Language Support & Communications Offcer (Ref. Code: NIAS-LSCO)

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, 2007. We are also implementing Livelihoods, Environmental Health and Disaster Preparedness Management programs to help families and communities to improve their life quality. We are looking for qualified and committed candidates to fill the following position on a fixed term contract basis.

Language Support & Communications Officer (Ref. Code NIAS-LSCO), 1 position
Based in Lahewa, Nias

Purpose of the Post:
To address the internal communication needs of Nias Sub-Office through
provision of translation services and minuting of internal meetings.

Main Responsibilities:
· Support the production of the Canadian Red Cross bulletin in both English and Indonesian;
· Take minutes of internal meetings related to programming;
· Document and file all internal and relevant external meeting minutes in English and Indonesian, and disseminate as appropriate to meeting representatives;
· Provide verbal translation for internal training workshops and meetings;
· Provide written translation of reports, correspondence and other documents from English to Bahasa Indonesia and vice versa, as required by staff;
· Scan local newspapers for articles relevant to Canadian Red Cross programming and translate articles for delegates;
· Provide language support to the DRR & Database Department, meet other language support needs as assigned;
· Organize English course for local staff.

Competencies and Skills Required for the Post:
· Fluent in English, Bahasa Indonesia (reading, writing/reporting and
speaking)
· Experience in language, documentation and communication functions
· Computer skills: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office (MS Word and MS
Excel)
· Experience with International NGOs is an asset
· University education in English literature, communications, translation
or related experience
· Preferably has experience in teaching English

Notice:
Applications should be sent to recruitment.id@redcross.ca quoting the Ref code (NIAS-LSCO) 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 contacted. Applications must be received by 9 August 2008.
Canadian Red Cross gives an equal-opportunity employment regardless of race, gender, religion, or political affiliations.

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