American Red Cross - Various Positions

The American Red Cross Tsunami Recovery Program (TRP) had been established to direct the organization’s response to the South Asia tsunami disaster. The TRP activities focus on integrated community recovery and preparedness interventions in tsunami affected countries in Asia and East Africa in collaboration with Red Cross and non-Red Cross partners. Please visit www.redcross. org/tsunamirelie f

The Indonesia TRP Delegation operates from offices in Banda Aceh, Calang, Lamno. It also has liaison offices in Jakarta, and other areas in Aceh province in collaboration with the Indonesian Red Cross.

The American Red Cross seeks dynamic individuals to fill the :


POSITION : CBFA Sr. Program Officer
No of Hired : 1 Person
Base of Assignment : Calang
Type of contract : Fixed Term

Duties and Responsibilities:
· To assist the CBFA Program Manager overseeing the management and implementation of Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) CBFA Program
· To assist in monitoring and evaluation of IEC/BCC materials related to CBFA topics and train PMI staff and volunteers on how to use it.
· To ensure good coordination with different stakeholders at branch (district) level.
· To assist in conducting need assessments at branch level to develop branch CBFA proposals.
· To provide timely input to American Red Cross CBFA Program Manager regarding achievement of targets and modification of program objectives as needed
· To assist the CBFA Program Manager to review and provide technical assistance to PMI on CBFA training preparation, ToR and content, and ensure that objectives of trainings are met
· To conduct frequent field visits to project sites to collect information and to ensure project activities meet specified objectives
· To support monitoring and reporting officer in order to ensure quality program monitoring and preparation of regular program report
· Attendance at meeting in capacity of translator when needed
· Translation of both written and spoken Indonesian and English languages
· To maintain better cooperation and coordination with other programs in order to ensure program harmonization
· To carry out any other program related tasks given by the appropriate authority
· Assist and support Avian Human Influenza (AHI) program PMI Aceh Jaya Branch in term of:
- Assisting sites in implementing the program through on-site coaching, mentoring, and trouble-shooting.
- Discover partnering possibilities/ opportunities for PMI with local government agencies for PMI to sustain AHI in future also facilitate and support development of partnership.
- Identify training needs within PMI teams and support ARC instructional unit to develop, organize and facilitate related trainings.


Qualifications:
· In good mental and physical health
· Precise and analytical worker
· Flexible and able to manage problems on his/ her own
· Team player
· Diplomatic
· Self-supporting in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word processing
· Red Cross/ Red Crescent - knowledge of policy and procedure, organization and activities
· Language- Proficiency in English and Indonesian (written and spoken).
· Previous similar work experience with good capacity for negotiation and communication
· Good knowledge of local markets
· Clear view on ethical matters
· Teamwork; commitment to the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement; integrity and personal conduct; sensitivity to diversity; flexibility and adaptability; initiative and direction and interpersonal skills.
· University degree




POSITION : Hygiene Promoter
No of Hired : 5 Person
Base of Assignment : Aceh
Type of contract : Fixed Term

Duties and Responsibilities:
· Conduct field assessment on hygiene practices of the community at initial stage of project and for monitoring purposes through relevant methods
· Promote and facilitate the community to form VWSC, formulate VWS agreement and translate it into action plan
· Prepare with VWSC setting up simple management of fund, water facilities maintenance and active campaign for hygiene practices through using local resources
· Assist in training preparation of PHAST for VWSC
· Participate in PHAST training and other relevant training required for field implementation
· Active in contributing ideas and initiative to improve hygiene promotion techniques
· Write biweekly narrative report for the Community Program Assistant




Qualifications:
· Having at least 1 – 2 years experience working in community development/ health area
· Good in English (writing, speaking, reading)
· Knowing participatory approach in working with villagers
· Wants to spend most of his/her time in the village
· Having knowledge and experience working with community
· Know basic principle of participatory approach
· S1 degree in social science background with NGO experience is preferable
· Computer literate, especially Microsoft Word and Excel




POSITION : Site Supervisor
No of Hired : 4 Person
Base of Assignment : Aceh
Type of contract : Fixed Term


Duties and Responsibilities
· Assist in planning the design of water and sanitation in rural areas;
· Conduct field assessment and identify priority problems in water and sanitations. Assist in Engineer assessment and help in the preparation of project plans and BoQ;
· Work in accordance with the drawing and specifications provided by the field / Project Engineer;
· Supervise construction, repair and maintenance of water and sanitation and assist in the payments to local site superviors and laborers;
· Ensures that all construction material is used appropriately and in accordance with approved plans;
· Provide timely report and up date information on all developments in the field;
· Coordinate with the local authorities and communities for guaranteeing a good community participation and a smooth implementation of the work;
Work in accordance with the Red Cross / Red Crescent Principles

Qualifications:
· Background in Civil Engineering;
· A minimum of 3 years experiences in construction water and sanitation;
· Excellent communications skills, Bahasa Indonesia and Bahasa Aceh. Basic knowledge of English is assets;
· Analytical skills with the ability to learn quickly
· Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word in assets

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