Deadline: 28 December 2021
Location: Lumajang
Job Type: Full Time
Background
December 04th, 2021, at 3.20 pm west Indonesian time, the Volcanology and Geological Disaster Mitigation Center (PVMBG) raised the status of the volcanic activity of Mount Semeru, East-Java to level II or 'Waspada.' At this level, PVMBG recommended that people/visitors do not engage in any activities at a radius of 1 km from the crater/peak of Mount Semeru and a distance of 5 km to the crater's direction south-southeast. People were also warned of the potential for hot clouds and hot lavas avalanches along the river stream, particularly Besuk- Kobokan, Besuk Bang, Besuk Kembar, and Besuk Sarat. PVBMG will evaluate the status of Mt. Semeru continuously to anticipate additional risks. The other potential risk of the eruption of Mt. Semeru is in the form of incandescent rock-throwing around the peak. At the same time, Mt. Semeru ejected ash-sized material that spread depending on wind direction and speed.
Based on the data issued by National Disaster Management Agency (BNPB), Lumajang district (East-Java) is affected by the Mt. Semeru eruption, particularly in villages: Besuk Kobokan, Sapitarang Village, in Pronojiwo District.
Based on the rapid need assessment (RNA) findings, Plan Indonesia decided to respond and deliver 3-month emergency response activity (alert level: orange-1) to contribute in filling the gaps of the government response and addressed the specific needs of affected children, particularly girls, young women and their families in Lumajang City at Pronojiwo in the following sectors:
Child Protection: prioritize to provide psychosocial support (PSS) for girls, boys, and youth groups to reduce their stress level, as well as to promote protection and prevention of SGBV, which potentially occurred in evacuation centers, in collaboration with young local animators. Engaging young people to establish a CP committee and referral in evacuation centers or villages would be another priority for Plan Indonesia to respond. Plan Indonesia may support emergency lamps to ensure children, particularly girls and women, are well protected, as there are frequent electricity breakouts and bad lighting in evacuation centers that increase the vulnerability of girls and women to gender-based violence (GBV). Minimum safety equipment for children, such as a whistle may be critical for children to have as a warning signal for prevention GBV. Plan Indonesia is recommended to provide protection campaign NO-GO-TELL for children through the high engagement of youth groups and networks, particularly girls and young women.
WASH: Distribution of MHM kits, including dignity kits for 200 women and girls in Pronojiwo Sub Districts. There is also a need for underwear for children and adults living in evacuation centers which Plan Indonesia may support. The MHM campaign and hygiene/Covid-19 promotion is also essential to conduct in all evacuation centers and/or village that focuses on 3 key messages of MHM, through peer to peer group support between young people and in collaboration with local sanitarian/health facilitator
Education: Distribution of 500 learning kits for girls and boys from 24 affected schools to increase their learning interest. Intervention on EiE such as back to school campaigns and training for teachers on emergency curriculum and lesson plan, class management, Covid-19 promotion, and PSS can be delivered
As national leader of CEA Plan, Indonesia will support the government response team in ICS in establishing engagement and accountability of response within three pillars: promoting engagement and participation of different stakeholders (Penta helix stakeholders), information management / 2-way communication, and child friendly and gender sensitive complaint feedback mechanism (CFM)
Key Tasks.
Coordination of community engagement
Serve as focal point for to faciliate community engagement and accountability working group in the assigned area. Coordinate closely with ER Team Leader, and other Lumajang response staff to understand and respond to community engagement needs and/or emerging concerns locally. Advise if additional communications materials are needed to meet the needs and answer questions of the displaced communities.
1. Data Collection and Submission
Gather community feedback with the field teams and filing it to the Feedback Registry. Respond to inquiries as appropriate and flag for follow up those requiring additional assistance.
2. Partnership development
Support the organization of Feedback Committees and community to gather feedback throughout the project and ensure ownership of local partners to allow for effective handover at conclusion of project.
3. Coordination with Community Engagement Working Group and other agencies
Attend Community Engagement Working Group meetings in Lumajang and engage other humanitarian agencies in community engagement activities to ensure coordination and ongoing interagency collaboration.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Develop an M&E strategy and oversee its implementation ensuring alignment with Plan International’s global M&E Framework SPHERE and CHS and ensure all M&E activities of Plan and its implementing partners have a clear focus on the specific needs of young girls, adolescent girls and young women.
Knowledge, Skills, Behaviours, and Experience Required to Achieve Role’s Objectives:
Knowledge
High level of experience in developing Communication system.
Qualifications and / or experience in professional communication related fields.
Strong assessment, evaluation, analysis and strategic planning skills.
Significant experience of managing Communication and community engagement in humanitarian crises.
Knowledge of Plan policies and procedures, Sphere and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct
Proficiency in information technology/ computer skills, Communication tools,
Skills
Networking skills especially with media information
Ability to analyse data and provide clear overviews of context / evolving situations
Able to work in English language.
Driver license minimum SIM C
Have/own personal laptop to support the task.
Attitudes
Committed to Plan International’s core values;
Strives for lasting impact
Open and accountable
Works well with others
Inclusive and empowering
Communicator and influencer.
Experienced with working with senior management.
Team player and relationship builder.
Able to work calmly under extreme pressure and at unpredictable hours during emergency response.
Communications and Working Relationships:
Key internal contacts
Emergency Response Manager, Communication Team, ER Team Leader, Technical Specialists Gemilang Response (WASH, CPIE, Sheleter and EiE)
Weekly contact & briefing with Response Team
Key external contacts
Government authorities; National Clusters Leads
UN Agencies
District authorities (whenever needed)
Reporting lines
MEAL and CEA Officer position is report to Emergency Response Team LEader.
Physical Environment and Demands:
Extensive travel, sometimes to hazardous environments. Periods of intense work at all times of day and night.
Level of Contact with Children:
Mid contact: Occasional direct interaction with children when at the IDPs camps/evacuation centre
Physical location:
Based in Lumajang District of East Java Province is possible .
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interviews. Please submit your letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae in English by apply now not later than December 28, 2021,
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.
A range of pre-employment checks will be undertaken in conformity with Plan International's Safeguarding Children and Young People policy.
As an international child centred community development organisation, Yayasan Plan International Indonesia is fully committed to promoting the realisation of children's rights including their right to protection from violence and abuse. That means we have particular responsibilities to children that we come into contact with.
Yayasan Plan International Indonesia believes that in a world where children face so many threats of harm, it is our duty to ensure that we, as an organisation, do everything we can to keep children safe. We must not contribute in any way to harming or placing children at risk. Equality, diversity and inclusion is at the very heart of everything that Plan International stands for. Our organisation is based on a culture of inclusivity and we strive to create a workplace environment that ensures every team, in every office, in every country, is rich in diverse people, thoughts, and ideas.
We will provide equality of opportunity and will not tolerate discrimination on any grounds. We foster an organisational culture that embraces and exemplifies our commitment to gender equality, girls’ rights and inclusion while supporting staff to adopt good practice, positive attitudes and principles of gender equality and inclusion.
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