Disaster Risk Reduction Project Manager Indonesia-Mentawai Base

Established in
1888, ASB is one of Germany’s longest established and largest social welfare
organisations. ASB entered Indonesia following the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake
and operates under an MoU with the Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs in the
fields of emergency relief; information, education and outreach; disaster risk
reduction and livelihoods. ASB is a key player in disaster risk reduction
education and a regional leader in providing innovative DRR services and
solutions to people with disabilities. ASB has considerable experience of delivering
replicable DRR education programmes at scale.
ASB is currently seeking
expressions of interest from qualified and committed individuals for the
following position:

Disaster Risk Reduction Project Manager
Indonesia

Location:Mentawai islands, West Sumatra, Indonesia
Duration: 12 months
Start: Immediate
Vacancy:International/National
position
Salary: ASB
offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience

Summary of job
profile/responsibilities:
Establish, oversee,
and deliver a disaster risk reduction (DRR) project targeting all 106 primary
schools in the Mentawai islands co-funded by the German Federal Government. The
project is to adopt a training-of-trainers approach and to focus on delivering
simple and relevant DRR information and establishing appropriate related procedures
in schools. The primary hazards to be addressed are earthquakes and tsunami.
Establishing sustainable linkages between schools and communities is also a
concern. ASB emphasises close coordination with concerned government actors and
stresses the inclusion of highly-vulnerable groups in programming. The ability
to transfer knowledge and to build staff capacity is a key consideration as is
the ability to respond creatively, promptly and pro-actively to emerging issues
or concerns. The advertised position reports to ASB’s Country Director in
Yogyakarta. Working in the Mentawai presents particular logistical challenges,
but also the opportunity of working in a unique and fascinating environment.

Key
requirements:
1. Advanced social science degree in development studies,
education or related field.
2. Minimum 5 years of related experience showing progressive
responsibility and a demonstrable record of donor-funded project delivery.
3. Solid understanding of education/training and pedagogical
considerations.
4. Experience of syllabus design and practical delivery.
5. Understanding of DRR education, and current opportunities
and constraints, within the Indonesian context.
6. Sound understanding of the principles of inclusion and an
ability to respond practically.
7. Understanding of Indonesian political structure and
implications of regional autonomy to programme delivery an advantage.
8. Familiarity with the Bangkok Action Agenda and Hyogo
Framework for Action an advantage.
9. Excellent representation, communication and first-rate
reporting skills.
10. Fluency in English. Working knowledge
of BahasaIndonesia a distinct advantage.
11. Excellent project cycle and financial
management skills required.
12. Coaching and team building skills essential.
13. The ability to inspire and work
independently.
14. Creativity valued.

ASB is an equal opportunities employer.
Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants should send a
Letter of Motivation (max. 2 pages), CV (max. 2 pages) specifically addressing
the above job description and requirements with contacts for 2 recent
professional referees to: Ms Fatliyah, hrd@asbindonesia.org Subject line: ‘Mentawai
PM’. Note: Applications not meeting these requirements will not be considered.

Readvertised position: Previous applicants need not reapply. Only electronic applications accepted. Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted. Date of vacancy: September
30, 2011. Closes:
October 7, 2011.

Vacancies at Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps Indonesia
Open Vacancies

Dear All,

Please find below “Open
Position” in Mercy Corps Indonesia.

We are trying to find the
best possible candidates to make the Mercy Corps team stronger.

JAKARTA

1. Compliance
Assistant – Finance and Compliance.

Working in the Finance and Compliance Department under the
direction of the Nation Finance Manager, the Compliance Assistant will support Finance
and Compliance Officer for the reporting of financial information and assist in
ensuring program implementation are comply with policies and grant
requirements.

Fresh graduates encourage to apply. This position will be as temporary
staff for 1 year.


2. Sub District Coordinator – Health Program

Health Program
Jakarta SubDistrict
Coordinator is responsible for effective government engagement and community
mobilization for timely, target appropriate and high quality implementation of
health program activities at the assigned subdistricts in Jakarta City.
S/he is also responsible for monitoring, documentation and publication of
program activities in the assigned subdistricts.


WEST SUMATERA

1. Monitoring and Training Officer – Mentawai Emergency Response

In its role as a support to the Mercy Corps Office in
Mentawai, the Monitoring and Training Officer is in charge daily collection and
input of program information, monitoring data, and training program
officers. The main task of the
Monitoring and Training Officer will be interviewing and entering monitoring
information into databases. The
Monitoring and Training Officer will help coordinate the collection of
monitoring information with Team Leaders and Program Officers.


This position will be as
temporary staff for 6 months.


Please send your CV with
position applied on the email subject to: hrd@id.mercycorps.org

Vacancy will be closed 19 December 2010.

We look forward to hearing
from those who are interested in taking this opportunity to grow and develop
with us.


Thanks,

Human Resources Department

Mercy Corps Indonesia

Build Change (www.buildchange.org) is an award winning international
non-profit social enterprise that designs earth-quake resistant houses and
trains builders, homeowners, and engineers to build them. Build Change has
been working in West Sumatra, Indonesia since January 2008, assisting
homeowners to rebuild safe houses after 2007 and 2009 earthquakes. Build
Change has the following positions open in West Sumatra.

*Activities Coordinator- West Sumatra (starting salary: 6million IDR/month)


Program and Management Responsibilities

· Organizing project implementation areas, by negotiating all necessary agreements with local authorities, partner agencies and government departments.

· Organize, by delegating to office program assistants when necessary, all procurement requests and needs of ongoing and future BC activities in the field.

· Liaise with Technical team leaders the allocation of new training courses in the Build Change calendar.

· Actively seek and coordinate new partnerships and agreements with external agencies so as to extend Build Change activities in Sumatera Barat.

· Maintain and update a to do list for the program, delegate tasks to office program assistants, and follow up on their completion.

· Manage and structure the teams to ensure projects are completed succesfully, in cooperation with the Technical Team Leaders.

· Maintain partner organizations updated with the progress of the ongoing training courses, addressing any issues that may arise.

· When necessary, represent Build change at official agency, government and cluster meetings.

· Ensure that the West Sumatra Project is implemented in a consultative, participatory manner, with a mentoring approach.

Qualifications

· Fluency in written and spoken English

· At least 3 years experience in program management for international non-profit organizations

· Attention to detail and quality control

· Strong understanding of humanitarian principles and development ethics

· Proficiency with Excel, Word and other Office applications*


*Interested candidates should be available immediately. Please send your CV and latest photo with position applied on the email subject to:
hrd.bcindonesia@gmail.com

Vacancies will be closed 15 December 2010.

We look forward to hearing from those who are interested in taking this opportunity to grow and develop with us.

Thanks,
Human Resources Department
Build Change Indonesia