Build Change is a dynamic international non-profit social enterprise that designs earthquake-resistant houses in developing countries and trains builders, homeowners, government officials, teachers and students how to build them. Build Change operates in Indonesia, China and Haiti and has enabled over 80,000 people to construct safer homes. Working in collaboration with public and private partners, build change aims to create lasting change in construction practices and to minimise the risk of disaster.
Build Change Indonesia is expanding their operations in West Java and is seeking
to recruit an ambitious and talented personal assistant to the Project Manager in the Bandung Office.
The ideal candidate will be a driven and dedicated self-starter, with great communication, multi-tasking and organisation skills. Advanced skills in MS Office are essential for this role as is the ability to multi-task. You will also be a proactive team player.
Based in Bandung, this entry level position offers a fantastic opportunity for the right person to support and promote the vital work we do in Disaster Risk Reduction while developing and upscaling their skills and experience within an exciting and creative organisation.
*Duties and Responsibilities*
Build Change Indonesia is expanding their operations in West Java and is seeking
to recruit an ambitious and talented personal assistant to the Project Manager in the Bandung Office.
The ideal candidate will be a driven and dedicated self-starter, with great communication, multi-tasking and organisation skills. Advanced skills in MS Office are essential for this role as is the ability to multi-task. You will also be a proactive team player.
Based in Bandung, this entry level position offers a fantastic opportunity for the right person to support and promote the vital work we do in Disaster Risk Reduction while developing and upscaling their skills and experience within an exciting and creative organisation.
*Duties and Responsibilities*
- Provide a timely and accurate administrative support service to the manager and team, ensuring efficient systems are in place to maximise the effective use of manager’s / team’s time;
- Support the collection and compilation of information / briefing material to enable the manager to provide effective, clear and concise presentations / reports that enable understanding and action;
- Chase and track information and undertake routine data analysis and reporting, to assist others in making decisions;
- Represent Build Change at meetings and events in Schools, Universities, Corporations and Government Departments
- Interpret and implement routine technical procedures to inform and support teams in the delivery of technical / operational work;
- Participate in the development of teamwork plans and deliver any agreed actions effectively, to contribute to business planning and delivery;
*Qualifications and Experience*
- Demonstrable skills in administration, report writing, filing, translation, proof reading
- Naturally gifted communicator who enjoys establishing relationships with people at all levels, combined with the passion to be a great ambassador for the organisation
- Open and personable team player who is equally capable of acting on their own initiative
- Flexible, adaptable and enthusiastic person able to remain calm and effective under pressure
- Strong interest in humanitarian principles and development ethics
- Written and spoken English
- Excellent abilities in MS Office, photo editing, internet research
*Applications*
To apply, please send CV and cover letter to hrindonesia@buildchange.org. No Phone calls please.
Closing date for applications – March 15th 2013
Due to the large number of responses expected, we will be unable to reply to all applicants and advise that if you have not received a reply by 30thMarch, you have been unsuccessful in your application.
To apply, please send CV and cover letter to hrindonesia@buildchange.org. No Phone calls please.
Closing date for applications – March 15th 2013
Due to the large number of responses expected, we will be unable to reply to all applicants and advise that if you have not received a reply by 30thMarch, you have been unsuccessful in your application.
