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#20 - May 21 2015
REMINDER: For emergencies after hours, please contact Post 1 at
3435-9221. They can direct your call appropriately.
Community Activities Calendar
Pg. 2
CLO’s Line Pg. 3-7
PEP Talk Pg. 8
Med Unit Pg. 9-10
Community News Pg. 11-14
@america Pg. 15
American Club Pg. 16
Classifieds Pg. 17-20
FLO Weekly Pg. 21
HR Openings Pg. 22-24
Inside this issue:
The Cicak is the U.S. Embassy/Jakarta’s unofficial newsletter
published on Thursdays. For safety and privacy reasons, please
do not forward it outside our Embassy community.
Submissions from the Embassy community for the next
issue are due Tuesday by COB. If Tuesday is a holiday, the
deadline is Monday by COB.
Please e-mail submissions through e-Services or email to
Selamat Jalan!
Bryan Barger (DEA) Lisa Burkholder (State) David Hatch (USAID) Miranda Jolicoeur (USAID) Mohammed Abdelhadi (MSG) Moulik Berkana (Pol) Nadeem Yusuf (USAID) Nievelsi Yockkim (CSU) Tamela Simpson (OBO)
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat ASEAN Children’s
Book Drive, Annex and TOB Chancery (‘til June for collect-ing the books) Aneka Meubel’s Sale, Radio Dalam
20 21 First Aid class
for domestic staff, 9:30AM Happy Hour with Lux and Tim, Prohibition Bar Arcadia Senayan, 5PM
22 CLO Breakfast 7:30-8:30 AM, First floor C/R, Chancery CLO Residential Warden Bi-Annual Luncheon, Annex 810, 11:00 AM
23 KCV Yard Sale, 8:00 AM Jakarta Highland Gathering (21-24) Brazilian Carnaval, fX Mall
24 Embassy
Community Bike
25 Memorial Day (American Holiday)
26 Beauty and The Beast Show, Ciputra Theatre (‘til 6/7)
27 CLO Breakfast, 7:30-8:30 AM, Annex 810 CPR class for domestic staff, American Club, 9:30AM
28 IEA’s FoodVaganza, Annex basketball courtyard, 8:00 AM
29 Jakarta Fair, JiExpo Kemayoran (‘til 7/5)
30
31 Embassy
Community Bike
1 June 2 Waisak (Indonesian Holiday) An evening with Michael Bolton, The Kasablanka, PM
3 4 Official US Embassy 4th of July Event (not a typo)
5 Last day of school at JIS Electro 5KM Run, Ancol Jakarta Players’ Performances
6 Jakarta Players’ Performances
7 Embassy
Community Bike Asian Golf Escapes, various locations (‘til 6/13) Jakarta Players’ Performances
8 9 10 11 12 13 CLO’s Trekking, Sentul, AM Melbourne’s Photography Class
14 Embassy
Community Bike Melbourne’s Photography Class
15 16 17 18 19 20
MAY - JUNE CLO EVENT OTHER EMBASSY EVENT JAKARTA COMM. EVENT HOLIDAY Color Legend:
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Community Liaison Officers : Lainie McKeating and Sara Warnick Administrative Assistant : Bonnie Manuputty
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. (62-21) 34359250
The CLO’s Line
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Community Liaison Officers : Lainie McKeating and Sara Warnick Administrative Assistant : Bonnie Manuputty
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. (62-21) 34359250
The CLO’s Line
CLO Breakfast
Friday, May 22 First floor C/R Chancery, 7:30-8:30 AM
& Wednesday, May 27
Annex 810, 7:30-8:30 AM
Please join us! No RSVP necessary
Date Change!
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Community Liaison Officers : Lainie McKeating and Sara Warnick Administrative Assistant : Bonnie Manuputty
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. (62-21) 34359250
The CLO’s Line
Saturday, June 13 Guided 2 hours moderate hike in Sentul (50 minutes from Jakarta) followed by lunch at a hillside villa. Motorpool shuttle to and from Sentul (leaving early)
300,000 IDR/person No host lunch
Payment due June 10th
RSVP through e-services or email to
Escape The City!
Go Trekking in Sentul
Go Take a Hike!
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Community Liaison Officers : Lainie McKeating and Sara Warnick Administrative Assistant : Bonnie Manuputty
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. (62-21) 34359250
The CLO’s Line
Day Trip to Bogor Saturday, June 27
Lets get out of the city!
Join a family friendly trip to Bogor
Train ride to and from Bogor to explore the Botanical Gardens, eat lunch and visit a puppet maker’s shop
150,000 IDR/person
No host lunch Payment due June 10
RSVP through e-services or email to [email protected]
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Community Liaison Officers : Lainie McKeating and Sara Warnick Administrative Assistant : Bonnie Manuputty
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. (62-21) 34359250
SECURITY NOTICE No. 08 - 15
May 20, 2015
TO: All Mission Employees FROM: James J. Murphy, RSO SUBJECT: RSO Departure Procedures Mission employees who are departing Post are reminded to schedule a departure brief with RSO. Departure procedures include: Attending a departure briefing with RSO. The briefing
must be done at the Chancery compound and will normally take 15 minutes. Scheduled briefing times are on Monday and Friday between 09:00 and 09:30 and Wednesday afternoons between 15:00 and 15:30. Please contact the RSO Office in person or at extension 9012 to schedule your briefing preferably between one and four weeks prior to departure.
Return E and E radios to the CSC at the Annex on the 10
th Floor.
Return Embassy badges prior to departure. Blue badges should be turned in to the Chancery RSO office or to Post One and can be done on your final day. Yellow badges for family members, or red badges for drivers, may be turned in to the Chancery RSO office or to the RSO section on the 10
th Floor of
the Annex. During your departure brief, please advise RSO of any
travel to be taken between departure and arrival at your next assignment. A secondary briefing may be required.
For further information or inquiries, please contact the RSO at extension 9012.
Events Around Jakarta
Aneka Meubel Mid Year Sale 2015 Enjoy fabulous discounts starting from 20% up to 40% off the price tag. Amazing value on stock items, all prepared for quick delivery. For details, email [email protected]
Jakarta Highland Gathering 2015 May 21-24 at Karawaci and Le Meridien Hotel For more information: http://jkthighlandgathering.org/2015/
A Night of Reunion with Boyzone May 22 (starts at 8:15pm) at Istora Senayan. For tickets, visit https://rajakarcis.com/ or http://www.kiostix.com/ and for more information, call 5639543.
The CLO’s Line
Brazilian Carnival May 23 at fX Mall, Sudirman. For information, call Mimi at 08158119678.
Beauty and The Beast Show May 26 - June 7 at Ciputra Theater, Jl. Prof. DR. Satrio Kav. 3-5, Ciputra World 1 Jakarta, Retail Podium Level 13, Kuningan. For more information, visit http://www.ciputraartpreneur.com/beauty_and_the_beast_in_english.html
Jakarta Fair 2015 May 29 - July 5 at JiExpo Kemayoran. For information, visit www.jakartafair.co.id
Foam Festival 5K Run May 31 at Taman Impian Jaya Ancol. For information, visit www.foamfestindo.com
Jakarta International 10 KM Run It will start and finish at Silang Monas Barat Daya, Central Jakarta. Free registration fee. Information http://jakartainternational10k.com/index.php/main/en/home
An evening with Michael Bolton June 2 at The Kasablanka. For information, call 30053560.
Richard Clayderman Concert June 5 at Balai Sarbini. For tickets, visit www.rajakarcis.com
Electro 5 km Run June 6 (starts at 8:00PM) at Ancol Taman Impian.It is all about fun so you can run, walk, and even dance your way through the course. Registration is required and the cost Rp 350,000 - 700,000. Information at http://electro-run.com/
Asia Pacific Challenge: Asian Golf Escapes June 7-13 at various locations. This will be the biggest inter-team amateur golf event in Indonesia with a $200,000 cash prize on offer. Held over four rounds on four of the best courses in Jakarta and Bogor. Limited spots available. For information, visit http://www.luxuryasiangolfescapes.com/
Melbourne Photography Classes June 13: Part 1 “Getting The Best From Your Digital Camera” Seminar. You will learn about all the important controls and features of your camera in a classroom setting. June 14: Part 2 “Hands-On Practical Photography” Workshop. This is a hands-on workshop where Melbourne will guide you through a series of easy to handle assignments. All courses 9.00 am – 4.30 pm Venue: South Jakarta. Information: [email protected]
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Community Liaison Officers : Lainie McKeating and Sara Warnick Administrative Assistant : Bonnie Manuputty
E-mail: [email protected] Tel. (62-21) 34359250
PEP Talk
2015 Personal Preparedness Series
May
Residential Warden Bi-Annual Luncheon,
May 22, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Annex 810
For Residential Wardens Only
June
RSO, Personal Safety, Drugs & Alcohol Awareness
For teens, young adults, summer hires, USDH, FSN
Date and location TBD
Residential Wardens have been assigned for each Block After the Luncheon, your Warden will be reaching out to your
community to introduce themselves and make sure everyone’s contact information is updated.
If you have any questions about the Residential Warden System,
Please contact [email protected]
CLO, the copper wire...
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Medical Unit From the Med Unit Team– helping you maintain a healthy tour in Indonesia
ANNEX: Mon-Fri 07:00-16:00 SJHU: Wed 14:30-17:00 & Fri 14:00-17:00
CHANCERY: Tues 09:00-11:00 & Thurs 09:00-11:00 (by appointment only) Please schedule an appointment by calling (6221) 3435 9200
Stop the germs, stay healthy, WASH YOUR HANDS! Keeping our hands clean is one of the most important things we can do to stop the spread of germs and stay healthy, especially in Jakarta. Many germs that cause diarrhea and respiratory infections can be spread by not washing our hands with soap and clean, running water and this is because: People frequently touch their eyes, nose, and mouth without even realizing it. Germs can get into the body through the
eyes, nose and mouth and make us sick. Germs from unwashed hands can get into foods and drinks during its preparation. Germs can multiply in some types of
foods or drinks, under certain conditions, and make people sick. Germs from unwashed hands can be transferred to other objects, like handrails, door handles, keyboards, table tops, or
toys, and then transferred to another person’s hands.
Are you paying attention to how you are washing your hands? Clean running water should be used with soap. Soap lifts dirt and microbes from the skin. Be sure to lather the backs of your hands, between the fingers and under the nails. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds (sing the Happy Birthday song twice). The temperature of the water does not matter. It is important that you thoroughly dry your hands after rinsing. While soap and water is the most effective way of reducing microbes on your skin, hand sanitizers can also be used as they do eliminate some types of germs. The hand sanitizer should contain at least 60% alcohol and should be rubbed into the skin until your hands are dry (do not rub off excess). Common brands include Dettol® and Purell®.
So remember…wash your hands frequently and remind your family members to do the same! Wash before and after food preparation, before meals, after using the restroom, after blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing and after any other time in which you think you touched a frequently used or contaminated surface. Always carry an alcohol based hand sanitizer in the event where water and soap are not readily available. Hand hygiene information obtained from the Centre for Disease Control, USA http://www.cdc.gov
What’s Happening? Keeping you up to date with health promotion activities!
Weight Loss Program
We are in Week 16 of the Weight Loss Challenge! The final weigh-in will be on May 22. The winners will be announced the following week! Looking forward to seeing you at the health unit for your final weigh-in! Pedometer Challenge– Walk to Bali! On June 1 the Med Unit will roll out the Pedometer Challenge to get you up, moving and walking! This is an activity the whole family can enjoy. Pedometers will track your steps each day and your challenge will be to walk the distance to Bali! More info to come!
Health Unit Notice: Please be advised that Susan Stewart, Nurse Practitioner will be away from the clinic May 23-28. We welcome back Desiree Quinn, Nurse Practitioner. She will facilitate the South Jakarta Health Unit on Wednesday, May 27. Starting in June, Desiree will hold an afternoon clinic in South Jakarta on Mondays 14:00-17:00.
Did you know? Hand sanitizing stations are located throughout the Annex and in certain areas of the Chancery.
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Medical Unit
Med Unit, US Embassy Jakarta Tel: (6221) 3435 9200 Fax: (6221) 3435 9915
This is a two part training program designed to provide nannies* employed by US Embassy Officials and their EFMs with basic education about keeping children safe and to how to respond in the event the child’s health may be compromised. Part 1: Child Safety & Frist Aid When: May 21, 2015 09:30-12:00 Where: American Club, South Jakarta Part 2: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Choking When: May 27, 2015 09:30-12:00 Where: American Club, South Jakarta Please register your Nanny by calling the Med Unit at (6221) 3435 9200. For queries, please contact [email protected]. Class size is limited to 12. *This program is also open to pembantus who care for children.
Child Safety Training
for Nannies
Please note, juice and cookies will be provided during the class. Nannies are welcome to bring additional food if they wish.
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U.S. Mission to ASEAN (USASEAN) Children’s Book Drive
Transfer season is here and it is time for spring cleaning!
Join us and donate your gently-used children’s books. We will take anything from baby books
to teenage books. The books will be donated to local charities/schools. We will be collecting books
during the month of May & June.
Drop off at: * TOB Chancery
* USASEAN 11th floor Annex
Community News
MULTI FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, May 23rd, 8-10am
Join us at the Kemang Club Villas for a garage sale—six families selling (maybe more), as we are leaving Jakarta and have too much stuff to bring with us! Come early for toys, clothes, kitchen ware, household items, baby gear, furniture… and more. Ask for house numbers when you arrive at the compound gate. Questions? SMS Zoey at 081286 616146
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Community News
Lots and lots food vendors will be joining us at Gedung Sarana Jaya, basketball courtyard.
The Indonesian Employment Association (IEA) will bring you Anomali Coffee, Rosalie Cheese, Bakmi Gajah Mada, V-Mad (vegetarian restaurant) and many
FSN vendors. We’ll have asinan, peyek, macaroni schotel, siomay, batagor, dadar rhum coklat, kebab, rendang, nasi uduk, jelly pudding, kebab, jam,
sushi, “kue basah dan kue kering”, Manadonese food, snacks, organic food and pre-made spices.
Special performances by the Embassy Idols and The Freeze Band.
Thursday, May 28th
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
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Community News
5 Reasons You Should Hire the Well Traveled What does racking up air miles have to do with high performance at work? An INSEAD professor explains.
Forwarded by Laura Berardi-Consular
When you're hiring for your business you probably look at a candidate's education, their professional experience, and their personality. Chances are one thing you're not currently considering is how much time they've spent abroad. But according to one business school professor, you might want to start factoring in not only a candidate's job history, but their travel history as well. On INSEAD Knowledge recently, professor Linda Brimm makes the case that a special class of workers brings special benefits to their employers, a group she terms global cosmopolitans.
Why you should hire global cosmopolitans:
Who are they? In a previous post she defined them as "people who have lived, worked, and studied for extensive periods in different countries." All that expat living has a profound effect on these folks. They "have views of the world and themselves that are profoundly affected by the reality of cross-border living and coping with the challenges that emerge on their diverse journeys," she notes. Which sounds personally enriching for the well-traveled themselves, but what's that got to do with the average entre preneur? This pool of talent brings unusual and valuable skills to their jobs, Brimm argues, and business owners would be well advised to give them special consideration when hiring. She outlines five key abilities international living tends to develop:
1. Global cosmopolitans see change as normal.
2. As outsiders to fixed cultural rules, they rely on creative thinking.
3. They reinvent themselves and experiment with new identities.
4. They are expert at the subtle and emotional aspects of transition.
5. They easily learn and use new ways of thinking.
Supplementing CVs with stories.
But while these inveterate border crossers might bring rare and valuable talents to your company, they can be misunderstood and underutilized by organizations. "They often end up leaving their roles because their cookie-cutter corporate jobs leave them feeling cut off from their deeper dreams and talents," Brimm warns. In order to get the best out of this group, Brimm has a simple suggestion for their managers (and would-be managers)--go beyond their CVs, which might not capture all the subtle benefits of their globe-crossing lives, and really listen to their stories. "Sometimes, they have done such a seamless job of adapting that it is hard to see their potential for bringing other skills to their work. The best way to overcome this is to get to know the individual," she writes. So next time a resume full of international travel crosses your desk, perhaps you should give it a second look. And if you decide to call that global cosmopolitan in for an interview, spend a little extra time delving into her life story to get at what skills that cross-border experience may quietly have nurtured. What's been your experience of hiring or working with the well traveled? http://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/5-reasons-you-should-hire-the-well-traveled.html
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Community News
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@america See and capture the world around you. Join this street photography workshop with photojournalist and street photographer Rony Zakaria, whose work has appeared in Monocle, The New York Times, National Geographic, and TIME Asia. In the first session, enjoy a screening of Everybody Street, featuring some of America’s most influential street photographers. It captures the visceral rush and singular perseverance of this artform. In the second session, enjoy a screening of Bill Cunningham New York, featuring the legendary Times fashion photographer Bill Cunningham who spots and distills the latest trends from the colorful streets of New York. About This iLearn Main speakers: Rony Zakaria & Saeffie Adjie Badas Mentor: Ridhwan Ermalamora Siregar & Saiful Azari About Workshop (May 31
st 2015)
Participants of May 30th workshop may also join the photo hunting and practice session with the mentors on Car Free Day.
The photos will be exhibited digitally at @america on the 6th and the 7
th of June.
The participants of this workshop on Car Free Day can join the iLearn@america Street Photography with these conditions: Send 2 photos with captions (1- 2 sentences) to [email protected] on Tuesday, June 2
nd 2015.
@america reserves the right to exhibit and use the photos the participants send during the workshop. To Register for this Program: Pre-register your name, email and phone number here.
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The American Club Jakarta * Jl. Brawijaya IV. No. 20 Kebayoran Baru, Jakarta Selatan 12160
Ph. 021 270 2438/39, 726 4559/61 * Email: [email protected] * Website: www.americanclubjakarta.org
Basketball Clinic
Come Join Us @ The American Club
Session I : June 29, 30 & July 1 Session II : August 5 - 7
Time : 9 am – 11 am
Price per package : Rp600.000,- per child
*Minimum 5 children
Registration and payment at the latest by June 24 (session I)
July 29 (session II)
Please contact email to [email protected]
for sign up and further information
AMERICAN BBQ
Sunday Buffet May 24th, 2015
The Pavilion @5pm - 8pm
Price : Rp150.000+ (adult)
Half price for children under 12 years old
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Ibu Feby (available full time M-F) for work in Jakarta, namely the Menteng area, and for Surabaya. Feby has worked for me from August 2012 until June 2015. In addition, she worked for many other Embassy personnel over the past several years including the former CLO and Financial Officer. She was always on time and would always responsibly complete her duties without unexcused absences. She was rarely sick and had no unscheduled absences. At Executive Menteng, she has a close relationship with the building staff and was able to get many things taken care of to include avoiding a flood by making sure a leaking air conditioner was repaired. She also took great care of the enjoyable task of laundry and ironing. She is definitely a good cook and knows how to make most dishes, especially fabulous Indonesian ones. She even once made sushi rolls. Her spoken English is quite practical. Ibu Feby is a great employee and helped make my stay in Jakarta a pleasant one. Please contact Feby at +6285692338887. I would be pleased to provide more details about her work for me. I can be contacted at: [email protected]. (5/21) Bu Diah-- Great Pembantu Available We are leaving Jakarta and highly recommend our pembantu. She cooks, cleans, shops for us, adapts quickly to our preferences and has even helped to watch our daughter when our nanny was unavailable. She is very trustworthy and has become a part of our family. Please contact her directly at 081283339564. We would love to see her go to a good family! (5/21) Bu Gini?Wonderful Nanny Available Our nanny will be available this transfer season and we cannot recommend me her more highly. She has been a great addition to our family and we would love to see her go to a good household. While her primary responsibility was taking care of our two-year-old, she always went out of her way to cook, clean, shop, and do anything else we needed around the house. She is highly trustworthy and would be a great addition to any family! Please contact her directly at 081298423705. (5/21) We highly recommend Pak Sukarni as a driver. For the past three years, he has been reliable and always willing to work OT and weekends. He has worked for Embassy families for several years, so he is familiar with nearly all Embassy buildings, residences, and both JIS campuses. He knows which shortcuts to take and does errands such as dry cleaning and shoe repair runs. continued on next column
Classifieds He prefers to work for an Embassy employee living in South Jakarta, preferably for someone without a dog. He will be available starting July 10. For information, please contact Grace Choi at [email protected]. (5/21) Dependable Gardener/Jaga, available late June: Pak Rubi has worked for us for 5 years, and for other U.S. Embassy families for 8 years before that (references available). He is friendly, honest, and a nonsmoker. He always has a smile on his face. Our yard looks nice. He is quick to answer the gate if there are visitors, and is diligent about security. Willing to work overtime for parties, etc. He knows where to go if you need shoes repaired, a tailor, etc. He rarely misses work. When we go out of the country, he takes care of our house, including feeding the fish. I trust him completely. Limited English. Contact: Blair, 0811-940-2358 or [email protected]. (5/13) Very Good Housekeeper/Cook, available August 1 (after Idul Fitri) Ibu Juju has worked for us for 18 months, and before that has worked for other U.S. Embassy, Australian Embassy, and private sector Australian families for more than 25 years. She is reliable, pleasant, hard-working, and a nonsmoker. She has excellent standards of hygiene, is a very good cook of both Indonesian and foreign dishes, and enjoys learning how to cook new dishes. She is also diligent about the housework, keeping the house clean, the dishes washed, and the laundry done. She is very careful with the iron, so as not to damage our clothes. She is available to work in South Jakarta only (e.g., Kebayoran Baru, Kemang). Passive English. Contact: Blair, 0811-940-2358 or [email protected]. (5/13) Looking for a larger minivan I’m moving to Jakarta this August and would like to buy a larger minivan. We’re a family of six, and could use more space than the Innovas and Avanzas most people seem to have. If you have a Toyota Alphard, Honda Odyssey, etc. let me know. We’d be glad to figure out transportation from other cities in Indonesia. Chris - [email protected] (5/13) For Sale: 2010 Toyota Kijang Innova G-Gs A/T 2.0 L Model: TGN40R-GKPDKD-21 Diplomatic Plates and Registration (U.S. Embassy) Black Mica, Automatic Transmission, 54,000km Well-maintained, clean, runs great. US$13,500 Available late June, negotiable. Contact John Thurow: [email protected] Mobile: 081-1109-1130. (5/13)
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2008 Toyota Kijang Innova E Manual; black exterior, tan cloth interior; 69,000 km; dual A/C; 3 rows of seats; tinted windows; power windows, locks; second owner (bought Aug 2012). Very good condition. Comes with repair records, trip logbook. $8600. Compare Innovas with similar kms here. Available July 9. For photos or test drive, contact [email protected]. (5/21) For Sale: 2011 Toyota Avanza G-Gs A/T 1.3L § Excellent condition § Brand new tires § 4-Speeds - Automatic § 1300cc § Color: Black Mica § Current km: 27,500 § Child lock protector § Fog lamps § Power steering § Dual A/C § Power windows and door locks § Custom-tinted windows § Only two owners - both non-smokers § Price: $12,500.00 USD For inquiries contact: Adrienne [email protected] (5/21)
Car For Sale 2004 Toyota Kijang Innova V for sale. Car has 215,000 km (135,000 mi), but only 65,000 km (40,000 mi) in the past five years. 6-speed manual transmission, dual AC, power locks and windows, tinted windows. I am only the second owner, and both of us serviced the car regularly and made all necessary repairs at Toyota dealers (I have complete service records). The keyless entry and CD player no longer work, but the AC and all other systems work great. The car seats 8 including the driver (both the middle and rear seats fold up to carry things in the back). I installed rear seatbelts. Available June 20. Asking US$6,500. continued on next column
Classifieds (Car has CD plates; a non-diplomatic buyer would have to pay the tax in addition to the purchase price.) Contact Blair King at [email protected] or 0811-940-2358. (5/13) For Sale: Ipad (generation 1) with Otterbox defender cover for $100 (non-negotiable). New Kindle (Generation Seven, 6-inch glare-free touchscreen) e-reader never used. Sold as set with Blue Cover and Reading light. Bundle is all new and still in plastic wrapping for $110.00 (non-negotiable). (This is $20.00 less than Amazon is selling it online for the same set). If you are interested in either set, please SMS Matthew at: 081213581083. (5/13) Leopard gecko couple need a new good home, as we are leaving Indonesia. Geckie and Sophia have been together for 4 years, and are easy to take care of. They eat crickets which can be found at any local pet store (we buy weekly at 10,000 IDR); their sand can be purchased at pet shops at Block M (we buy three bags twice a year at 30,000 IDR a bag). They come with their glass tank (120cm wide by 30cm tall by 40cm deep), and instructions. 400,000 IDR. Contact Zoey at [email protected] or 0812 86 616 146. (5/13)
Hello! My name is Sayuri. I am a Sugar Glider http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_glider. I belong to the marsupial family and a lot of people describe me as a very petit flying squirrel. In the past two months I have been living with a family that rescued me from being left all alone in Jakarta. They are looking for a loving family that can take care of me before they send me out into a dubious “sugar glider rescue facility” because they are moving away for good and cannot take me with them. I love eating fruit and honey is my absolute favorite treat! There is a good online shop that specializes in selling sugar glider food but I am also quite happy eating sunflower seeds and dried fruits, all of which you can find at the grocery store. If you are truly interested and a real animal lover I would absolutely like to cuddle and play with you. Please take me seriously because unfortunately the person that first bought me didn’t and, if it weren’t for this family that agreed to take me in at. Literally, the last minute, I don’t know where I would even be now. For further information please call or email Giovanna at 65 82311433751 [email protected] (5/13)
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Ibu Meti is fantastic! She is looking for full time work in South Jakarta. She came highly recommended and deserves the praise. Her previous employer left in April, 2015 and Ibu Meti has been filling in part time for me until my pembantu starts June 1
st (I need someone who is comfortable with
bigger dogs). Ibu Meti is honest, reliable, resourceful, punctual, and pleasant. Please feel free to contact me by email at [email protected]. (5/21)
From the Australian CLO
[email protected] PAK ADE Ade is a wonderful driver and kind hearted man. He has been driving for our family for 2.5 years. He is presently rostered to drive six-days a week and has always been willing to work evenings and Sundays as required. Ade primarily ferries our two children between home and two different schools, runs errands (i.e. dry cleaning) and takes the children to after school activities / play dates. He provides reliable estimations on travel times based on his sound knowledge of routes and conditions. His ability to provide alternate route options has been invaluable during unexpected delays. We have especially valued his watchfulness over our children: making sure seat belts are on, choosing safe stopping locations and ensuring they are assisted getting in and out of the car. His English is basic, though sufficient to support a family with little or no Indonesian language skills. He has an assertive – yet safe and smooth – driving style, and keeps our car in an immaculate condition. Ade will be available early July. For further information please contact [email protected] PAK MAIMAN Our driver, Pak Maiman has been working for embassy families for over ten years. He has been with us for the past four years and has been exemplary. Pak Maiman is extremely reliable, honest and good-natured – he always keeps his calm even in the midst of the worst macet in Jakarta. He is a competent and cautious driver who is very familiar with Jakarta roads and shortcuts, and can be relied upon to run various errands. Pak Maiman speaks some English and we have no trouble communicating with him. Pak Maiman is available from early May 2015. Please contact us for further information, Valeska 08111085038 or Andrew 082114073948, or email [email protected] IBU DEVI (nanny/maid) A true gem. Devi has been working with our family for 2.5 years, initially as our maid but moved permanently into the role of nanny nearly 2 years ago. continued to next column
Classifieds She works five-days a week, but is always happy to work evenings or weekends as required. She is trustworthy, caring and a happy influence on the children. During her time with us Devi has cared for our daughter (infant to 2 year old) and son (4 to 6 year old). She is wonderful with both of them. Devi follows our instructions well in caring for the children, including hygiene, health and discipline. Devi has always communicated well keeping us up to date on the children's movements throughout the day and any issues that have occurred. Devi attended many 'Mighty Minds' early childhood classes with our daughter and it was pleasing to see her using similar ideas and activities at home. Devi is careful to divide her attention fairly between the children. She has been excellent at monitoring their schedules and appointments. Devi has completed her First Aid certificate. Devi assists with maid work where practicable. She has a strong work ethic (as nanny or maid). She is a good cook, capable of a variety of dishes (she mostly cooked western dishes for our family, including Italian, Greek and French sweet and savoury dishes) and is always keen to try something new from an English recipe. When not responsible for the children Devi conducts a variety of errands, including shopping. She has demonstrated absolute integrity in all things, including handling and accounting of cash. Devi has great English language skills. We have been supporting her to complete her high school education on weekends (completed March 2015). Devi has been a wonderful part of our family and we will miss her deeply. Devi will be available early July. For further information please contact [email protected] (08121084914 / 0404032257) or [email protected] (08119522924 / 0410600753). IBU LESTARI (maid/nanny) Lestari has been working as our pembantu for about 2 years. She works six-days a week and has always been happy to work evenings/weekends as required. Lestari's primary duties have included house cleaning, laundry and cooking. Her work is performed to a high standard. She is trustworthy and reliable. She is a good worker and follows instructions well. She has kept our home in great order. Lestari performs basic errands, including shopping. She has demonstrated integrity in all things, including handling and accounting of cash. Lestari has basic+ English skills, which have improved markedly during her time with us. Her English is sufficient for a family with little or no Indonesian language skills. She is a good cook, capable of a variety of dishes (she mostly enjoys cooking Indonesian dishes and has picked up several basic western dishes). As required Lestari performs the role of Nanny for our children (2 yo and 4yo).
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She is wonderful with both of them and although not her primary role she enjoys spending time with them. Lestari has completed basic first aid instruction at the Australian Embassy Clinic. Lestari has been a great help and we will miss her deeply. Lestari will be available early July. For further information please contact [email protected] (08121084914 / 0404032257) or [email protected] (08119522924 / 0410600753). IBU SUMIATI Sumiati has been our nanny and housekeeper for the past 2 years. She is incredible. She has taken excellent care of our three children, now aged 2,6 and 8, including from when our youngest was only 2 months old. She is kind, caring and sensible. Our children love and respect Sumiati and we feel 100% confident leaving them in her care. She has many years experience as a nanny, cook and housekeeper. She has good English, a sense of humour, initiative, and is exceptionally hard working. She is always willing to work overtime. For previous families she has looked after children while their parents have travelled outside of Jakarta. Contact Rachel on 08119592550 or [email protected] if you would like more information or would like to meet our staff. IBU SULI Suli has been our cook and housekeeper for the past year and a half. She is a great cook! She can read recipes, speak English, does all our shopping (including from local markets to ensure we get fresh produce), and demonstrates initiative. Her repertoire of recipes is wide – Thai and Indian curries, fresh pasta and pizza, Mexican food and Indonesian food. She also bakes (including fresh bread and cinnamon rolls). She is very kind and honest. Please contact Rachel on 08119592550 or [email protected] you would like more information or would like to meet our staff. Suli and Sumiati share responsibility for cleaning, washing and ironing. They work very well together and would like to keep working together if possible, but understand that that may not be possible. They would like to find work in the Kebayoran Baru, Kemang, Cipete . IBU YANTI Our housekeeper, Ibu Yanti, is looking for a part time or full time position. She is available immediately and prefers a live-out position. Ibu Yanti has been with us for three years and she has been simply wonderful. Ibu Yanti has worked with a number of expatriate families in the past and speaks reasonable English. A mature lady with easy-going disposition, she is diligent and does her duties well. continued on next column
Classifieds She is also honest and reliable and non-intrusive. Ibu Yanti helps with our food preparation. We haven’t tried her dishes but previous referees said that she can cook both Indonesian and Western dishes well. Please contact Valeska at 08111085038 or Andrew at 082114073948 or email [email protected] for further information. IBU TETI Teti has worked for us for the past 3 years as a part-time cleaner. Teti is very hard working. She is friendly, polite and gets on with her work quietly and effectively. Teti does all of the “heavy cleaning” (mopping, bathrooms etc.) but has also helped out with other household duties (including washing, ironing and food preparation) when needed, and has baby-sat on occasion. Teti is looking for part time work (3-5 half days) as she has another job in Kebayoran Baru. Please contact Rachel on 08119592550 or [email protected] if you would like more information or would like to meet our staff. IBU ANI Ani has worked as pembantu for me during the past 3 years, and for previous Embassy staff before me. Having lived in Australia previously she speaks good English and is easily understood. Her duties included cooking, cleaning, washing, ironing and other household tasks. She is a hard worker, reliable, trustworthy and loyal. I cannot speak highly enough of Ani. If you would like further information please contact me on [email protected] or +61407154419. IBU ROSE I am leaving Jakarta and would like to find employment for the BEST housekeeper in Jakarta! I went through five housekeepers before I found Rose. She cooks anything, just give her a recipe. She speaks and reads in English. Rose follows instruction, but more importantly she takes initiative. She is also very comfortable with dogs of all sizes (I have three). She is always pleasant to be around and willing to work over-time for parties. She has cared for my house and dogs in my absence and I trust her completely. I cannot speak highly enough of Rose. Rose would prefer to be in Jakarta Selatan and she does not wish to be a nanny to small children. Please call or text me for more information: Bernadette +85776405198 or contact Rose directly at 081283113671. Rose will be available at the end of May 2015.
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Employment Opportunity in FLO The Program Specialist (Communications and Outreach, GS-09) position in the Family Liaison Office (FLO) reports to the
Division Chief through the Communication and Outreach Officer and provides creative, technical, and administrative
assistance to support FLO’s communications and outreach efforts.
The position is a full time, two-year limited appointment with benefits (FERS, TSP, FEGLI and FEHB), with potential to be
extended up to a maximum of five years, Excepted Service, Schedule A. This appointment is not in the Competitive
Service. The application deadline is 5:00 p.m. ET, Thursday, May 28, 2015. See the vacancy announcement for more
details.
Hard-to-Fill Professional Associates Program
The Department has just released the details and information on the annual Hard-to-Fill (HTF)/Professional Associates
Program. U.S. citizen Eligible Family Members (EFMs) as well as eligible U.S. Department of State Civil Service
employees may apply. Applications must be received by close of business on May 29, 2015.
The HTF positions are mid-level Foreign Service jobs that receive three or fewer bids from at-grade and in-cone
bidders. This program is different from the Expanded Professional Associates Program (EPAP). Information can be found
on FLO’s website. For questions regarding the application and selection process contact [email protected].
DC-Area Global Employment Advisor Vacancy Announcement
FLO, through its contract with ATSG, is recruiting a work-from-home, Global Employment Advisor (GEA) for the DC
area. This contract position will be 24 hours per week and will assist family members with the exploration of employment
and professional development options when they return to the area and before they go overseas. The GEA will provide
feedback and advice on ways to improve candidate marketability through delivery of in-person workshops and webinars
addressing issues such as resume writing, networking, interviewing skills, and drafting cover letters. They will also
develop, build, and maintain local and international network of employers who may be interested in hiring Foreign Service
family members (e.g., local and international private sector employers including non-profits, consulting firms and other) in
the DC area, overseas, and via telework.
The full job description with instructions for how to apply can be found on the ATSG website. For more information on the
Global Employment Initiative (GEI), visit FLO’s GEI webpage. Applications due by COB May 29, 2015.
FLO Weekly is a compilation of news and information from the Family Liaison Office (FLO) of the Department of State for U.S.
government employees, their family members, and Members of Household (MOH) who are serving, have served, or will be serving at
U.S. missions overseas.
Visit FLO on the Internet at: www.state.gov/m/dghr/flo or email: [email protected]; or call (800) 440-0397 or (202) 647-1076.
To subscribe, email: [email protected].
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Human Resources Office Employment Opportunities
FOR OPEN VACANCIES PLEASE CLICK HERE
EFM VACANT POSITIONS
NO POSITION/GRADE/WORK HOURS OPEN TO OFFICE OPENING DATE
(mm/dd/yy) CLOSING DATE
(mm/dd/yy)
1 General Engineer, FP-5, Full Time AEFM (Appointment Eligible Family
Member) - All Agencies OBO 2/27/2014 UNTIL FILLED
2 Mail Escort, FP-9, Part Time
(two positions)
U.S. Citizen EFM, U.S. Citizen MOH
and U.S. Citizen NOR - All Agencies IMO 12/18/2014 UNTIL FILLED
3 Human Resources Assistant, FP-7,
Full Time
U.S. Citizen EFM, U.S. Citizen MOH
and U.S. Citizen NOR - All agencies HRO 1/15/2015 UNTIL FILLED
4 Roving Administrative Clerk, FP-9/FP-8,
WAE (When Actually Employed)
U.S. Citizen EFM, U.S. Citizen MOH
and U.S. Citizen NOR - All Agencies HRO 1/15/2015 UNTIL FILLED
5 Project Control Engineer, FP-4, Full Time U.S. Citizen EFM, U.S. Citizen MOH
and U.S. Citizen NOR - All Agencies OBO 1/22/2015 UNTIL FILLED
6 Executive Staff Aide, FP-7, Full Time AEFM (Appointment Eligible Family
Member) - All Agencies Executive Office 4/2/2015 UNTIL FILLED
FSN VACANT POSITIONS
NO POSITION/GRADE/WORK HOURS OPEN TO OFFICE OPENING DATE
(mm/dd/yy) CLOSING DATE
(mm/dd/yy)
1
Guard Supervisor (Deputy Commander), FSN-6; FP-8* (Full Time 40 hrs/week)
Re-advertised All Interested Candidates RSO/Jakarta 7/25/2013 UNTIL FILLED
2 Guard (Patrol), FSN-4; FP-AA*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) U.S. Bilateral/U.S. ASEAN Missions
Employees Only RSO/Jakarta 9/5/2013 UNTIL FILLED
3 Guard (Sergeant), FSN-5; FP-9*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates RSO/Jakarta 9/19/2013 UNTIL FILLED
4 Mechanic HVAC, FSN-4; FP-AA*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) Re-advertised All Interested Candidates FM/Jakarta 3/27/2014 UNTIL FILLED
5 Mechanic (Plumber), FSN-4; FP-AA*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) Re-advertised All Interested Candidates FM/Jakarta 4/3/2014 UNTIL FILLED
6 Generator Mechanic, FSN-4; FP-AA*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) Re-advertised All Interested Candidates FM/Jakarta 4/3/2014 UNTIL FILLED
7 Mechanic (Electrician), FSN-4; FP-AA*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) Re-advertised All Interested Candidates FM/Jakarta 4/10/2014 UNTIL FILLED
8
Guard Supervisor (Full Performance Level), FSN-6; FP-8* (Full Time 40 hrs/
week) Re-advertised All interested Candidates RSO/Medan 5/22/2014 UNTIL FILLED
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Human Resources Office FSN VACANT POSITIONS
NO POSITION/GRADE/WORK HOURS OPEN TO OFFICE OPENING DATE
(mm/dd/yy) CLOSING DATE
(mm/dd/yy)
9 Guard Supervisor (Training Level),
FSN-5; FP-9* (Full Time 40 hrs/week) All interested Candidates RSO/Medan 5/22/2014 UNTIL FILLED
10 Guard Supervisor (Deputy Guard), FSN-6:
FP-8* (Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates OBO/Jakarta 6/12/2014 UNTIL FILLED
11 Sergeant Guard, FSN-5; FP-9*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates OBO/Jakarta 6/12/2014 UNTIL FILLED
12 Guard, FSN-3; FP-BB*
(Full Time 48 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates OBO/Jakarta 6/19/2014 UNTIL FILLED
13 Mechanic (Welder), FSN-4; FP-AA*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates FM/Jakarta 9/18/2014 UNTIL FILLED
14 Mechanic (Painter), FSN-4; FP-AA*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates FM/Jakarta 9/18/2014 UNTIL FILLED
15 Guard, FSN-3; FP-BB*
(Full Time 48 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates RSO/Jakarta 10/30/2014 UNTIL FILLED
16 Guard, FSN-2; FP-CC*
(Full Time 48 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates RSO/Jakarta 10/30/2014 UNTIL FILLED
17 Chauffeur, FSN-3; FP-BB*
(Full Time 48 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates FM/Jakarta 2/12/2015 UNTIL FILLED
18 Chauffeur, FSN-3; FP-BB*
(Full Time 48 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates GSO-TRS/Jakarta 2/26/2015 UNTIL FILLED
19 Supervisory Political Specialist, FSN-11;
FP-4* (Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates POL/Jakarta 3/26/2015 UNTIL FILLED
20
Political Economic Specialist, FSN-10; FP-5* (Full Time 40 hrs/week) --
Re advertised All Interested Candidates POLECON/Surabaya 4/30/2015 UNTIL FILLED
21 Engineering/Civil Inspector, FSN-9; FP-5*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates OBO/Jakarta 4/30/2015 UNTIL FILLED
22 Administrative Assistant, FSN-8; FP-6*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates DOJ-OPDAT/Jakarta 5/14/2015 5/27/2015
23
Cultural Affairs (RELO English Access Micro-scholarship Program) Assistant,
FSN-8; FP-6* (Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates PAS-RELO/Jakarta 5/14/2015 5/27/2015
24
Human Resources Assistant (Knowledge and Performance Manager), FSN-7; FP-7* (Full Time 40 hrs/week)
Re-advertised
U.S. Bilateral/U.S. ASEAN Missions
Employees Only HRO/Jakarta 5/14/2015 5/27/2015
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Human Resources Office
Human Resources Office USAID/EXO/HR
U.S. Embassy Jakarta c/o U.S. Embassy Annex, Jakarta
Gedung Sarana Jaya, Jalan Budi Kemuliaan 1/1, Jakarta 10110 Gedung Sarana Jaya Jl. Budi Kemuliaan I/1, Jakarta 10110
Point of Contact: Point of Contact:
EFM: Dewi - 34359430; FSN: Wulan - 34359266 and Ardi - 34354596 (State); Titi/ Henny H- 3435 9000 ext.4020/4451
Dian - 34359135 (Non-State) Email: [email protected] (for FSN position)
Email: [email protected]
FSN VACANT POSITIONS
NO POSITION/GRADE/WORK HOURS OPEN TO OFFICE OPENING DATE
(mm/dd/yy) CLOSING DATE
(mm/dd/yy)
25 Financial Specialist, FSN-11; FP-4*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) Re-advertised U.S. Bilateral/U.S. ASEAN Missions
Employees Only FMC/Jakarta 5/14/2015 5/27/2015
26 Administrative Assistant, FSN-7; FP-7*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) U.S. Bilateral/U.S. ASEAN Missions
Employees Only ASEAN/Jakarta 5/21/2015 6/3/2015
27
Cultural Affairs Assistant (Alumni Coordinator), FSN-8; FP-6*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates ASEAN/Jakarta 5/21/2015 6/3/2015
28
Information Assistant (Digital Communication Assistant), FSN-8; FP-6*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates ASEAN/Jakarta 5/21/2015 6/3/2015
29 Public Affairs Specialist, FSN-10; FP-5*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates ASEAN/Jakarta 5/21/2015 UNTIL FILLED
30 Cultural Affairs Specialist, FSN-10; FP-5*
(Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates ASEAN/Jakarta 5/21/2015 UNTIL FILLED
31 Procurement Agent (Contract Assistant),
FSN-8; FP-6* (Full Time 40 hrs/week) All Interested Candidates GSO-PCU/Jakarta 5/21/2015 6/3/2015
USAID VACANT POSITION (FSN)
NO POSITION/GRADE/WORK HOURS OPEN TO OFFICE OPENING DATE
(mm/dd/yy) CLOSING DATE
(mm/dd/yy)
1
USAID Project Management Assistant, FSN-9 (Full Performance Level)
(Full Time 40 hrs/week)
U.S. Bilateral/U.S. ASEAN Missions
Employees Only
USAID/Environment
Office 5/21/2015 6/3/2015
USAID VACANT POSITION (US/PSC)
NO POSITION/GRADE/WORK HOURS OPEN TO OFFICE OPENING DATE
(mm/dd/yy) CLOSING DATE
(mm/dd/yy)
1
Offshore Hire US/PSC Science, Technology, Innovation, and Partnership (STIP) DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE (DO) TEAM LEADER, GS-15 (Full Time
40 hrs/week) (SOL-497-15-000022)
All Interested Candidates
(U.S. Citizens) USAID/Director's Office 5/8/2015 5/22/2015
5/21/2015
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FPO Embassy
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FPO Annex Mon — Fri 0900 — 1300
Health Unit Annex
Mon-Fri 0700 — 1600
Health Unit South Jakarta
(Call for appointment, 02134359200)
Java The Hut Mon — Fri 0700 — 1500
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