CARE International
Indonesia (CII), as an international NGO, has carried out large scale
operations in Indonesia, encompassing emergency operations, transitional
activities centered on agriculture and nutrition and a range of development
initiatives in such areas as water and sanitation, health and micro-credit.
CARE
Indonesia Head Quarter in Jakarta is currently recruiting the following
position:
JOB TITLE :
PROGRAM DESIGN SPECIALIST (PDS)
DEPARTMENT/PROJECT : PROGRAM/CIIHQ
REPORTS TO : PROGRAM
DESIGN AND QUALITY MANAGER
JOB SUMMARY
The Program Design Specialist develops
programs and participates in the development of tools associated with the
quality implementation of the programs within CII. Responsibilities
include the development of concept notes and proposals, development of
monitoring and evaluation tools, and assistances in impact analysis
of programs. CII in performing its mandate in Indonesia provides
humanitarian assistances to vulnerable people, mainly women and children in various
provinces in the country. Currently, a number of programs are being implemented
by different departments in CII together with partners and target communities,
this requires that PDS works or consults with all of the involved stakeholders
to ensure participative program planning and development. PDS also provides
technical consultation to team members and program staff in program
implementation and monitoring, and contributes in developing evaluation tools
to support current organizational priorities and are in line with policies and
standards developed by CARE’s Program Quality and Impact Group. S/he plays
an important role in streamlining CARE’s “program approach” and making the
shift from projects to programs.
The PDS assists the Program Design and Quality
Manager in ensuring that CII programs are achieving impact against agreed-upon
indicators and that the impact is being measured and reported. The PDS
continuously assesses and ensures the synergy of CII programs with government
development planning at all levels.
S/he assists in
analyzing capacity building needs within CII and assists in arranging trainings
to enhance program quality and learning, in coordination with Regional
Managers.
S/he liaises with partners and donors, and
stays informed of programmatic developments within the country and around the
world. The PDS also routinely attends conferences and coordination meetings to
keep abreast of current developments in he/r field.
The PDS reports to the Program Design and Quality
Manager, and together with the PDQM and the Program Monitoring and Evaluation
Officer ensures quality and timely submission of concepts/proposals and
cost-effective conduct of studies, surveys & researches, and required
assessment of projects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
AND TASKS
Responsibility #1:
Program Development
· Guided by the CII strategic plan, and inspired by
donors and government priorities, identify new programming opportunities;
research, monitor, and collaborate on funding opportunities with a range of
donors (international, multi-laterals, private foundations);
· Develop program proposals and necessary tools and
assist in establishing quality control system. (Including Go-No Go decision for
new opportunities, pipeline tracking ports, updated profiles of partners and
networks. Related to quality control system, works with PDQ Unit and Program
Managers in setting up indicators as basis of program action plans);
· Contribute to the development of impact analysis
tools;
· Ensure that proposal pipeline target is maintained
at viable level;
· Provide support to the PDQM in maintaining
effective communications with related stakeholders regarding program
development;
· Explore possibilities of program funding
diversification, including approach by program or by sector, or new program
implementation approaches (e.g., implementation through partners, market-based
intervention delivery);
· Ensure that updated mapping of donors are
maintained.
Responsibility
#2: Program Quality
· Support
the transformation of CII’s approach from project to program;
· Work
with the PDQM, M&E and other staff to generate viable program pipeline in
line with CO strategy and assist in identifying and securing funding for those
programs;
· Ensure
that GED issues are properly considered / integrated in the design of all
programs/projects.
· Ensure
the incorporation of RBA into CARE’s program cycle;
· Provide support to project implementation on
effective project monitoring and evaluation system that allows accurate donors
reporting and timely course corrections as necessary;
· Ensure that lessons learned are
documented, disseminated and used to inform ongoing and future practices and
program development.
Responsibility #3:
External Relations an d Partnerships
· Establish and maintain regular and transparent communications
and effective working relations with relevant counterparts of GOI, CI Members,
donors, locally based INGOs, networks, coalitions and stakeholders relevant to
PDQ;
· Uphold CARE’s good image at all levels, internal
and external;
· Articulate to all stakeholders CARE’s mission
statement, apolitical nature, and core values;
· Ensure compliance to all local and national government
protocols properly observed;
· Maintain a high standard of transparency and
accountability in all transactions carried out with partners.
Responsibility #4:
General Tasks
· Report and update progress achieved at a regular
basis;
· Participate in AOP (Annual Operating Plan) review
and coordination meeting.
CONTACTS/KEY
RELATIONSHIPS
This
section may include both internal and external relationships
Key Relationship Position Relationship
Internal Program Design and Quality Manager Supervisor
Program DM&E Officer Team member
Program Director Indirect supervision
Other Managers & specialists Coordination related to performance of tasks
External Government
Local Partners & Networks
CARE Canada/other CI Members
Donors
Other Agency
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Bachelor's Degree in related field
2. Experience
minimum 5years in development field
3. Knowledge and experience in
community participatory processes, M&E, and various programs
4. Extensive conceptual skills of
program strategy and development
5. Demonstratedexperience in writing clear,
logical & informative concepts and reports in English
6. Demonstrated
experience with proposal development with range of international donors
7. Knowledge and experience in
developing program design and in donor compliance and reporting
8. Demonstrated experience in program
implementation and evaluation
9. Demonstrated leadership and team
work skills
10. Ability to share and transfer knowledge
11. Master time management skill
12. Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
13. Experience with performance management
14. Strong representation and negotiation skills
15. Demonstrated use of positive coping strategies in stressful
environments
16. Demonstrated cross cultural communication skills
17. Computer literate and able to work with various packages; Ms
Excel, Word, Power Point
18. Able to work under strenuous conditions and produce tangible
results
19. Experience in working in partnerships with national and
international NGOs
20. Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative
relationships with donors and government counterparts
WORKING CONDITIONS
Jakarta 70%; Travel 30%
TERMS
OF OFFER
CARE
is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits
package, and a collegial working environment. Applicants are invited to send a
cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above positions, and
detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of three referees
(including telephone, fax numbers and email address). Please DO NOT attached
academic transcripts and Diplomas and state clearly the applied position code
in the email subject.
Please submit your applications before 7 January 2011 to CARE International
Indonesia
Human Resources Unit:
recruit_561@careind.or.id
"Only
qualified applicants will be shortlisted"
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