Dear
All,
Please
find below open position.
We
are trying to find the best possible candidates to make team stronger.
Jakarta
Program
Summary – APDR3
In support of the Asia Pacific Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience Network (APDR3), we will conduct a scoping study with its goal to assess how to optimize
private sector engagement within a whole of society approach to disaster risk
reduction and resilience building in Indonesia. The research will focus on
Jakarta as a case study and engage with a targeted set of national-level
government and key corporate actors involved in the policy arena. The study
will examine government policies and regulations as well as private sector
investment potential and strategies in mitigating and responding to disaster
and building resilience.
The
scoping study will focus on Jakarta
in order to produce a specific road map and recommend concrete next steps for
implementation. Jakarta
is an ideal location for the study. In addition to its propensity for disasters
and susceptibility to climate change impacts, Jakarta
is the biggest industrial area in Indonesia
and a center for most multi-national and national corporation in Indonesia .
Mercy Corps Indonesia has on-going activities and longstanding relationships
with communities, the private sector and government in Jakarta and will leverage these relationships
to support this study.
The objectives of this project: 1) Understand
potential for collaboration between different stakeholders working in DRR and
resilience, and with private sector through national and regional networks; and 2) Understand potential
work that needs to be prioritized to increase and strengthen private sector
engagement in DRR and resilience efforts in Indonesia.
1. Lead
Researcher
The
Lead Researcher is a key position in Mercy Corps Indonesia Office and will lead all aspects of the scoping study. The individual holding the Lead Researcher position
will be responsible for developing, coordinating, maintaining and constantly
meeting with program
stakeholders, as
well as closely work with Mercy Corps Indonesia program teams and senior
management. This position will
be as temporary staff for 6 months.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of experience in conducting comprehensive research and complex development assessment in disaster risk reduction and climate change programs, resilience, and corporate / private sector;
- University degree in applied social sciences is required; MBA is highly preferred;
- Excellent skills both in qualitative and quantitative research; including but not limited to: desk research, mapping and analysis, focus group discussions, and semi-structured interviews;
- In-depth knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and shared value concepts and prevailing CSR practices in Indonesia ;
- Excellent knowledge of government rules and regulation in DRR and Resilience building;
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written skills, are required;
- Excellent computers skills (MS Office, Power Point, and Outlook) are required;
- Prior experience in a development agency and/or research institute is advantageous.
2. Researcher
The
Researcher works in a team with Lead Researcher and will assist in all aspects
of the scoping study. The
individual holding the Researcher position will be responsible for working with
Lead Researcher in developing, coordinating, maintaining and constantly meeting with program
stakeholders, as
well as closely work with Mercy Corps Indonesia program teams. This position will be as temporary staff for 6
months.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in conducting comprehensive research and complex development assessment in disaster risk reduction and climate change programs, resilience, and corporate / private sector;
- University degree in applied social sciences and/or business administration is required.
- Excellent skills both in qualitative and quantitative research; including but not limited to: desk research, mapping and analysis, focus group discussions, and semi-structured interviews.
- In-depth knowledge of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and shared value concepts and prevailing CSR practices in Indonesia .
- Proficiency in English and bahasa Indonesia, both verbal and written skills, are essential.
- Excellent computers skills (MS Office, Power Point, and Outlook) are required;
- Prior experience in a development agency and/or research institute is advantageous.
Please send your CV with position applied on the
email subject to: hrd@id.mercycorps.org
Vacancy will
be closed 19 January 2014 and only short listed candidates will be contacted
for interview.
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
