Several post at IFRC - Padang

Closing date 21 October 2009

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ mission is to improve the
lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity. It is the
world’s largest humanitarian organization and its millions of volunteers are active
in over 186 countries.


International Federation is looking for candidates to be based in Padang, Indonesia for the post of :


1. WATER AND SANITATION PROJECT MANAGER

Key tasks and responsibilities:

In collaboration with the PMI Chapter, to support coordination of all PMI and RCRC WatSan activities to monitor the WatSan situation, through regular contacts with other WatSan players, national and international, and through regular trips to the various districts of the affected area, to ensure that any arising WatSan needs are covered. To ensure that branch volunteers are trained to deliver hygiene promotion messages to communities receiving relief goods (which include hygiene kits, jerrycans, mosquito nets etc) To collect information on all PMI and RCRC WatSan activities and provide updates so that reporting colleagues can have updated info.To attend WASH cluster meetings and represent the PMI and RCRC at these meetings. To collaborate closely with and follow
T-Shelter plans, meetings, etc, to ensure that all HH’s receiving
T-shelter has access to some WatSan solution. Some HH’s will have
a solution, some we will need to support.

Qualification & Experience

Professional EngineerExperience in Project ManagementPrevious work with International organizations would be an assetPublic health and Watsan training is preferredHave a good capability in spoken and written English and computer skillDriver’s License

2. SENIOR WATER AND SANITATION SOFTWARE PROJECT OFFICER


Key tasks and responsibilities:

To ensure that branch volunteers are trained to deliver hygiene promotion messages to communities receiving relief goods (which include hygiene kits, jerry cans, mosquito nets etc)In collaboration with the PMI Chapter, to support coordination of all PMI and RCRC WatSan activities To support WatSan Manager to monitor the WatSan situation, through regular contacts with other WatSan players, national and international, and through regular trips to the various districts of the affected area, to ensure that any arising WatSan needs are covered. To collect information on PMI Hygiene Promotion (number of villagers attending sessions, duration of session etc. so that reporting colleagues can have updated info.To attend WASH cluster meetings and represent the PMI and RCRC at these meetings. To provide advice and in case of need ensure appropriate delivery of hygiene promotion and/or PHAST to potential
T-shelter beneficiaries. Some HH’s beneficiaries of T-Shelter will have their own sanitation solution, others we will need to support.

Qualification & Experience

Nurse or Public Health SpecialistExperience in Watsan project softwarePrevious work with Red Cross/Red Crescent is preferredExperience as senior Watsan Software Officer is preferredHave a good capability in spoken and written English and computer skill

3. OPERATIONAL ASSISTANT

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Support Operations Coordinator in day-to-day administrative and events managementSupport Operations Coordinator in managing relations with Indonesian Red Cross, e.g., carry out or arrange translations of documents and/or act as a translator, as required and take minutes of meetings.Provide administrative support PMI Operations Coordinator e.g. Filing, arranging of meeting, etc.Provide support to monitoring visits, such as inputting data from surveys, which may require travel to field.Assists in the research of current issues and topics as directed by Operations CoordinatorAny other duties assigned by Operations Coordinator

Qualification & Experience

Bachelor degree in the areas of humanities or social science3 years related experienceExperience working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent is preferredA well-organized and self directed individual but also a good team playerAbility to produce written documentation for non-technical audiencesFluency in English and bahasa Indonesia essentialA high level computer skill

4. IT OFFICER

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Provide support and incident / service request resolution for the office (this may include installation, maintenance and repair telecommunications and computer equipment). Participate in training and development of expertise and resources for the Delegation office.

Advocate and where possible implement Federation procedures and standards in IT. Assist with auditing on compliance with policies and standards. Assist in developing procedures and standards for input to the standardisation process of the Federation.

Carry, under close supervision:

Installation and Maintenance

1. Install and ensure the effective functioning of computer equipment and networks.

2. Maintain and repair computer equipment (hardware / software) and networks.

3. Produce regular, timely and accurate narrative reports.

4. Analyse the needs for the installation of IT equipment, taking into account existing systems and applications, and using existing Federation standards.

Support and Training

Provide appropriate and regular Training to users so that all computer equipment and software is used in an appropriate way.Assist in the procurement of IT equipment, by providing technical advice to Procurement staff.Ensure the protection and integrity of Federation data and ensure that facilities and procedures for regular backups are available and operational.Ensure that IT equipment is inventoried and tracked properly.Assist in coordination with ISP for internet related issues of office(s).

Undertake any other relevant tasks/duties as may be reasonably requested by the Line Manager, including travels within Indonesia and ensure timely and accurate reporting upon request and managing Federation programs and assets as agreed in adherence with Federation
standards and procedures.

Qualification & Experience

Diploma or higher in Information System and Technologies or equivalentRed Cross/Red Crescent Induction is preferred2 years minimum of work in computer systems (LAN,WAN TCP/IP connectivity, e-mail, application and user support domains)Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent is preferredExperience in providing training and facilitating workshopExperience in inventory and stock managementExcellent computer skills (MS-windows, MS-office and other programmes), computer hardware maintenance & repair,
MS-Windows Server administration, Firewall techniques.Skills in wireless technologiesEnglish language fluencyValid Indonesian driving licence (manual gear)

5. IT ASSISTANT

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Provide support and incident / service request resolution for the office (this may include installation, maintenance and repair Network and computer equipment).

Carry, under close supervision:

Installation and Maintenance

1. Install and ensure the effective functioning of computer equipment and networks.

2. Maintain and repair computer equipment (hardware / software) and networks.

Support and Training

1. Provide appropriate and on-site training to users so that all computer equipment and software is used in an appropriate way.

2. Assist in the procurement of IT equipment, by providing technical advice to Procurement staff.

3. Ensure the protection and integrity of Federation data and ensure that facilities and procedures for regular backups are being used properly.

4. Assist in coordination with ISP for internet related issues of office(s).

Undertake any other relevant tasks/duties as may be reasonably requested by the Line Manager, including travels within Indonesia and ensure timely and accurate reporting upon request and managing Federation programs and assets as agreed in adherence with Federation standards and procedures.

Qualification & Experience

Diploma or higher in Information System and Technologies or equivalentRed Cross/Red Crescent Induction is preferred1 years minimum of work in computer systems (LAN,WAN TCP/IP connectivity, e-mail, application and user support domains)Experience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent is preferredExperience in providing training and facilitating workshopExperience in inventory and stock managementExcellent computer skills (MS-windows, MS-office and other programmes), computer hardware maintenance & repair,
MS-Windows Server administration, Firewall techniques.Skills in wireless technologiesEnglish language fluencyValid Indonesian driving licence (manual gear)

6. RADIO TECHNICIAN

Key tasks and responsibilities:

At the end of every afternoon, collect from Vehicle dispatchers, Mission Orders for the day(s) to follow. Monitor and track daily movements of both vehicles and staff to include the safe return to base by 2000 hrs. And, when required, communicate with other NGO’s radio rooms regarding security and / or road conditions peculiar to the operational area. Implement a radio check every evening to all staff issued with VHF radios. Draw up and, when required, renew call signs for Federation and PNS staff Maintaining a daily log of all radio communications and movements, and to print out and file the same following each work shift. Also, monitor “radio traffic” to ensure strict codes of speech are maintained and to break communications between those in default. As an early morning and late evening routine, check the working condition of the base station equipment including the level of fluids in batteries. Regularly inspect Satellite Telephone and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) for ensuring maximum output. Conduct radio training seminars for VHF and HF systems, Satellite Phone and GPS to all the staff of the Federation and PNS in the operational area, and elsewhere when required. Where necessary, to be proactive in disseminating essential security related information by radio link to all in times of emergency mindful of the already established Security Tree for disseminating such. Fully justify and administer the issuance of VHF radio handsets, Satphones, and GPS to Federation staff stationed at Padang and/or other branches.

Qualification & Experience

Diploma or higher in telecommunications or equivalentRed Cross/Red Crescent Induction is preferred2 years minimum of work in HF and VHF radio systemsExperience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent is preferredExperience in providing training and facilitating workshopExperience in inventory and stock managementExcellent Telecoms skills on the use of HF and VHF radios, satphones and GPSEnglish language fluencyValid Indonesian driving licence (manual gear)

7. RADIO OPERATOR

Key tasks and responsibilities:

Monitor and track daily movements of both vehicles and staff to include the safe return to base by 2000 hrs. And, when required, communicate with other NGO’s radio rooms regarding security and / or road conditions peculiar to the operational area. Implement a radio check every evening to all staff issued with VHF radios. Maintaining a daily log of all radio communications and movements, and to print out and file the same following each work shift. Also, monitor “radio traffic” to ensure strict codes of speech are maintained and to break communications between those in default. As an early morning and late evening routine, check the working condition of the base station equipment including the level of fluids in batteries. Conduct radio training seminars for VHF and HF systems to all the staff of the Federation and PNS in the operational area, and elsewhere when required. Where necessary, to be proactive in disseminating essential security related information by radio link to all in times of emergency mindful of the already established Security Tree for disseminating such. Fully justify and administer the issuance of VHF radio handsets, to Federation staff stationed at Padang and/or other branches.

Qualification & Experience

Diploma or higher in telecommunications or equivalentRed Cross/Red Crescent Induction is preferred1 years minimum of work in HF and VHF radio systemsExperience of working for the Red Cross/Red Crescent is preferredExperience in providing training and facilitating workshopExcellent Telecoms skills on the use of HF and VHF radiosEnglish language fluencyValid Indonesian driving licence (manual gear)

Please submit your application letter addressing the above qualifications and
experience with your curriculum vitae latest on 21st October 2009
to:

Human Resources Department

Email: ifrc.recruitment@gmail.com

or

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies

c/o Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI) Daerah Sumatera Barat

Jl. Sisingamangaraja No. 34, Padang

Sumatera Barat



Please indicate on the subject heading:

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Application for Watsan Project Manager

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Application for Sr. Watsan Project Manager

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Application for Operational Assistant

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Application for IT Officer

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Application for IT Assistant

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Application for Radio Technician

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Application for Radio Operator



Only short listed candidates will be notified.