Disaster Management Assistant

The German Red Cross (GRC) as a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) was among the first National Societies to respond to the Indian Ocean Tsunami that occurred in December 2004. Subsequent to the recovery operation, the GRC has been providing support to the Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI) with disaster preparedness in school projects especially targeting students and teachers in the Central Java and Bengkulu provinces.

The GRC is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position as described below:

Disaster Management Assistant

The position is based in Semarang with an expectation to travel frequently to districts where the projects are. This position offers a 12 months contract and opportunity to grow professionally.

Standard Function Description:

Under the supervision of the Head of Office and close coordination with Sr. Disaster Management Officer, the Disaster Management Assistant will be responsible for ensuring that all projects are running according to the program implementation, project agreement and project document and report any deviations to the Sr. Disaster Management Officer. The Disaster Management Assistant’s responsibilities include assist Finance Officer in affairs related to financial reports both in the office and field including review the cash request. The Disaster Management Assistant will also provide support to strengthen communication and coordination PMI at provincial and district levels.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Support GRC project team leader to elaborate monthly report to HoO in timely manner.
- Provide any information regarding project progress to project team leader.
- Assist and support the GRC project team leader with issues related to project planning, implementation and monitoring both in the GRC office and in the field
- Cooperate with IFRC, PNSs, national and international organization when required and instructed.
- Receive and process invoices related to goods and services in a timely manner i.e. procurement, service maintenance, rental, utilities. Office supplies, etc.
- Receive and process requests for travel and hotel bookings.
- Represent GRC in meetings with PMI and other partners when is required.
- Ensure usage and approval of relevant authorization forms.
- If necessary, participate actively in emergency relief operation in Central Java.
- Performs any other job-related duties as required.

Qualifications:
- At least two years experience in disaster management project implementation. DRR in Schools project is an added value
- Fair knowledge of Disaster Risk Reduction activities
- Fair analytical skills
- Diploma degree in social science
- Good verbal and written communication skills, fluency in written and spoken Bahasa Indonesian and English essential, Berlitz 2.
- Enable to work in the team and under pressure including field visit to project sites.
- Good computer skills with word processing and spreadsheet.
- Red Cross experience is an added value.

Please submit your application and curriculum vitae in English to job@grc-indo.org, 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 submitted by Tuesday, January 24, 2012 after 5pm will not be considered.