Position
/ Job Title: Disaster Management Manager
Location
of work: Jakarta
Report
to: Disaster Management Program Coordinator
The American Red Cross (Amcross) helps vulnerable people around the world to
prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, complex humanitarian emergencies
and life-threatening health conditions. It is a member of the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and works closely
with Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI).
Currently the Amcross has programs in Aceh, Jakarta, West Java, Central
Java, Bali and NTB (Lombok). The Amcross Program
works with the Indonesia Red Cross (PMI) focuses on four main program
areas: Disaster Management, Health, Organizational Development and Water &
Sanitation.
The Disaster Management Program Manager
is needed to manage the implementation of Disaster Management projects of American Red Cross in Indonesia. This position is based
in Jakarta and reports directly to Disaster Management Program Coordinator
Job Purpose
To provide technical assistance and
managerial support and inputs to ARC
Disaster Management Program in Indonesia
Job duties and responsibilities
- Provide support coordinator in the management and implementation of Amcross DM program (Coastal DRR, Jabodetabek - Greater Jakarta, and Wonogiri)
- Responsible as PIC for Coastal DRR project (QA/QC, internal and external Coordination, liaise with PMI, PMER, financial management)
- Undertake tasks and small projects as assigned by the Country Representative or Program coordinator when required
- Prepare to assume management role in disaster response, in close coordination with PMI related to DM activities that AmCross is supporting
- Provide input on relevant project report (Monthly, Quarterly) and submit to DM program Coordinator and ME&R manager in timely manner.
- Conduct Field visit on project implementation monitoring and quality assurance on regular basis
- Provide input to program coordinator regarding achievement of targets and required modification of program objectives
- Assist Program coordinator in the identification and development of new projects activities in cooperation with PMI colleagues.
- Provide support to Program coordinator in the preparation of required documentation or study needed for concept papers and/or proposals.
- Complete tasks and small projects as assigned by the Country Representative or Program Coordinator
- Accommodate cross cutting issues (Accountability to beneficiaries, gender and environmental sustainability) in the project implementation
- Provide inputs to PMI on DM tools and guideline development/improvement
- Prepare program documentation, assessments and required studies on timely manner
- Attend meetings, workshops and/or training programs as required. Present program ideas and carry out discussions on behalf of Amcross when required
- Actively interface with other Amcross projects to try and create synergy of impact. One related project that will have obvious potential to interact with the DM sector is new Corporate volunteers project. Support the development of program opportunities, tasks and/other uses of corporate volunteers within DM sector. Interact with corporate members of KADIN/AMCHAM to identify, with PMI productive uses for volunteers to support DM related activities , systems or other program initiatives.
Position
requirements
1.
Education
-
Bachelor degree in social science or relevant
background - required
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Master Degree in social science or relevant
background - preferred
2.
Experience
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At least 6 years experiences in Disaster
Management Field
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3 years minimum in project management
and development
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Experienced working with Red Cross and Red
Crescent Movement
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Experience in developing resources mobilisation
strategy
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2-3 years experience in International Development
or Relief or related profesional experience at a similar capacity
3.
Knowledge and
skills
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Understanding on Disaster Management related
policies and practise in Indonesia
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Daily use of Microsoft office software
4.
Languages
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Fluently spoken and written English
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Good command of another IFRC official language
(French, Spanish or Arabic)
Competencies
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Good level of understanding about organizational
change
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and achieve
results through collaboration
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Ability to work well under pressure and meet
deadlines
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Self-motivated, with good judgment and iniatitive
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Must be flexible and adaptive to change
Application procedures
Please submit your application and curriculum vitae in English not later than 10 March 2014 to recruitment.amcross@gmail.com, placing the job
title in the subject line and label your CV with your name (CV max. 200KB
size).
Only short listed candidates will be notified. Applications
received after the deadline will not be considered.
