Showing posts with label German Red Cross. Show all posts
Showing posts with label German Red Cross. Show all posts

Jan 18, 2012

Vacancy at German Red Cross - Disaster Management Assistant (REVISED)

VACANCY

The German Red Cross (GRC) as a member of the International Federation of
Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) was among the first National
Societies to respond to the Indian Ocean Tsunami that occurred in December
2004. Subsequent to the recovery operation, the GRC has been providing
support to the Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI) with disaster preparedness in
school projects especially targeting students and teachers in the Central
Java and Bengkulu provinces.

The GRC is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position as
described below:

Disaster Management Assistant

The position is based in Semarang with an expectation to travel frequently
to districts where the projects are. This position offers a 12 months
contract and opportunity to grow professionally.

Standard Function Description:

Under the supervision of the Head of Office and close coordination with Sr.
Disaster Management Officer, the Disaster Management Assistant will be
responsible for ensuring that all projects are running according to the
program implementation, project agreement and project document and report
any deviations to the Sr. Disaster Management Officer. The Disaster
Management Assistant’s responsibilities include assist Finance Officer in
affairs related to financial reports both in the office and field including
review the cash request. The Disaster Management Assistant will also provide
support to strengthen communication and coordination PMI at provincial and
district levels.

Duties and Responsibilities:

§ Support GRC project team leader to elaborate monthly report to HoO in
timely manner.

§ Provide any information regarding project progress to project team
leader.

§ Assist and support the GRC project team leader with issues related to
project planning, implementation and monitoring both in the GRC office and
in the field 

§ Cooperate with IFRC, PNSs, national and international organization when
required and instructed. 

§ Receive and process invoices related to goods and services in a timely
manner i.e. procurement, service maintenance, rental, utilities. Office
supplies, etc.

§ Receive and process requests for travel and hotel bookings.

§ Represent GRC in meetings with PMI and other partners when is required.

§ Ensure usage and approval of relevant authorization forms.

§ If necessary, participate actively in emergency relief operation in
Central Java.

§ Performs any other job-related duties as required. 

Qualifications:

§ At least two years experience in disaster management project
implementation. DRR in Schools project is an added value

§ Fair knowledge of Disaster Risk Reduction activities 

§ Fair analytical skills 

§ Diploma degree in social science 

§ Good verbal and written communication skills, fluency in written and
spoken Bahasa Indonesian and English essential, Berlitz 2.

§ Enable to work in the team and under pressure including field visit to
project sites. 

§ Good computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet.

§ Red Cross experience is an added value.

Please submit your application and curriculum vitae in English to
 job@grc-indo.org
, placing the job title in the
subject line and label your CV with your name (CV max. 200KB size). Only
short listed candidates will be notified. Applications submitted by Tuesday,
January 24, 2012 after 5pm will not be considered.

Warm regards,

Vina Agustina

Reporting Officer

German Red Cross

Wisma PMI, 6th Floor

Jl. Wijaya I No. 63

Kebayoran Baru

Jakarta Selatan 12170

Indonesia

T: 62-21-72793440 ext. 6010

F: 62-21-72793052

M: 62-8126967539

E: reporting@grc-indo.org


YM : vinsy_gusta

Skype: vinaneh

Dec 22, 2008

South East Asia Regional Finance Officer on German Red Cross (GRC)

German Red Cross (GRC) is currently looking for a qualified and committed candidate to fill the following position on a fixed term contract basis :

1. South East Asia Regional Finance Officer
Location : Based in Jakarta, Indonesia
Start Date : immediately

This Senior Finance officer will work closely with the GRC Finance regional Delegate and the GRC Heads of the Country Offices conducting the following tasks:

 Supervising projects budgets or cash request using GRC formats
 Verifying and submitting financial reports including country cash
requests, bank reconciliations, bank journal, cash counts,
advance books, summaries of financial activities
 Verifying all accountancies according to standards and specific
donors requirements
 Preparing, controlling and coordinating regular financial monthly
documentation to GRC HQ in Berlin / Germany
 Reporting on financial risks concerning project activities and
our environment to GRC senior country management
 provide regular technical and financial support to National Red
Crosses partners
 Training and supervising GRC finance staff in projects location
 Active participation in GRC senior country management team and
support GRC strategic planning in South East Asia
 Close cooperation with finance managers of national societies and
IFRC
 Support management of regional GRC finance activities in South-
Eastern Asia

Requirements :

- D3 / S1 degree
- Professional accounting and economic background as well as
practical experiences in finance/accounting of a minimum 2 years
- Have min. 2-3 years experience in non governmental organizations
management
- Ready to spend time in field mission by supporting projects in
Viet Nam, Philippines, Cambodia or Laos.
- Excellent communication in English (oral & written)
- Proven skills in computer use (Excel, Word & Accounting Software)
- Proven leadership and management experiences are essential
- Candidates with Red Cross Movement background and references are preferred.

Please send your complete application within 14 days after the publication of this advertisement to: job@grc-indo. org using the title ‘Regional Finance Officer’. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.