The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’
mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the
power of humanity. It is the world’s largest humanitarian organization
and its millions of volunteers are active in over 187 countries.
Find out more on: www.ifrc.org
The International Federation-Indonesia Delegation is looking for candidate to be based in Jakarta, Indonesia for the post of :
Senior Disaster Preparedness and Planning Officer
(12 Months Fixed Term contract)
Key tasks and responsibilities :
Key tasks and responsibilities :
- Work with the PMI to analyze country trouble spots and high risk areas.
- Advise on the development of Disaster preparedness, planning and Early Warning policies, guidelines, operating procedures and work plans.
- Coordinate and support the linkages between the PMI disaster command center and other relevant departments of the PMI to ensure timely updates and alerts.
- Facilitate the development of training activities for improved assessment, monitoring and reporting on emergency situations.
- Encourage and support preparedness initiatives such as contingency planning, early warning and pre-positioning arrangements.
- Maintain updated information and resources on humanitarian issues and trends.
- Ensure the development of new and innovative disaster management approaches.
- Engaging with other International Organizations, the United Nations, NGOs and aca-demic institutions in related areas.
- Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely reports are produced in accordance with the Federation guidelines.
- Produce regular, accurate and timely narrative and financial reports for the Federation and for donors.
- Assist in the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and impact meas-urement systems for emergency programs.
- When required respond to emergencies assisting in the coordinated support to disas-ters.
- Visit the project areas as and when necessary.
- Advise on program adjustment should unexpected events occur
Qualification & Experience :
- University degree in appropriate related field or discipline
- Experience of planning and managing budget.
- Experience of risk mapping, Vulnerability & Capacity Assessment on a local level.
- Experience of writing narrative and financial report
Experience of working for the Red Cross and Red Crescent is preferred
- Knowledge of disaster, disaster management/risk reduction and disaster prevention and mitigation program is preferred
- Understanding and skills in relation to facilitating institutional development and organizational change is preferred.
- Understanding of opportunities and constraints for Disaster managment and Early Warning programming is preferred.
- Strong sense of responsibility and control.
Excellent English Skills written and verbal
Advanced skills in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing, email and internet).
Presentation skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia
Valid driving license is preferred
Please submit your application letter addressing the above qualifications and experience with your curriculum vitae on 24th May 2013 at the latest to:
Please submit your application letter addressing the above qualifications and experience with your curriculum vitae on 24th May 2013 at the latest to:
Human Resources Department
Email: ifrc.recruitment@gmail.com
Please indicate on the subject heading: Senior Disaster Preparedness and Planning Officer
Only short listed candidates will be notified.
Email: ifrc.recruitment@gmail.com
Please indicate on the subject heading: Senior Disaster Preparedness and Planning Officer
Only short listed candidates will be notified.
