IFRC Vacancy : Senior Disaster Preparedness and Planning Officer

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescent Societies’ mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by
mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the world’s largest humanitarian
organization and its millions of volunteers are active in over 187 countries.
Find out more on: www.ifrc.org

The International Federation-Indonesia Delegation is
looking for candidate to be based in Jakarta, Indonesia for the post of :
Senior
Disaster Preparedness and Planning Officer
(12 Months Fixed Term contract)

Key tasks and responsibilities :

1.       Work
with the PMI to analyze country trouble spots and high risk areas.
2.       Advise
on the development of Disaster preparedness, planning and Early Warning
policies, guidelines, operating procedures and work plans.
3.       Coordinate
and support the linkages between the PMI disaster command center and other
relevant departments of the PMI to ensure timely updates and alerts.
4.       Facilitate
the development of training activities for improved assessment, monitoring and
reporting on emergency situations.
5.       Encourage
and support preparedness initiatives such as contingency planning, early
warning and pre-positioning arrangements.
6.       Maintain
updated information and resources on humanitarian issues and trends.
7.       Ensure
the development of new and innovative disaster management approaches.
8.       Engaging
with other International Organizations, the United Nations, NGOs and aca-demic
institutions in related areas.
9.       Assist
in the preparation of accurate and timely reports are produced in accordance
with the Federation guidelines.
10.    Produce
regular, accurate and timely narrative and financial reports for the Federation
and for donors.
11.    Assist
in the design and implementation of monitoring, evaluation and impact
meas-urement systems for emergency programs.
12.    When
required respond to emergencies assisting in the coordinated support to
disas-ters.
13.    Visit
the project areas as and when necessary.
14.    Advise
on program adjustment should unexpected events occur

Qualification & Experience :
·         University degree in appropriate related field or discipline
·         Experience of planning and
managing budget.
·         Experience of risk mapping,
Vulnerability & Capacity Assessment on a local level.
·         Experience of writing narrative
and financial report

* Experience of working for the Red Cross and Red Crescent is preferred
·         Knowledge of disaster, disaster
management/risk reduction and disaster prevention and mitigation program is
preferred
·         Understanding and skills in
relation to facilitating institutional development and organizational change is
preferred.
·         Understanding of opportunities
and constraints for Disaster managment and Early Warning programming is
preferred.
·         Strong sense of responsibility
and control.
* Excellent English Skills written and verbal

* Advanced skills in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word-processing, email and internet).

* Presentation skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia

* Valid driving license is preferred

Please submit
your application letter addressing the above qualifications and experience with
your curriculum vitae on 24th May 2013 at the
latest to:
Human
Resources Department
Email: ifrc.recruitment@gmail.com
Please
indicate on the subject heading: Senior Disaster Preparedness and Planning
Officer
Only short
listed candidates will be notified.