SERASI Vacancy: Program Officer - Education, based in Papua.

URGENTLY REQUIRED
SERASI is a USAID
funded project that supports Indonesia’s continuing evolution into a peaceful, justice 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 in the areas of democracy and
governance, health, and education. In the coming year SERASI will significantly 
expand it focus in Eastern Indonesia and seeks qualified individuals to fill
the following position:


PROGRAM
OFFICER - EDUCATION, Papua Based (Code: POE-PPA)

General
Description of Role:

-Develop grant proposals/sub-contracts in consultation with Indonesia and international NGOs, and under the supervision of the Program manager to address Overall program objectives in Year 5.

-Ensure compliance with all procedures and policies for grant development, issuance, management and grant closeout – i.e. the entire life cycle of the grant. 
-Develop collaborative and
transparent relationships among NGOs, academic institutions, private sectors,
and the Government. 
Responsibilities:
1.    -Undertake
all substantive development of grant proposals/applications and obtain required
approvals both internally in SERASI and with USAID to turn grant ideas into
actual grants. 
2.     -Ensure
programs supported by SERASI are in line with the overall project objectives,
and the allocated budget is utilized effectively.  
3.     -Socialize
the IRD SERASI program to potential grantees (NGOs, academic institutions, etc)
in order to develop sound grant proposals to meet the project objectives.
4.     -Ensure
proposal and institutional compliance in the program development process.
5.     -Ensure
there is internal consistency in the proposals with program and financial
elements.
6.     -Review
grant agreement modification request submitted by grantee and ensure
modification is fully justified.

Required Qualifications: 
·         -Minimum bachelor degree in relevant field
(relevant experience may substitute the relevant degree).  Degree in an education related field is
preferred. 
·        -Minimum 5 years working experience in a
similar position in an NGO or an international organization with direct
experience for program development and manage 
-Previous experience working with grants and
grantees, knowledge of the general grant cycle, and how to work with grantees
on large, complex grant programs in the field.
-Minimum
5 years experience in a similar position working on matters of education programming and or education policy in Indonesia.Demonstratedknowledge of education issues in development,
particularly as they relate to Eastern Indonesia and Papua.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTSshould submit a
cover letter, CV, 3 references, and salary history/expectations with the POSITION CODE on your email subject by Feb 10, 2012 to:

Email: opportunity@ird.or.id

ONLY Individuals that meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS will
be considered