[newdevjobsindo] Islamic Relief Indonesia Job Vacancy: Project Assistant in Blitar, East Java
About the organization:
Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia (YRII) is an independent humanitarian and development organization. YRII, previously Islamic Relief Worldwide in Indonesia as globally with Islamic Relief Worldwide we have been fighting poverty and injustice for 30 years, in a world where more than three billion people still live in poverty
Country Purpose:
Islamic Relief Worldwide in Indonesia has been operating since 2003 and officially became Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia in January 2022. The objective of the Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia program is to contribute to the social welfare of the Indonesian people and to alleviate suffering. The main sectors for the program include:
• Water, Sanitation and Hygine Promotion
• Sustainable livelihood
• Health and Nutrition Child Welfare
• Shelter
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Climate Change
• Seasonal Program
The geographical area: NTB, Aceh, Central Sulawesi, West Java, and Jakarta Province will be expanded to all regions of Indonesia according to the development of the organization. The implementation of the program is carried out directly by YRII or through cooperation partners.
Project Overview:
Islamic Relief Indonesia currently implementing project of the MAKE EXTREME POVERTY HISTORY THROUGH POOR GRADUATION APPROACH (MEMPHIS-PGA). The overall objective of this project is to make poor women, men, girls, boys, elderly, and people with disability to enjoy their new dignified life after they are graduating from the poverty trap through Ultra Poor Graduation Approach. To achieve this objective, the project will be implemented for 3 years from June 2024 to May 2027.
Ultra-Poor Graduation Approach (UPG) is a new approach in poverty alleviation programme that is already proven to be effective in Bangladesh. There are 5 pillars in UPG: (1) Better Consumption, (2) Increasing Income, (3) Establish Financial Inclusion, (4) Effective Social Empowerment, and (5) Foster Social Development. These pillars are implemented integratively with sufficient period between 3 to 5 years.
In Indonesia, the poverty alleviation programme is not integrative and comprehensive. Therefore, Islamic Relief Indonesia will try to apply Ultra Poor Graduation Approach as it is in Bangladesh, but with several adjustments based on the local context. The project will be targeting the poorest of the poor in 2 provinces, namely in the area where Islamic Relief Indonesia is already working: NTB and Banten province. Fifty percent of the rights holders is RHs of graduation model intervention, and the rest will be the ones who have received intervention from us but still need some support due to missing and/or gap against UPG approach. The rationalization for this are a) meeting all pillars of graduation model which is providing a comprehensive intervention to targeted RHs and b) providing longer and complementary intervention since the previous RHs only received short-term and limited support The project will be implemented for the period of 3 years from June 2024 to May 2027. The budget is 2.5 million CAD from Islamic Relief Canada.
For this project, Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia is seeking a Project Assistant based in Blitar, East Java (Preferable applicant with domicile in Blitar and its vicinity)
Job Purpose:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Area Coordinator and Livelihood Specialist, the Project will assist in technical implementation the Make Extreme Poverty History Through Poor Graduation Approach (MEMPHIS-PGA) project adhered to the project focus and desired modality. S/he will liaise with project stakeholder (project team, local government, local partners, volunteers, right holders and etc). In addition, s/he will work closely with Livelihood Specialist, Program Officer, and MEAL officer to ensure project deliverables achieved on scope, time and budget.
S/He must perform her/his assigned areas with respect to technical assessments, awareness raising, rights holders profiling, designing and delivering trainings. The respected position will support the Program Officer and the Livelihood Specialist in implementing the project and providing support and assistance to Right Holders.
Scope of Roles:
• Implement all project activities according to the detailed implementation plan.
• Assist the Livelihood Specialist in the implementation of poverty graduation component including but not limited to beneficiary selection, needs and market assessment, Livelihood business planning, training, cash transfer, regular business coaching/mentoring, linkage to social safety net, Self Help Group (SHG) development, Saving mechanism development, etc based on agreed tools by Islamic Relief and Partners.
• Assist the Livelihood Specialist in tracking the progress of project implementation on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Represent Islamic relief in the project area.
• Assist the Livelihood Specialist in documenting project learning, meetings, changes and activity reports undertaken by project team.
• Assist the data management in Islamic Relief and partners.
• Assist the Livelihood Specialist in maintaining close relationship with TKPKD (Tim Koordinasi Penanggulangan Kemiskinan Daerah) working group at district and province level.
• Liaises with partners, GO and NGOs to exchange knowledge and good practices of Poverty Graduation Model.
• Work on AX system to ensure all compliance related to finance, logistic are settled.
• Assist the Livelihood Specialist in preparing any form of report (weekly, monthly and progress report).
• Along with partner assist the Livelihood Specialist in leading, assessing and reviewing the performance of the volunteers and prepare recommendation for improvement.
Requirements:
• The applicants must have a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in in agriculture, agribusiness, veterinary, development studies, social welfare, management or other related fields, with at least 2 years’ experience in program related jobs;
• Have experiences working with implementing partners such local NGO or government
• Preferable domicile in Blitar and its vicinity
• Strong initiative and self-motivated, with a strong commitment to teamwork and humanitarian principle.
• Able to write report quality report supported by data and evidence
• Computer literate with fluency of using Microsoft Word, Excel, survey tools
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English is preferred but not required;
• Organizational and time management skills required;
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision and as part of a team;
• Good communications and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent competence in participatory rural appraisals such as transect walk, well-being analysis, etc.
YRII is a faith-based government organization that respects diversity and inclusiveness. Applicants from diverse religions, gender, race, and physical impairment are encouraged to apply
Accountability:
All YRII team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field project
Safeguarding:
Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia participates in the inter-agency Misconduct Scheme to ensure that our operations and programs, staff, representatives, children, young people, and people at risk are protected against the risk of harm abuse, and SEAH. With a zero-tolerance approach, YRII is committed to responding appropriately and constructively to any information related to safeguarding issues during the recruitment process.
How to apply :
Please submit your application by completing the application form through this link:
https://bit.ly/IR_Job_Application_Form_2025
Applications submitted directly to Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia Office will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The deadline for submitting applications : April 13th, 2025
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