URGENTLY REQUIRED - Information and Communication Officer SAFE Program Indonesia

URGENTLY REQUIRED

Information and Communication Officer –Strategies Against Flu Emergence (SAFE), USAID - Indonesia

The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for Communication Programs (CCP) specializes in developing and implementing behavior change communication (BCC) programs that reduce the risk of infection and the spread of diseases that threaten public health.  As a partner to DAI on SAFE, CCP will develop and implement a wide range of human and animal avian and pandemic influenza prevention activities, including national awareness building and risk reduction campaigns, community outreach and mobilization efforts, commercial sector bio-security promotion and advocacy across the entire value chain, surveillance system strengthening, hygiene and care-seeking promotions, and health service delivery improvement related to rapid diagnosis, referral and treatment.

                                                 

Under the direct supervision of the Social and Behavior Change Communication Manager in Jakarta, with field-based oversight from the SAFE Chief of Party, the Information and Communication Officer (ICO) is responsible for field-based support, development, and implementation of multi-channeled behavior change initiatives that use mass media, mid-media, and knowledge management gateways to reach intended audiences.  He / She will be primarily responsible for supporting the SBCC Manager in the design and implementation of communication and demand generation strategies that increase awareness, acceptance, and sustainable adoption of H5N1 preventative and preparedness measures, including the promotion of early detection and treatment of ILI in humans.  The Information and Communication Officer will develop and implement evidence–based communication and ICT strategies to shift social norms in the prevention, treatment and care of high risk populations. 

 

The Information and Communication Officer will liaise closely with the DAI Communications Coordinator to ensure that project reports, documents, and success stories are distributed widely and that a SBCC-focused web presence is developed, in addition to designing e-learning courses for a wide range of program stakeholders.

 

The position requires strong organizational skills, a high level of independent action, advocacy and networking skills and a focus on innovation and strategic direction in health communication, more specifically, in avian and pandemic influenza prevention or other relevant infectious disease.

 

Essential Job Functions:

 

Ensure that project reports, documents, and success stories are distributed widely Develop a Social Behavior Change Communication web portal relevant to the goals of the SAFE projectAssist in the development of specific communication strategies and work plans.Promote behaviors that improve household-level care seeking in response to H5N1 related illness in high risk districts using a targeted communication campaign. Work with SAFE team members to design, pretest, and distribute print materials on Avian Influenza for each of the specific target audiencesSeek, select, engage and monitor qualified advertising or special service agencies to provide technical assistance in support of the project. Be the key point of contact between the SAFE project and these agencies. Develop and implement a social media work plan for the SAFE project that includes a Face book page. Assist, as needed, with capacity building activities that build local capacity in media and IEC development among counterparts or other partner agencies

Provide assistance to BCC and Social Mobilization field implementation as  needed.Initiate discussion and liaise with partners to implement activities to increase knowledge of signs/symptoms and risk factors for H5N1- related illness in people Disseminate best practices and lessons learned between districtsProvide supportive input for communication and demand generation activities of other partners and project NGOs for health communication and advocacy as necessary.  Travel within targeted regions of Indonesia, as needed.Other activities as directed by SBCC-Manager or SAFE Chief of Party.

Supervisory Responsibilities :                                               None.

Education and/or Experience : 

Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent in health communication or communication; with a minimum of  7 (seven)  years  experience in health communication and behavior change.

Candidate must have experience in supporting large donor-driven projects from design to implementation with proven success; demonstrate client interpersonal skills and ability to network with stakeholders including government, donors, civil society and private sector. 

Prior experience working in Indonesia (preferably within the context of avian and pandemic influenza) is highly desirable.

Other Skills and Abilities :

Prior experience in designing and executing evidence-based behavior change communication that targets population-based behavior change, preferably for improved health, bio-security, or population outcomes

Strong ability to carry out mass media and social media campaign

Strong knowledge in the innovative applications of digital media, online media and social media

Prior experience in working with government

Prior experience in building capacity of government officials

Sound understanding of health systems, community participation, gender and equity challenges in the Indonesia

Skills in conducting formative research, and converting findings into high impact campaigns and materials

Some understanding of the monitoring and evaluation of behavior change communication

Experience in procuring and managing sub-contracts

Proven experience in penetrating rural markets

Skills in social marketing and media planning

 Ability to ensure all activities adhere to applicable donor regulations (USAID) and Indonesian laws.

 

Language Skills :

Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is required.Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to effectively present information to government officials, funding organization, public groups, and/or boards of directors.Excellent written and oral communication skills

in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

The closing date for applications is 2nd of January, 2012. Interested candidates shall submit their application and CV to hrd.indo@jhuccp.or.id by quoting 'ICO – SAFE' as  the subject. No photographs or graphics are allowed in the attachment. Only short listed candidate will be notified for interviews. Due to the immediate requirement for the position the interview shall be started as soon as suitable candidate is being identified.

SAFE Vacancy - Private Sector/Technical Fund Manager

SCOPE OF WORK

Private Sector/Technical Fund Manager

BACKGROUND

Strategies Against Flu Emergence (SAFE) is a three year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) implemented under the leadership of Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI). SAFE works with government, private sector, NGOs, community groups and other stakeholders to strengthen the capacity of the Government if Indonesia and its people to respond to AI and other emerging pandemic threats.

Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

BACKGROUND

Strategies Against Flu Emergence (SAFE) is a three year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) implemented under the leadership of Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI). SAFE works with government, private sector, NGOs, community groups and other stakeholders to strengthen the capacity of the Government if Indonesia and its people to respond to AI and other emerging pandemic threats.

CONTRACTS AND GRANTS SPECIALIST

BACKGROUND

The Strategies Against Flu Emergence (SAFE) is a three-year program (March 15, 2011 – March 14, 2014) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) based in Jakarta and implemented by Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI).

SAFE Vacancy Announcement for Senior Commercial Poultry Advisor

SCOPE OF WORK COMMERCIAL POULTRY ADVISOR

BACKGROUND

The Strategies Against Flu Emergence (SAFE) is a three-year program (March 15, 2011 – March 14, 2014) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) based in Jakarta, and implemented by Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI).

FIELD TECHNICAL LIASON (FTL) - 4 positions - IUWASH Program

The Indonesia Urban Water Sanitation and Hygiene (IUWASH) project is a sixty-month program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented under the leadership of DAI. IUWASH works with government, the private sector, NGOs, community groups and other stakeholders to improve access to safe water supply and sanitation in Indonesia’s urban areas. The overall goal of IUWASH is to assist the Government of Indonesia (GOI) in making significant progress in achieving its safe water and sanitation Millennium Development Goal (MDG) targets by expanding access to these services. The expected results to be achieved are: 2 million people in urban areas gain access to improved water supply; 200,000 people in urban areas gain access to improved sanitation facilities; and the per unit water cost paid by the poor in targeted areas decreases by at least 20%.

To achieve the above, assistance provided by the project is divided under three main technical components, including:

1. Mobilizing demand for water supply and sanitation service delivery;

2. Improving and expanding capacity for water and sanitation service delivery; and

3. Strengthening policy and the financial enabling environment for improved water supply and sanitation service delivery.

IUWASH will apply different approaches and interventions with its local partners, such as local government institutions, NGOs and communities for the behavior change communication, capacity building and governance to address water, sanitation and hygiene. In this respect IUWASH regional works in the provinces of Banten, West Java and Jakarta will be supported by *Field Technical Liaison (FTL)* based at ;

· Serang/Lebak (code : FTL SRG) 1 position

· Bekasi/Karawang (code : FTL BKS) 1 position

· Bogor (code : FTL BGR) 1 position

· Tangerang/Jakarta (code:FTL TGR) 1 position

*RESPONSIBILITIES*

The Field Technical Liaison will contribute to the achievement of program activities in the respective cities/districts. S/he has responsibility to build trust between the project and the local stakeholders. S/he works side by side with IUWASH partners on a daily basis and represent the front line of the project. Detail her/his responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

· Support in the site selection process, community/field assessment and identification of potential local partners for IUWASH to work with, including local NGOs, community groups and local government entities such as Puskesmas (sanitarian), Posyandu and PKK cadres

· Assist in the identification and development of initiatives related to community-based water supply and sanitation project for urban poor communities

· Support the establishment of a Community-Based Organization (CBO) to manage communal sanitation and water supply system

· Provide supports for capacity building of CBOs/communities, training facilitation, horizontal training activities (cross visit and CBO networking activity) and behavior change campaign

· Provide supervision to and coordinate works with local NGOs engaged in community mobilization and/or other pilot project implementation in urban poor communities, including liaison and data collection to PDAM and Pokja AMPL/Sanitation

· Support the monitoring and evaluation of the ongoing activities

· Support the coordination of field activities with other donor and USAID-funded projects

· Contribute to the regular work plan, monitoring systems and reporting of IUWASH results and outcomes, including regular submission of field experience stories

· Conduct other tasks as required by supervisor.

*REPORTING*

This position may require frequent travels other cities within IUWASH project areas. S/he will report directly to Regional Coordinator for the day to day activities.

*QUALIFICATION*

· Posses at least a university degree; preferably in social science, public health or environmental engineering

· At least 3 years of experience working on community-based water supply and sanitation program

· Excellent interpersonal skills, with experience in community facilitation, training and organizing work

· Able to work independently in limited supervision/facility as well as a team player with a range of people

· Ability to multi-task and flexibility to work on evenings and weekend on occasion and to travel as and when required within the IUWASH project area

· Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office tools

· Able to work in his/her designated areas

*APPLICATION SEND*

M&E Specialist

SAFE, a three-year program funded by USAID and implemented by DAI, is currently hiring a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist. Duties include:

• Updating and implementing project monitoring and evaluation plan including framework indicators

• Developing methodology for systematic data collection and analysis of program indicators

• Accurately surveying and quantifying data

• Monitoring program progress and objectively evaluating its success

• Identifying and summarizing qualitative and human interest stories for reports and newsletters

Qualifications include:

- Ability to monitor project implementation

- Ability to work with quantitative and qualitative data

- Fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia

- Experience w/USAID funded projects preferred

Senior Commercial Poultry Advisor

SENIOR COMMERCIAL POULTRY ADVISOR

The Strategies Against Flu Emergence (SAFE) is a three-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) based in Jakarta, and implemented by Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI). SAFE aims to bring a technical approach that addresses the underlying incentives that drive the commercial poultry sector in Indonesia to address biosecurity and good farming practices (GFP). SAFE will engage Indonesian entrepreneurs who are willing to pilot new approaches and demonstrate best practices, and spur a larger movement toward integration of GFP and biosecurity into day-to-day operations.

DAI is currently hiring for the position of SENIOR COMMERCIAL POULTRY ADVISOR.

SCOPE OF WORK
The Senior Commercial Poultry Advisor will be based in Jakarta and will report directly to the SAFE Senior Commercial Poultry Specialist. He/she will support Senior Commercial Poultry Specialist and duties will include, but not be limited to:

• Develop relationships and liaise with international organizations, ministerial-level staff, and donors working with avian influenza and other infectious diseases;
• Analyze disease risk within targeted sectors and identify opportunities for interventions to decrease these risks together with other members of the team;
• Identify new private sector partners i.e. companies, organizations, associations, etc. for providing the desired interventions;
• On the basis of consultations with private sector and partner organizations, professional experience and input from the other team specialists, formulate partnership models to be piloted;
• Define appropriate strategies for working with the private sector drawing upon personal experience and knowledge;
• Consult with other key stakeholders such as Food and Agriculture Organization, and coordinate pilot activities in such a manner as to support one another's initiatives, leverage impact and avoid redundancy;
• Identify incentives that will stimulate demand for biosecurity services by private sector partners;
• Develop a marketing strategy, to include business case, supporting data and materials, to serve as tools when meeting with private sector businesses;
• Identify critical avian influenza control points within Sector 1-3 value chains and analyze their impacts on producers, uptake of biosecurity services and their financial implications;
• Identify and formally bring together the appropriate entities to constitute the model pilot biosecurity service partnerships;
• Develop mutually beneficial agreements with service providers and participating producers spelling out clearly their respective roles and responsibilities as well as the support SAFE will provide under the pilot program;
• Provide each pilot program with targeted technical assistance in the design and implementation of biosecurity program and good farming practices;
• Based on audit results, offer suggestions to pilot service providers for improving performance; and
• Work closely with the Senior Commercial Poultry Specialist to assume team leader responsibilities by the beginning of project year 3.

QUALIFICATION

*MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST *

The Strategies Against Flu Emergence (SAFE) is a three-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) based in Jakarta and implemented by Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI). DAI is currently hiring for the position of MONITORING AND EVALUATION SPECIALIST.

*SCOPE OF WORK*

The Information Sharing and Reporting Specialist will be based in Jakarta and will report directly to the SAFE Chief of Party. Duties will include, but not be limited to:

Driver

The Strategies Against Flu Emergence (SAFE) is a three-year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) based in Jakarta and implemented by Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI). DAI is currently hiring for the position of DRIVER.

*SCOPE OF WORK *