Position: Disaster Management Programme Officer (PO) / The Netherlands
Red Cross (NLRC)
Duty station: Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration: 1 year (with possible extension)
Reporting line: DM Programme Manager
Starting date: August, 1, 2012
CONTEXT OF THE POSITION
The Netherlands Red Cross (NLRC)
has been supporting the Indonesian Red Cross Society (Palang Merah Indonesia -
PMI) since PMI was established in 1945. Currently the NLRCsupports
PMI through a bilaterally organized Development Programme. Additionally, in
times of emergencies, the NLRC may
support PMI either bilaterally, or multilaterally through the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC).
The NLRC Programme restarted in
2003 with NLRC intention to pursue a
long term relationship with PMI, based on partnership. Since then NLRC supported
PMI in projects in the field of HIV/AIDS, Community Based Health and First
Aid/Water & Sanitation, Volunteer Exchange, Integrated Community Based Risk
Reduction/Climate Change, Capacity Building, and Rehabilitation. At this moment NLRC supports
PMI in the field of Disaster Management(Integrated
Community Based Risk Reduction/Climate Change and Response/Rehabilitation) and
Community Based Health and First Aid/Water & Sanitation. Funding originates
from various sources such as the Netherlands Government, Red Cross societies,
private companies, and the general public.
Responsibility for the implementation of the NLRC activities
in the bilateral programme is with PMI Divisions, Chapters and Branches. To
facilitate the implementation of the NLRC Programme
and support PMI, NLRC has an office in
Jakarta with currently eight staff. The office is located in the same building
with other Red Cross Societies and IFRC.
OVERALL PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES OF THE POSITION
The overall task of the PM will be to supervise and monitor implementation of
the NLRC funded projects and to
advise and support PMI staff in project and program management.
The PO will be involved in providing support for smooth implementation of the
following programmes:
- Integrated Community Based Risk Reduction / Climate Change Programme, Jakarta
This project aims to reduce peoples' vulnerability to disasters (mainly floods)
in 8 kelurahan in East and West Jakarta in partnership with PMI, NLRC,
IFRC, German Red Cross, the Rabobank Foundation and Eureko Achmea Foundation.
Whereas PMI is the main implementer,NLRC takes
the lead on behalf of all other partners. The programme includes activities
such as: assessment of hazards, vulnerabilities and needs; training of
community volunteer groups indisaster risk
reduction, mitigation, and disaster response;
capacity building of local PMI branches; building partnerships with government
, private sector and others to increase sustainability, etc. The programme also
facilitated the establishment of two Saving and Loan Cooperatives, which are
currently technically supported by the programme to provide vulnerable
communities with an opportunity for savings, small loans, and micro insurance
(the latter is still in development).
- Integrated Community Based Risk Reduction Programme under Partners of
Resilience, Nusa Tenggara Timur (NTT)
This programme is implemented by the Partners for Resilience (PfR), which is an
alliance consisting of: the Netherlands Red Cross (lead party), CARE Nederland,
Cordaid, Red Cross/Red Crescent Climate Centre and Wetlands International. The
programme is being implemented in 9 countries, of which is Indonesia, where NLRC takes
the lead on behalf of the alliance. All partners cooperate with their local
partners, which is the case of NLRC in
Indonesia is PMI. By joint planning and implementation the PfR is building upon
the specific expertise of its five members, avoiding duplication and fostering
complementarity, exchange of good practises and experiences. The aim of the
Programme is to reduce the impact of natural hazards on the lives and
livelihoods of vulnerable communities in Nusa Tenggara Timur, in several
districts which in the case of PMI are Lembata and Sikka. It therefore combinesDisaster Risk
Reduction, Climate Change Adaptation and Environmental Management and
Restoration at the level of strengthening community resilience, civil society
and policy dialogue.
- Integrated Community Based Risk Reduction Programme in NTT (Pledge)
This community based risk reduction programme funded by the Netherlands
Ministry of Foreign Affairs started in 2008 and the implementation time
officially ended in June this year. It's a bilateral programme of PMI with
support of NLRC implemented in Sikka
and Alor district in NTT. There are still a few remaining tasks and activities
to be able to close this programme.
- Integrated Community Based Risk Reduction Programme in West-Sumatera (FRC)
This community based risk reduction programme is funded by NLRC,
and implemented by PMI with support of the French Red Cross. The role of NLRC is
that of donor.
- New Disaster Risk
Reduction programmes
At this moment there are no plans to start up new disaster management programmes,
but this could change, especially in case of following up on existing
programmes.
- Emergency Response
In case of emergencies that exceed PMIs capacity to respond, NLRC assesses
the need and capacity to support PMI in its emergency response (relief,
rehabilitation) operation, either via IFRC or bilaterally (possibly in
cooperation with other Red Cross Societies). In case of the latter project
preparation (donor contacts, emergency proposal writing) and follow up (monitoring,
reporting) will be done by NLRC.
- General Disaster Management issues
and representation of NLRC
Developments within NLRC, PMI and other
partners regarding strategies on DisasterManagement (both
response and risk reduction).
SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE DISASTER MANAGEMENTPROGRAMME
OFFICER
In
relation to the programmes mentioned above, the specific activities of the PO
include (but are not limited to):
- The overall task will be to provide support to the DM Programme Manager
Programme Assistant will also work very closely with other DM Programme Officer
to support her/him on the following task:
1. The planning,
implementation and monitoring of the NLRC funded projects;
Advise PMI Divisions and chapters and branches on program / project management,
with priority for activities that is part of the PA portfolio.
2. Follow up and assist PMI
Divisions and chapters and branches in the preparations of project documents
such as project proposals, agreements, MoU's, etc.
3. Monitor the financial
situation of the projects in the portfolio in close cooperation with PMI
Program officer. This includes follow up of reporting.
4. Facilitate the timely
organization by PMI of reviews, evaluations and audits related to the
activities.
5. Strengthen the
coordination and cooperation between PMI and other relevant organizations (GoI,
I-NGO, IFRC) supporting the NRLC Development Program.
6. The candidate has to be motivated
to work in a humanitarian organization and should adherence to Red Cross vision
and principles is a necessity.
7. The candidate should be
flexible and able to work in a team as well as independent. He/she should be
open minded, willing to work in an advising and coordinating position and being
able to communicate openly with PMI Divisions, chapters and branches.
8. He/she should be able to
build up a good working relationship with PMI staff and volunteers and expat
delegates, based on trust, confidence and respect.
9. He/ she should be
sensitive, patient and diplomatic.
10. The candidate should have excellent translation
skills Bahasa Indonesia – English and vice versa.
11. The candidate should be able to cope with
irregular working hours, field travel and stressful working conditions.
12. The PO will report to and will be supervised by
the DM Programme Manager of the NLRC Program and will work in close
collaboration with PMI and Federation staff and representatives of other PNS's.
13. PO will be requested to replace DM Programme
Manager when he is in absent
REPORTING, COMMUNICATION AND COOPERATION
Internally:
The PO will report directly to the DM Programme Manager of the NLRC in
Indonesia.
The PO works closely together with:
- NLRC Project Assistant for Disaster Management
who supporting Admin and Finance, who is for programme management matters
reporting to the PM, and hierarchically to the Country Programme Manager;
- NLRC Finance Officers;
- NLRC Admin Officer.
Externally:
The PO will work closely with PMI staff, especially at HQ level (Disaster Management Division
and other relevant divisions), and with all programme partners (especially at
Indonesia level). Frequent communication will take place with other Red Cross
societies active in DisasterManagement in
Indonesia.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- The PO will be based in Jakarta, in the office of NLRC.
- The PO frequently travels to the programme locations (whenever necessary).
- The PO will abide by and work in accordance with the Red Cross/Red Crescent
Principles.
- As part of the labour contract, the PO will sign the Red Cross Code of
Conduct.
REQUIREMENTS AND COMPETENCIES
- Should have Indonesian Nationality
- Have educational background (minimum bachelor degree in relevant subject)
- Have minimum 3 years working experiences, preferably in the Non Governmental
Organization (NGO), as programme staff focus on Disaster Management included
Emergency Preparedness, Emergency Response, and Recovery Program.
- Should preferably have experience in project cycle management,
including project preparation, formulation, implementation and evaluation.
Knowledge of financial administration programs is an advantage.
- Should have adequate computer skills
- Should have excellent communication, and organizational skills.
- Proven analytical and summarizing skills also able to take initiative
- Knowledge of and working experience with the Red Cross movement is an
advantage.
Please submit you application by sending a Resume and Motivation Letter to: VWijaya@redcross.nland CC to : KartikaJ@redcross.nl
Deadline :before 2 pm on 6th July 2012
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