Peace Building Outreach Assistant at IOM, Aceh

IOM is looking for a Peace Building Outreach Assistant according to the terms of reference
below. Interested applicants are invited to apply by submitting their application to
hrbandaaceh@iom.int not later than 20 May 2008 indicating the reference code below and job
title. All candidates are requested to specify their availability date in the application form. Please
note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Reference Code : SVN/IDI/2008/053
Job Title : Peace Building Outreach Assistant
Duty Station : Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Indonesia
Classification : Employee, Grade 6
Estimate Starting Date : Soon as possible

General Functions:
Under the direct supervision of the Reintegration Officer of the Post Conflict and Reintegration
Program (PCRP) in close coordination with the Peace-building Consultant (for PCRP) and the
Information Officer (at IOM Jakarta), and the overall guidance of the Program Coordinator, the
successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating and Implementing public information,
public relations, and peace-building media strategies in support of the PCRP. In particular s/he
will:
1. Assist in the development of an information and awareness campaign to explain the aims
and targets of the “Program for Peace Building Assistance in Conflict-affected
Communities in Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam” to local government, clients and their
communities. This anticipates a strong public outreach mechanism that manages
communities and clients’ expectations.
2. Working with other ICRS staff and local partners, including community based
organizations (CBOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs), to produce and direct the
production of peace-building media, which may include print media, interactive radio
programming, etc: the aim is to reinforce and discuss key ideas and messages of the
program in an interactive and participative manner.
3. Edit, Format and link all photographs and captions/quote received from the field into the
interactive ‘Flash’ program’s Photo section; edit, convert and link power-point information
into the Information section; convert and link all audio and video materials into the Audio
and Video sections; obtain and link each months Tingkap news tabloid into the Tingkap
section;
4. Bi-weekly synchronization of all six information kiosks in the field;
5. Based on specific information display needs of each field office area and overall ICRS
program foci, develop relevant display banners and wall-papers for each field office.
6. Timely completion of monthly design for the public display billboards and ensuring the
service provider makes the changes simultaneously in Banda Aceh and all other six
regions with minimum possible delays;
7. Set up of Tingkap newspaper stands at key supermarkets and governmental offices in
ICRS work areas and design well suited newspaper stand displays for each monthly
edition of Tingkap;
8. Editing table assistance in the production of video documentaries and other relevant
ICRS audio and video productions;
9. Development of relevant audiovisual materials and precise technical arrangements of
visuals during press conferences, public forums, official meetings and other ICRS
program related activities highlighting the key features and purpose of the ICRS program
under the banner of a common identity.
10. Maintain constant contact with the five ICRS Field Coordinators and their respective staff,
especially the database assistant to obtain timely photographs with captions/quotes of all
major stages of ICRS field activities and events, to collaboratively design Microsoft
power-point versions of all relevant field information in the form of tables, graphs, photos
with narrations for public and official viewing and to identify specific information promotion
needs of each field office;
11. Prepare regular implementation reports and project progress reporting as required.
12. Assist staff designated to PCRP information and media activities.
13. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:
A minimum of five years relevant experience in information and reporting capacities with an
International or relevant national agency/organization or media outlet is highly desirable.
Experience in writing and designing promotional/media materials, and working with community
and commercial broadcast media (eg. print, radio, television). Proficient at photography, including
editing via Photoshop (or other relevant program) and publishing design via Publisher (or other
relevant program) highly desirable. Proficiency at web and/or web based designing mandatory.
Proficient at videography, including editing and production will be an exceptional bonus although
not mandatory. Previous work experience with Aceh and familiarity with peace-building and
reintegration issues pertaining to the ongoing peace process a distinct advantage. Excellent
communication and negotiation skills. Strong organizational skills, drive for results, and effective
people skills. Demonstrated track record working effectively with colleagues from linguistically
and culturally diverse backgrounds.
Thorough knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia and spoken English at a conversational level is
mandatory.

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