Vacancy In American Red Cross

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 : Admin Asst
No of Hired : 1 Person
Base of Assignment : Banda Aceh
Type of contract : Fixed term

Duties and Responsibilities:
Coordination and Documentation:
· Compile and maintain centralized filing system (hard copies) OD project
· Maintain and circulate program meeting schedules (in conjunction with Reporting Officer) and update Monthly Program Calendar in OD
· Book meeting rooms/venues for workshops and internal meeting for OD
· Arrange logistics/travel plans for OD units (in coordination with administration staff in Banda Aceh and Jakarta)
· Follow up on general internal office and external tasks as requested by supervisor or relevant units
· In the event that another program assistant is absent from duties for limited period, provide back-up program support to other program sectors.

Program Planning and Development:
· Assist the gender unit and OD team in preparation and implementation of assessment/survey.
· Attend related program staff meeting and take notes (if necessary)
Accompany OD team to designated field visits as needs arise.


Qualifications:
* Prior Work Experience in a Similar Position for 1 - 2 years;
* University degree, strong interpersonal and communication skills;
* Proficiency in English (written and spoken); Proficiency in computers especially MS office;
* Ability to take initiative, think creatively and work collaboratively;
* Ability to work in a team environment required; Excellent Organization Skill;
* Acehnese preferred, experience with humanitarian/ development sector will be an added advantage.





POSITION : PSP Instructional Officer
No of Hired : 1 Person
Base of Assignment : Lamno
Type of contract : Fixed term

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage the training teams in PMI and the instructional unit within the American Red Cross
* Curriculum development for Crisis Intervention Specialists course in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
* Provide technical assistance to PMI in training delivery, content and follow ups.
* Maintain training records including list of participants, handouts and evaluations for PMI and American Red Cross PSP.
* Coordinate with stakeholders and resource persons to organize training workshops
* Any other tasks as assigned


Qualifications:
* Bachelors´ degree in education, social sciences or humanities
* Minimum of 1.5 years experience in psychosocial support training in schools and community
* Self-supporting in computers (Windows, word processing, PowerPoint presentations)
* Language- Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
* Interpersonal skills in interacting with diverse groups of people





POSITION : PSP Instructional Officer
No of Hired : 1 Person
Base of Assignment : Calang
Type of contract : Fixed term

Duties and Responsibilities:
* Manage the training teams in PMI and the instructional unit within the American Red Cross
* Curriculum development for Crisis Intervention Specialists course in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
* Provide technical assistance to PMI in training delivery, content and follow ups.
* Maintain training records including list of participants, handouts and evaluations for PMI and American Red Cross PSP.
* Coordinate with stakeholders and resource persons to organize training workshops
* Any other tasks as assigned


Qualifications:
* Bachelors´ degree in education, social sciences or humanities
* Minimum of 1.5 years experience in psychosocial support training in schools and community
* Self-supporting in computers (Windows, word processing, PowerPoint presentations)
* Language- Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
* Interpersonal skills in interacting with diverse groups of people



Please submit your application and curriculum vitae to hr@amredcross. org put Job title in Subject line. Only applications in English and short listed candidates will be notified. Applications submitted after October 10, 2008 will not be considered.