Vacancy at Caritas Czech Republic - Marketing Coordinator

CCR is currently looking for qualified staff to fill the “ Marketing 
Coordinator" position based in Banda Aceh

The Marketing Coordinator (MC) is the primary point of contact between the 
cooperatives producing oil and the domestic and international buyers who want
to 
stabilize the price of Aceh patchouli by buying directly from the farmers. The 
MC will report directly to the HOM.

Job code title: Marketing Coordinator(MC)
Code : MC - BA
Supervisor: Head of Mission
Duty station: Banda Aceh
Expected duration of assignment : January to 31 March 2012 

Description of responsibilities
· MENTORING: The MC will work with cooperatives to reach out to 
international and domestic buyers of nilam oil. The MC will meet daily with the 
cooperatives and help them create long and short term strategies, aimed at 
increasing the amount of Aceh nilam available and increasing the income of 
Aceh’s nilam growers. 

· TRAINING:The MC will provide training in management, communication, 
entrepreneurship, publications and other skills as needed. The MC should have 
background delivering small-group training.

· ADVISING: The MC will be asked to offer expert opinions, review 
contracts and help the cooperative leadership make decisions for future 
sustainability. The MC will also review and revise the cooperative business 
plans continuously and offer advice for sustainability. 

· RESERACHING: The MC in Meulaboh will work with the MC in Banda Aceh to 
research potential markets and partners for future cooperation. The MC will
also 
support the development of a domestic marketing study aimed at informing 
potential investors and helping local government identify challenges to the 
nilam industry. 

· MARKETING:Until the cooperative leadership is able to stand alone, the 
MC will be shaping the marketing strategies and activities of the group. The 
role of the MC will begin strong, and will reduce as the cooperative leadership 
becomes more confident. This will include coordinating meetings and study
visits 
for industry journalists and possible buyers. 

· COMMUNICATING:The MC will liaise with local government and will be the 
initial focal point for potential future buyers. Communication will be in 
written form using newsletters and brochures and through live presentations. 

Requirement qualification :

University degree in Economics, Trade or Business. Candidates with MBAs or 
equally applicable advanced degrees will be given priority. 

· Experience with the sale of nilam or other export products in Aceh or 
in Indonesia. 

· 5 years minimum experience working in exporting/ important business or 
equally applicable experience for a minimum of five years. 

· Candidate must have business experience, and additional experience 
with an international organization will be considered and advantage. 

· Candidates should understand business practice in Indonesia’s and 
challenges for import/ export. 

· Candidates should have experience with and knowledge of the unique 
conditions in Aceh. 

· Experience in designing and running development projects aimed to 
increase domestic and foreign investment in a particular sector is an
advantage. 

* Native written and spoken Bahasa and strong English (test needed). 
* Must be able to travel to the field up to ten days per month in basic 
conditions with very short notice.
* Must be able to travel internationally up to ten days a month. Must have 
all needed international travel documents. 
* Must be able to conduct business on the phone daily in English with 
people in different countries (test will be given) 
* Knowledge of local government in Aceh 
* Must be able to design and deliver professional presentations in formal 
settings at short notice. 
* Must be comfortable speaking in front of a group in both Bahasa and 
English. 
* Must have experience overseeing the development and design of PR 
materials. 
* Must be able to fulfill all tasks set out in the Description of 
Responsibilities with professionalism and commitment. 

How to apply :

Application must include a cover letter in English and current Curriculum Vitae 
with the position code as the subject of the email.

CV should include 2-3 page professional resume with education, and work 
experience (English only) and 3 professional references (not related to/ family 
member with) the candidate complete with names, job position and working phone 
number for the reference.

Resumes must have full contact detail of candidate and qualified candidates 
should sent the application tocaritas.ceko@gmail.com
  by COB 12 January 2012

Use the code: MC – BA in the subject line of your email. 

Note to applicants:
No transportation costs related to relocation will be provided.