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Consultancy Needed - Livelihood Technical Advisor

Consultancy Needed - Livelihood Technical Advisor

Save the ChildrenIndonesia
10 days ago
Job description

SCOPE OF WORK Livelihood Technical Advisor (External Collaborator)

Background

Save the Children Indonesia (SC IDN) is on the process to transforming towards a diversified NGO by . SC IDN began the transformation journey since and working towards an organization-wide transformation, started from transforming our impact model by implementing localization initiative, while at the same time also transform our operating model to strengthen organizational capabilities and transform our revenue model for financial sustainability by diversifying revenue streams. This transformation aligned with our plan to be a Full Member, to be able to deliver tripling the impact for children.

This position will contribute to the transformation goals towards a diversified NGO, by providing strategic and technical advice, leadership and guidance on child and youth poverty reduction, disaster, social protection and youth economic empowerment in Indonesia and contributing to Save the Children’s global goals. This role focuses on achieving the KPIs for timely and quality reporting for LR programs and will contribute to ensuring financial sustainability and a growth-oriented funding portfolio. The TA will also support the establishment and operation of Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL) mechanisms that underpin large-scale implementation.

Deliverables

Reporting to the Director of Program Development & Impact (PDI) and the TA’s working coverage includes championing child and youth welfare and advancing disaster resilience goals in our strategic and programmatic work across the country. Additionally, the role involves advocating effectively for children in accordance with the Theory of Change (ToC) and bolstering the organization’s strong brand by ensuring adherence to global branding procedures and enhancing brand recognition in the local market.

This role is responsible for :

Strategic Planning (%) : Leading our Indonesia Country Strategy to empower children and youth, promote their welfare, and advance initiatives for social protection, disaster and sustainable livelihoods across the country.

Program Design and Development (%) : Leading and contributing to the program design and proposal development to secure funding for Indonesia’s LR programs.

Advocacy for and with Children (%) : Leading advocacy efforts to further policy and legislative reforms for child and youth poverty reduction, disaster, social protection and youth economic empowerment throughout the country.

Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, Learning / MEAL (%) : Leading the LR Community of Practice in Indonesia to enhance collaboration and the dissemination of best practices, evidence, and learning; focusing on internal coordination and external advocacy on critical issues like child poverty, youth unemployment, social protection and disasters, while also engaging civil society and monitoring the impact of public financial management on child-focused investments.

Technical Leadership (%) : Providing technical guidance to enhance the implementation of high-quality LR programs throughout the country and to grow a cadre of LR Specialists.

Responsibility

Target

Estimated Deliverable Timeline

Strategic plan for livelihood and economic empowerment initiatives in SCIDN

Create a strategic plan for SCIDN livelihood and economic empowerment program, that answers the need to integrates between different all livelihood and economic empowerment portfolio, identification of key sectors that SCIDN need to position for.

October

Proposal development, program quality assurance, and engagement

Proposal development : Contribute to concept notes / proposals that are gender sensitive and / or transformative.

Transformation alignment (strategic & impact documents, revised capacity statement, master logical framework)

Program quality assurance : Provide technical inputs and advice including report review, capacity building, program quality review and others as needed to program teams and implementation

Engagement : Ensure strategic engagement with donors, governments, and other relevant stakeholders

October

Proposal development, program quality assurance, and engagement

Proposal development : Contribute to concept notes / proposals that are gender sensitive and / or transformative.

Transformation alignment (strategic & impact documents, revised capacity statement, master logical framework)

Program quality assurance : Provide technical inputs and advice including report review, capacity building, program quality review and others as needed to program teams and implementation

Engagement : Ensure strategic engagement with donors, governments, and other relevant stakeholders

November

Proposal development, program quality assurance, and engagement

Proposal development : Contribute to concept notes / proposals that are gender sensitive and / or transformative.

Transformation alignment (strategic & impact documents, revised capacity statement, master logical framework)

Program quality assurance : Provide technical inputs and advice including report review, capacity building, program quality review and others as needed to program teams and implementation

Engagement : Ensure strategic engagement with donors, governments, and other relevant stakeholders

December

Proposal development, program quality assurance, and engagement

Proposal development : Contribute to concept notes / proposals that are gender sensitive and / or transformative.

Transformation alignment (strategic & impact documents, revised capacity statement, master logical framework)

Program quality assurance : Provide technical inputs and advice including report review, capacity building, program quality review and others as needed to program teams and implementation

Engagement : Ensure strategic engagement with donors, governments, and other relevant stakeholders

January

Proposal development, program quality assurance, and engagement

Proposal development : Contribute to concept notes / proposals that are gender sensitive and / or transformative.

Transformation alignment (strategic & impact documents, revised capacity statement, master logical framework)

Program quality assurance : Provide technical inputs and advice including report review, capacity building, program quality review and others as needed to program teams and implementation

Engagement : Ensure strategic engagement with donors, governments, and other relevant stakeholders

February

Proposal development, program quality assurance, and engagement

Proposal development : Contribute to concept notes / proposals that are gender sensitive and / or transformative.

Transformation alignment (strategic & impact documents, revised capacity statement, master logical framework)

Program quality assurance : Provide technical inputs and advice including report review, capacity building, program quality review and others as needed to program teams and implementation

Engagement : Ensure strategic engagement with donors, governments, and other relevant stakeholders

March

Qualification

  • Master's degree in Economics, Rural Development, Livelihoods, Agricultural Economics, Food Security, Disaster Risk Reduction, Sustainability, International Development / Development Studies, or a related field; however, an additional two years of professional experience may substitute for the Master's degree requirement.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Essential :

  • A minimum of years' experience in developing and executing livelihoods, economic empowerment programs in developmental contexts and humanitarian response.
  • Knowledge of national and local agroforestry, social protection, labor policies and regulations.
  • Proficiency in tools such as political economy analysis, gender analysis, and child rights situation analysis, with methodologies to prevent and mitigate child poverty, youth unemployment, disaster risks.
  • Expertise in incorporating child rights-based approaches in program design and execution.
  • Knowledgeable in methods and practices for advancing gender equality and empowering women and girls to prevent child poverty, youth unemployment, disaster risks.
  • Experience collaborating with national and local authorities, NGOs, UN Agencies, institutions, development partners and academia on Livelihood Resilience (LR) issues.
  • Demonstrated ability in facilitating child participation and advocating for children's rights in professional settings and collaborations.
  • Familiarity with the project management cycle and budgeting processes.
  • Advanced verbal and written communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English, including the development and presentation of concept notes, funding proposals, and tenders for developmental and humanitarian programs.
  • Proficient in networking, representing, and forging partnerships to foster learning, strengthen civil society, and mobilize resources, focusing on donor and high-level engagement for pursuing funding and thematic portfolio.
  • Exceptional analytical, interpersonal, collaborative, problem-solving, presentation, and negotiation abilities.
  • Excellent computer proficiency, including the ability to operate fundamental software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, and SharePoint with ease and efficiency.

    • Desirable :

  • Competent in using data and evidence to innovate, implement, and share effective solutions for children's welfare.
  • Proven ability to create innovative, high-impact programs with a focus on achieving systemic change.
  • Comfortable working autonomously with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively within a team, and able to integrate feedback constructively.
  • Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking skills, with an aptitude for seizing opportunities and cultivating partnerships.
  • Highly adaptable, capable of interpreting and acting upon various levels of strategic, transactional, and operational information.
  • Resilient when facing a dynamic and challenging work environment, maintaining performance under pressure.
  • Skilled in navigating complexity and managing ambiguity effectively.

    • Dedicated to Save the Children’s mission, values, and principles, including a commitment to rights-based approaches.

    Timeline and Workdays

  • Consultancy period : October to March
  • Workdays : Monday to Friday, days WFH and days WFO
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