The “Arbeiter-Samariter-Bund Deutschland (ASB)” is a German aid and welfare organisation with more than 300 branches at national, regional, district and municipal level all over Germany.
More than 1.3 million members provide a broad social basis for our organisation and more than 20,000 employees as well as over 17,000 volunteers form part of the ASB ensuring a high level of quality in areas such as rescue services, civil protection and social services. Since its foundation in 1888, ASB has acted as a politically and denominationally independent association ensuring a high level of continuity and reliability. ASB’s Foreign Aid Department provides both direct emergency relief to people hit by man-made or natural disasters and longer-term rehabilitation measures designed to promote recovery and to rapidly help restore the livelihoods of refugees, internally displaced persons and other vulnerable groups. ASB currently has a portfolio of more than 100 relief, rehabilitation, development and inclusive Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) projects in countries like Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Greece, Haiti, Indonesia, Iraq, Kosovo, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Philippines, Serbia and Ukraine.
ASB started its operations in Nicaragua in 2000 after Hurricane Mitch caused substantial loss and damages in the country. In the meantime, ASB has extended its programme work to Honduras, El Salvador and Guatemala. In addition to humanitarian assistance and inclusive DRR projects, current operations focus on building resilience to extreme weather and the adverse effects of climate change on vulnerable groups and its livelihoods. Today ASB runs a regional office in Managua employing 11 local and 2 international staff and works with different Central American and international partner organizations.
ASB is currently seeking expressions of interest from qualified and committed individuals for the following position:
Programme Assistant
The position is a full-time position and comprises 39 hours per week. The period of assistance is one year, with possibility of extension. The place of service is Managua, Nicaragua with business trips to Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador and within Nicaragua, and occasionally other Latin-American countries.
Under the direct supervision of the ASB Regional Director for Latin America, the position includes the following main tasks:
- Support to operational management and monitoring of projects in the area of disaster risk management and inclusion of people with disabilities, resilience and adaptation to climate change, food security, etc.
- Support in monitoring project implementation with regard to donor guidelines, ASB regulations and international humanitarian standards.
- Writes reports in German, English or Spanish, ensuring the fulfillment of donor reporting requirements
- Participates on preparation of concept notes, proposals or amendments of projects.
- In close coordination with regional director maintains relationship with key stakeholders such as donors (particularly with German Embassies), local and national authorities.
- Attends humanitarian coordination or other relevant meetings with external stakeholders.
- Supports the regional director in other tasks inherent to the position that are requested according to context and needs.
Key Requirements:
- A university or technical college degree in the fields of humanitarian aid, development or social sciences or a training appropriate to the position
- Interest in topics of international humanitarian aid / development, cooperation and work in an international context
- Very good language skills in German, Spanish and English spoken and written
- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office)
- Ability to cooperate and work in a team
- Ability to assert yourself
- Practical experience in this field is desirable
- Excellent negotiation skills
- Structured, precise working methods and flexibility
We offer:
- An interesting activity in an international context.
- A competitive salary commensurate with experience, plus insurance cover and payment of travel expenses.
- Professional support by international team members.
ASB is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants should send a Letter of Motivation (max. 2 pages), a CV (max. 2 pages) and relevant certificates by email in pdf format to:
application-ahi©asb.de and postulaciones@asb-latam.org
Subject line: “Program Assistant Central America”
Only electronic applications accepted.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 15.07.2019
Website ASB Germany, Foreign Aid Department:
https://www.asb.de/en/foreign-aid
Website ASB Regional Office Central America: