CARE Indonesia in Kupang : Health and Education Specialist
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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 Indonesia in Kupang  is currently recruiting the following position for its project:
JOB TITLE : HEALTH and EDUCATION SPECIALIST
DEPARTMENT/PROJECT : PROJECT/SESAMA
REPORTS TO : PROJECT MANAGER (PM)
JOB SUMMARY
SESAMA (Sustainable Settlement with Economic Security of Uprooted People and Their Host Communities through Strengthened and Adequate Mediation Approach in Indonesia) is an EU-funded project that will be implemented by CARE Indonesia for a period of 3 years in Kupang, NTT. The overall objectives of the project is to provide support in ensuring the sustainable settlement and livelihoods for those new citizens (ex-IDPs) left behind in the recovery process through the groups active participation in the mainstream development planning and budgeting process.
The key activities that will be implemented by the project are:
(1) facilitating the developmental processes Planning, Research, Implementation, Monitoring, Evaluation (PRIME) at the community level;
(2) supporting community demand for government services through village wide planning, groups’ capacity building, technical assistance, and supporting the fulfillment of general needs of the community on development/ rehabilitation of water system, sanitation, school and health facilities; and
(3) developing income and food sources through group organizing and skills training.
To develop Health and Education strategy, CARE is now recruiting for a Health and Education Specialist. The position will work alongside Specialist for Community Planning and Advocacy, Agriculture and micro-enterprise, Infrastructures and Land Security and will work closely with a local partner.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Working under the Project Manager (PM),Health and Education Specialist’s will be responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of health and education interventions of the project in project operation area in collaboration with a local partner organization. He/she will work alongside Specialists for Community Planning and Advocacy, Agriculture and micro-enterprise, and Infrastructures and Land Security and other program related staff to integrate ensure the integration of the quality health and education interventions into the overall project activities. He/she will also liaise with and manage relationships and capacity building with partners and government departments.
Health and Education Specialist’s has overall responsibility for implementing the various tasks of the health and education component of the project. This will include such tasks as identifying and preparing rosters of conducting community health and education meetings, conducting surveys, facilitating community mapping on health and education, assessing community needs, defining community
priorities, 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.Â
 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conduct baseline/KAP survey and keenly compile data or information from the sources regarding the Livelihood sectors with assistance from Community Leader
2. Provision of socialization and information of CARE and health and education programs to beneficiaries
3. Â Fully Control and ensure the design, specification and technique of the implementation of the health and education project activities.
4. Â Facilitate, Control and support the winning Contractor, Consultant and/or Partner for implementation of the health and education project in the field.
5. Assist, coordinate and support health and education Community 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 health and education 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 inline 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. 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.
5. Ensure integration of vulnerability, gender and equity, and natural resource management/ environmental issues into plans, activities and monitoring.
6. Coordinate with support units as necessary, and ensure that procurement and handling are carried out according to relevant CII principles and procedures.
7. 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).
8. Â Ensure timely, good quality reporting on activities, and assist with compilation of routine progress reports.
9. 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.
10. Assist PM to coordinate with other CII project managers, partners, sub-district/ district/ provincial government and other non-governmental agencies in project areas
11. Perform additional assignments relating to CII programs as reasonably requested.
12. Tasks may expand and/or be adjusted in accordance to the real needs in the
field.
QUALIFICATIONS
* University degree in health, education, social science or any relevant background.
* 2 - 3 years of previous health and education experience in a similar project in an NGO setting.
* Have extensive experiences in the sought sectors, know effective approaches for health and education 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Kupang 90%, Travel 10%
TERMS OF OFFER
CARE is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial working environment. 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 March 07, 2012 to CARE International Indonesia, Human Resources Unit:
recruit 581@careind. or.id
"Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted"
To develop Health and Education strategy, CARE is now recruiting for a Health and Education Specialist. The position will work alongside Specialist for Community Planning and Advocacy, Agriculture and micro-enterprise, Infrastructures and Land Security and will work closely with a local partner.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS
Working under the Project Manager (PM),Health and Education Specialist’s will be responsible for planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting of health and education interventions of the project in project operation area in collaboration with a local partner organization. He/she will work alongside Specialists for Community Planning and Advocacy, Agriculture and micro-enterprise, and Infrastructures and Land Security and other program related staff to integrate ensure the integration of the quality health and education interventions into the overall project activities. He/she will also liaise with and manage relationships and capacity building with partners and government departments.
Health and Education Specialist’s has overall responsibility for implementing the various tasks of the health and education component of the project. This will include such tasks as identifying and preparing rosters of conducting community health and education meetings, conducting surveys, facilitating community mapping on health and education, assessing community needs, defining community
priorities, 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.Â
 MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Conduct baseline/KAP survey and keenly compile data or information from the sources regarding the Livelihood sectors with assistance from Community Leader
2. Provision of socialization and information of CARE and health and education programs to beneficiaries
3. Â Fully Control and ensure the design, specification and technique of the implementation of the health and education project activities.
4. Â Facilitate, Control and support the winning Contractor, Consultant and/or Partner for implementation of the health and education project in the field.
5. Assist, coordinate and support health and education Community 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 health and education 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 inline 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. 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.
5. Ensure integration of vulnerability, gender and equity, and natural resource management/ environmental issues into plans, activities and monitoring.
6. Coordinate with support units as necessary, and ensure that procurement and handling are carried out according to relevant CII principles and procedures.
7. 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).
8. Â Ensure timely, good quality reporting on activities, and assist with compilation of routine progress reports.
9. 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.
10. Assist PM to coordinate with other CII project managers, partners, sub-district/ district/ provincial government and other non-governmental agencies in project areas
11. Perform additional assignments relating to CII programs as reasonably requested.
12. Tasks may expand and/or be adjusted in accordance to the real needs in the
field.
QUALIFICATIONS
* University degree in health, education, social science or any relevant background.
* 2 - 3 years of previous health and education experience in a similar project in an NGO setting.
* Have extensive experiences in the sought sectors, know effective approaches for health and education 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.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Kupang 90%, Travel 10%
TERMS OF OFFER
CARE is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial working environment. 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 March 07, 2012 to CARE International Indonesia, Human Resources Unit:
recruit 581@careind. or.id
"Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted"
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