SurfAid International_Job Vacancy SCF and FMO Nias

Surf aid International is an International NGO that was created in 1999 to respond the
needs of communities in a professional, transparent and community empowering
way. SurfAid is now engaged in public health and Emergency preparedness
program work in Mentawai and Nias, Sumatra.



We are seeking a
dedicated and professional person to fill full time position

1. Senior
Community Facilitator. (Code : SCF NIAS)

Location: Nias, Sumatera Utara

Status: Full time , Nasional staff

Purposed:

The SCF is responsible for acting as a bridge between the program manager and
the community facilitators (CF) based in the field. The SCF will coordinate
information from the office in Gunung Sitoli to CF and from the CF to the
office. The SCF is also responsible for working closely with Care Groups and
community groups such as representative village groups (RVG) as per program
design.

Job Description:

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Represent SurfAid mission, goals and objectives to donors,
stakeholders and the general public through day to day activity and other
events as necessary.

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Adhere to SurfAid values, principles, polices and procedures

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Complete program related tasks as assigned by line manager

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Ensure program activities in the field are implemented as per
program objectives.

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Complete activity plans at least 2 weeks prior to the following
month

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Ensure that boat operators are aware of program activities ahead
of time

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Ensure monthly reports are completed and submitted to line manager
by stipulated date.

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Coordinate and submit monthly leave schedules with other SCF’s.

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Attend coordination meetings with SCF’s and Program Manager at
least once a month.

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Prepare and submit expenditure report to Administration.

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Be prepared to accept work relocation when requested and as
directed by Program Manager.

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Be flexible with work requests from Program Manager

Supervision:

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Ensure that all concerns of the CF’s have been resolved.

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Ensure that meetings are held with CF’s in the field on a weekly
basis.

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Record CF activities with the CF and receive feedback as well as
provide it.

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Provide support and encouragement to CF’s in the field through:

Observing
CF activities and providing feedback and coaching.

Joining
CF for activities when necessary
Acting
as an example for CF’s and community members
Compile
and provide written material that will support the CF in their work.
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Work together with CF when problem solving in the field.
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Work together with CF when creating workplans and ensure that the
workplan is in line with requests from Program Manager or Program Director.
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Submit cash advance request for petrol cost before traveling to
field according to Administration & Finance Policy.
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Prepare leave schedule of CF’s and submit to Program Manager for
approval.
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Ensure that all relevant information received at SurfAid’s Nias
office is relayed to the CF.
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Ensure that all information received from CF is relayed to the
Program Manager.



2. Field Monitoring
Officer (Code : FMO NIAS)

Location : Nias, Sumatera Utara

Status : Full time, National Staff

Purpose :

The Field Monitoring Officer (FMO)
is responsible for developing and its implementation of monitoring and evaluation systems for the
delivery of the SurfAid International’s Community Based Health program in
partner communities on Nias Island .

The FMO will be responsible for
comparing actual impacts with expected outcomes and take a leading role in
recommending corrective actions to both Program Manager, Field Manager and
Training Team. Recommendations will be in line with the program objectives
and with the governing values, guidelines and principles set by the SurfAid
International vision and mission.

His/her technical and programmatic
support is essential to ensure decisions that impact positively on the
survival and well-being of Nias populations of concern. S/he supports
programme planning, monitoring and evaluation; promotes capacity-building of
SAI personnel and partners, and advocacy, information and communication.

This job description is an overview
and not an exhaustive list of duties. The FMO is expected to embrace
professionally and efficiently all areas of program monitoring and evaluation
as may arise in the course of implementation.

Summary Responsibilities:

to manage all data to track the progress and impact of programs.

to use field data to analysis program inputs versus
impacts and demonstrate success and track root causes of problems

to collaborate with Program Manger, Field Manager and
Training Team to develop creative and intelligent use of health data

to assist field staffs in improving their strategies in
field implementation of program

to collaborate with Training Team and Field Manager for conducting reflection trainings


Detailed Responsibilities:

Monitoring System Management

1. To review and develop current health focused monitoring
systems

2. Review of formats and development of data base systems for internal data sharing,
updating and reporting.

3. Ensure the Monitoring systems are adequate to monitor
program interventions in line with the objectives and targets of SAI
programs; including the creation an alarm system for measuring short comings
in program effort towards achieving the expected outcomes.

4. Monitor data from field to ensure quality and
consistency of data, and mentor staff when and where necessary.


Impact Monitoring

5. Work together with Program Management Team to identify key indicators for
measuring the impact of training in community and develop formats for direct
observation monitoring (DOM)

6. Work together with Program Management Team to facilitate or train field
staff, community members including care group and VHC, health provider and
other partners

7. Work with program staff in the identification and
solving of community health needs;

8. Coordinate the planning, activities, monitoring and
evaluation in accordance with the programs objectives and indicators;

9. Work together with Program Management Team to identify key indicators for
measuring the output of each training in improve capacity building for all
staff for their Port Folio and develop staff skill evaluation to assess the
progress of field staff ability and capacity

10. Provide timely feedback and possible solutions to PM
and make action recommendation for program improvement and follow-up actions.

11. Provide intelligent data analysis for monthly,
quarterly, annual and other
reports;

Program Implementation

12. Coordinate with Field Manager and Program Manager and
Training Team to ensure data is a positive contributor for motivating
progress towards the attainment of the objectives and targets of SAI program;

13. Working together with Field Manager to develop
creatively ways to use data to support field staff in assessing
community training needs, organizing and providing trainings/technical assistances
for the purpose of project improvement and community empowerment.

14. Working together with Field Manager develop creatively
ways to use data to support field staff in establishing and maintaining
network with local government, related sectors/institution s/department,
community based organization, etc

15. Assist Training Team to conduct training need
assessment and to organize training activities for field staff, community
members including care group and VHC, health providers and other partners




Essential Qualifications:

University degree in a relevant field.
The candidate must also possess an attention to detail, ability to
develop effective monitoring systems
Possess an experience as monitoring and evaluation officer
on community based health program
The candidate must also meet deadlines, and work
independently and cooperatively with staff and executives.
High levels of professionalism and motivation required;
Strong analytical, project management, supervisory and representation skills;
Strong computer skills with specific expertise
with Microsoft Word, Access, Excel and statistical software (Epi Info and SPSS).
Willingness to travelling to all coverage villages

Send your Application letter and your recent CV to Human Resources Manager

jobs(at)surfaidinternational.org, with subject email CODE: “SCF NIAS” and “FMO NIAS”

PLEASE, ONLY FOR PEOPLE WHO MEET REQUIREMENT ENCOURAGED TO APPLY (Emailwithout Code will become second priority)

Closing date for this advertisement on July 14th 2009.