Team Leader - Marvel SEA Project

Wahana Visi Indonesia is a Christian humanitarian organization dedicated to work and collaborate to empower the most vulnerable children, family and community through community development, advocacy, and emergency response for sustainable transformation regardless of religion, race, ethnic or gender.

Since 1998, Wahana Visi Indonesia has carried out various community development programs focusing on children. Hundred thousands of children in Indonesia have been benefited from WVI’s accompaniment program. Wahana Visi Indonesia is a trusted partner of World Vision International.

Key Responsibilities:

World Vision Korea together with Wahana Visi Indonesia through Mangrove Adaptive and Resilient Village for Enhanced Livelihoods by Adopting Sustainable and Environmentally-friendly Aquaculture (MARVEL SEA) developed a mangrove ecosystem rehabilitation and livelihood improvement program. This program is implemented in Surabaya City with a duration of 23 months from November 2024 - October 2026. The main activities are to carry out mangrove rehabilitation and conservation efforts in two villages, where the land condition is currently active and abandoned ponds. The Team Leader will be responsible for managing the MARVEL SEA Project through planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring successful delivery of specific project goals, outcomes, and outputs in line with WVI’s standard.

1. Project Management
   • Implement effective Mangrove programs and achieve performance targets as stated in project proposals/designs.
   • Provide support and guidance to Project Officers to define and manage the project scopes, including all activities required to deliver the expected deliverables with high quality standard.
   • Develop budgets, identify cost estimates, and regularly monitor budgets and expenditures, in close collaboration with Finance and Admin Officer. Ensure that all supply chain management (procurement, logistics, and asset) related to the project comply with the procedures and SOPs.
   • Work closely with DKPP, Bappedda, Universities, and other potential partners to ensure efficient utilization of the project duration by developing accurate planning/schedule which should be done by comprehensively identifying the activities that need to be performed to produce the project deliverables; identifying the relationships that exist among the various scheduled activities; allocating the type and quantity of resources available/required to perform each scheduled activity.
2. Capacity Building and Technical Support
   • Build capacity of project officers, project partners, and other related stakeholders on Mangrove Restoration and Livelihood-related outcomes as stated on the project proposal/design.
3. Accountability & Quality Assurance
   • Conduct effective Monitoring & Evaluation, produce good documentation and well-coordinated reporting system, and document lessons learned.
   • Prepare project documentation and reporting to ensure all required reports are submitted on time, accurately, and completely. This includes provision of information for monthly reports, quarterly reports, monitoring checklists, along with updated indicator tracking tables and project documentation.
   • Identify and monitor all potential project risks and plan for actions to mitigate the risk and its impact on project performance.
   • Conduct field visits to project sites on a regular basis for monitoring, provision of hands-on support, and quality assurance.
   • Provide inputs as required to project processes, achievement of activity targets, and required modifications of project objectives including contributing to the identification and development of new disaster risk management project activities of World Vision Indonesia.
4. Networking & Coordination
   • Build relationships with partners, stakeholders, donors, and funding agencies to support effective project activities especially in Surabaya City and East Java Province.
   • Build collaboration or partnerships with other advocacy institutions (NGOs, churches, FBOs, etc.) especially in the Surabaya City Municipality to leverage Mangrove restoration.

The Qualifications:

• Bachelor Degree in Development Agriculture, Fishery, or Forestry, Social Science, or relevant background (Master Degree preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience in Agriculture, Fishery, or Forestry management Field; 3 years minimum in project management and development; Capacity building and/or experience with institutional strengthening; 2-3 years’ experience in community development, relief, humanitarian or related professional experience at a similar capacity. Experience with international organizations (preferred).
• Understanding of Mangrove restoration management related policies and practices in Indonesia; Technical capacity and interest in environmental issues, community participation, project design, Advanced English both spoken and written: Excellent reporting (is a MUST) and computer skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and achieve results through collaboration.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated, with good judgment and initiative.
• Must be flexible and adaptive to change.

ONLY a shortlist of applicants will be contacted.

WVI implements a Safeguarding Policy as a form of our commitment to protect children and adult beneficiaries. WVI has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with WVI work, and WVI also participates in the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR) Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS).

Applicant Types Accepted: Local Applicants Only