COMMUNICATION OFFICER IN KUPANG, NTT - HANDICAP INTERNATIONAL (CO)

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Handicap International, is an International NGO specialized in the field of disability and development with objective to support people in situations of disability or vulnerability, whatever may be the cause and the environment underlying that situation (extreme poverty, exclusion, deficient social and health systems, serious violation or denial of basic rights, natural disasters, violence and armed conflict). For more information on Handicap International in Indonesia please visit web site at www.handicap-international-id.org.

Handicap International is currently looking for a position for its office in Kupang, NTT:

Position Title    : Communication Officer  (CO)
Location          : Kupang, NTT
Closing date    : June 25, 2013

TASKS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the line management of the Project Manager, the Communication Officer will manage the establishment, implementation and evaluation of the communication tools and dissemination of all information of the project. The Communication Officer works in close coordination with the different actors and networks involved in the project.  The Communication Officer is based in Kupang, with frequent visits to the field in Kupang, TTS and Malaka district. The tasks in particular are:

•    To develop Information, Education & Communication tools for the project in partnership with project’s team, Local Resource Organizations and DRR stakeholders. This includes radio dialog and press conference
•    To develop and implement public campaign and raising awareness’ events activities
•    To ensure good relationships with partners and beneficiaries
•    To participate to the dissemination of lessons learned, best practices at local, national and regional level
•    To support the implementation of national workshops, exposure visits and presenting of evidence (eg: videos documentaries and case studies).

DUTY STATION: The Communication Officer will be based in Kupang, NTT with frequent travels to remote areas in the district.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
Essential:
•    Master Degree
•    Minimum of 2 years in the field of Communication
•    Fluent in English

Desired:
•    MA (S2) in Communication
•    Experience in Disability issue and/or DRR will be an asset
•    Experience within a project financed by the European Union will be an asset
•    Strong communication skill
•    Legitimate and willing to ride a motorbike for working purpose

Contract will be for a period of 6 months.
Handicap International is an equal opportunity employer and particularly encourages persons with disabilities to apply

Any interested candidates should send their motivation letter together with CV and references less than 200 KB and no later than June 25, 2013 to:

Administrator of Handicap-International
Email to : vacancy@handicap-international-id.org
(please put in reference in Subject: CO - Kupang)

Only short listed candidates will be contacted. Residents of NTT province will be highly appreciated.