ISLAMIC RELIEF JOB VACANCIES 2025
About the organization:
Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia (YRII) is an independent humanitarian and development organization. YRII, previously Islamic Relief Worldwide in Indonesia as globally with Islamic Relief Worldwide we have been fighting poverty and injustice for 30 years, in a world where more than three billion people still live in poverty
Country Purpose:
Islamic Relief Worldwide in Indonesia has been operating since 2003 and officially became Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia in January 2022. The objective of the Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia program is to contribute to the social welfare of the Indonesian people and to alleviate suffering. The main sectors for the program include:
- Water and Sanitation
- Sustainable livelihood
- Education
- Child Welfare
- Shelter
- Disaster Risk Reduction
- Climate Change
The geographical area: NTB, Aceh, Central Sulawesi, West Sulawesi, and Jakarta Province will be expanded to all regions of Indonesia according to the development of the organization. The implementation of the program is carried out directly by YRII or through cooperation partners.
Project Overview:
Islamic Relief Indonesia currently implementing project of Unlocking Resilience was aimed to improve welfare of community living in climate induced disaster-prone areas in Nusa Tenggara Barat (NTB) province, Indonesia indicated by increased household income and community resilience supported by improved government policy and practices on Low Carbon Development and Climate Resilience (LCD&CR) by 2026. This goal will be achieved through 4 main strategies:
- Graduation model. The project will use the graduation model with contextual adjustments and technical guidance and experience sharing from wider IR offices and team members in the region. The graduation model is a highly sequenced set of interventions which has been found to have had transformational impact in taking families living in extreme poverty on a sustainable pathway out of poverty.
- Community Resilience Building. Participatorily assessing for disaster and climate related risks at community level with local government, vulnerable groups and technical specialists and developing local risk reduction and adaptation action plans. Followed by implementation of action plans by identified stakeholders and some co-funding support from Government, community and project.
- Sub-national Advocacy. Sub-national (provincial) level advocacy to influence policy makers and key institutions, through strengthening or establishing multi-stakeholder platform/s for ending extreme poverty nationally (SDG1), championing policies and financing for community-based disaster risk reduction and locally-led climate adaptation planning and action as part of government’s commitment to SDGs, COP and NAP.
- Knowledge, Innovation, and Learning Management. Knowledge, innovation, impact and learning from the project and evidence-generated will be captured, systematically assessed, reviewed and documented and disseminated in line with the IR MEAL Framework amongst key national and international stakeholders, other CSOs and as well as to wider IR colleagues and offices in country, regionally and globally. Academic partnerships will be entered into with respected and renowned national universities with departments well regarded for DRR, climate change adaptation and poverty reduction research to act as knowledge, research and evidence gathering and dissemination partners.
The project will be implemented in 1 district, namely East Lombok District, NTB province that have high vulnerability to climate change impact and poverty. The project will be implemented for 3 years from 1 November 2023 to 31 October 2026.
For this project, Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia is seeking a Project Officer based in Lombok.
Job Purpose:
Under the guidance and direct supervision of the NTB Area Coordinator, the Project Officer will provide technical support to implementing partners for project implementation. S/he will liaise with project stakeholders (project team, local government, local partners, volunteers, right holders and etc). In addition, s/he will work closely with the project team including MEAL Officers to ensure project deliverables are achieved on scope, time, and budget. S/he must perform her/his assigned areas with respect to technical assessments, awareness-raising, rights holders profiling, designing, and delivering training. The respected position will capacitate the staff and volunteers in undertaking their duties and assignment accordingly
Scope of Roles:
- Implementing various activities such as assessment, beneficiary’s selection, cash transfer activities, social safety net, research, training, and meeting at district and provincial level.
- Support village, district and province government and others key stakeholders in developing community action plan, establishment of village preparedness team, and advocating the project goals.
- Providing support for local government formulating of LCD&CR investment design, support AKSARA data updating at provincial level
- Support Advocacy specialist relate to advocacy issues and strategy at district and provincial level in planning and strategy development, integration of LCD&CR into provincial mid-term development planning 2024-2029 (RPJMD), the early implementation of (LCD&CR):
- Support partnership establishment with various stakeholders at district government, Mataram university, BRAC International and Partner
- Works closely with various key stakeholders ensuring Low Carbon Development and Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation issues a in-line with government prioritise and support for university learning hub development
- Support media dan communication in engagement with key stakeholders including journalism
- Involving in project planning, kick off meeting, training, baseline and end-line, annual learning event and workshop/training
Experiences:
- University degree in Development Studies, forestry, Economy, management, or another related field
- Three years minimum experience in advocacy, environment, livelihoods, microfinance or relevant field.
- Have experiences working with implementing partners such local NGO or government
- Capacity to work under pressure
- Computer literate with fluency of using Microsoft Word, Excel, survey tools
YRII is a faith-based government organization that respects diversity and inclusiveness. Applicants from diverse religions, gender, race, and physical impairment are encouraged to apply
Accountability:
All YRII team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field project
Safeguarding:
Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia participates in the inter-agency Misconduct Scheme to ensure that our operations and programs, staff, representatives, children, young people, and people at risk are protected against the risk of harm abuse, and SEAH. With a zero-tolerance approach, YRII is committed to responding appropriately and constructively to any information related to safeguarding issues during the recruitment process.
How to apply:
Please submit your application by completing the application form through this link: CLICK HERE
Applications submitted directly to Yayasan Relief Islami Indonesia Office will not be considered. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
The deadline for submitting applications: April 25th, 2025