Simavi is an ambitious, growing
development organisation of more than 50 people, based in the Netherlands.
Together with local partners, we improve the health of people in the poorest
regions in developing countries. With more than one hundred partners we work
together with communities. We influence the policies of governments to take
into account the health and rights of the poorest people. We campaign to engage
the general public and involve them in what we do. We focus on the poorest
regions of nine developing countries in Asia and Africa.

Simavi has been operational in Indonesia
since 1925 by working through local NGO partners both in WASH and SRHR sectors.
From 2010 to 2015, Simavi coordinated a consortium of five Indonesian NGOs
implementing a water sanitation and hygiene programme in Eastern
Indonesia.   As of 1 January 2016 Simavi is implementing a new
programme named SEHATI (Sustainable Sanitation for Eastern Indonesia) as the
next phase of the previous one. For this programme Simavi is looking for an
experienced,  ambitious and dynamic:

Programme
Coordinator SEHATI

This
vacancy is open to Indonesian nationals only

The Job

The Programme Coordinator is responsible
for the daily coordination of the SEHATI (Sustainable Sanitation for Eastern
Indonesia) Programme. This includes assisting the partner organisations in the
implementation of the programme, monitoring the progress, providing technical
assistance to partners, as well as contributing to the coordination with
relevant stakeholders.

SEHATI implemented by a consortium of
Simavi and five Indonesian NGOs in 7 districts in Eastern Indonesia. The
duration of the programme is 3.5 years (i.e. since January 2016)

The programme aims to increase the
capacity of the local government at district and sub-district level, and in
selected villages to implement a sustainable district-wide STBM 5-pillar
strategy, as part of achieving the government target of universal access to
water and sanitation. It includes lobby and advocacy component and contributes
to sector-wide national advocacy. 

Position in the organisation

The Progamme Coordinator reports to the
Country Representative (CR) in Indonesia and line manages the Monitoring,
Evaluation, Learning & Documentation (MELD) Officer. 

Tasks and responsibilities

1. Coordination
   of the SEHATI Programme and its activities

• Responsible
  for the daily implementation of SEHATI
• Develops a
  work plan for the local team. Coordinates and supervises the partner
  organisations in programme implementation, strategy development, PME and
  documentation.
• Coordinates
  and supervises the partner organisations in the creation and functioning
  of the enabling environment to assure the sustainability of the
  achievements after the SEHATI programme.
• Provide
  timely inputs and suggestions on programmatic areas Ensure that all
  programme targets are reached in accordance with agreed programme
  objectives, as per contracts with partners, in line with the overall
  programme approach.
• Consolidates
  the work plan and budget plan for the programme in coordination with the
  partner organisations.
• Leads the
  development of the SEHATI programme’s lobby and advocacy strategy, with
  support from PO (Programme Officer) at the headquarters.
• Monitors
  SEHATI programme budgets jointly with the Country Office Finance and
  Operation Manager and PO and Finance Controller at the headquarters.
• Monitors
  progress and performance of supported partners, and implementation of
  programme components on the basis of reports and field visits.
• Ensures
  timely and quality reporting on the programme to Simavi headquarters.
• Ensures that
  capacity building/technical missions and evaluations by external consultants
  are organised.
• Acts as the
  main point of contact for the partner organisations and Simavi
  headquarters in relation to SEHATI.
• Collect and
  coordinate learning and knowledge from different partners.

1. External
   communication and relationship management

• Maintains
  active and pro-active communication with the SEHATI partners involved and
  with Simavi headquarters in the Netherlands as necessary.
• Represents
  Simavi in workshops, meetings, or other events in Indonesia related to
  SEHATI, together with the CR.

1. Management of
   staff

• Conducts the
  yearly performance and development cycle meetings (i.e. planning,
  progress, appraisal) with staff under his or her supervision (i.e. the
  MELD Officer).
• Reports to
  the CR with regard to HR issues.
• Approves
  leave days in consultation with the CR.

Key
performance indicators:

• Timely and
  quality programme delivery in line with budget and workplans
• Strong
  relationship with partners and stakeholders
• Timely and
  quality monitoring and reporting 

Profile

Knowledge and Experience:

• Minimum of
  5-7 years of relevant working experience in the field of international
  development cooperation and civil society processes
• Bachelor
  degree in development studies, or other relevant field. Master Degree is
  an added value.
• Considerable
  knowledge and experience in programme management, lobby and advocacy
  and/or knowledge of the Indonesian government system is a requirement
• Considerable
  experience with the development of capacity building programmes,
  preferably in the Indonesian WASH sector
• Experience in
  working with different types of stakeholders/clients, such as the
  government, local NGOs, community members, private sector
• Practical
  experience with the Indonesian public sector system, preferably with
  experience and knowledge in the government planning and budgeting system
• Sound
  knowledge of the current developments, research, best practices and global
  policy direction in the WASH sector at large, and especially in the areas

  of sanitation (STBM and social marketing approaches), hygiene promotion,
  school sanitation, environmental programming, drinking water and programme
  integration with health and education

Skills and Competencies:

• Excellent
  written and oral communication skills in English as well as Bahasa
  Indonesia to convey complex and technical issues in a clear, concise
  manner
• Ability to
  question and challenge people in a constructive manner, but also to work
  with diplomacy and creative problem solving techniques when interests and
  opinions differ
• Demonstrated
  ability to set priorities, take initiatives, and get results in the
  framework of a strategy
• Pro-active
  attitude and is capable to operate in a flexible and pioneering
  environment.
• Comfortable
  in a wide range of cultural and operational situations, demonstrating
  culturally sensitive behaviour with a diverse range of people
• Team player,
  but can also work independently and shows initiative
• Ability to
  represent Simavi in various situations

• Computer
  skills such as spreadsheet, e-mail, database management and word
  processing

Location

Jakarta, Indonesia, with some travel to
the districts.

Simavi offers

1 year consultancy contract (fulltime)
with possible extension and good primary and secondary conditions. Consultancy
fee will be between 22  and 26 million Rp / month (incl. VAT and other
costs) depending on qualifications of the selected candidate.

More information

If you have any questions about the

position, please contact Asken Sinaga via [email protected]. Please do not
use this e-mail address for applications, but only in case you have any
question. More information on how to apply; please see below.

To get to know our organisation, please
visit our website www.simavi.org. 

To apply

Do you recognise yourself in the profile?
Candidates are invited to apply before October 4^th 2017.
Please make sure to upload your English CV (maximum of 2 pages) and your
cover letter by using the following link [please note that we invite you to
fill in an short application form]:

http://simavi.onlinevacatures.nl/en/Vacancy/Apply/87608 

Apply only when you fit the total job
description. References will be checked.

Interviews are aimed to take place on:

• October 9^th,
  10^th and 11^th (1^st round: interview, case
  study and role play)
• October 16^th
  (2^nd round) 

Commercial inquiries or job postings are
not appreciated or accepted regarding this vacancy.