Yayasan Lentera Kasih Agape (YLKA) is a faith-based non-profit organization committed to spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ, empowering communities through discipleship, and demonstrating God’s love through service. We operate in diverse cultural contexts, partnering with local churches and communities to bring hope and transformation.
Yayasan Lentera Kasih Agape (YLKA) is preparing to launch a new project. The first phase of the project will focus on needs assessment and stakeholder mapping, led by a dedicated Technical Officer.
Position Summary:
The Technical Officer will be responsible for conducting a comprehensive field assessment in a designated area identified as a potential YLKA project location. The findings from this assessment will contribute to the design and implementation of the next project cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
Assessment Phase:
Conduct field visits to gather qualitative and quantitative data on community needs.
Lead participatory assessments with local stakeholders, churches, community members, and authorities.
Identify challenges, opportunities, and risks.
Recruit, train, and supervise local enumerators to support the data collection process.
Ensure quality control of all collected data and adherence to ethical research standards.
Analyze assessment findings and draft clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations.
Coordinate with internal teams and external partners for information gathering.
Monitor and report all assessment-related expenditures in compliance with YLKA financial procedures.
Preparation for Project Kick-Off:
Contribute to the development of project plans, budgets, and timelines based on assessment results.
Map out relevant stakeholders and build initial connections with key actors in the area.
Assist in recruitment and training preparation for the project team.
Organizational Support
YLKA is committed to supporting its field personnel. The following support will be provided for this position:
Pre-field training and technical guidance to ensure readiness and contextual understanding.
Safety and risk management protocols, including periodic security briefings and field monitoring.
Basic accommodation and local transportation support in the project location.
A collaborative working environment with strong mentoring and reporting structures.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in development studies, social sciences, public health, or a related field.
Minimum 5 years of experience in field assessment, community development, or Church Development.
Familiarity with contextual mission approaches
Proven experience in recruiting and managing field data collection teams (enumerators).
Strong analytical, reporting, and facilitation skills.
Experience working with communities in remote or vulnerable areas.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and data collection tools.
Able to work within a collaborative environment and under a strong organizational structure.
Willing and ready to be placed in an area with potential security risks.
Desirable:
Prior experience in project coordination or team leadership.
Familiarity with faith-based organizations or holistic community transformation models.
Knowledge of local languages and cultural dynamics in rural Indonesia.
Good command of English, both written and spoken.
Strong spiritual maturity and alignment with YLKA’s vision and values.
