Taman Bacaan Pelangi (TBP), a not-for-profit organization focusing on establishing children’s libraries in the Eastern region of Indonesia, has been chosen as the School Library Technical Assistance Partner by Room to Read.

For this three-year of collaboration project with Room to Read, we are planning to establish 50 children’s libraries in Flores and we are looking for:

1. PROJECT MANAGER
2. PROJECT COORDINATORS (3 vacant positions)

PROJECT MANAGER

Purpose
The project manager is responsible for leading the team to develop 50 children’s libraries in Flores, coordinating and managing all aspects of the project’s implementation according to the established time schedule.

Position type
Contract Position for 2 years 9 months (August 2016 – April 2019)

Responsibilities

Reporting to the TBP Executive Director, the Project Manager will:
• Overall management: Lead the Room to Read project and manage the team.
• Ensure and maintain effective and on-going communication with individuals and groups involved directly or indirectly in the project;
• Continually monitor and evaluate the progress of the project and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the successful completion of the project
• Plan, organize and direct all activities as required for the full implementation of project goals and objectives;
• Ensure that project activities are consistent with the project objectives and that objectives can be met with available resources;
• Ensure the project meets targets, budgets and timeline
• Monitoring & reporting: work closely with Project Coordinators to monitor the implementation of the project, develop reports to be submitted to TBP Executive Director and Room to Read on a timely manner.
• Develop, complete and finalize all project deliverables according to the timeline.
• Provide regular update and report to the TBP Executive Director on the progress of the project
• Work closely with the Accounting and Finance Manager to develop financial reports for Room to Read;
• Engage in other project-related tasks.
• Review and oversee the detailed work plans developed by the Project Coordinators
• Manage and ensure all Project Coordinators are equipped with the skills to conduct the capacity building workshops for teachers and school principals.
• Manage, monitor, and review all project expenditures

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor Degree in any discipline is eligible to apply. Degree in education or library studies is an advantage.
• Minimum 4 years of working experience in planning and/or management.
• Experience in project management
• Experience in networking and working with diverse populations
• Applied knowledge of community development and community outreach strategies and tools is an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Indonesian languages.
• Passionate for education, especially for improving access to education for children in the remote areas of Indonesia
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, problem solving and organizational skills;
• Fluent in basic computer and internet skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, email apps, Internet apps, Facebook, Twitter.
• Is able to work independently and in a group with the agility to liaise with people from different backgrounds (foreign to Indonesians, urban to rural)
• Is driven and is able to work under pressure and with changing situations
• Knows when to take own initiatives, stick or alter the plans, and when to consult with TBP Executive Director or other relevant parties
• Is based in Jakarta and willing to travel regularly to remote areas around Labuan Bajo and Ende, Flores, NTT.
• Is trustworthy and fun to work with

 

 

PROJECT COORDINATORS

Purpose
The Project Coordinators are responsible for the on the ground establishment of 50 children’s libraries in Flores. Each Project Coordinator will lead the establishment of 17 libraries.

Position type
Contract Position for 2 years 9 months (August 2016 – April 2019)

Responsibilities

Reporting to the project manager, project coordinators will:
• Overall management: Manage day-to-day operations (including logistics arrangements, book purchase and delivery, production of TBP collaterals and promotional materials, liaison with local volunteers in the regions), handle TBP’s social media presence, maintain and expand network with external parties for possible collaborations or promotion activities
• Identify, contact, and approach potential communities, persons, leaders and local government that can work together in implementing the project;
• Establishment of new libraries: lead the selection process to establish new libraries to the final decision, including liaising with potential schools throughout the process, leading the procurement process of all logistics needs, supervising the setting up of the school libraries, and arranging necessary education workshop for school partners.
• Monitoring & reporting: regular communications with the schools and local support staff, developing reports – monthly & quarterly reports, financial reports, etc – to be submitted to Project Manager on a timely manner.
• Engage and ensure participation of all key stakeholders mentioned in the project’s guidance (for example: teachers, school principal);
• Develop detailed project plan and an evaluation plan
• Organize capacity building workshops for the local teachers and school principals
• Organize meetings with the local stakeholders
• Manage volunteers
• Execute the project according to the project plan and timeline
• Is based in Labuan Bajo/Enda (Flores) with quarterly visits to Jakarta
• Works closely and reports to the Project Manager.

Qualifications

Requirements:
• Minimum Bachelor Degree, preferably majoring in education or library studies.
• Fluent in Indonesian and English (verbal & writing (correspondence and documents))
• Fluent in basic computer and internet skills, including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, email apps, Internet apps, Facebook, Twitter.
• Passionate for education, especially for improving access to education for children in the remote areas of Indonesia
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, problem solving and organizational skills;
• Is able to work independently and in a group with the agility to liaise with people from different backgrounds (foreign to Indonesians, urban to rural)
• Is driven and is able to work under pressure and with changing situations
• Knows when to take own initiatives, stick or alter the plans, and when to consult with TBP Executive Director or other relevant parties
• Is willing to travel to the remote areas of the eastern regions of Indonesia, as and when needed and is willing to be based in Flores (Labuan Bajo/Ende), NTT.
• Is trustworthy and fun to work with

 

 

Please send your CV and intro letter to info@tamanbacaanpelangi.com and mention the position you’re applying in the subject. Do share with us why you are the perfect fit for the job. Deadline: 3 August 2016.