Handicap International seeking Provincial Program Coordinator in Indonesia (2 yrs)
Thursday, 21 February 2008
Handicap International is an international organisation specialised in the field of disability. Non-governmental, non-religious, non-political and non-profit making, it works alongside people with disabilities, whatever the context, offering them assistance and supporting them in their efforts to become self-reliant. Since its creation, the organisation has set up programmes in approximately 60 countries and intervened in many emergency situations. It has a network of eight national associations (Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Luxembourg, Switzerland, United Kingdom, USA) which provide human and financial resources, manages projects and raises awareness of Handicap International’s actions and campaigns.
Country context: Handicap International is present in Indonesia since January 2005, when it provided an immediate response to the needs of the tsunami victims. This response initially involved teams of physiotherapists working in 7 different hospitals spread over the three areas affected by the disaster (Banda Aceh, Meulaboh, Sigli). Following the return of hospital staff, the support activities were reoriented towards transferring skills and knowledge to these staff and the teachers and students of the province’s two physiotherapy schools. This partnership also enabled Handicap International to develop projects, to reach out to people with disabilities during a first period from February 2005- January 2006 and in a second period from April 2006 up to June 2007. These last period activities have been implemented through the offer by HI Physiotherapists of rehabilitation services (treatments, mobility aids, home adaptation) in 12 Primary health care centres (Aceh Besar, Bener Meriah and Aceh Tengah) and its attached villages.
Further to the activities described above the aims of this project are to:
* Support the offer of othopaedic devices for persons in needs in Aceh through the General Hospital of the province * Support the perpetuation of access to basic rehabilitation services and support the raising PWDs identification and referral. Both at community level in 3 districts (Aceh Tengah, Bener Meriah and Aceh Besar).
Job context: In addition to the rehabilitation activities, a project supporting the inclusion of persons with disabilities has started in June 2006 and will end in May 2009. The project develops 4 mains activities: Awareness, Accessibility, Livelihood and Support to DPO’s (Disable people Organisation)
Post constraints: The post requires frequent travel within Aceh province and monthly travelling to HI country office in Yogyakarta. Earthquakes of moderate magnitude are frequently recorded in North Sumatra or off Aceh coast. The risk of a new tsunami is limited, but it cannot be ruled out. Job description: The Provincial Programme Coordinator based in Banda Aceh and he will line manage two Projects Coordinator, one Project Manager, an Administration Officer and a Logistics officer and will report to the Programme Director.
General objectives: - Steer HI projects in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam (NAD) with a view to establishing in the mid-term a Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) programme. - Co-ordinate HI activity to ensure consistency, effectiveness and sustainability, in close co-operation with national and international partners and Liaise with other provincial programmes in Indonesia.
* Ensure overall co-ordination and communication among HI units in the field (project, administration, logistics, etc.) * Supervise and ensure projects implementation in co-operation with the project managers * Participate in the development of project strategies (develop plan project, design project proposal and funding applications), Develop and manage partnerships with local associations, authorities and service providers to increase quality and quantity of services * Develop with any team member under her/his supervision clear plans of action and specific strategies (financial, technical, logistic, etc.) * Monitor programme activities, establishing communication and reporting systems between provincial programme team members and units * Ensure that HI procedures and mechanisms are respected by the different team members and programme units, establishing clear priorities among different demands on staff and resources. Ensure smooth and efficient management of HI Aceh programme (budget follow-up, human resource development, funding strategy). Adopt security procedures for the provincial programme in accordance with national security guidelines * Identify partners among Disabled People Organisations, local movements and service providers, to develop disability networks and mainstream disability across Aceh reconstruction and rehabilitation programme. * Network with national government bodies in Aceh and Acehnese local authorities, with emphasis on policies relevant to PWD’s. * Lead the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports from the different programme activities, including administration and logistics and report to donors funding provincial activities. Profile sought: Professional skills * Proved project management and project development skills * Previous experience in partnership with DPO’s or work with PWD’s * Experience in internal reporting and reporting to donors * Experience in programming and project design, with particular reference to disability rights, is an asset Personal profile * Capacity to co-ordinate, organise, and transfer knowledge, Commitment to team work * Strong leadership, Good negotiating skills and Excellent communication skills * Capacity to work independently and without constant supervision Languages: Excellent written and spoken English
Remuneration: Volunteer or salaried status based on experience
Length of Mission: 2 years Start date: ASAP
Please send cover letter and resume to: By Email : By Fax: 514-937-6685 By mail : HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL CANADA 1819 RÉNÉ-LÉVESQUE WEST, SUITE 401 MONTRÉAL, QUÉBEC H3H 2P5
