Lowongan Kerja Banyumas Posisi Project Assistant di SNV

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

For more information about SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

We are currently looking for Project Assistant, full-time, based in Medan, North Sumatera to support implementation of Sustainable Solution for Smallholder Hub (Horas Hub) project.

The Project

The HORAS Smallholder Hub project, known as the Smallholder Hub, is an initiative spearheaded by Unilever with the aim of establishing an institution that facilitates collaboration among stakeholders in the sustainable palm oil sector. The main goals of this project are to increase Unilever’s supply chain network’s productivity, promote the traceability of oil palm products, foster stronger stakeholder engagement in the palm oil industry, improve the living conditions of farmer households, and ultimately scale up the initiative’s impact.

This includes the integration of Regenerative Agriculture Principles, Women’s Economic Empowerment, and the Living Income Program. The project plans to focus on 20,000 smallholders, which will represent around 21% of all smallholders. With a 3.9 tons per hectare productivity rate, these smallholders cultivate an average of 2 hectares of land per household. By attaining these objectives, the initiative hopes to improve farmers’ livelihoods, preserve the environment, and increase the supply chain for palm oil’s resiliency and effectiveness

The Project Assistant work to support in the implementation of the project by following guided procedures and processes, according to specific rules and donor compliance. The Project Assistant ensures service needs are reviewed, and service delivery is guided. The Project Assistant can assist in the Finance and Administration of a project or also on the technical side of the project implementation.

Key Responsibilities:

Project support

1. Provide administrative support across all components within the project
2. Provide logistical & general support to project delivery and documentation (including preparing meetings agendas, meeting minutes, support to the recruitment of consultants, project document folders, and financial information).

Service and process delivery support

1. To ensure Project Management Administrative and Financial requirements in line with SNV’s financial and administrative guidelines (including supporting in procurement good and services, travel arrangements, advance and payment requests, time writing for consultants).

Project reporting

1. To keep an inventory list of equipment, project assets, the relevant contracts and leases, organize equipment and stationary procurements for training, coordinate maintenance and replacement when required, in consultation with and with approval of the supervisor and confirm the given authorization and (procurement) procedures.
2. To file all the project document, letters, contract, PR, approvals, in line with the procurement policy

Project staff support

1. Assist with activities supporting of team’s work, meetings preparation and coordination with field partner
2. Flags problems and makes suggestions to improve processes
3. Makes suggestions to improve effectiveness and efficiency of operations

1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Agriculture, Forestry, or Natural Resources.
2. Minimum 2 (two) year experience in role of procurement, finance, and administration procedures
3. Have at least 1 (one) year of relevant professional experience in an International NGO environment.
4. Experience in organizing events/activities/trainings
5. Organized, results-driven, and structured workstyle skills
6. Ability to document activities (both in writing and visually) in an organized, straightforward way
7. Ability to communicate with a different range of stakeholders and partners, including government counterparts
8. Knowledge of the agriculture value chain or climate change-related issues is a plus
9. Good command of spoken and written English
10. Good computer skills (Ms. Word, Ms. Excel, Ms. PowerPoint, Internet, and Outlook)

Contract type: National Contract, Full Time.

Contract Duration: A year with the possibility of extension

Desired start date: May/June 2025

Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. 

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

How to apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 18 March 2025. 

Please submit your application only via SmartRecruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence. We will revert to you as soon as possible when we have reviewed your application.

If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

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