Save
the Children is an international non-profit organization that focuses
on the fulfillment of children’s right. Save the Children was first
established in May 1919 in the U.K. and
to date has 28 Save the Children Offices and operations in more than
120 countries worldwide. In 1976, Save the Children signed an MoU with
the Ministry of Social Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia, followed
then by the operations of Save the Children throughout
Indonesia. Currently, Save the Children work in 11 provinces with a
variety of program areas, such as: Education, Health and Sanitation,
Livelihood, Child Protection also Disaster Risk Reduction.
Integrating
Child Centered CSR is a project that focuses on introducing the UN
Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, as well as the
Children’s
Rights and Business Principles framework to the private sector in
Indonesia. The project will work with the retail and hospitality
industries in West Java as these industries make up a large size of the
West Java economy and have a tremendous reach into the
lives of children and youth. The 3 year project is funded by DANIDA and
will aim to work closely with the private sector in developing tools as
well as ways to integrate Child centered CSR in the business
practices.
Now we are opening vacancy as:
PROJECT OFFICER -
Integrating Child Centered CSR (ICCC),
to be based in Jakarta, 1 position
CODE : PO-ICCC
Reports to: Project Coordinator
Dimensions:
The Project Officer for ICCC is
focal person for the project in Jakarta and responsible to liaise and
maintain good relationship with the business partners and key
stakeholders. S/he
will work with universities to coordinate initial research and
situational analysis of the Children’s Rights and Business Principles in
West Java and nationally. S/He will contribute to technical development
of training materials and toolkits through consultation
with Project Coordinator and Advocacy and Communications Manager, and
monitoring of implementation quality, involving youth and community
members.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Work
closely with the targeted private sector partners and other stakeholders
to implement the project activities in Jakarta according
to the established project work plan.
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Facilitate meetings and events to raise awareness and introduce the UN Guiding Principles on Business and
Human Rights and the Children’s Rights and Business Principles to the private sector and the general public
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Close
collaboration with local stakeholders including establishing and
developing strong and effective relationship
with key targeted business associations and relevant organizations.
This will include collaborating with universities to initiate initial
assessment and situational analysis of Child Centred CSR
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Together with project Coordinator provide preparation of the baseline, midline, and end line assessment
of the Project.
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Together
with the Project Coordinator and Communications and Advocacy Manager
coordinate development of
toolkits, information and education materials related to promote
integration of Children’s Rights and Business Principles by the private
sector
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Conduct other related duties as assigned
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Coordinate
with the Finance and Administration unit in Bandung Sub Office to
produce accurate and timely financial and administration
reports
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In coordination with Logistic and Procurement Officer, S/he will work on appropriate logistics management including procurement,
fleet management, and provision of goods and materials
QUALIFICATION
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Bachelors University Degree or equivalent in a relevant field
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Proven experience in and knowledge of CSR and the private sector
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Proven experience in driving processes, keeping deadlines, engaging various stakeholders.
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Sound understanding of children’s issues and corporate governance in an Indonesian context
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Experience in capacity building e.g. planning and conducting trainings, training of the trainers, curricula development etc.
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Ability to work with minimum supervision
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Demonstrated ability to write high quality reports and other project documents in Indonesian and English
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Excellent
communication skills and networking capacity with stakeholders such as
corporate, business associations and government.
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Experience in advocacy, communication and outreach
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Knowledge and experience in advocacy around child rights
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Experience from/knowledge of the hospitality industry and/or the retail industry is an advantage.
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Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
SCI Values Practice
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To carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
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To carry out the duties in accordance with SCI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Updated CV and application letter should be sent to recruitment.indonesia@savethechildren.org
Please fill the “subject” column of the e-mails in this format:
<code of the position>-<your name>
Closing date for application is up to 29 January 2014
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)
Save
the Children encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of
religion, race, gender, sexual orientation or disability
All
recruitment practices and procedures reflect Save the Children’s commitment to protecting children from abuse
