Vacancy: Senior Project Officer For People-Centered Inclusive Humanitarian Action (1 Position Available)

: Jakarta, with frequent visit to project area (West Java and Central Sulawesi – TBC)
: 6 (six) months with possible extension
Fixed-term, Full-time
Mid-January 2021
Humanitarian Coordinator, with functional links, Disability Inclusion Advisor and the CBM Global Humanitarian Action Initiative

CBM is a leading organisation in disability inclusive development, committed to improving the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the poorest communities of the world. CBM engages in inclusive humanitarian response at operational and international advocacy levels. We aim to provide people-centred, timely, appropriate and effective inclusive humanitarian action to the poorest and most marginalised men, women and children affected by disasters, in partnership with organisations of persons with disabilities and other national and local organisations, based on the principles stated in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), Charter on Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action, and Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction, and in close coordination with the humanitarian sector at global, regional, national and local levels. Supporting local partners and organisations of persons with disabilities to prepare and respond to emergencies is CBM’s unique contribution in the field of humanitarian action. CBM’s emergency work also includes working with mainstream humanitarian organisations to promote and implement inclusive relief and recovery.

Under the direction and guidance of the Humanitarian Coordinator, and supportive supervision of the Humanitarian Action Initiative,
The Senior Project Officer will be responsible for efficient and effective project management, which includes the process of developing work plans and monitoring project implementation and progress of the people-centered inclusive humanitarian action project.

In the event of an emergency, in coordination with and under guidance of the humanitarian coordinator, the SPO will actively contribute to the response:

English (profesional profiency)
Local/Regional language (native speaker or profesional profiency)

The future job holder is required to adhere to CBM’s values and commit to CBM’s Code of Conduct and Safeguarding Policy.
CBM is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons with disabilities, to apply for this position.