BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION: The Interpreter/Translator/Information Officer is a member of the Program Office (PRO), which is the Mission’s strategy, budget, evaluation, monitoring, project development and outreach office. The incumbent will work with and report to the Development Outreach and Communications Specialist (or his/her designee) and work with the entire Mission, but with a priority for the Front Office and the Program Office. The Interpreter/Translator/Information Officer will provide oral interpretation and written translation for all U.S. staff as well as visitors. Primary responsibilities for simultaneous and consecutive interpretation and translation will be provided for the senior mission management, particularly the Mission Director and Deputy Mission Director, at high-level meetings with Government of Indonesia officials and potential and current local partners. As a public face of USAID, the incumbent will be an active

member of the public outreach team located in PRO.

The nature of the position requires that the incumbent be highly knowledgeable in the local development context, international development principles and approaches, as well as USAID’s implementation, procurement and program monitoring mechanisms and procedures, and budgetary processes. The position requires that the incumbent work independently with minimal direction.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Applicants must have the following:

1). Bachelor’s degree in English is required. Specific training in translating and simultaneous interpretation is required. Course work in journalism, mass communications, and public information technology is also preferred. 2). A minimum of three years of recent professional experience in translation and interpretation (simultaneous and consecutive) with international or western companies is required. Direct public relations experience, communications media, or related experience is highly desirable. Solid writing skills including editing are required as well as strong reading comprehension and verbal skills. 3). Level V professional translator ability in English is required.

SELECTION CRITERIA: In addition to the above criteria relating to education, experience, and language proficiency, the following criteria will also be used to evaluate applicants:

1). Have good organizational skills to assist in planning and directing functions. 2). Have good oral and written communication skills, and strong interpersonal skills. 3). Have skill in operating word processing equipment and software required as well as portable and classic simultaneous interpretation equipment.

Only short listed candidates will be notified for test and interview.

 

 

Tetra Tech ARD is currently accepting applications for the USAID Indonesia Forestry and Climate Support Project (USAID IFACS), a 4-year project designed to reduce the threats of deforestation and climate change, and help the Government of Indonesia conserve the country's tropical forests, wildlife, and ecosystem processes.

Lead sustainable economic development activities. Identify and develop low carbon economic development activities, partnerships with natural resource-based enterprises, sustainable agriculture, and business development to improve practices to lower carbon emissions and impacts on biodiversity. Requirements: At least 15 years of private sector, business and marketing chain development related to forestry production, forest products marketing, chain of custody certification practices. Proven experience in business development policy, licensing regulations, and capacity building for small businesses. Strong bilingual skills (English/Indonesian).

Lead efforts to engage communities to improve their livelihoods and their capacity and commitment to sustainable forest management. Requirements: Proven experience in raising rural incomes through small and medium enterprise and achieving behavior change and at least ten years of local community development experience. Strong bilingual skills (English/Indonesian).

Under the direction of the COP, coordinate with USAID/Indonesia FOREST partners and associated US government agencies to identify synergies and track progress; coordinate with GOI project counterparts; manage secretariat responsibilities for USAID/inter-ministerial advisory committee. Requirements: 8 years of experience in management, complex organizational relationships, and networking and comfort in working US Agencies and support bilateral cooperation. Strong bilingual skills (English/Indonesian).

Responsible for the overall implementation of activities in their designated region.. Supervise a technical team and ensure that the team implements work plan by coordination of its activities with stakeholders and designated partners. Requirements: At least 10 years' experience in the technical area, in depth knowledge of the region. Strong bilingual skills (English/Indonesian) preferred.

Directs project activities and represents the USAID IFACS project in one of two regional landscapes implemented by a regional office Represents project to district level GOI, communities, private sector and other stakeholders; oversees project assistance and activities within the associate landscape; and coordinates day-to-day office and technical operations. Requirements: (same as RM description above.)

Please email full, current CV, cover letter, and 3 references to ifacs.recruitment@gmail.com referring to the Position Title in the Subject Line by November 7, 2011. Candidates who best meet position requirements will be contacted. All positions are designated as CCN position so only Indonesian nationals/citizens are encouraged to apply.

Tetra Tech ARD is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech ARD is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Work Area :Indonesia

Start to work : January 2012

Contract Duration : 1 year

 

The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) is an international non-governmental organization with a mission is to accompany, serve, and advocate the rights of refugees and forcibly displaced people. JRS undertakes services at national and regional levels with the support of an international office in Rome. Founded in November 1980 as a work of the Society of Jesus, JRS programs are found in over 50 countries, providing assistance to refugees in refugee camps, to people displaced within their own country, and to asylum-seekers in cities and held in detention. The main areas of work in Indonesia are in the fields of Pastoral, Education, Advocacy and Social Services to asylum seekers and refugees in urban areas and immigration detention centers and IDPs.

 

JRS is also very much concerned with Advocacy and Human Rights work. This involves ensuring that refugees are afforded their full rights while in exile and during repatriation as guaranteed by the 1951 Convention Relating to the Status of Refugees, and working to strengthen the protection afforded to Internally Displaced People (IDPs). It extends to lobbying for and promoting greater international protection and human rights legislation, either through participation in international campaigns and coalitions or through membership of international for a, such as the UN Economic and Social Committee (ECOSOC).

 

Have academic backgrounds of law, humanitarian and social science or other related disciplines;

 

Have experiences in social works / NGOs accompanying people who seek refuge and have limitation in freedom of movement;

 

Have experiences and skills as facilitator, moderator and motivator;

 

Have experiences as a team coordinator;

 

Have experiences in program/project cycle management;

 

High ability in communication with team and people whom he/she serves;

 

Be willing and motivated to learn more about asylum and refugee issues and rights;

 

Excellent knowledge, understanding and empathy with IDPs and refugees in all settings;

 

Knowledge of Sphere standards, humanitarian charter and NGO code of conduct is preferable;

 

Have excellent English and Indonesian skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing;

 

Good flexibility, creative and high motivated;

 

Ability to work in a team;

 

Knowledge of basic Microsoft programs is a must;

 

Mature and well prepared to work in demanding conditions and able to work under pressure and high frequency of mobility;

 

Indonesian nationality.

 

Demonstrated ability and experience of working in the context of forced migration and human rights;

 

Proven capacity to work in an international team and in a multicultural environment;

 

Willingness to work and travel extensively and live in simple conditions;

 

Demonstrated ability to train others in the relevant areas of information & communication;

 

Essential: educated to degree level, preferably a graduate in journalism, a social science or international relations and/or human rights;

 

journalistic/media experience, preferably in the field of humanitarian affairs, is a must;

 

Essential: experience in writing and documentation, preferably on issues of human rights and forced migration;

 

Essential: excellent written and verbal communication skills in Indonesian & English and abilityto edit raw material;

 

Ability to write in different styles: press releases/statements, analytical reports, news stories, features, appeals, and others;

 

Essential: demonstrated ability in networking, diplomacy and negotiation, possessing appropriate cultural and political sensibilities;

 

Computer proficient with a basic knowledge of html programmes and an ability to learn other design and web programmes;

 

Preferably with knowledge on IT & database management;

 

Indonesian nationality.

 

Legal degree from an accredited law school;

 

Some experience in providing general legal advice to asylum seekers and refugees is an advantage;

 

Fluency in English, both written and oral;

 

Ability to exercise sound legal judgment, well organized, self-motivated and reliable with a strong interest in international human rights;

 

A pleasant personality and compassion for refugees, asylum seekers, displaced people;

 

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing;

 

Demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as individually;

 

Computer skills including Microsoft Office;

 

Proficiency in other Asian languages is an added advantage, e.g. Tamil, Urdu, Farsi, etc.

To apply for this job, send or email your application and CV as soon as possible to: Lino M Sanjoyo : linosanjaya@jrs.or.id or sanjaya.lino@yahoo.com

 

Address: Gg. Cabe DP III/no 9 dn 13, Puren, Pringwulung, Condong Catur, Depok, Sleman, Yogyakarta 55283, INDONESIA

ICBRR Senior Program Officer

 

Head of Delegation Functional link with FRC Programme Manager

 

Insure proper implementation of the activities under the ICBRR programme frameworks through effective monitoring and adequate technical support to Palang Merah Indonesia's staff.

 

Provide expertise and strategic advices to French Red Cross related to Community Based activities

 

Jakarta with regular field visits to West Sumatra

 

12 months with possibility of extension

 

1st of December 2011

 

The French Red Cross (FRC) is part of the global Red Cross / Red Crescent Movement and is present in Indonesia at the invitation of the Indonesian Red Cross (PMI) since 26 December 2004 tsunami in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam and Nias Island.

 

Since the very first days after the disaster, FRC has been active in emergency respond and support wide range activities including the rehabilitation of infrastructure and reconstruction of housing, school and health facilities.

 

In collaboration with Netherland Red Cross, French Red Cross also supports PMI for emergency respond during Padang earthquake in 2009.

 

In the field of long-term development, FRC has broadened its commitment to contribute to the efforts towards the reinforcement of disaster management capacity in Indonesia.

 

FRC is supporting Palang Merah Indonesia (PMI) to implement an Integrated Community Based Risk Reduction (ICBRR) Programme in West Sumatera Province.

 

Within this overall framework, FRC is currently seeking a Senior Program Officer for the ICBRR programme.

 

 

Responsible for monitoring the PMI in the management and implementation of the ICBRR Programme in West Sumatera.

 

Supports and advises the PMI (HQ, province and district level) on programme management, with priority for the running activities related to ICBRR Programme.

 

Review submitted proposals/work plans submitted by the PMI,evaluating them for soundness of programme's strategy and adequacy of programme's administrative guideline

 

(Based on the above) Prepare and present funding recommendations for any activities proposed by implementing partners to Head of Delegation

 

Provide technical assistance to the PMI including conducting orientation sessions, convening and leading workshops, roundtable discussions/meeting and monitoring of activities as per agreed proposals and/or work plans

 

Review and compile reports from the PMI and provide recommendations to Head of Delegation

 

Technical support for the development of programme's exit strategy, ensuring that the outputs of the programme are adequately sustained within the support from the PMI.

 

Ensure effective information-sharing and good collaboration with local, national and international DM counterparts

 

Produce accurate, regular and timely reports for the French Red Cross (weekly, monthly) and ensure that clear information about the programme is regularly made available

 

Produce final reports that includes appropriate archiving of all programme's documentations.

 

Maintains good relationships with partners and donors.

 

Upon request facilitates missions of representatives of FRC, donors, partners, external consultants.

 

Represents FRC in Disaster Management coordination meetings with other partners or organizations within and outside the Red Cross Movement.

 

Develops and follows up on project agreements/MoUs in collaboration with FRC HQ.

 

Perform other tasks as required by the FRC Head of Delegation, especially in the event of disaster.

 

University degree in relevant discipline (Social Science, Development, or other relevant fields). Master Degree is preferred.

 

 

Experience in the field of DRR required

 

3 -5 years experience in the field of Disaster preparedness.

 

Significant experience in participatory and strategic planning, and review techniques

 

Significant experience in program monitoring and evaluation

 

Experience with International Development or Relief or related professional experience.

 

Experience in producing written documentation for technical and non- technical audiences

 

Experience working with Red Cross movements is an advantage

 

International experience is an advantage

 

 

Excellent knowledge in working with program and monitoring tools such as LFA

 

Good skill in proposal writing

 

Excellent knowledge of budget planning and reporting

 

Excellent communication skills both in Bahasa and English, in oral and written;

 

Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office;

 

Strong analytical skills;

 

Strong communication an interpersonal skills

 

Skills in analysis, research and development of IEC material is an advantage

 

Ability to work in a diverse cultural context;

 

Ability to work effectively within a team environment;

 

Demonstrate professional competence, knowledge and understanding of Disaster Management topics (preparedness, response and risk reduction)

 

Conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results

 

Show persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges, remains calm in stressful situation

 

Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, to develop clear goals

Planis an international child-centered community development organization without religious, political or government affiliation. Plan’s vision is a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect human rights and dignity.

Due to the expansion of our program and to maintain high standard of the program accountability, we are looking for highly qualified, committed Indonesians to fill position:

Bachelor degree in Social Science 

 

Minimum 3 years experience in development

 

High integrity & High commitment to community development

 

Have knowledge & skill of Child Protection, Learning Without Fear and Girl’s Football concept, Project management and evaluation, Facilitation skill, Networking, advocacy and conflict resolution, Good interpersonal skill and team work

 

Familiar with Computer

Australian Aid - managed by Cardno Emerging Markets on behalf of AusAID

The Australia Indonesia Partnership for Justice (AIPJ) is an Australian Government, AusAID-funded program managed by Cardno Emerging Markets.

AIPJ is designed to assist the Government of Indonesia in its justice reform efforts for the next five years.

AIPJ requires a short term Communications Specialist to (i) develop a Communications Strategy and (ii) subsequently assist test, implement, review and improve the Strategy.

The terms of reference provide detailed information about the assignment. Please read this before applying for the position. The terms of reference can be Downloaded

Selection criteria:

 

Degree in Communications, International Development, Law, Public Policy, Community Development or a related field.

 

At least 10 years experience, with demonstrated career progression, in working with traditional and new media platforms, in public relations or in corporate, NGO/civil society, or government communications.

 

Experience designing, testing and implementing communications strategies.

 

Experience working with international donor or development agencies.

 

Language skills: Fluent in Indonesian, high-level oral and written English language skills. Strong written and oral communications skills.

 

Experience in working in communications / communications strategies in the law and justice sector in Indonesia and with AusAID would be an advantage.

 

Knowledge of/and or coverage of development issues in Indonesia and in the Indonesian law and justice sector would be an advantage.

Remuneration

We anticipate that this position will be filled by an Indonesian national. As such, the position will be remunerated in line with Indonesian labour market rates.

The position will involve 15 days of inputs in 2011 and there may be an opportunity for up to 40 additional days of additional inputs over the next few years. Details of the timing of these inputs are included in the Terms of Reference.

To apply for this position, please send an email to recruitment.emergingmarkets@cardno.com

Please include the following with your email:

 

Write the reference number OS1830 in the title of the email

 

Attach your CV

 

A statement against the selection criteria in the form provided. This form can be downloaded from HERE

FHI360 Indonesia Country Office has opening position for:

Behavior Change Intervention Officer to provide technical assistance and support related to behavior change interventions (BCI) strategies and implementations.

 

Degree in relevant discipline, preferably social sciences, public health, communication.

 

3-5 years experience on health especially behavior change intervention component;

 

Advanced knowledge and technical skills on behavior change and communication strategies.

 

Preferably with experiences related to HIV/AIDS.

 

Excellent communication skills including fluent written and spoken English,

 

And available for frequent travel to project sites.

 

Please email or fax application letter and curriculum vitae to FHI360 before 10 October 2011 close-out date through

Email: hr@fhi.or.id

or

Fax: 021- 3984 2872

Only short listed candidates will be notified.