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 Amcross supports programs in Aceh, Jakarta, West and Central Java, Bali and
NTB (Lombok). Amcross works with the Indonesia Red Cross (PMI) focusing on 3
program sectors: Disaster Management, Health, and Organizational Development.
Job Purpose
To provide technical assistance and
managerial support and inputs to the
American Red Cross supported program with the Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI)
Job duties and responsibilities
1.
Provide technical and operational support 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, coordination
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 auxiliary management role in
disaster response, in close coordination with PMI related to DM activities that
AmCross is supporting
5.
Prepare
relevant project reports (Monthly, Quarterly) in timely manner.
6.
Conduct
Field visit on project implementation monitoring and quality assurance on regular basis
7.
Provide
inputs as required and appropriate regarding strategic planning, achievement of
activity targets and required modification of program objectives
8.
Contribute
to the identification and development of new projects activities in cooperation
with PMI colleagues.
9.
Contribute to and/or prepare documentation or
studies needed for concept papers and/or proposals.
10.
Contribute
to national/global discussions on technical issues such as climate change,
adaptation, community participation, risk reduction, technology, innovation
etc. associated with disaster management.
11.
Complete
tasks and small projects as assigned by the Country Representative or Program
Coordinator
12.
Accommodate
cross cutting issues (accountability to beneficiaries, gender and environmental
sustainability)
13.
Provide
inputs to PMI on DM tools and guideline development/improvement
14.
Prepare program documentation, assessments and
required studies in a timely manner
15.
Attend meetings, workshops and/or training programs
as required. Present program ideas and carry out discussions on behalf of Amcross when required
16.
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 volunteer’s
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
-
Master Degree in Disaster management, 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; Understanding
of and/or experienced with Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement; Capacity building and/or experience with institutional strengthening; 2-3 years’ experience in community development, relief, humanitarian or
related professional experience at a similar capacity. Experience with
international organization (preferred)
3.
Knowledge and
technical capacity
-
Understanding on Disaster Management related policies
and practice in Indonesia; Technical capacity and
interest in DRR, climate change, community
participation, project design, CCA/CRM Fluent spoken and written Bahasa
Indonesia and English: Excellent reporting and computer skills
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 19 April 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.
