Consultant for Technical Assistant (4 persons)

Closing date : 19 October 2009

The American Red Crosshelps vulnerable people around the world to prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters, complex humanitarian emergencies and life-threatening health conditions. As a member of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) and one of more than 20 National Societies working with PMI in Indonesia, the American Red Cross is currently implementing its development programs in Banda Aceh, Aceh Utara, Lamno and Calang with a liaison office in Jakarta.

The work of the American Red Cross in Indonesia is focused on 6 main areas: water and sanitation, community infrastructure, psychosocial support, health (avian flu, community-based first aid, social mobilization and youth red-cross), disaster management and livelihood support. We implement our work directly, through partnership with host national societies, UN agencies and other non-governmental organizations.

The American Red Cross Tsunami is currently seeking a Consultant for Technical Assistant (4 persons) to be based in PMI Aceh representative branches for an 3 month Professional Service Contract


Objective:
The objective of this short term position is to provide technical assistance to PMI Aceh branches in relation to the implementation of the branch Resource Development Strategy and facilitate the establishment of a mechanism for ensuring day to day organisational functions in the branches as part of PMI Organisational development and Capacity building Program

Specific Role and Responsibilities:
* In coordination with AmCross and PMI, to assist in the development and implementation of Resource development (RD) strategy for PMI targeted branches. This includes assisting with finalisation of branch RD strategy in line with the SWOT analysis result and the development of project proposal up to the donor standard.

* To support targeted branches in conducting a donor scan and establishingpartnership & networking with potential donors at the provincial level

* To establish a mechanism to support a day to day function of the basic core machinery of PMI including planning, coordination, M&E, and reporting

* To provide comments on the supports provided to branches and recommend additional supports required

Key Deliverables
1. Final and approved branch Resource Development strategy
2. 1 project proposal for each branch including the assessment results, narrative, budget, log frame, and staffing plan
3. Donor mapping document (it could be as simple as excel or word)
4. Notes of meeting with potential donors
5. Plan and progress report of branch capacity development
6. Monthly progress report (to be submitted to AmCross and PMI

Qualifications Requirement:
* University degree in social studies or relevant field study
* 3 – 5 Years experience in development or organisational development and capacity building or related professional experience at a similar capacity
* Having experience in providing technical assistance for organisation capacity development
* Good level of English, both written and spoken
* Experience in proposal development
* Knowledgeable on organisational management and change
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
* Self-supporting in computers (Windows, Spreadsheets, Word Processing)
* Past experience working with Red Cross or NGO is an asset.
· Self-motivated, with good judgment and initiative.
· Able to work with limited supervision
* Must be flexible and adaptive to change


Please submit your application and curriculum vitae in English to hr@amredcross.org, placing the job title in the subject line and label your CV with your name (CV max. 500KB size). Only short listed candidates will be notified. Applications submitted after October 19, 2009 will not be considered. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.