Various Positions ~ FAO

FAO is a UN agency which provides technical assistance in Indonesia. One of our projects since 2006 provides support for the control of Avian Influenza, in cooperation with national and regional Indonesian government livestock authorities. A new program for South Sulawesi starting in 2009 is theVillage Biosecurity, Education and Communication (VBEC) Program.

We invite Indonesian nationals (South Sulawesi based) to join us in our project for the positions below:
1. National Communication Officer
2. Administration/Logistics Coordinator (for Village Biosecurity,Education and Communication – VBEC Program)

Detailed Terms of Reference below
For further information and detail please visit our advertisement on http://www.undp.or.id/jobs
or contact the FAO HPAI Control Programme Operations Unit at 021-3181408ext 730.

Terms of Reference: National Communications Officer, South Sulawesi

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the overall supervision of the FAO Representative and under the direct supervision of the Senior Technical Advisor (Poultry Health and Production) and the Field Veterinary Advisor, South Sulawesi and in close cooperation with the Social Anthropologist and PDSR program LDCC coordinators and relevant MoA FAO HPAI Programme technical and operations personnel, performa range of duties relating to the objectives of the Village Biosecurity, Education and Communication (VBEC) program for South and West Sulawesi with the FAO / GOI Avian Influenza Control Programme.
· Identify resources available in South Sulawesi to develop EICmaterials
· Participate in design of socio-cultural assessment, selection of pilot villages and selection of partner organisations to implement program in villages.
· Work with local partner organisations in pilot villages as well as EIC team to implement socio cultural assessment and development of locally appropriate HPAI prevention and control activities in pilot villages.
· Provide expert input into identification and profiling of target groups for the EIC initiative. Identify valid information channels, appropriate communication media and methods that will best reach identifiedtarget groups.
· Plan and develop EIC materials using information from thesocio-cultural assessment – includes target recipients, media types and practical application of materials.
· Provide input into and drive implementation of pre-testing communication materials and practical disease control tools in pilot villages, review and modify as necessary before wider rollout.
· Assist organisation of, and provide expert communications input into program coordinating-advisory committee (PCAC) meetings.
· With direction from PCAC, Support and direct development of plan for wider rollout of program to further villages after six months, using information from socio-cultural assessment, and results of implementation in pilot villages. Includes identification of partner organisations in villages (may be the same as those in pilot villages)
· Ensure local, district and provincial authorities are aware of and participate in program where appropriate, and that program is complementary to communications role of PDSR program.
· Coordinate with government agencies, UN organizations, NGOs, and other stakeholders involved with Indonesian AI awareness campaign;
· Oversee the monitoring, evaluation and impact assessment of project activities;
· Advise on any deficits in project communications and suggest means for their correction;
· Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications:
· University graduate with minimum of 5 years communications experience.
· Experience in the implementation of participatory and/or community-based projects.
· Excellent written and spoken English; Speaks Bahasa Indonesiafluently.
· Strong memo composition and editing skills.
· Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Pagemaker, and other desktop publishing software.
· Ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds; good interpersonal and communication skills.
· Ability to manage priorities and workload within general schedule of work, instructions and standardized practices.

Duty Station: Makassar, with travel within South and West Sulawesi

Duration: 3 months with possibility of extension

Terms of Reference: Administration/Logistics Coordinator, South Sulawesi

Overall Responsibilities:
The VBEC program Administration/Logistics Coordinator is a member of the VBEC project team that facilitates the day-to-day activities of the project in line with the program work plan. He or she assists in development of monthly schedules, and ensures that the project team and local partner organisations have the capacity andlogistical requirements to carry out the workplan.

Specific Responsibilities:
Under the general operational and administrative supervision of the FAORepresentative, the overall supervision of the FAO HPAI Programme TeamLeader, the direct supervision of the FAO Operations Officer, and in close collaboration with the Senior Technical Advisor and the Field VeterinaryAdvisor, South Sulawesi and in close cooperation with the Social Anthropologist and PDSR program LDCC coordinators, perform a range of duties relating to the objectives of the Village-Based Avian Influenza Preventionand Control program for South and West Sulawesi with the FAO / GOI Avian Influenza Control Programme.
1. Coordinate operational administration, logistics, and field operations of the VAIPC project, and provide support to the VAIPC team for these operations.
2. Liaise with the Operations Unit and the FAO Representation, for the reporting, planning, and provision of goods and services; Organise the procurement of services and equipment required for running the program in line with FAO procedures.
3. Coordinate the working/operation of the VAIPC team together with local/village partner organisations, and other relevant organisations including provincial and district authorities, departments responsible for livestock services, LDCC's and PDSR officers.
4. Manage and administer the requirements of Letters of Agreement with local partner organisations in line with FAO procedures;
5. Coordinate and provide logistic and administrative support to the program inception meeting in Jakarta, program inception workshop in Makassar, three-monthly program coordinating and advisory committee meetings and Final program workshop.
6. Coordinate and provide major input into reporting in line with FAO and AusAID requirements.
7. Conduct other duties as required

Qualifications Required:
University graduate in administration, public service, rural development or a relevant subject.

Specific criteria include:
- Strong experience in administration and logistics matters for the implementation of a development programme including previous experience with procurement;
- Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and a good command of writing and speaking English
- Good memo composition and editing skills;
- Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint;
- Ability to work with individuals from different cultural/national backgrounds; good interpersonal and communication skills;
- Ability to manage priorities and workload within general schedule of work, instructions and standardized practices;
- Experience in the implementation of participatory and/or community-based animal health projects is preferred;
- experience with stakeholder facilitation and co-learning approaches to development is preferred;

Duty Station: Makassar with frequent travel to project areas.

Duration: 3 months with possibililty of extension

Emma Watkins
Field Veterinary Advisor, South Sulawesi Avian Influenza Control Program - FAO Indonesia
CSIRO Livestock Industries AAHL Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Mob: +62 815 1033 0020
Email: Emma.Graeme.Lucky@gmail.com

Various Positions ~ American Red Cross

The American Red Cross Tsunami Recovery Program (TRP) had been established to direct the organization’s response to the South Asia tsunami disaster. The TRP activities focus on integrated community recovery and preparedness interventions in tsunami affected countries in Asia and East Africa in collaboration with Red Cross and non-Red Cross partners.
Please visit www.redcross.org/tsunamirelief

The Indonesia TRP Delegation operates from offices in Banda Aceh, Calang, Lamno. It also has liaison offices in Jakarta, and other areas in Aceh province in collaboration with the Indonesian Red Cross.
The American Red Cross seeks dynamic individuals to fill the :
POSITION : Sr. Project Finance Officer
No of Hired : 1 Person
Base of Assignment : Banda Aceh
Type of contract : Fixed term

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Director of Finance , the Senior Finance Officer will carry out the following functions:
1. Supervises all project finance officers and assistants and provides guidance in accomplishing their function.
2. Coordinates projects finance team activities to ensures that adequate and timely support is provided to all PMI projects.
3. Keep abreast of development in PMI projects, closely monitors ad assesses program risk area, and communicates potential issues to the Director of Finance and the respective projects managers
4. Schedules and implements sub recipients monitoring , and ensures that there is adequate sub recipients monitoring coverage for each project throughout the year
5. Provides feedback to PMI, project managers and central finance on the results of sub recipients monitoring visits
6. Constantly assesses the sun recipient monitoring process and makes recommendations for improvement
7. Ensures that PMI financial reports are received on time; assists in their review, ensuring their propriety and accuracy
8. Ensures that PMI working advances are reconciled with PMI records and balances kept current
9. Actively participates in the monthly and quarter BVA reviews. Helps in preparing month end commentary reports to NHQ
10. Participate in the preparation of other financial reports to be included in the monthly reports to the US Headquarters.
11. Attends the regulars finance meetings, AR program and PMI coordination meetings and makes sure that pertinent inputs are fed into the project finance delivery process
12. Conducts the PDP for subordinates on a timely basis, and provides feedback to the Director of Finance on areas involving performance improvement, wellness, etc
13. Work closely with the Director of Finance in mentoring PMI officers and staff
14. Participates in the design and implementation of policies, procedures, and systems to comply with all applicable financial and accounting regulations and American Red Cross internal policies and procedures
15. Performs any other job related duties as required

Qualifications:
· A strong understanding of donor finance and accounting in a relief and development setting.
· The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-tasking environment while maintaining the respect of staff and colleagues.
· Ability to motivate and mentor the finance subordinates and ensure the collaborative achievement of team goals
· A strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, and make effective communication a priority in all situations & Strong self-initiative as well as team spirit
· Strong understanding and sensitivity towards the diverse cultural, political and religious environments of the places where American Red Cross works.
· Highly organized, and innovative. He/she should also demonstrate proud workmanship, good communication and collaboration skills
· Precise and analytical worker
· Excellent knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia.
· Demonstrated experience and understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, financial reporting, accounting systems, and budget development and administration
· Knowledge of general rules and regulations governing the compliance/regulato ry management of grants.
· Demonstrated ability to work with word processing, spreadsheet and accounting software including the creation of reports
· Demonstrated experience and skill with financial analysis, reporting preparation and presentation and the proven ability to translate technical financial data into informative reports.
· Degree in accounting
· 2-3 years experience in finance, with some supervisory role
· Knowledge of Quick Books or MYOB
· Certified Public Accountant
· 2-3 years experience in finance, with some supervisory role


POSITION : Project Finance Officer
No of Hired : 1 Person
Base of Assignment : Calang
Type of contract : Fixed term

Duties and Responsibilities
· Ensures that all financial transaction are valid, adequately supported and process in accordance with the Financial Policies and Procedures Manual
· Ensures that supporting documents and financial records are well maintained
· Assists in preparing and analyzing financial reports
· Performs monitoring of grant sub recipients
· Assist project based finance staff or partner finance staff in performing their function.
· Work closely with program and operations staff to ensures smooth program implementation
· Participates in providing training to partners
· Performs any other job related duties as require

Qualifications:
· Minimum S1 degree in accounting
· Two years accounting and finance experience, preferably in an NGO or a professional service firm
· Good knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls
· Good command of spoken and written English
· Familiar with computer software at least MS office Please submit your application and curriculum vitae to hr@amredcross. org put Job title in Subject line.
Only applications in English and short listed candidates will be notified.
Applications submitted after Jan 31, 2009 will not be considered.