Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Media and Database Officer - SurfAid International

Media and Database Officer

SurfAid International is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the alleviation of human
suffering through community-based health programs. We perform our work in
isolated regions connected to us through surfing and are professional, highly
energized, innovative and youthful in our outlook. Our main program areas are
Community Based Health, Emergency Preparedness, Environmental Health (Water and
Sanitation) and Malaria prevention.

We are now seeking for a Media and Database Officer for the Emergency Preparedness Program with the duty station in Padang. The Media and Database officer will report to the Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator E-Prep.  This position is intended for Indonesian nationals only.

The role is responsible for developing and support in training and promoting the Disaster
Risk Reduction in the targeted areas through the development of existing
campaign materials and to adapt the materials to suit the local culture. Interaction
with SAI staff and program beneficiaries is important together with a detailed
understanding of community issues. In conducting his/her duties and
responsibilities, field visits will be frequent.

Requirements

The successful applicant will hold a university degree in relevant discipline or equivalent to
community facilitation experience with at least 2 years experiences in program
monitoring and evaluation, developing DRR promotion media, community
facilitation or community social work.

In addition, it will be preferable for the successful applicant to possess
experience in:

- Experience of Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) or Community Based Disaster Risk Management (CBDRM) programs and/or emergency response programs

- Experience in developing DRR media promotion, i.e., through development of posters, movie, leaflets, calendars,books, etc

- The development of DRR campaign strategy to be utilized in the community level and the elementary schools.

- Experience in developing the database and maintaining it through the course of program.

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a commitment to working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural environment.

- Computing skills, including knowledge of Word and Excel

- High personal standards, political and religious sensitivity and possess the qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.

- Ability to work in a team.

SurfAid International provides a competitive package for the successful candidate.
Please send your cover letter (clearly identifying the role you are applying for) and your CV to jobs@surfaidinternational.org by February 24th, 2011.
Please send only application letter and CV/resume.
Applications submitted beyond the mentioned date will not be processed.  We look forward to receiving your application!

www.surfaidinternational.org

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