Heifer International Indonesia is inviting applicants to based in Medan for
Regional Program Manager for North Sumatra Province – RPM North Sumatra
S1 or equivalent in agriculture extension, animal husbandry rural sociology, community development or public administration with more than 5 years experience at similar position at like minded organization and be responsible for coordinating the implementation of various project/program at regional level. Master degree preferred. This position offered a salary range between 4,5 million – 7,5 million/month.
The position will have frequent travel to other areas and be required fluency in English. Interested candidates should send application letter, CV and salary expectation to Heifer International Indonesia.
PO BOX 95 , Medan Baru,
Or via email to hrd@heiferindonesia.org by Sunday, 17 August 2008.
Qualified women are encouraged to apply
Job Title : North Sumatra Regional Program Manager
Department : Asia/South Pacific Program
Country Program : Indonesia
Reports To : Country Director
Level and Grade : Level 2, Grade 4
FUNCTION
The Regional Program Manager will develop program expansion of Heifer International Indonesia and will
devote his/her full time to coordinate the implementation various project/program at regional level.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Explore possibilities for new projects, partners, and make recommendation to the Country Director;
• Review project requests to Heifer from North Sumatra Region, screen potential projects partners and
make recommendation to the Country Director;
• Develop strategies for improving the effectiveness of projects in North Sumatra region;
• Oversee the overall implementation of the project: visiting sites, helping to decide appropriate
assistance for community based on holistic approach and work out plans for passing on the gift;
• Implement project, visiting sites, helping to decide appropriate program intervention and prepare
relevant report;
• Ensure all projects and project partners meet standard for accountability and ensure financial
accountability are applied by project partners;
• Coordinate with Training Manager to assist project partners in implementation of various trainings,
farmers field trip, exchange visit, study tour etc. in order to strengthen project partners’ capacity;
• In Coordination with Planning Monitoring Evaluation Manager, monitor/supervise and evaluate
project implementation in North Sumatra region and provide necessary guidance for partner
organizations to increase their effectiveness;
• Establish and maintain relationships with local governments, other public and private agencies, local
NGOs, and other community development organizations directly or indirectly in North Sumatra;
• Assist CD and coordinate with Information and Communication Manager, to represent Heifer
Indonesia at official functions and when necessary speak on behalf of the Heifer Indonesia, in
regional level;
• Supervise Technical Officer and Program Officer.
• Seek continued growth in the knowledge of Heifer International programs and issues of hunger and
poverty
• Perform other job-related duties as requested
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor degree or equivalent in social science, agricultural extension, animal science, agriculture, rural
sociology, community development or public administration with more than 5 years experience at similar
position at like minded organizations. Master degree in the above fields will be preferred; other job related
education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES:
• Knowledge of and experience in program design, program implementation, monitoring and
evaluation with or within community development organizations;
• Skills with word processing and spreadsheet software;
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles;
• Ability to communicate in written and oral English and Bahasa Indonesia;
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively. It is estimated that this position require 1/3 to ½ of
traveling to project sites;
• Ability to cooperate effectively with team members, our project partners, and other organizations
supporting them;
• Ability to foster and maintain a spirit of unity, teamwork, and cooperation among all personnel;
• Sensitivity in working with multiple cultures and beliefs.
