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
1. Provide support coordinator in the management and implementation of Amcross DM program (Coastal DRR, Jabodetabek -Greater Jakarta, and Wonogiri)
2. Responsible
as PIC for Coastal DRR project (QA/QC, internal and external
Coordination, liaise with PMI, PMER, financial management)
3. Undertake tasks and small projects as assigned by the Country Representative or Program coordinator when required
4. Prepare
to assume management role in disaster response, in close coordination
with PMI related to DM activities that AmCross is supporting
5. Provide
input on relevant project report (Monthly, Quarterly) and submit to DM
program Coordinator and ME&R manager in timely manner.
6. Conduct Field visit on project implementation monitoring and quality assurance on regular basis
7. Provide input to program coordinator regarding achievement of targets and required modification of program objectives
8. Assist Program coordinator in the identification and development of new projects activities in cooperation with PMI colleagues.
9. Provide
support to Program coordinator in the preparation of required
documentation or study needed for concept papers and/or proposals.
10. Complete tasks and small projects as assigned by the Country Representative or Program Coordinator
11. Accommodate
cross cutting issues (Accountability to beneficiaries, gender and
environmental sustainability) in the project implementation
12. Provide inputs to PMI on DM tools and guideline development/improvement
13. Prepare program documentation, assessments and required studies on timely manner
14. Attend meetings, workshops and/or training programs as required. Present program ideas and carry out discussions on behalf of Amcross when required
15. 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
- Master Degree in social science or relevant background - preferred
2. Experience
- At least 6 years experiences in Disaster Management Field
- 3 years minimum in project management and development
- Experienced working with Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
- Experience in developing resources mobilisation strategy
- 2-3 years experience in International Development or Relief or related profesional experience at a similar capacity
3. Knowledge and skills
- Understanding on Disaster Management related policies and practise in Indonesia
- Daily use of Microsoft office software
4. Languages
- Fluently spoken and written English
- Good command of another IFRC official language (French, Spanish or Arabic)
Competencies
- Good level of understanding about organizational change
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Able to prioritize, meet deadlines, and achieve results through collaboration
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
- Self-motivated, with good judgment and iniatitive
- 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.
