Vacancy in Arbeiter - Samariter - Bund (ASB) : Project Officer for Yogyakarta

Project Officer

Location: Yogyakarta, Indonesia (with possible travel to Central Java, West Java and the Mentawai Islands).
Duration: 8 Months
Start: Immediate
Vacancy: National position
Salary: ASB offers a competitive salary package commensurate with experience
Closing: 27 April 2014
Summary of job profile:
This position primarily relates to the promotion of disability-inclusive DRR and resilience building. The position is to assist in coordination and delivery of field activities in collaboration with key project stakeholders, and to ensure inclusive community mobilisation and active participation by all with a key focus on people with disability in community level activities. The position is also to support capacity building, and training facilitation. The Project Officer reports to the Programme Manager and is expected to coordinate closely with other project members. The position includes both field and office work.
Desireable qualifications:

1.     Minimum 3 years experience of working in community development.
2.     Experience in engagement with, and ensuring participation of, community and community-based organisations.
3.     Experience in coordination with government at community and district/province level.
4.     Experience in organising workshops, meetings or trainings at community, sub-national and/or national level.
5.     Ability and willingness to travel to project locations
6.     Knowledge on DRR an advantage.
7.     An awareness of disability and understanding of the principles of inclusion required.
8.     Excellent reporting skills.
9.     Excellent communication skills.
10.     Bahasa Indonesia and English language skills.
11.     Enthusiasm, critical thinking and a creative approach to problem solving highly valued.

ASB is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Please read the following carefully:

Qualified applicants should send: a) application letter outlining your interest b) curriculum vitae max: 2 pages clearly describing your relevant qualifications and experience c) 2 referees contact details.

Applications to Ms. Bibit Sofani : hrd@asbindonesia.org using the subject line : IDN1304_PO