Job Vacancy: Urgently Needed
Caritas Czech Republic (CCR) is one of the largest non-government organization in its country. Headquartered in Prague, this organization has implemented its programs especially in education, social issues and emergency responses. CCR program currently covers Balkan Region (Ukraine, Byelorussia, Chechnya, Georgia, and Moldavia) and other countries in South East Asia that need support such as Sri Langka, Cambodia and Indonesia.
CCR Indonesia in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam is currently in the process of developing follow up Livelihood Project (to be planned until July 2011) which will focus on building capacities of cooperative and existing potential farmer groups to be able to operate as a viable commercial enterprise; strengthening the capacity of farmer extension service and agriculture vocational high school and enable them to protect their livelihoods using disaster risk reduction strategies in their livelihood activities.
CCR is currently has a vacant position for its follow up livelihoods project:
JOB TITLE : DRR Coordinator (DRR COORDINATOR_CCR)
PROJECT : Rural Livelihoods Development
DUTY STATION : Field Office in Aceh Jaya
PERIOD OF CONTRACT : 1 year (with possibility of extension)
with 3 month probation
REPORTS TO : Project Manager
Job Summary:
• To ensure that all project activities related to community-based DRR are implemented in line with the approved proposal, project action plans and log-frames.
• Responsible for CCR project staff involved in the DRR implementation, responsible for proper trainings and capacity building in DRR of the project staff and targeted communities.
• Close networking and relationship building with other state and non governmental organizations involved in the DRR field
• To carry out the baseline survey, appraisal, monitoring and review needed to implement and manage the project in line with overall Caritas Czech Republic strategy.
• To develop and keep close relations and synergy with other CCR Livelihood projects (related to the coordination of various activities, sharing of lessons learned and best practices)
• To develop and keep close and transparent relations at both operational and strategic level with Caritas Czech Republic project and program partner NGOs
• To attend coordination meetings and working groups with other (I)NGOs, national & local government sructures and other institutions concerning DRR coordination; and other work as
assigned by the Project Manager- together with Project Manager develop and keep strong advocacy and lobbying link of the project.
• To perform other responsibilities related as requested by Project Manager.
• Prepare narrative and progress reports to Project Manager.
• Liaise with other NGOs, relevant government agencies and other stakeholders to ensure a coordination of effort and lesson sharing
• Supervise baseline or disaster risk mapping studies and develop risk reduction work plans
• To be responsible for the representation of CCR to stakeholders or partner organizations, government, line-agencies and other NGOs in relation to the Disaster Risk Reduction issues
• Ensure the quality and maximum of impact of the disaster risk reduction project
Required Qualifications:
• Degree in development, social science or related field
• At least 3 year professional experience in managing and implementing of DRR projects, including managing of DRR capacity building
• Proven experience in Hazard, Vulnerable and Capacity Assessment in disaster prone areas.
• Good experience with networking and advocacy related the field of DRR
• Strong skills in report writing (Bahasa Indonesia and English)
• Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with best practices for emergency preparedness and DRR, in variety of operational contexts
• Ability to design training materials and modules, and facilitate trainings
• Familiarity with current approaches and guidelines for M&E, impact measurement and accountability in humanitarian & development sectors
• Demonstrates qualities of oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, ability to work in team and under stress
• Good understanding of PRA tools, basic community facilitation skills
• Excellent command of English and Indonesian language (Aceh language desirable)
• Experience and creativity using computers, internet technology, word, excel
• Proven ability to work under pressure in a potentially unstable security environment, with difficult living conditions in the field
• Willing to be based in field office and has a driving licence (motorbike)
Desirable Qualifications:
• previous experience with community-based DRR activity
• previous experience working in post-conflict areas (Aceh)
Terms of Offer:
Caritas Czech Republic is an equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, race, ethnic or religion. CCR will offer a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial working environment. Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above position, and detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of two referees (including telephone, fax numbers and email address). Please DO NOT attached academic transcripts and diplomas and state clearly the applied position code
(DRR COORDINATOR_CCR) in the email subject.
Please submit your applications before April 6th, 2010 to the Project Manager syaifullah.alfidrus@caritas.cz
Note: email not more than 300kb
Only qualified applicants (meet the above required qualifications) will be shortlisted for interviews
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