growing rapidly since the creation of the organization. The Internal Audit department has been created in order to reinforce the quality of our internal control.
The missions of the department are:
* To ensure the respect of ACTED procedures;
* To improve ACTED current procedures;
* To promote transparency within the organization;
* To promote accountability
The Internal Audit department is composed by the Audit Director, internal regional auditors (Asia and Africa) and local internal auditors / FLATofficers.

III. Responsibilities:
The Internal Auditor / FLAT Officer is a senior position working directly under the Country Coordinator supervision, in collaboration with the Audit Director in Paris. He/She is independent from all other ACTED departments.
The main responsibilities of the Internal Auditor / FLAT officer will be:
1. Internal Audit:
. Ensure respect of ACTED's standard procedures for all managementcycles;
. Ensure transparency and financial accountability of ACTED Country;
. Gather, compile and analyze financial, logistical andadministrative information;
. Prepare written reports including findings, analyses andrecommendations based on audit work performed;
. Ensure preparation for external audits and support externalauditors;
. Follow-up the implementation of corrections and recommendations;
. Be discreet in the gathering and use of confidential information;
2. FLAT : What is FLAT ? FLAT is a main pillar of ACTED's internal procedures. FLAT stands for Finance Logistic Administration Teams. The FLAT process aims at centralizing, integrating and harmonizing the information coming from Finance, Logistics, Administration, Programme for each project. FLAT files are also our main tools to be ready for audits of donors.
The supervision of the whole FLAT process, i.e. :
- Follow-up of the FLAT process at base level,
- Centralization at the end of the project of all FLAT documents atCapital level
- Ensure a 2nd level of control of the FLAT documents and theirreconciliation
- Ensure the sending at the HQ of the FLAT filesIV.

Qualifications:
Qualified candidates must have:
. Prior experience in the field of finance, accounting, logistics oraudit;
. Excellent financial skills and analytical skills;
. Strong personality, ability to withstand pressure and produce objective reports;
. Commitment and honesty, and a passion for improving transparencyand accountability within the organization as an absolute requirement;
. Excellent drafting and writing skills;
. Fluency in English required;
. Ability to operate Microsoft Word and Excel.

Conditions:
Salary: 3,7 million IDR per month
Based: Gunung sitoli, Nias
In addition, for people outside intervention area:
- Free housing
- 300,000 IDR for food allowance
- Return ticket home every six month

Submission of application:
Applications CVs should be submitted no later than (31 Jan 2009) to the following address: nias.administration@acted.org.

Program Manager ~ ACTED

ACTED (Agency for Technical Co-operation and Development) is an international NGO founded in 1993 and head quartered in Paris. ACTED provides relief to victims of conflict and natural disasters as well as local vulnerable populations. Its activities range from emergency relief tolong-term development projects. ACTED implements around 150 projects a year in twenty countries in Africa, Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and the Middle East.
ACTED has been working in Nias since April 2005 assisting those affected by the earthquake of March 28th. We have completed a range of projects including housing, watsan, school reconstruction and hygiene education.

New DRR project:
ACTED will start soon a Disaster Risk Reduction Project, with a time frame of 15/16 months in North West Nias. The project will focus on 10 communities and will use a Community-Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) approach.
Among the main activities, the project will focus on:
- Training of district authorities in charge of DRR in CBDRM
- Training of SATLINMAS (community authority in charge of DRR)
- Community-based identification of risks and mitigation activities
- Implementation of structural and non-structural mitigation activities in each of the 10 villages
- Awareness campaign at the community level in disaster risk reduction
- Disaster Risk Reduction Training in 11 primary and elementaryschools
- Organization of DRR events
- Networking with local authorities and other DRR stakeholders on the island

ACTED is currently looking for qualified staff to fill the Project Manager position.

Department: PROGRAM
Position: Program Manager
Person In charge: Country Director
Location: LAHEWA, Nias
Starting: February 2009
Duration: 1 Year renewable

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
. Develop strategies for the implementation of DRR programme
. Manage a team of 4 community trainers/immobilisers, 2 school trainers and 1 technical supervisor dedicated to this project
. Ensure regular refresh training for the field DRR staff, at both conceptual and implementation level.
. Support the staff in facilitating the community based DRR planning processes in the communities and schools, including the development of practical strategies and approaches.
. Provide training on participatory approaches and methodologies:PDRA, PRA tools for DRR, Risks prioritisation, decision on mitigation activities
. Initiate and supervise advocacy activities
. Establish and sustain networks with government bodies, other organizations working on disaster risk reduction
. Prepare monthly report for ACTED's coordination
. Provide strategic direction to ACTED DRR work in Indonesia.
. Collaborate with other departments on issues such asadministration, logistic, fundraising, and communication.

Qualifications:
. A minimum of two years field experience in management of development work and especially in management of a Disaster Risk Reductionproject
. Good English
. Nias language is a plus.
. Experience and knowledge of programme management and Monitoring &Evaluation.
. Experience in community based approaches and practices.
. Ability to work independently, with limited supervision, and inteam.
. Strong interpersonal skills and professional maturity.

Salary: Between 6 and 8.5 millions IDR depending on experience.
For people outside intervention area:
-Free housing
-300,000 IDR for food allowances
-Return ticket home every six month

Send application to : nias.administration @acted.org
Closing date : 31 Jan 09

Agricultural Field Technician ~ World Relief

World Relief is a USA relief and development charity working with local partners to bring help and hope to communities in need. World Relief is looking for dedicated and capable persons to submit applications for the following positions:

NIAS AGRICULTURE FIELD TECHNICIAN (3 posts)

General Function:
The purpose of this post is to be responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of the implementation of agriculture project activities, as delegated by the Agriculture Project Manager.

Responsibilities:
· Assist in the process of identifying project beneficiaries and build relationship with project beneficiaries.
· Assist in developing Agriculture Project strategy including work plan and exit strategy.
· Draw up schedule for when the project will be started to implement and work with the community to determine it.
· Implement Agriculture Project daily activities including but not limited to planning monitoring and evaluation, activity coordination, etc.
· Provide technical support to the Agriculture Project Manager, Agriculture Adviser, partners, and other stakeholders.
· Identify training needs where required and participants and implement training program.
· Monitor project implementation process and usage of material needed.
· Monitor result of project implementation and involve beneficiaries in completion process.
· Meet regularly with community facilitators to follow up on concerns and questions that the community may have regarding the agricultural process.
· Build positive working relationships with sub-district officials, local community leaders, farming association groups and other NGO representatives where requested by the Agriculture Project Manager.
· Assist with hosting occasional visits to project sites by interested personnel.
· Carry out any other duties as requested by the Agriculture Project Manager.

QUALIFICATION:
· Relevant knowledge in agronomy and qualifications up to degree level.
· Experience in agro forestry.· Training skills especially to farmers.
· Leadership skills to organize farmer to execute the project
· Strong knowledge of rubber/cocoa/ rice
· Knowledge in soil conservation
· Experience in giving technical assistance· Have disposition to live in Nias during the project implementation.
· Second spoken language ability, Bahasa Indonesian or English as appropriate.
· Ability to speak Nias language will be an advantage.

The positions in World Relief are competitively salaried with a medical scheme and annual leave. World Relief is committed to the sector standards and good practice.
Applicants must show that they have the necessary skills and experience relevant to the advertised vacancy and have values and convictions that are aligned with World Relief's values and mission.
In order to apply for the following posts, please submit your application including expected salary to hrindonesia@ wr.org <https://owa. wr.org/exchweb/ bin/redir. asp?URL=https: //owa.wr. org/exchweb/ bin/redir. asp?URL=http: //us.mc305. mail.yahoo. com/mc/compose? to=hrindonesia@ wr.org> before January 23, 2009

Please indicate "Agriculture Field Technician" on the Subject Line.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Due to administration time and cost, candidates not short listed will not be contacted.

Agricultural Project Manager ~ World Relief

World Relief is a USA relief and development charity working with local partners to bring help and hope to communities in need. World Relief is inviting interested persons to submit applications for the following positions: NIAS AGRICULTURE PROJECT MANAGER

General Function:
The purpose of this post is to lead a field team implementing an Agriculture project in Nias under NICHE 2 Program which aim to improve food security and sufficiency in five sub-districts of Nias, Indonesia in accordance with World Relief's policy and strategy for operational projects in Indonesia.

Responsibilities:
· Manage and assist in developing the Agriculture project at field and village level in conjunction with project team and in consultation with the Country Director and the Agriculture Advisor.
· Lead and manage the project team including being responsible for their physical, mental and spiritual welfare, and ensuring that they are developed further towards their potential.
· Monitor the security situation in the designated geographical area of assignment, taking all necessary actions to maintain the safety of the field team.
· Ensure that local personnel comply with the area security plan and World Relief security policy, and are kept regularly informed of security matters.
· Act as World Relief's field representative in liaison with Government agencies, UN agencies, donor bodies, other NGOs, community officials and World Relief partner organizations in the designated project area.
· Manage delegated program budget(s) and ensure timely submission of financial accounts for all programme expenditure to the Support Services Manager.
· Ensure robust administrative systems for accountability are in place and an adequate logistics supply is maintained for the team and the project.
· Working with the HR officer, ensure that opportunities for staff training are considered and provided where appropriate for the individual in relation to their role in the project.

Qualification:
· Engineer Agronomist, with knowledge in environmental subjects.
· Extensive experience in managing agriculture project.
· Proven knowledge about tropical crops like rice, rubber and cocoa.
· Knowledge about sustainable agriculture and agro forestry.
· Have good knowledge of soil conservation.
· Capacity to manage a small staff.
· Report-writing in English
· Have disposition to live in Nias during the project life.
· Knowledge about process of purchasing.
· Skills to monitor the project.
· Project and financial management skills
· Ability to speak Nias language and/or Spanish will be an advantage.
· Experience working with USAID, UN and other donor organizations.

The positions in World Relief are competitively salaried with a medical scheme and annual leave. World Relief is committed to the sector standards and good practice.

Applicants must show that they have the necessary skills and experience relevant to the advertised vacancy and have values and convictions that are aligned with World Relief's values and mission.

In order to apply for the following posts, please submit your application including expected salary to hrindonesia@ wr.org <https://owa. wr.org/exchweb/ bin/redir. asp?URL=https: //owa.wr. org/exchweb/ bin/redir. asp?URL=https: //owa.wr. org/exchweb/ bin/redir. asp?URL=http: //us.mc305. mail.yahoo. com/mc/compose? to=hrindonesia@ wr.org> before January 23, 2009

Please indicate "Nias Agriculture Project Manager" on the Subject Line. Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Due to administration time and cost, candidates not short listed will not be contacted.

Assistant Accountant ~ CWS

CWS Indonesia (www.cwsindonesia. or.id), an international non-governmental development organization, working in various locations in Indonesia aiming to improve the lives of poor and vulnerable Indonesians, is searching for Assistant Accountant to be base in Nias.
We offer a challenging working environment in order to develop yourself as well as the Indonesian people in this continuous changing society.

General Requirements:
· Good command of both written and spoken English is Preferably and Bahasa Indonesia is a must
· Computer literacy in Microsoft Word and Excel are a must.

Specific Requirements :
· Degree in Economy preferably majoring accountancy.
· Minimal two year experience in finance related field. (experience in nias area is advantage )
· Proven experience with Microsoft office and relevant software packages (windows etc). · Knowledge of accountancy software would be beneficial.
· Good communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
· Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload.
· Good team player and able to work independently.
· Experience with financial transactions and preparing financial statements.
· Skilfully prepares statistical and written reports for management.
· Approaches work in a meticulous, thorough, and detailed manner.
· Willing traveling to the field and be base in program location.
· Willing to be base in service areas of Nias

Applications should include a covering letter, reflecting motivation; a CV, including two references; expected gross salary and contact number (max. 3 pages, in MS Word format, max. 100 KB) at the latest by January 23rd 2009.
Please send applications to caroline@cwsindones ia.or.id, or by fax to 021.71793387. Only short listed candidates will be contacted

Program Manager ~ Save the Children

Save the Children is a leading non-profit humanitarian relief and development organization working in more than 127 countries throughout the world. Our mission is to create lasting, positive change in the lives of children in need. Currently Save the Children has an immediate need for experienced staff to be a part of our team in Nias, North Sumatra.

Program Manager (code: NPM)

The incumbent will provide overall management of the Save the Children’s program and office in Nias. Lead, support, manage and motivate team members and – in coordination with the Program Manager Java/Sumatra - will take responsibility for all people management related issues for the emergency program, ensuring that team members have clear objectives and receive meaningful feedback on their performance.

Requirements:

Master Degree or equivalent experience in management or technical field.
At least 6 (six) years experience in the planning, implementing, managing and monitoring programs.
Experience in budgeting and management and control of finance.
Experience in proposal writing and donor reporting.
Ability to work with limited supporting resources.
Substantial knowledge, experience and skills in project cycle management, including needs assessment, planning, implementing and monitoring, review and evaluation.
Excellent verbal and written communications skills with experience in cross-cultural settings.
Computer skills, specifically with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) and HTML.
Commitment to Save the Children’s mission and values.
Fluency in written and spoken English and good speaking skills in Bahasa Indonesia.
Excellent representation, interpersonal skills and pleasant personality.

Updated CV and application letter should be sent to id.recruitment@savechildren.org Please fill the ‘subject’ column of the e-mails in this format: code of the position <…> – your name <…>. Closing date for application is 5 (five) days after this advertisement (Only short-listed candidates will be notified).

Qualified Women encouraged to apply

Reporting Intern - ACTED

Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (ACTED) - France
Deadline:08 Feb 2009
Organisation: Agence d'Aide à la Coopération Technique et au Développement (ACTED) - France
Location:Indonesia
Type:permanent
Salary:TBA (000's USD)
Description:
Department:
Coordination
Position: Reporting Intern
Contract duration: 6 months
Location: Nias, Indonesia
Starting Date: February 2009

I. Background on ACTEDACTED is an independent international, private, non-partisan andnon-profit organization that operates according to principles of strictneutrality, political and religious impartiality, and nondiscrimination.ACTED was created in 1993 to support populations affected bythe conflict in Afghanistan. Based in Paris, France, ACTED now operatesin 22 countries worldwide, with over 120 international and 2500national staff. ACTED has a 40 million budget for over 150 projectsspanning 8 sectors of intervention; including emergency relief, foodsecurity, health promotion, economic development, education &training, microfinance, local governance & institutional support,and cultural promotion. For more information, please visit our website at www.acted.org

II. Country Profile ACTED established presence in Indonesia in 2004 through anemergency response to the tsunami. Since then, ACTED Indonesia hasexpanded its role through multi-sector interventions that addressrelief, rehabilitation and development. ACTED responded withhumanitarian assistance in Nias after the earthquake of 2005, launchedWATSAN projects in latrine construction and hygiene education inschools, and has built capacity amongst Meulaboh boat builders andsupported the construction of fishing vessels. Recent projects includethe construction of roads and bridges in the Tugala Oyo region toimprove humanitarian access, and a livelihoods recovery project innorthern Nias. Future projects include school construction, forestmanagement, an integrated disaster preparedness initiative and expandeddevelopment programs in Sumatra. Today ACTED Indonesia has over 50staff and two offices in Nias and Meulaboh.

III. Position ProfileThe Reporting Intern ensures the production of timely reportsfor the Reporting Manager as well as the Country Director. He/sheassists the Reporting Manager and the Country Director in developinginternal and external country communication strategies.Under the supervision of the Reporting Manager, the reporting intern will: Collect and synthesize data from the field, and draft reportsin cooperation with project management, finance, monitoring andevaluation, and other field coordination departmentsAssist the Reporting Manager in developing project proposals,addressing ad hoc donor requests or catalysing action on specificprojects or components of projectsLiaise with external partners and represent ACTED incoordination and information meetings with NGOs, donors, and otherhumanitarian actors.

IV. Qualifications:Postgraduate diploma in Journalism, International Relations or a relevant field Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English (French in a francophone post/Spanish in a Central American post) Excellent writing and communication skills Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

V. Conditions:Field Intern benefits include: a 300 USD per month livingallowance, coverage of all accommodation, food, and travel costs, aluggage allowance of 50 kg., and the provision of medical,repatriation, and life insurance.

VI. Submission of applications:Please send, in English, your cover letter, CV, and three references to stages@acted. orgRef : RI/INDO/ANACTED Att: Human Resources Department33, rue Godot de Mauroy 75009 ParisFRANCEFax. + 33 (0) 1 42 65 33 46For more information, visit us at http://www.acted. org