Program Officer ( Code: 066 - PO – DIGITANI)
General Position Summary
The Program Officer will be responsible for directly working with the communities and local partners in three villages to establish digital-based climate change adaptation communities, strengthen digital literacy and skills through hybrid (online/offline) training and mentoring, and support participation in a climate field school (SLI). The activities will equip 300 participants to actively use the DCEWS in their regular farming practices, as well as other essential toolkits such as digital marketing, financial services, and cybersecurity. Implementation will be conducted in close collaboration with key Dairi Regency Government agencies, including the Regional Development Planning Agency (BAPPEDA), Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), Environment Agency, Agriculture Agency, and Community and Village Empowerment Agency (DPMD); the Regional Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Region I Medan (BBMKG Wilayah 1 Medan); Financial Services Providers (FSPs); coffee farmer communities; vulnerable communities; and other relevant stakeholders.
Essential Job Responsibilities
STRATEGY AND PLANNING
Work with the Program Coordinator to develop and support the program strategy to reach 300 coffee farmers (60% women and 40% men) in three villages as direct participants within 12 months program implementation through several program interventions.
Work with the Program Coordinator to establish a digital-based climate change adaptation community in three villages.
Work with the Program Coordinator to develop Sekolah Lapang Iklim (SLI) module and conduct 24 SLIs in three villages.
Work with the Digital Literacy Officer to conduct ToT for facilitators on BMKG’s DCEWS, Cybersecurity toolkits, financial literacy, financial inclusion, and digital marketing channels.
Monitor facilitators in delivering training and mentoring (hybrid model) to program participants on BMKG’s DCEWS, Cybersecurity toolkits, financial literacy, financial inclusion, and digital marketing channels.
Collaborate with FSPs partners to improve coffee farmers’ access to financial products and services, including digital financial services and through agent networks.
Compile data provided at the community level as per program requirements and contribute to the preparation of reports, assessments, and evaluations.
Complete any necessary administrative requirements.
Share insights and perspectives based on observations and interactions with community members, colleagues, and stakeholders to contribute to program learning documentation.
SAFEGUARDING RESPONSIBILITIES
Actively learns about safeguarding and integrates it into their work, including safeguarding risks and mitigations related to their area of work.
Practices the values of Mercy Corps including respecting the dignity and well-being of participants and fellow team members.
Encourages openness and communication in their team; encourages team members to submit reports if they have any concerns using reporting mechanisms e.g., Integrity Hotline and other options.
Knowledge and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Economics, Environment, Social Sciences, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum 3 years of experience in DRR/CCA and livelihood programs at the community level.
Experience collaborating with national, provincial, and/or regency government agencies.
Experience facilitating trainings and workshops for community stakeholders.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members and external stakeholders.
Strong attention to detail and ability to proactively identify and address potential issues.
Experience collaborating with Financial Services Providers (FSPs).
Experience working with private companies or private foundation donors.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and authentic selves, reaches their potential as individuals and teams, and collaborates to do the best work of their lives. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Mercy Corps Indonesia is an equal opportunity employer that does not tolerate discrimination on any basis. We actively seek out diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skills so that we can be collectively stronger and have sustained global impact. We are committed to providing an environment of respect and psychological safety where equal employment opportunities are available to all. We do not engage in or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability (including HIV/AIDS status), marital status, military veteran status or any other protected group in the locations where we work.
Safeguarding & Ethics
Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC and have signed on to the Interagency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. By applying for this role an applicant confirms that they have not previously violated an employer’s sexual misconduct, sexual exploitation and abuse, child safeguarding or trafficking policy. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct e-learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis. As an applicant, if you witness or experience any form of sexual misconduct during the recruitment process, please report this to Mercy Corps Integrity Hotline (integrityhotline@mercycorps.org).
Accountability to Participants and Stakeholders
Mercy Corps Indonesia team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically to our program participants, community partners, other stakeholders, and to international standards guiding international relief and development work. We are committed to actively engaging communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring, and evaluation of our field projects.
How to Apply
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The vacancy will be closed on 03 April 2026 and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview. We look forward to hearing from those who are interested in taking this opportunity to grow and develop with us.
Thank You,
Human Resources Department
Mercy Corps Indonesia