World Relief- Nias

World Relief is inviting interested persons to submit applications for the following positions:

NIAS AGRICULTURE PROJECT MANAGER

General Function:
The purpose of this post is to lead a field team implementing an Agriculture project in Nias under NICHE 2 Program which aim to improve food security and sufficiency in five sub-districts of Nias, Indonesia in accordance with World Relief’s policy and strategy for operational projects in Indonesia.

Responsibilities:
· Manage and assist in developing the Agriculture project at field and village level in conjunction with project team and in consultation with the Country Director and the Agriculture Advisor.
· Lead and manage the project team including being responsible for their physical, mental and spiritual welfare, and ensuring that they are developed further towards their potential.
· Monitor the security situation in the designated geographical area of assignment, taking all necessary actions to maintain the safety of the field team.
· Ensure that local personnel comply with the area security plan and World Relief security policy, and are kept regularly informed of security matters.
· Act as World Relief’s field representative in liaison with Government agencies, UN agencies, donor bodies, other NGOs, community officials and World Relief partner organizations in the designated project area.
· Manage delegated program budget(s) and ensure timely submission of financial accounts for all programme expenditure to the Support Services Manager.
· Ensure robust administrative systems for accountability are in place and an adequate logistics supply is maintained for the team and the project.
· Working with the HR officer, ensure that opportunities for staff training are considered and provided where appropriate for the individual in relation to their role in the project.

Qualification:
· Engineer Agronomist, with knowledge in environmental subjects.
· Extensive experience in managing agriculture project.
· Proven knowledge about tropical crops like rice, rubber and cocoa.
· Knowledge about sustainable agriculture and agro forestry.
· Have good knowledge of soil conservation.
· Capacity to manage a small staff.
· Report-writing in English
· Have disposition to live in Nias during the project life.
· Knowledge about process of purchasing.
· Skills to monitor the project.
· Project and financial management skills
· Ability to speak Nias language and/or Spanish will be an advantage.
· Experience working with USAID, UN and other donor organizations.

The positions in World Relief are competitively salaried with a medical scheme and annual leave. World Relief is committed to the sector standards and good practice. Applicants must show that they have the necessary skills and experience relevant to the advertised vacancy and have values and convictions that are aligned with World Relief’s values and mission.

In order to apply for the following posts, please submit your application including expected salary to hrindonesia@ wr.org before January 23, 2009

Please indicate “Nias Agriculture Project Manager” on the Subject Line.
Only successful candidates will be contacted.
Due to administration time and cost, candidates not short listed will not be contacted.