Peace Building Translator, IOM, Banda Aceh

IOM is looking for a Peace Building Translator 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/2008/054
Job Title : Peace Building Translator
Duty Station : Banda Aceh, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam, Indonesia
Classification : Employee, Grade 5
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 with translations the PCRP peacebuilding consultant in brokering relationships and
maintaining constant dialogues and programmatic focuses with Government institutions,
NGO’s, media houses and Arts/cultural circles;
2. Maintain constant communications with Beujroh in Banda Aceh to maintain programmatic
focus of the monthly tabloid Tingkap;
3. Maintain constant communications with Harian Aceh to direct the public opinion
campaign via SMS;
4. Obtain community feedback on the monthly tabloid Tingkap;
5. Maintain constant contact with the media pivotal points in each ICRS functional districts;
6. Assist the PCRP peacebuilding consultant in video documenting the attitudinal and
behavioral changes throughout the ICRS program of 10-15 exemplary ICRS clients;
7. Assist in the setting up of a Press conference in June/July 2008 and posthumously under
its shadow five relevant activities in the five ICRS functioning areas;
8. Assist in the organization of a relevant befitting cultural celebration under the banner of
the common identity, highlighting the achievements of the Aceh Peace Process to
commemorate the third year of the signing of the Helsinki MOU and the National
independence Day;
9. Maintain constant communication with Community Viewer Circles (CVC) in collaboration
with Local Partners (LP’s) and community based Self-Help Groups (SHG’s);
10. Prepare regular implementation reports and project progress reporting as required.
11. Assist staff designated to PCRP information and media activities.
12. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Desirable Qualifications:
A minimum of three years relevant experience in translations, information and reporting
capacities with an International or relevant national agency/organization or media outlet.
Experience in writing and designing promotional/media materials, and working with community
and commercial broadcast media (i.e. radio, television) is highly desirable though not mandatory.
Previous work experience with Aceh and familiarity with peace-building and reintegration issues
pertaining to the ongoing peace process a distinct advantage. Solid PR experience liaising with
journalists, National media, desirable. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports required.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills, strong organizational skills, drive for results and
effective people skills with a demonstrated track record working effectively with colleagues from
linguistically and culturally diverse backgrounds is the foundation for this position.
Thorough knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia (Spoken/written) and English (Spoken) is mandatory.

Download internal application form here (internal-application.DOC) <<<<<<