Project Officer – ASCEND (Outcome 1)

Jakarta - Indonesia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

PROJECT BACKGROUND

The ASEAN Standards and Certification for Experts in Disaster Management (ASCEND) Programme is an initiative by the ASEAN Member States (AMS) to enhance the quality of disaster management professionals in the region. It has two main components: the ASCEND Competency Standards and the ASCEND Certification.

The current ASCEND Project Phase 2 is a continuation of the ASCEND Project Phase 1. With the significant progress made in Phase 1 Phase 2 aims to further enhance ASCENDs presence and recognition in the disaster management sector. As the ASCEND operationalisation moves toward a well-established regular programme this phase is pivotal for ensuring the ASCEND projects long-term sustainability by increasing ASCENDs credibility and securing broader stakeholder recognition.

Supported by funding from the Republic of Korea the AHA Centre is implementing the ASCEND Project Phase 2 in collaboration with the Korean National Fire Agency (KNFA). The project goal of this phase is Strengthened ASCEND institutionalisation and Sustainability that Advanced Professionalism in the disaster management sector of ASEAN. The outcomes of this project are as follows:

1. Strengthened ASCEND institutionalisation and operationalisation with the involvement of wider stakeholders.

2. Improved ASCEND sustainability for long-term impact and relevancy to the disaster management landscape.

Through the above objectives ASCEND seeks to achieve a well-established regionally recognised certification scheme for disaster management professionals to ensure and promote higher standards and quality in disaster management across the region. ASCEND is also beneficial for identifying competent disaster management professionals in the region with a solid capacity to manage disasters to reduce the loss of life respond effectively recover more quickly and decrease disaster risks throughout the ASEAN region wherever possible.

To support the implementation of the ASCEND Project Phase 2 the AHA Centre seeks to recruit dedicated project management team members with the profile and qualifications below.

BROAD STATEMENT OF FUNCTION

Contribute to the ongoing development and operationalisation of the ASEAN Standards and Certification for Experts in Disaster Management.
Provide support to the activities under the ASCEND Project.
Carry out any other assignments as tasked by the Project Coordinator.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Contribute to the ongoing development and operationalisation of ASCEND

Manage the implementation and improvement of regular ASCEND certification assessments assessors training refresher courses etc.
Manage the regular review and update of ASCEND Competency Standards and its derivative documents according to the regular review period.
Contribute to the planned expansion of the ASCEND scope of work and key occupations in disaster management.
Work with the relevant governmental institutions NGOs education institutions and private sectors at the regional and national levels to promote and expand the ASCEND Programme.
Maintain and coordinate the pool of assessors and certified professionals including its database and administration matters.
Maintain and improve the online certification management system and database of certified professionals.
Coordinate the development and improvement of ASCEND-based training curricula and materials and improve their alignment with other relevant AHA Centre training.
Integrate maintain and improve ASCEND-related documents in the AHA Centre Learning Management System.

2. Provide support for the activities under the ASCEND Project

Support the governance of the ASCEND project internally at the AHA Centre and with the external Parties such as the ASCEND Project Steering Committee and the relevant ASEAN Committee on Disaster Management.
Facilitate the conduct of events such as workshops training and meetings concerning the implementation of the ASCEND project.
Maintain records of events meetings and relevant decisions.
Create publications and communications material related to ASCEND promotions and outreach.
Working with the ASCEND recruited consultants and the ASCEND Project Management Team to design and implement robust ASCEND sustainability initiatives.
Develop communication reports for every ASCEND project event to be circulated to various stakeholders.
Manage ASCENDs communication across various AHA Centre media platforms including the AHA Centre website YouTube X Instagram and Facebook.
Provide administrative support as necessary.

3. Carry out any other assignments as tasked by the Project Coordinator or other assigned officers

Carry out any other assignments as tasked by the Project Coordinator or other assigned officers.
Adhere to all aspects of corporate affairs within the organisation such as administration human resources and legal as well as programme development and management communications and M&E and contribute to emergency operations as required.
Contribute to the AHA Centres collective efforts by accomplishing related duties as needed.

Requirements

JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

Education

Bachelors degree preferably Masters in Psychology Social Science Development Management Public Administration Communications or related disciplines.

Experience

At least five (5) years of work experience with a proven track record on relevant standardisation certification and capacity development programmes in governmental or international organisations.
Exposure working in disaster management and emergency response operations organisations in government or international organisations.
Experience in managing a broad range of activities dealing with various international organisations and related institutions.
Experience in providing training in disaster management.
Knowledge of ASEAN and its regional frameworks in disaster management such as the ASEAN Agreement on Disaster Management and Emergency Response (AADMER) will be an advantage.
Strong command of the English language both spoken and written.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

Planning and organising: Ability to establish a coherent course of action to achieve goals ability to translate plans into actions organise work monitor & review outcomes and communicate the results clearly both verbally and in writing;

Communications and interpersonal skills: Ability to express thoughts clearly accurately and succinctly in verbal and in writing to different audiences and ability to relate well with others and to maintain relations with cordiality and diplomacy;

Teamwork: Ability to build trust and respect among fellow team members and contribute to the resolution of workplace conflict;

Attention to Details: Ability to constantly attend to details and achieve the highest standard in accomplishing tasks;

Ability to work in a multicultural setting and under pressure: Ability to interact effectively with people from different cultures ability to multitask and remain efficient and productive under pressure;

Organisational awareness: Ability to align thinking and actions to organisational values;

Flexibility and adaptability: Ability to respond positively to change and new organisational practices structures procedures and technology; and

Personal credibility: Has high regard for self-discipline good attendance record respects punctuality and sets an example to others shows consistency in words and actions has high integrity and is conscientious.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The AHA Centre extends a warm invitation to exceptional and highly motivated individuals from ASEAN Member States to apply for positions within our organisation.

To initiate your application kindly submit (1) a detailed application highlighting your qualifications and the potential contributions you can make to the role (2) a comprehensive CV (3) the AHA Centre Application Form and (4) certified true copies of your educational certificates.

It is crucial to combine all documents from number (1) to number (4) into one single file to enable our HRIS to capture your overall profile. For the efficient handling of your application please also ensure that the total size of your attachment remains within the 5 MB limit.

You can download the AHA Centre Application Form directly from our website at

We wish to thank all applicants; however only those invited for an interview will be contacted directly and it is essential to understand that the Selection Panels decisions are final.

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PROJECT BACKGROUNDThe ASEAN Standards and Certification for Experts in Disaster Management (ASCEND) Programme is an initiative by the ASEAN Member States (AMS) to enhance the quality of disaster management professionals in the region. It has two main components: the ASCEND Competency Standards and t...