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Arbeiter Samariter Bund Vacancy: Field and Office Staff, Mentawai

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) is one of Germany’s oldest and largest social welfare organisations with over 200 offices and a membership of 1.2 million. ASB has been working in Indonesia in partnership with the Indonesian Ministry of Home Affairs since 2006.
ASB’s work in Indonesia focuses on community empowerment to build resilience and self-reliance through an inclusive whole-of-community approach. The provision of technical assistance to government implementing partners is also a core focus of our work. ASB’s Indonesia Office is an innovator in the delivery of large-scale community and school-based DRR projects and is a co-founder of the DiDRRN network. The office is actively engaged at the policy level regionally and internationally with a particular focus on ensuring inclusion post-HFA.

As part of an initial recruitment process, ASB is currently seeking expressions of interest from qualified and committed individuals for the following positions:
 
Field and Office Staff  

Positions available:
Programme finance support staff (1 position).
Programme field staff (6 positions).

Location: Mentawai Islands, West Sumatra.

Duration: 24 months (including probation period)
Start: March 2015

Vacancy: National position
Salary: ASB offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience

Closing23 February 2014

Programme outline:
 
To implement comprehensive community-based disaster risk reduction activities in select at-risk communities in the Mentawai islands in support of the national Resilient Village programme. Programme components include training and outreach activities; community infrastructure and communications improvements; village level planning and formalisation.

Minimum expected qualifications:

1.    Relevant degree or similar equivalent experience relevant to the position applied for.
2.    Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
3.    Understanding of relevant tools and demonstrable skills relevant to the position applied for.
4.    Understanding of participatory tools and community engagement approaches for field staff.
5.    Knowledge of practical DRR/Resilience within the Indonesian context.
6.    An understanding of the national Resilient Village programme an advantage.
7.    Creativity and the ability to seek practical solutions a necessity.
8.    Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a team.
9.    An awareness of disability issues and an understanding of the principles of inclusion required.
10.  Excellent communication and reporting skills.
11.  Bahasa Indonesia and English language skills.
12.  Local language skills a strong advantage.
 
Please read the following carefully:
 
Qualified applicants should send expressions of interest including:
a) 1 page application letter outlining your interest and potential contribution
b) Short curriculum vitae (max. 2 pages) outlining relevant qualifications and experience
c) Contacts for 2 referees (referees will only be contacted following a successful interview).
 
NOTE: A failure to follow the above instructions will result in the application being automatically rejected.
 
Applications to Ms Eska Dwi Palupi: hrd@asbindonesia.org using the appropriate subject line:
 
Finance position: IDN1402_FN
Field position: IDN1402_ FO
 
Only electronic applications accepted and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 
ASB is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

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