JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
SERASI is a USAID funded project which supports Indonesia’s continuing evolution into a peaceful, just and democratic nation with respect for pluralism and protection of human rights for all citizens, accomplished through rapid and flexible programmatic, administrative and logistical support for USAID’s strategic grants and technical assistance program to mitigate social conflict and support peacebuilding initiatives nationwide. Our program currently includes activities planned for Aceh, Papua, Sulawesi, and the Malukus. SERASI is implemented by the International Relief and Develop (IRD), an international non-profit organization in Indonesia. SERASI seeks individuals for the position of :
Title: East Indonesia Program Manager
Department: Senior Management
Supervisor: Chief of Party
Location: Palu (with possibility of relocation to either Makassar or Ambon)
Program Range: Central Sulawesi, Maluku, North Maluku, and Papua.
General Description of Role:
The East Indonesia Program Manager is a member of the SERASI senior management team. He/she is the key contact for all SERASI activities to take place in East Indonesia. He/she is expected to play an important role in the successful development and implementation of the SERASI program in East Indonesia, in addition to new program development and management in the Malukus and Papua as those programs emerge.
Main Responsibilities :
1. Manage responsible for the East Indonesia office currently based in Palu and represent SERASI in all meetings. Undertake regular field visits to grantees to monitor progress.
2. Ensure that all programs supported by the East Indonesia office are in line with and finally support the strategic vision for each province. Ensure there is internal consistency within and between all the program elements of the East Indonesia program activities. Act, when necessary, as a member of the Grants selection committee. Ensure the East Indonesia program is synergistic with other donor and government programs in the region. Maintain good relations with all Local Government counterparts;
3. Supervise all staff in the East Indonesia office, except for the Advisor on Gender, Community Participation, who reports directly to the COP/DCOP, but with whom the Program Manager must develop close relations. Support all Palu-based staff through undergoing troubleshooting, as needed, and in their absence, through deputizing for them. Share any managerial or programmatic lessons learned with the Aceh Program Manager and with the COP/DCOP;
4. Consolidate all reports from the other Palu-based officers into a monthly, quarterly, six-monthly and annual report format to be submitted to the COP for incorporation into the SERASI reports to USAID and IRD Jakarta/Washington as appropriate. Contribute to the finalization of all personnel, program development, procurement and grants manuals as necessary.
5. Liaise closely with the M and E Advisor in Jakarta to ensure M and E requirements. Up load all Program Management information to PBMS database not uploaded by other Jakarta- based Managers;
6. Work together with the Advisor on Gender, Community Participation and Dialogue Building ensure the East Indonesia SERASI program has a good communications strategy and that positive regionally -based stories are aired to the widest possible audience. Develop and implement a Public/Private Partnership strategy for SERASI in East Indonesia;
7. Other operations, management and administrative tasks consistent with the overall scope of this position and any other duties as directed by Operations Manager/COP/DCOP.
Required Qualifications:
University degree in economics, business, or management or similar field is required (relevant experience and a different university degree may substitute for degrees mentioned). Minimum 5 years experience working in a similar position in an NGO or an international organization dealing with project management and/or program development. At least 3 years experience in a managerial position is required. Technical expertise in peace building and/or conflict mitigation highly desirable.
Additional Skills:
* Strong English language skills in speaking and writing;
* Excellent organization-, social-, and communication skills;
* Excellent computer skills required;
* Good knowledge of basic project administration such as finance, information technology, human resources, and procurement; and
* Ability to work independently as well as within the context of the program’s mission, and comfortable dealing with matters ranging from mundane to meaningful.
General Requirements:
Must have a willingness to travel to SERASI field offices for business purposes. Must also have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, stressful environment. In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and work irregular hours.
If you think you are up to the challenge, write to us email or snail mail, and include a cover letter, your CV, 3 references, and your salary history/expectations the latest on November 21st, 2008 to:
IRD/SERASI Suite 904, 9th, Floor
Intiland Building Jl. Jendral Sudirman No 32 Jakarta 10220
Email: opportunity@ird.or.id
No phone calls please. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. IRD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
