Readvertised_Communications Officer for AIFDR

Assistant to ICT Advisor – Communications Officer for the

Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction






1. Background



AIFDR

The Australia-Indonesia Facility for Disaster Reduction (AIFDR) represents Australia’s largest bilateral commitment to reducing the impact of disasters and is a key part of Australia’s development program in Indonesia. The AIFDR works in close partnership with the Indonesian Disaster Management Agency, BNPB, and focuses on enhancing Indonesia’s capacity to identify, mitigate and respond to risks from natural disasters. One of the existing commitments is Capacity Development Support Programme (CDSP).



BNPB

Badan Nasional Penanggulangan Bencana or the Indonesian Disaster Management Agency was inaugurated by Presidential Decree in 2008 and established as a key national disaster management agency responsible for coordinating and conducting pre-disaster, response, and posting in accordance with the National Disaster Management Law No. 24 Year 2007.



ICT Master-Plan

BNPB is currently operating from three separate main buildings. In a few years, all the personnel, asset, and operations will merge into one building. To assist effectiveness and efficiency in coordination, disaster preparedness, emergency response, and other programs, a long-term business roadmap and comprehensive technical blueprint is needed to secure the ICT foundation.





2. Objective

To assist ICT Advisor in compiling, layouting, drafting, and developing a comprehensive action plan document detailing system specifications and resource management information from the team





3. Duties and Responsibilities

Assist ICT Advisor in overall program planning, budgeting, activities, liaison, and management of teams

Manage schedules, meetings, presentations, correspondences, and translations in English

Develop publication concepts, initial designs, and communication strategies

Communicate publication concepts and designs to graphic design team

Assist the team by creating a pleasant working environment for everyone



4. Reporting



The assistant will deliver monthly report to the ICT Advisor. The reports will follow specified templates and will undergo auditing process every three months, which will determine continuation of the applicant into the next quarter.





5. Remuneration and Scope of work

Remuneration

Monthly contract/service fee of Rp. 8.000.000,- inclusive Withholding tax art. 21



Length of duty

Starts as soon as possible and finishes on June 30th, 2014



Facility

Working desk, shared internet, shared printer



Confidentiality

Maintain confidentiality of information and specifics regarding concepts, content, and other matters indirectly related to the Master-Plan that is being drafted





6. Criteria

Mandatory skills

Communicating technical ideas, concepts, designs, and constraints to multi-stakeholders

Programme planning, budgeting, and workshop management

In-depth knowledge and passion in disaster management or security

Familiarity with various science and technological solutions in disaster, police, or military

Compiling and summarizing reports in Indonesian and English



General qualification

Fluent English

Touch-typist

Bachelor in business, administration, law, cultural, social, or political studies

Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Email, video-conference, internet

Minimum 3 years of experience in communication-related field

Ability to multi-task, set work priorities, work under pressure, and maintain sense of humor



Desired qualification

Working experience within embassy, consulate, UN, or non-profit organizations

Multilingual





7. Application procedure

Please send application letter to       :     hrhklogistics@yahoo.com           

Insert the following into subject line      :                Application – Communications Officer – <Name>

Application letter and CV                      :     English

Include separate files of                        :     CV

Due date                                             :     29 November 2013

Interested parties should respond immediately. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone & e-mail inquiries please.                                                                      

Female applicants are encouraged to apply