Disaster Risk Reduction Officer (DRR Officer) based in Palu - Central Sulawesi

JOB VACANCY 

 About the organization: 

Islamic Relief  Worldwide is an independent humanitarian and development organization with a presence in over 40 countries around the globe. Islamic Relief Worldwide is a UK based International relief. We have been fighting poverty and injustice for 30 years, in a world in which over three billion people still live in poverty. 

 

Country Purpose: 

Islamic Relief Worldwide in Indonesia was operation since 2003 following the  MOU signing with the Ministry  of Home Affairs.  The objective  of IRW in Indonesia  programme  is to contribute to the social welfare of the Indonesia people and to alleviate the suffering. The main sector for the programme include: 

 

·        Water and Sanitation 

·        Sustainable livelihood 

·        Education 

·        Child Welfare 

·        Shelter 

·        Disaster Risk Reduction 

 

The geographical area are Banten, NTB, Aceh, Central Sulawesi and West Sulawesi province directly implementing or  through partners. 

 

Islamic Relief  Worldwide in Indonesia is looking to recruit Disaster Risk Reduction Officer 

(DRR Officer) based in Palu - Central Sulawesi. 

 

 Reporting Line: 

 Post  holder  would  directly  report  to  DRR  Coordinator  in  Palu  under  the  overall  guidance  and supervision of the Country Director. 

 Job Purpose: 

 The DRR Officer will support DRR Coordinator in implementation of the project activities in collaboration  with  Implementing  Partners  and  other  relevant  stakeholders  including  community leaders and members in the target areas. The DRR Officer will also organize and coordinate project activities at community  level under guidance from the DRR Coordinator  and in consultation  with implementing  partners,  DMA and community  local leaders, including facilitation  of various DRR trainings at the government and community level. This position will be based in Palu, with regular travel to Sigi District for implementation  of program activities, coordination meetings with related stakeholders and other implementing partners. 

 General Qualifications: 

 ·     Demonstrate qualities of oral and written communication skills, cultural sensitivity, ability to work in teams,   and operate in emergency environments 

·     Strong analytical, organizational, management, and leadership skills 

·     Experience  using MS Windows  and MS Office  packages  (Excel,  Word,  PowerPoint), including web-based   survey tools 

·     Good command of Bahasa Indonesia and English both oral and writing 

·     Experienced in emergency response is preferable 

 

Specific Qualifications: 

 ·        Graduate degree (S1) in development, social sciences or related field. 

·      At  least  3  years  of  professional  experience  in  the  technical  area  of  DRR,  including Community-based   Disaster  Risk  Management   (CBDRM),  and  livelihood  preferably working experience in international organization. 

·        Skill and experience in partnership/working  with/facilitating local NGO partner 

·        Strong skills and broad experience in community organizing 

·        Has strong skills in training facilitation including developing training plan and modules 

·        Has  experience  in  applying  participatory  tools  and  is  able  to facilitate  Focus  Group Discussion (FGD), 

         interview, observation and survey. 

 

Strong interest in development work with respect for confidentiality and commitment to Islamic Relief overall aims and objectives, including gender, equality and equal opportunities in all aspects of Islamic Relief’s work. 

 

Islamic Relief is a faith based-non government organization that respects diversity and inclusiveness. Applicants from diverse religions, gender, race, and physical impairment are encouraged to apply. 

 

Accountability: 

 

All Islamic Relief team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability, specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field project 

 

How to apply : 

Please send only your application letter and CV to the email address: 

 

irid.recru