Marketing Coordinator

Caritas Czech Republic Aceh Mission (CCR) has been implementing rural livelihoods development activities in Aceh Jaya district since 2005 after finalizing emergencyphase of the post tsunami relief. Livelihood field became soon a core activity of CCR in Aceh. For more than 4 years CCR has been providing long term support for the victims of tsunami in the fields of agriculture, agro-forestry and aquacultures (all sub districts of Aceh Jaya district). In 2010-2012 CCR will be implementing a project for the Multi-Donor Fund (MDF) in cooperation with the Economic Development Financing Facility (EDFF) and the World Bank. This project will focus on improving the economic opportunities available to nilam growers across Aceh. This call for applications is open for this project. The Marketing Coordinator (MC) is the primary point of contact between the cooperatives producing oil and the domestic and international buyers who want to stabilize the price of Aceh patchouli by buying directly from the farmers. The MC will report directly to the HOM. Job code title : Marketing Coordinator(MC) Code : MC - BA Supervisor : Head of Mission Duty station : Banda Aceh Expected duration of assignment : 1 to 31 August 2012 Description of Responsibilities: · MENTORING: The MC will work with cooperatives to reach out to international and domestic buyers of nilam oil. The MC will meet daily with the cooperatives and help them create long and short term strategies, aimed at increasing the amount of Aceh nilam available and increasing the income of Aceh’s nilam growers. · TRAINING:The MC will provide training in management, communication, entrepreneurship, publications and other skills as needed. The MC should have background delivering small-group training. · ADVISING: The MC will be asked to offer expert opinions, review contracts and help the cooperative leadership make decisions for future sustainability. The MC will also review and revise the cooperative business plans continuously and offer advice for sustainability. · RESERACHING: The MC will work to research potential markets and partners for future cooperation. The MC will also support the development of a domestic marketing study aimed at informing potential investors and helping local government identify challenges to the nilam industry. · MARKETING:Until the cooperative leadership is able to stand alone, the MC will be shaping the marketing strategies and activities of the group. The role of the MC will begin strong, and will reduce as the cooperative leadership becomes more confident. This will include coordinating meetings and study visits for industry journalists and possible buyers. · COMMUNICATING:The MC will liaise with local government and will be the initial focal point for potential future buyers. Communication will be in written form using newsletters and brochures and through live presentations. Recruitment Qualifications: Education: University degree in Economics, Trade or Business. Candidates with MBAs or equally applicable advanced degrees will be given priority. Experience: · Experience with the sale of nilam or other export products in Aceh or in Indonesia. · 5 years minimum experience working in exporting/ important business or equally applicable experience for a minimum of five years. · Candidate must have business experience, and additional experience with an international organization will be considered and advantage. · Candidates should understand business practice in Indonesia’s and challenges for import/ export. · Candidates should have experience with and knowledge of the unique conditions in Aceh. Additional Requirements: * Native written and spoken Bahasa * Must be able to travel to the field up to ten days per month in basic conditions with very short notice. * Must be able to conduct business on the phone daily in English with people in different countries (test will be given) * Knowledge of local government in Aceh * Must be able to design and deliver professional presentations in formal settings at short notice. * Must be comfortable speaking in front of a group in both Bahasa and English. * Must have experience overseeing the development and design of PR materials. * Must be able to fulfill all tasks set out in the Description of Responsibilities with professionalism and commitment. How to apply: Application must include a cover letter in English and current Curriculum Vitae with the position code as the subject of the email. CV should include 2-3 page professional resume with education, and work experience (English only) and 3 professional references (not related to/ family member with) the candidate complete with names, job position and working phone numberfor the reference. Resumes must have full contact detail of candidate and qualified candidates should sent the application to caritas.ceko@gmail.comby COB 20 July 2012 Use the code: MC – BA in the subject line of your email. Note to applicants: No transportation costs related to relocation will be provided.