Vacancies in CARE International Indonesia - for ACT Project, Tangerang based

CARE Indonesia, as an International Non Government Organization (INGO), 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 is currently recruiting the following position for its Project:

CARE International Indonesia Tangerang – Banten, is currently seeking for this position:

VILLAGE HEALTH COMMITTEE SPECIALIST (VHC-AI)

The Village Health Committee Specialist will develop partnerships and works closely with local government and community to plan and implement these activities. The Village Health Committee Specialist will primary responsible for AI preventive health and hygiene practices and response to suspected AI cases. S/he will also be responsible for working with the ACT Project Manager to enhance the skills of all ACT Project staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Establishing urban village committees, work with Behavior Change Communication (BCC) specialist to design BCC program that can be managed and implemented by local village committees;

· Collaborate with the Behavior Change Communication Specialist to train and develop committee skills in implementing local village level AI campaigns;

· Participate in proposal writing when requested;

· Work with AI Surveillance Facilitator to facilitate the development and implement of community surveillance and response plans on Avian Influenza

· Monitor and evaluate the implementation of community early detection, notification, and response to suspect AI cases;

· Coordinate with Puskesmas/Posyandu and health provider at sub district, district and provincial level in the working areas

· Develop work plan for implementation in all government agencies, work with Puskesmas/Posyandu and health provider in capacity building in the area regarding response to suspect Avian Influenza;

· Support the ACT Project Manager, BCC Specialist and Tangerang M&E Unit to design and implement program monitoring system that collect and report data on outputs, outcomes, and impacts;

· In cooperation with the ACT Project Manager and ACT Team to participate as facilitators in workshops and or training sessions designed to build the capacity of local government and communities

a. Develop workshop/training designs

b. Develop workshop/training sessions

· Provide monitoring data and completion of monthly reports for the Project Manager and data available to the M&E Manager;

· Participate in the design and implementation of annual and semi-annual evaluation and planning workshops

· Any other duties that maybe reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· A minimum of S1 – particularly in the background and knowledge of participatory training record and methods.

· Knowledge of the technical aspects the spread of AI infections and appropriate

responses

· A minimum of 2 years experience in managing participatory community based organization

· Able to facilitate community groups/committees, particularly urban communities

· Experience work with health volunteers, health committees and local government staff in community surveillance methodologies;

· Knowledge of community development and experience in implementing group

· Able to relate well and work with local government officials (RT, RW, Kelurahan,

Kecamatan, Dinas Pertanian/Peternakan dan Kesehatan Kota, etc)

· Knowledge and practice in community based health information systems

· Strong communication and facilitating skills

· Able to use computers and MS Windows Applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access)

· Able to communicate in English (not required by desirable)

AVIAN INFLUENZA TRAINER (Tr-AI)

The AI Trainer will develop partnerships and works closely with government and community to plan and implement these activities. The AI Trainer will also be responsible for working with the ACT Project Manager to enhance the skills of all ACT Project staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

· Participate in the baseline KAP survey and conduct training needs assessments with necessary;

· Develop participatory, adult education training programs based on AI messages and BCC

materials adopted by the city government, the Stop AI program design, and needs assessments;

· Work with local government to test and refine training materials and approaches adopted;

· Work with Village Committee Specialists and BCC Specialist to train local communities in AI prevention, planning, and media campaigns;

· Monitor and evaluate the results of the ACT training programs;

· Participate in proposal writing when requested;

· In cooperation with the ACT Project Manager and ACT Team, participate as designer and facilitator in workshops and/or training sessions designed to build the capacity of local government and communities

a. Develop workshop/training designs

b. Develop workshop/training sessions

· Working with the ACT Project Manager and Tangerang M&E Unit to design and implement program monitoring systems that collect and report data on outputs, outcomes, and impacts

· Ensure compilation of monitoring data and completion of monthly reports for the Program Manager and data available to the M&E manager so he/she can complete project reports (to donors, government, and/or other stakeholders) on time

· Participate in the design and implementation of annual and semi-annual evaluation and planning workshops

· Any other duties that maybe reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS :

· A minimum of S1– particularly in the fields training design and adult education;

· Knowledge of the technical aspects the spread of AI infections and appropriate responses

· A minimum of 2 years experience in participatory, experiential, adult based education;

· Experience conducting training needs assessments, designing training modules and sessions, and evaluating training impacts;

· Able to train community groups/committees, particularly urban communities

· Knowledge of community development, experiential training, the adult learning cycle, and participatory training methods and techniques;

· Able to relate well and work with local government officials (RT, RW, Kelurahan, Kecamatan, Dinas Peternakan , Kota , etc.)

· Strong communication and training skills

· Able to use computers and MS Windows Applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access)

· Able to communicate in English (not required by desirable)

AVIAN INFLUENZA SURVEILLANCE FACILITATOR (AIS-AI)

The Avian Influenza (AI) Surveillance Facilitator will develop partnerships and works closely with local government and community to plan and implement these activities. The AI Surveillance Facilitator will primary responsible for implementing task of the community outreach especially in community surveillance and response plans. Facilitators will be responsible for coordination of programming in the target areas, maintain support from the local government, Community Based Organization and the beneficiaries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Participate in the baseline survey and conduct preliminary survey by gathering data and information related to the program, help develop data base and GIS system;

· To introduce project activities to the local authorities and targeted community by properly approach the community leaders and facilitate the community meeting on urban village, sub-district and district level;

· Assist all villages to design a sustainable work plan for community surveillance and monitor in its implementation;

· Work with Village Health Committee Specialist to facilitate the development and implement of community response plans on Avian Influenza;

· Develop a simple household-level surveillance tool that includes a checklist and survey questions;

· Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the community response plans and the

results of the household-level surveillance tools;

· Support the ACT Project Manager, BCC Specialist and Tangerang M&E Unit to design and implement program monitoring system that collect and report data on outputs, outcomes, and impacts;

· In cooperation with the ACT Project Manager and ACT Team to participate as facilitators in workshops and or training sessions designed to build the capacity of local government and communities

a. Develop workshop/training designs

b. Develop workshop/training sessions

· Provide monitoring data and completion of monthly reports for the Project Manager and data available to the M&E Manager;

· Collaborate with stakeholders and assist local government in gathering baseline data for bird population survey of target areas;

· Participate in the design and implementation of annual and semi-annual evaluation and planning workshops;

· Any other duties that maybe reasonably assigned by the supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· A minimum of S1 – particularly in public health, animal husbandry or any relevant

background

· Knowledge of the technical aspects the spread of AI infections and appropriate

responses

· A minimum of 2 years experience in managing participatory community based organization

· Experience conducting community surveillance, developing of community response

plans, facilitate and monitor implementing of the plans, statistics and developing maps and other tools.

· Able to facilitate community groups/committees, particularly urban communities

· Knowledge of community development and experience in implementing group and able to facilitate development of indigenous knowledge

· Able to relate well and work with local government officials (RT, RW, Kelurahan,

Kecamatan, Dinas Pertanian/Peternakan dan Kesehatan Kota, etc)

· Knowledge and practice in community based health information systems

· Strong communication and facilitating skills

· Able to use computers and MS Windows Applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access)

· Able to communicate in English (not required by desirable)

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 (not more than 200KB), 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 November 6th, 2008 to
CARE International Indonesia, Human Resources Unit to:

recruit_240@careind.or.id

“Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted”