STAMP Project - Mercy Corps Aceh

 
Mercy Corps is an international NGO implementing programs in Aceh, West Sumatra, Jakarta and Maluku.  Mercy Corps is looking for a strong individual that will provide leadership and direction to the program teams in BANDA ACEH, LANGSA AND LHOKSEUMAWE. 
 
Project Summary:
The Strengthening Aceh Maize Production (STAMP) Project that aims to increase maize production to increase incomes, particularly areas of Bener Meriah, Aceh Utara, Aceh Timur and Aceh Tamiang funded by Economic Development Financing Facility (EDFF).
 
 
Market Information Project Officer
Based in Langsa or Lhokseumawe
S/he will be responsible for ensuring that current price data is constantly updated for feed maize of different quality levels, sweet maize, seed, fertilizers and other inputs, for the different market centers covered by the Project.  S/he will also be responsible for the operation of the media campaign, including television, radio, SMS texting, print media, and any other forms of price information dissemination.  S/he will submit monthly activity reports. S/he will have S1 in business or economics field; understanding of business development services, markets, market development approach and entrepreneurship.
 
Agribusiness Project Officer
Based in Langsa or Lhokseumawe
In charge of defining farmer business training program and overseeing technical field staff in these activities, business-related activities of field staff; prepare curricula for farmer training; oversee training sessions and lead them as time allows; liaise with private input dealers and grain buyers; lead farmer group organization efforts, particularly relating to coordinated sales; submit quarterly activity reports including data required for Monitoring & Evaluation. S/he will have S1 in agribusiness or agriculture field.
 
Agronomist Project Officer
Based in Langsa or Lhokseumawe
S/he will be in charge of production-related activities of field staff; defining maize   production program and overseeing technical field staff in these activities; prepare curricula for farmer and field agent training; oversee training sessions and participate as time allows; plan demonstration fields; liaise with research institutions; submit quarterly activity reports including data required for Monitoring & Evaluation. S/he will have S1 in agribusiness or agriculture field.
 
Agribusiness Assistant Project Officer
Based in Langsa or Lhokseumawe
S/he will assist the Agribusiness Specialist with the organization of training sessions, oversight of Field Technicians, and other duties delegated by the Agribusiness Specialist. S/he will have diploma in agribusiness or agriculture field.
 
Agronomist Assistant Project Officer
Based in Langsa or Lhokseumawe
S/he will assist the Chief Agronomist with the organization of training sessions, oversight of Field Technicians, and other duties delegated by the Chief Agronomist. S/he will have diploma in agribusiness or agriculture field.
 
Market Information Assistant Project Officer
Based in Langsa or Lhokseumawe
S/he will assist the Market Information Specialist with the collection and publication of data, and other duties delegated by the Market Information Specialist. S/he will have diploma in business or economics field.
 
Field Technicians (16)
Based in Langsa, Lhokseumawe, Bener Meriah
The Field Technicians will have diplomas from polytechnic or other agricultural institutions and at least two years of experience working directly with farmers.  They will be stationed four per district covered by the project, and will ideally have a history of residency and work in those areas.  They will work closely with their Dinas Pertanian counterparts, participating in farmer training sessions and demonstration fields, connecting farmers with input suppliers and grain buyers, and assisting farmer organizational efforts. The majority of their time will be spent visiting farmers for monitoring, troubleshooting, and gathering data.  They will submit monthly activity and data reports to the Chief Agronomist and Agribusiness Supervisor.
 
Office Administrators (2)
Based in Lhokseumawe and Langsa
Their responsibilities will consist of logistical support for field staff, field activities, and central staff traveling in their regions. They will be responsible for project materials, communication, and petty cash within their regions, and will submit quarterly financial and administrative reports to the Project Director and Accountant.
 
Logistics Officer
Based in Banda Aceh
S/he is responsible for overseeing general aspects of Mercy Corps’ logistics operations including procurement, asset management, vehicle management and security.
General Requirements :
1.       Have experience with the same field minimum 2 years;
2.       Have experience working in INGO minimum 2 years;
3.       Basic understanding of English and fluency in all local languages and knowledge of culture is required.
 
Please send the Application, CV, salary requirements and references to:
Operational Manager
Mercy Corps, Jl.Krueng Wayla No. 1 Geuceu Komplek, Banda Aceh
e-mail : iapriani@id.mercycorps.org
 
We encourage you all to apply immediately. Only shortlisted candidate will be notified.

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