Project Assistant II (Matching Grants Monitoring Assistant)

OPEN TO INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL CANDIDATES



IOM Indonesia is looking for a Project Assistant II (Matching Grants
Monitoring Assistant),  according to the terms of reference below.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to
recruitment-indonesia@iom.int <mailto:recruitment-indonesia@iom.int>
not later than 3 October 2011 indicating the reference code below as
subject. All candidates are requested to specify their availability date
in the application form. Please note that only short-listed candidates
will be contacted.



Reference No                      : SVN/ID10/2011/046

Position Title                        : Project Assistant II (Matching
Grants Monitoring Assistant)

Classification                      : Employee, Grade 5

Duty Station                        : Takengon - Indonesia

Type & duration of contract: Special All Inclusive Contract, 3 months
with possibility of extension



General Functions :

Under the overall supervision of the Chief of Mission and the direct
supervision of the Project Manager, the successful candidate will be
responsible for assisting the implementation of IOM's matching
grants for coffee businesses.

Within the "Sustainable Economic Growth for Aceh" - Bener Meriah
and Aceh Tengah Districts" Project framework; the incumbent will be
responsible for the technical oversight of the matching business grants
to private businesses including the development of selection and
disbursement mechanisms. S/he will assist to conduct business trainings
and monitor the appropriate use of the grants. In particular he/she will
:

    1. Provide assistance to develop and oversee business selection
criteria.
    2. Assist to assess businesses in regard of asset value, capacity and
growth ability
    3. Monitor the Business selection process and coordinate with
respective government and private stakeholder
    4. Provide assistance to develop and conduct business trainings
including: financial and administrative trainings, supply chain
management trainings, language trainings related to the coffee trade
etc.
    5. Facilitate the access to credit for business owner.
    6. Assist to develop business plans together with grantees. Support
and monitor the implementation of theses business plans.
    7. Liaise with relevant government departments, the Aceh coffee
forum, the camber of commerce and other related stakeholders.
    8. Provide support businesses to develop marketing strategies and
facilitate local and national participation on fairs and trade shows.
    9. Identify alternative existing or future business support
facilities, such as grants or access to credit and support business to
access them.
  10. Coordinate all activities with the other parts of the project.
  11. Prepare regular reports to the project manager.
  12. Participate in training for farmers, cooperatives and the coffee
forum
  13. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Qualifications :

University Degree in business administration, experience in training
development, marketing of agricultural products and/or a combination of
relevant trainings and with at least three years working experiences in
related field. Strong background in business development and strong
knowledge of the coffee sector of Aceh.

Have strong communications and negotiation skills. Strong interpersonal
and organizational skills. Drive for results and effective resource
management skills. Demonstrated track record in leading and working
effectively with colleagues from varied cultures and professional
background in order to achieve desired goals. Ability  to manage
workload within general schedule of work, instructions and standard
practices. Strong team player, able to work with minimum supervision and
maintain composure under pressure.

Advanced skills in MS-Office applications, experience in MS-ACCESS is an
advantage.

Fluently in English and Bahasa Indonesia both verbal and written





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