Area Field Manager (SurfAid International)

Area Field Manager

SurfAid International is a nonprofit
organization dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering through
community-based health programs. We perform our work in isolated regions
connected to us through surfing and are professional, highly energized,
innovative and youthful in our outlook. Our main program areas are Community
Based Health, Emergency Preparation, Environmental Health (Water and
Sanitation) and Malaria prevention.We are now seeking for Area Field Managersto be
based in Mentawai, West Sumatera. The Area Field Manager will report and
provide information directly to the Program Manager.

The key roles of the AFM are:

* To implement SurfAid’s program in line with the project plan and to provide the front-line field management support for the Program Coordinator and Program Manager and provide staff leadership for Health Promotion Officers.
* To improve the quality of the public health outcomes in the target population through successful implementation of SurfAid’s program by:
* coaching, mentoring and managing health promotion officers;
* ensuring effective and consistent implementation of planned activities;
* reporting on field activities according to standard procedures;
* developing and maintaining effective working relationships with key community and government stakeholders;
* acting as the key liaison point between the field and the management team in Tua Pejat.
* To proactively and effectively represent SurfAid in interactions with local government (village and sub-district level) and local government departments (sub-district level), enabling close and constructive relationships.


Other tasks
and responsibilities:

Implementation
* Responsibility for all project activities and outputs in the specified area, and for ensuring the project plan is implemented as agreed.
* Report to Program Coordinator on progress and highlight any specific areas that require the Management Team’s input.
* Ensure implementation of Area and Individual working plans in a consistent, cost effective and transparent manner.
* Manage relationships with communities and other key stakeholders and implement project activities in a way that engages communities and mobilizes their support.
* Provide support to health promotion officers and assist in identifying needs for further training.
* Identify any other relevant humanitarian needs at community level.

Information
management
* Ensure timely and consistent data gathering at field level together with the M&E Officer.
* Work closely with M&E Officer and ensure standard practices are followed throughout the Mentawai program.
* Record and gather monthly data on morbidity and mortality.
* Liaise with village leaders, government department staffs and other relevant stakeholders at sub district level.

Resources
management
* Manage health promotion officers and assume responsibility for their professional development.
* Prepare and execute budgets as required, and be accountable for team finances.
* Implement HR policies as required.
* Manage all funds in accordance with SurfAid’s financial policies.

Program
approach
* Supervise the implementation of project activities and ensure that the implementation is in line with relevant standards and humanitarian principles.
* Engage the participation of sub district representatives, key stakeholders and government department officers throughout the program.
* Act in a way that is sensitive to gender, local culture, traditions and the environment and other important cross-cutting concerns.
* Represent SurfAid at community and sub-district level in a way that promotes organizational values.
* Other tasks assigned by program management team.

The successful
candidate should have the key experience, knowledge, skills and attributes
required are as follows:
* Essential
* Appropriate qualifications in Public Health, Community Development, Livelihoods, Management etc.
* Prior knowledge of community development and community based projects.
* Relevant work experience in public health, sanitation, livelihoods and community development.
* Strong management skills.
* Strong program implementation skills.
* Ability to represent the organization at sub district level.
* Diplomacy, tact and negotiating skills.
* Planning and organising
* Good analytical skills
* Strong communication skills;


* Desirable
* Minimal 3 years working-experience with an NGO.
* Experience in working in remote areas with basic facilities
* Preferably able to ride a motorbike.


If you believe you have the right skills,
experience and motivation for this role, please send your cover letter and CV
to jobs@surfaidinternational.org with 3 references. Please do not send other attachment other than CV and
application letter. Closing date of the
application is January 6, 2012.
Applications received after this date will not be processed. Please note, only applications which progress
to the next stage of selection will be acknowledged. We look forward to receiving your
application.

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