Save the Children is an
international NGO and the world's top independent charity for children
in need. Since 1919, we have been fighting for children's rights, saving
their lives and providing hope for brighter futures worldwide. In
Indonesia, Save the
Children currently works in eleven provinces, has staff of
approximately 160 local professionals, and programming in Child
Protection, Education, Health and Nutrition, Disaster Risk Reduction,
and Humanitarian Response. Save the Children in Indonesia is seeking
to fill the following position:
PROJECT OFFICER - Integrating Child Centered CSR (ICCC),
to be based in Bandung, 1 position
CODE : PO-ICCC
Integrating Child Centered CSR
is a project that focuses on introducing the UN Guiding Principles on
Business and Human Rights, as well as the Children's Rights and Business
Principles framework to the private sector in Indonesia. The project
will work with
the retail and hospitality industries in West Java as these industries
make up a large size of the West Java economy and have a tremendous
reach into the lives of children and youth. The 3 year project is funded
by DANIDA and will aim to work closely with
the private sector in developing tools as well as ways to integrate
Child centered CSR in the business practices.
Reports to: Project Manager
Dimensions:
The Project Officer for ICCC is focal person for the project in
Jakarta and responsible to liaise and maintain good relationship with
the business partners and key stakeholders. S/he will work with
universities to coordinate initial research and situational
analysis of the Children's Rights and Business Principles in West Java
and nationally. S/He will contribute to technical development of
training materials and toolkits through consultation with Project
Coordinator and Advocacy and Communications Manager, and
monitoring of implementation quality, involving youth and community
members. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work closely with the targeted private sector partners and other stakeholders to implement the project activities in Jakarta according to the established project work plan.
- Facilitate meetings and events to raise awareness and introduce the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the Children's Rights and Business Principles to the private sector and the general public.
- Close collaboration with local stakeholders including establishing and developing strong and effective relationship with key targeted business associations and relevant organizations. This will include collaborating with universities to initiate initial assessment and situational analysis of Child Centred CSR.
- Together with project Coordinator provide preparation of the baseline, midline, and end line assessment of the Project.
- Together with the Project Coordinator and Communications and Advocacy Manager coordinate development of toolkits, information and education materials related to promote integration of Children's Rights and Business Principles by the private sector.
- Conduct other related duties as assigned.
- Coordinate with the Finance and Administration unit in Bandung Sub Office to produce accurate and timely financial and administration reports.
- In coordination with Logistic and Procurement Officer, S/he will work on appropriate logistics management including procurement, fleet management, and provision of goods and materials
- Bachelors University Degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
- Proven experience in and knowledge of CSR and the private sector.
- Proven experience in driving processes, keeping deadlines, engaging various stakeholders.
- Sound understanding of children's issues and corporate governance in an Indonesian context.
- Experience in capacity building e.g. planning and conducting trainings, training of the trainers, curricula development etc.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision.
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality reports and other project documents in Indonesian and English.
- Excellent communication skills and networking capacity with stakeholders such as corporate, business associations and government.
- Experience in advocacy, communication and outreach.
- Knowledge and experience in advocacy around child rights.
- Experience from/knowledge of the hospitality industry and/or the retail industry is an advantage.
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children's aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.
Updated CV and application letter should be sent to recruitment.indonesia@savethechildren.org
Please fill the "subject" column of the e-mails in this format: <PO-ICCC>-<your name>
Closing date for application is up to 18 May 2014
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)
Save
the Children encourages qualified candidates to apply regardless of
religion, race, gender, sexual orientation or disability
All recruitment practices and procedures reflect Save the Children's commitment to protecting children from abuse
