Information & Reporting Senior Officer

The Canadian Red Cross (CRC) is implementing a major community-based reconstruction and rehabilitation program with the primary focus on shelter construction project in Aceh Besar, Lamno, Calang and Nias for beneficiaries affected by Tsunami of December 26, 2004 and earthquake of March 28, 2005. We are also implementing Livelihood, Environmental Health and Disaster Preparedness Management programs to help families and communities to improve their live quality. We are looking for qualified and committed candidates to fill the following position on a fixed term contract basis.

Information & Reporting Senior Officer (Ref Code: IRSO)

Based in Banda Aceh

Standard function description:

To compile, write and produce program progress reports for the Canadian Red Cross/Aceh Program to reflect the depth and breadth of the program and the impact on the lives of the families in Aceh. In addition, to work closely with the Information and Reporting Delegate on various community-based communication and media projects.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Ÿ Coordinate the information flow and gather data for use in reporting the progress of the Aceh Program.

Ÿ Produce program reports in English as outlined in the Canadian Red Cross reporting requirements.

Ÿ Support the development of an internal and external communication strategy with regards to various Canadian Red Cross programs.

Ÿ Assist the CRC information delegate in the development and implementation of communication programs/activities for milestones

Ÿ Interview community members for human interest stories as required

Ÿ Support the implementation of a community newsletter, in coordination with partners. This includes research, development and production of the newsletter.

Ÿ Liaise with local media and support the development of a local media database

Ÿ Provide logistical and administrative support to the Information and Reporting Delegate in tasks related to the Information Unit.

Ÿ Attend meetings and translate as required

Ÿ Other tasks as deemed necessary

Qualifications and experience required

· Previous INGO experience

· Previous Journalism experience

· Min 6 years of related experience

· Degree (BA or MA) in Communications or Journalism is essential

· International advanced level in English and Bahasa Indonesia (reading, writing/reporting and speaking)

· Experience in language, documentation and communication functions

· Self-initiative and the ability to learn quickly

· Analytical skills and the ability to develop ideas and concepts

· Familiarity with log frame / pro frame and monitoring and evaluation tools desirable

· Computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (MS Word and MS Excel)

· Community experience and relationship skills

Travel

The position is based in Banda Aceh with occasional travel to project sites.

Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Information and Reporting Delegate, Technical Teams and Field Teams

External: Community members and leaders, local partner organizations, local authorities, local media and relevant local & international organizations

Please Notice: Applications should be sent to recruitment. id@redcross. ca quoting the Ref code as the subject of the e-mail and indicating the Job title on the covering letter and the attachment should not exceed 200 Kb. Only candidate meeting the Essential Qualifications will be considered. Applications must be received by Friday, March 7, 2008. Canadian Red Cross gives an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, religion, or political affiliations.

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