Vacancy in Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) : Project Officer for Yogyakarta Based

Established in 1888 Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) is one of Germany’s longest established and largest social welfare organisations. ASB entered Indonesia following the May 2006 earthquake and has established projects in emergency relief; reconstruction and training; information and outreach; disaster preparedness and livelihoods sectors. ASB is a key player in disaster risk reduction education and a regional leader in providing innovative DRR services and solutions to people with disabilities.

ASB is currently seeking expressions of interest from qualified and committed individuals for the following position:

Project Officer

 

Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia (with possible travel to Central Java, West Java and the Mentawai Islands).
Duration: 8 Months

Start: Immediate

Vacancy: National position

Salary: ASB offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience

Closing: 27 April 2014

Summary of job profile:

This position primarily relates to the promotion of disability-inclusive DRR and resilience building. The position is to assist in coordination and delivery of field activities in collaboration with key project stakeholders, and to ensure inclusive community mobilisation and active participation by all with a key focus on people with disability in community level activities. The position is also to support capacity building, and training facilitation. The Project Officer reports to the Programme Manager and is expected to coordinate closely with other project members. The position includes both field and office work.

 

Desireable qualifications:

1.    Minimum 3 years experience of working in community development.

2.    Experience in engagement with, and ensuring participation of, community and community-based organisations.

3.    Experience in coordination with government at community and district/province level.

4.    Experience in organising workshops, meetings or trainings at community, sub-national and/or national level.

5.    Ability and willingness to travel to project locations

6.    Knowledge on DRR an advantage.

7.    An awareness of disability and understanding of the principles of inclusion required.

8.    Excellent reporting skills.

9.    Excellent communication skills.

10.  Bahasa Indonesia and English language skills.

11.  Enthusiasm, critical thinking and a creative approach to problem solving highly valued.

 

ASB is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please read the following carefully:

 

Qualified applicants should send: a) application letter outlining your interest b) curriculum vitae max: 2 pages clearly describing your relevant qualifications and experience c) 2 referees contact details.

 

Applications to Ms. Bibit Sofani : hrd@asbindonesia.org using the subject line : IDN1304_PO

 

NOTE: A failure to follow the above application format will result in applications being disregarded.

 

Only electronic applications accepted and only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

 

Human Resource Development

Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund (ASB) Deutschland e.V
Jl. Kaliurang km 10
Nglaban RT04 / RW15 Sinduharjo
Ngaglik Sleman Yogyakarta 55581
Tel/Fax : +62 (0)274 453 2104
Tel :       +62(0)274 453 2103
www.asbindonesia.org
www.asb.de