Established in 1888
Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) is one of Germany’s longest established and largest social welfare organisations. ASB entered Indonesia following the May 2006 earthquake and has established projects in emergency relief; reconstruction and training; information and outreach; disaster preparedness and livelihoods sectors. 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 is currently seeking expressions of interest from qualified and committed individuals for the following position:
Community Based Disaster Risk
Reduction- Team Leader, Mentawai, Indonesia
Location:Tua Pejat, North Sipora Office and in-field Siberut, Mentawai
Duration: 9 months (including probation period)
Start: Immediate
Vacancy:National position
Salary: ASB offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience
Closing: Thursday 18 April 2012
Summary of job profile:
Oversee, manage, deliver and document to high standards a community-based disaster risk reduction (DRR) pilot project in partnership with the Federal German Foreign Office and in support of the government of Indonesia’s ‘Resilient Village’ programme in Siberut, Mentawai, West Sumatra. Ensure oversight, compliance and effective participation of key government and community stakeholders and develop staff capacity through formal and informal methods. To coordinate with ASB’s Monitoring and Inclusion Coordinator and Training Coordinator to ensure quality and that all project activities are meeting the needs of highly at-risk groups including people with disability. The project includes strong training and capacity building components.
Key requirements:
- Advanced degree in development studies, disability studies, environmental studies or related field.
- Minimum 4 years of relevant experience with a track record of successful donor-funded project delivery.
- Sound understanding of the ‘state of play’ of DRR in Indonesia including gaps and constraints at the national, sub-national and community levels.
- Ability to demonstrate a practical and relevant approach to DRR.
- Familiarity with Indonesian Disaster Management Policies, the Hyogo Framework for Action, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the emerging post-2015 agenda required.
- Familiarity with the drafting and formalisation of DRR plans with particular reference to the Resilient Village programme.
- Experience of working through inclusive and participatory community-based approaches.
- Excellent training and capacity building skills required.
- Proven project cycle and financial management skills.
- Experience of working in remote areas preferred.
- Coaching, mentoring and team building skills required.
- A creative and practical approach to problem solving a necessity.
- Good working ability in English and BahasaIndonesia required.
- Excellent communication and first-rate reporting skills.
Qualified applicants should send: a) Letter of Motivation b) CV of no more than 2 pages clearly describing their qualifications for this position c) contacts for 2 professional referees to Ms Bibit Sofani:hr_asbidn@yahoo.com using the subject line: IDN_1303_TL
NOTE: A failure to follow the above application format will result in applications being disregarded.
ASB is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only electronic applications accepted and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
NOTE: A failure to follow the above application format will result in applications being disregarded.
ASB is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Only electronic applications accepted and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
