Microfinance Staff - Muslim Aid

Muslim Aid is an international relief and development agency based in London with 21 years of experience in helping to create a safer and more dignified life for disaster and conflict affected people across the globe. We are currently operating in more than 60 countries. In Indonesia our main programs include Flood mitigation, Shelter and Livelihoods with our Field Office based in Banda Aceh, and further sub-offices in Jakarta, Yogyakarta, and Padang.

Under the direct supervision of and reporting to the Program Manager of Muslim Aid Indonesia Yogyakarta Sub-field Office, Muslim Aid Yogyakarta is currently looking for a qualified and committed candidate to fill the following position:

Position title : Microfinance Staff
Report to : Program Manager
Duty Station : Kabupaten Pati, Provinsi Jawa Tengah
Type of Contract : 12 Months Project Based Contract
Gross Salary : IDR. 2.000.000

General functions:
The Microfinance Staff will be responsible for the following:
1. Assist the Program Manager in implementing project activities, working closely with communities, local government, local organizations, and other Muslim Aid representatives.
2. Ensure the community is well-informed about the objectives of Muslim Aid Microfinance
program's objectives and the roles and responsibilities of all parties involved.
3. Conduct needs assessments, surveys, and analysis to determine sustainable Microfinance
strategy approaches in target community
4. Collecting repayment from beneficiaries and deposit it to the bank on a monthly basis
5. Responsible for proper, timely and accurate Microfinance report on a regular basis
including maintaining an accountable record system in Microfinance
6. Assist target beneficiaries in improving business management plan and assessing the
feasibility of interventions
7. Act as a focal point for Muslim Aid in the field and record and resolve complaints in
accordance with the established protocol.
8. Assist the Program Manager in establishing and maintaining an effective and accountable mechanism for improving Microfinance system of Muslim Aid based on local social background
9. Assist the Program Manager in the preparing concise reports on monthly basis assessing
the progress of the program.
10. Identify any constraints and issues, particularly in relation to the community and
target beneficiaries, and implement a solution focused approach.
11. Assist in undertaking initiatives promoting Muslim Aid's image and activities in the
program region.
12. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:
* University degree
* Preferably with previous experience working in an international organization, UN and/or NGOs
* Previous experience in implementing livelihood programs, such as revolving funds, assets replacement, SME's activities, etc.
* Willingness to spend a significant amount of time in the field to engage with the community and facilitating the community or stakeholders
* Ability to prepare quickly concise reports and input database
* Computer literate (word-processing, spreadsheet, e-mail exchange)
* Personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respect for diversity, creative thinking, and punctual.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively in team situations.
* Fluency in Javanese is required, English ability is advantageous

Applicants should submit a cover letter & updated CV (including at least three references with contact information) as attachment to hrdmuslimaidyogya@gmail.com quoting the position applied as the subject of the e-mail. Example : Microfinance Staff, Subject must be: [MF] Your Name. Applications must be submitted at the latest 3 (three) days after the vacancy published and the attachment should not exceed 200 Kb.

Muslim Aid gives an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, or religion.