Planète Urgence Indonesia – Field Coordinator
Term of ReferenceLocation : Samarinda, East KalimantanClosing date : 1st of February 2016BACKGROUND Planète Urgence, founded in 2000 around the principle
of “Solidarity Leave”, is a French non-profit organization which
encourages companies, local governmental institutions as well as citizens to
act in support of projects designed and managed by local actors around the
world for the development of southern populations.
Planète Urgence is implemented in 4 countries (
the development of local communities by taking measures for environmental
protection and restoration, as well as sustainable economic growth. In
Mahakam Delta (
its partner Yayasan Mangrove Lestari (YML), Planète Urgence implements the
MADIMAP project (Mahakam Delta Integrated Management Program) which focuses on
the rehabilitation and management of mangroves ecosystems as well as on the
development of local communities, through sustainable aquaculture and
diversification of income-generating activities for the villages (in 3 villages
of the delta).
program. It aims to support and empower local communities and promote
environmental protection by sharing know-how, training and technical support in
22 countries. Delivered in the frame of adult training, educational support for
children and capacity building for scientific teams working to understand and
protect biodiversity, the partners of Planète Urgence are collaborating to
offer skilled individuals the opportunity to get involved following a request
by a local organization as part of a short-term placement (2-4 weeks).
implementation of the MADIMAP project and develop the Solidarity Leave program
program in Indonesia.
Field Coordinator will be the right-hand person of the national representative
of Planète Urgence in Indonesia and will be placed under her responsibility.
directly involved in the implementation of the MADIMAP project and the Solidarity
Leave program. He/she will show good organizational, management and
capacity-building skills. In support of the national representative of Planète
Urgence, his/her role will also be to strengthen the skills and capabilities of
the YML association, partner of Planète Urgence on this project and which
consists of 8 project staff.
will assist the national representative of Planète Urgence, when necessary, in
representing the association, raising funds or managing the delegation
(especially during the absence of the national representative of the project
area).
the Field Coordinator in the management of the MADIMAP project (80%):·
Technically and operationally:– Assist YML in programming, implementing and
monitoring the MADIMAP project, in accordance with the objectives, schedule
and activities defined in the project documents established by Planète Urgence:
§ Support the setting-up, updating and respect of the work schedule; § Support the development and/or improvement of the project monitoring
tools; § Support the implementation and daily monitoring of the project
activities in the field by drafting and/or revising the technical processes and
procedures for the implementation of the activities, monitoring the work
progress, etc.;§ Run the project steering meetings;§ Support YML to develop the regular project narrative and financial
report.
management skills of YML:§ Support YML to develop and implement the capacity-building planning;§ When necessary, coach and train YML staffs on specific skills;§ Support YML to assess and evaluate the staff technical and project
management capacities.
procedures and technical processes related to: § Reforestation/management of the mangrove ecosystems; § Aquaculture; § Awareness-raising of local populations; § Diversification of income generating activities;§ Microcredit management
Planète Urgence, facilitate the working relationship between the project holders
(Planète Urgence and YML) and their institutional and/or technical partners,
particularly through the implementation of operational and technical synergies as
well as the organization and active participation in meetings and work
sessions.
representative of Planète Urgence by conveying reliable and regular
information, through: § Updating Planète Urgence’s internal databases tracking activities/monitoring
on reforestation, aquaculture and microcredit; § Analyzing the project data;§ Reporting on the activities progress regularly (on a weekly and monthly
basis); § Taking the minutes meeting.
the Field Coordinator in the implementation of the Solidarity Leave program
(15%):– Support the
development of the Solidarity Leave program:§ Development: prospection of new partners, creation of the related
documents (project form, mission preparation form, budget, mission report…)§ Set up the missions of the volunteers on the field within YML and other
partners (logistics, follow up of the missions, communication between headquarters
and local partners, etc.).
(5%):– Participate in the general functioning of the
delegation of Planète Urgence in
absence of its national representative: § Assist in the translation of internal and external documents (Indonesian
to English and vice-versa); § Occasionally represent Planète Urgence towards local stakeholders and
technical partners of the project; § Support fund-raising activities by helping the national representative
of Planète Urgence in drafting project proposals.
with any other activity related to the successful
implementation of the project (which could lead to a delegation of authority).
AND SKILLS – In-depth knowledge and experience of project cycle
management processes and project monitoring tools (logical framework, budget
tracking, etc.);- Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English
(mandatory); – Excellent command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel,
Outlook); – Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems ArcView
/ ArvGIS would be appreciated; – Strong organizational and planning skills;- Ability to be proactive and take initiatives; – Technical skills
related to the conservation/restoration of mangroves, aquaculture and
sustainable management of key ecosystems would be a plus.
management required; – Minimum 2 years experience required in project
management; – Experience in the field of international
cooperation; – Experience in capacity-building; – Experience in terms of mangrove ecology, ecosystem
management, sustainable aquaculture and/or community development would be a
plus;
AND BENEFITS – Consultant contract;- A 13th month payment is given; – Work hours: 35 hours per week from Mondays to
Fridays with occasional work over week-ends; – 2 days leave per month
send resume and cover letter emphasizing on the required knowledge and skills,
as well as one or two letters of recommendation/contact details of previous
employers to Haryanti SUNARTA, e-mail: [email protected]
Under the reference: “Field Coordinator”