Media and Database Officer

SurfAid International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering through community-based health programs. We perform our work in isolated regions connected to us through surfing and are professional, highly energized, innovative and youthful in our outlook. Our main program areas are Community Based Health, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health (Water and Sanitation) and Malaria prevention.

We are now seeking for a Media and Database Officer of the Emergency Preparedness Programwith the duty station in Padang. The Media and Database officer will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Officer E-Prep. This is a fixed term contract based arrangement work for an initial period of 6 months with a possible extension based on performance and availability of funding.

The role is responsible for developing and support in training and promoting the Disaster Risk Reduction in the targeted areas through the development of existing campaign materials and to adapt the materials to suit the local culture. Interaction with SAI staff and program beneficiaries is important together with a detailed understanding of community issues. In conducting his/her duties and responsibilities, field visits will be frequent.

Requirements

The successful applicant will hold a university degree in relevant discipline or equivalent to community facilitation experience with at least 2 years experiences in program monitoring and evaluation, developing DRR promotion media, community facilitation or community social work.

In addition, it will be preferable for the successful applicant to possess experience in:

· Experience of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) or Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) programs and/or emergency response programs

· Experience in developing DRR media promotion, eg through development of posters, movie, leaflets, calendars, books, etc

· The development of DRR campaign strategy to be utilized in the community level and the elementaray schools.

· Experience in developing the database and maintaining it through the course of program.

· Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

· Computing skills, including knowledge of Word and Excel

· High personal standards, political and religious sensitivity and possess the qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.

· Ability to work in a team.

Furthermore, it would be desirable for the successful applicant to haveknowledge of community health based project and experience of working in isolated regions and/or understanding of the socio-cultural background of Western Islands of Sumatera/Nias. If you believe you have the right skills, experience and motivation for this role, please send your cover letter and CV to jobs@surfaidinternational.org. Closing date of the application is October 5, 2011. We look forward to receiving your application. Please note, only applications which progress to the next stage of selection will be acknowledged. This position is intended for Indonesian national only.

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