Feb 5, 2012

Vacancy Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) Project Officer in KARINA (Caritas Indonesia).

Job Title:                                DRR
Project Officer
Location:                               Jakarta
Division:                                Program
Division
Date:                                       a.s.a.p.
 
 
BACKGROUND
OF THE POSITION
KARINA (Caritas Indonesia) is the humanitarian arm of
the Bishops’ Conference of Indonesia based in East Jakarta and is officially
considered as a member of the Caritas Internationalis confederation. Established
in mid-2006, it recently completed its first strategic planning in early 2008.
One of the results of the strategic planning is the identification of 2 (two) main
divisions: Programs Division and Support Division. KARINA (Caritas Indonesia) acts
as a coordinating and facilitating body for all the 37 Dioceses incorporated
under the Bishops’ Conference of Indonesia.
 
DESCRIPTION
OF THE DIVISION
The Program Division is comprised of areas: DRR Unit,
ER Unit and Capacity Building Unit.
 
REPORTING
TO
The DRR Project Officer will report to the DRR
Coordinator. 
 
CONTRACT
DURATION
The contract is for 1(one) year period.
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The jobholder will plays a key role in covering all
aspects related to the DRRProject and DRR Contact and Network in
order to support the successful implementation of projects.
 

TASKS/DUTIES
A.      DRR Project
1.        1. Communicate
with 12 Dioceses
regarding all DRR activities. 
22      2. Planand facilitate DRR project implementation for targeteddioceses. 
3.        3. Prepare
materials necessary for all DRR project.
4.        4. Provide
technical assistance for Dioceses in DRR activityto support the
implementation of actionplan. 
5.        5. Ensure
the Dioceses implement their actionplanand providing
assistance as requested by the Dioceses. 
6.        6. Monitor
budget for DRR project activities.
7.        7. Write
monthly report of DRR project to DRR Coordinator. 
8.        8. Write
midterm and final analysis report of DRR project.
        9. Ensure DRR activities are aligned with DRR-ER program in particual and KARINA in general.

B.      DRR Contact and Network
1.        Ready to deploy
to emergency areas as a representative of KARINA.
2.        Involve in
coordination meetings regarding disaster with Diocesan Caritas.
3.        As institution’s
representative in DRR coordination forums in Indonesia.
4.        Facilitate
sharing of information, lessons learned, and experiences for staff and Diocesan
Caritas institutions. 
5.        Facilitate
sharing of information, lessons learned, experiences inter Diocesan Caritas.
6.        If necessary,
conduct other tasks required within the scope of KARINA.
 
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCES AND REQUIREMENTS
1.        Completed studies
(Graduate/Bachelor/Master) in Social Science, Development or in other related
fields.
2.        Minimum 2years experience in DRR or Community Development
Projects. 
3.        Understands the
concept and strategy of Community Managed Disaster Risk Reduction. 
4.        Excellent
writing skills, specifically in the field of reporting, developing concepts,
proposals, etc.
5.        Ableto work
independently and in a team, being flexible and able to finalize tasks in a
given time frame.
6.        Strong
organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
7.        Good diplomacy,
tact and negotiation skills.
8.        Fluent in English
both oral and written. 
9.        Experience in
emergency response is preferable. 
10.     Computer literate (able to use computer with basic
Microsoft Office software)
11.     Physically and mentally strong, endurance in pressure.
12.     Ready to be placed in any disasters and remote areas.
 
COMPETENCIES
a.        Respects KARINA
(Caritas Indonesia), Diocesan Caritases and Caritas Internationalis guiding
values and principles.
b.       Demonstrates commitment to KARINA (Caritas Indonesia)
vision, mission and values.
c.        Become familiar
with and comply with KARINA (Caritas Indonesia)’s policies and procedures.
d.       Maturity, creativity, honesty and ability to self
manage and work in a team.
e.        Able to work
under minimum supervision, but with a spirit of team work.
f.         Experiences in
areas related to the work of humanitarian matters will be seen as a distinct
advantage.
g.       Physically and mentally strong, endurance in pressure.
h.       Ready to be placed in any disasters and remote areas.
i.         Hard worker, willing to work under pressure.
j.         Fluency in
written and oral English in compulsory.
k.        Strong
communication and presentation skills.
l.         Good memo
composition and editing skills. 
m.      Excellent drafting ability and communication skills,
both oral and written.
n.       Tactful, accurate and excellent analytical thinking.
o.       Excellent computer skills especially MS Office.
 
Applications, CVs and contact details for 3 references
should be submitted by e-mail tosdmkarina@gmail.com
 at the latest 12 February2012.

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