Vacancy for : Project Officer

Cowater International is an Ottawa-based Canadian
management consulting firm specializing in international development.  We work primarily on projects funded by
international finance institutions; you can learn more about us at
www.cowater.com.
We are currently seeking to recruit a Project
Officer to provide assistance for a CIDA-funded project to support Indonesia’s
Islands of Integrity Program for Sulawesi(SIPS) and to be based in MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi. 
Terms of Reference for this position are as follows:
 
 PROJECT OFFICER, SOUTH SULAWESI
 
The primary duty of the Project Officer will be to
provide on-the-ground project monitoring, reporting and analytical support to
the Canadian Project Director. Specific responsibilities will include:
·         Liaising with key provincial, district and
municipal level decision-makers and project CSOs to facilitate project
implementation;
·         Providing logistical and coordination support
for project activities;
·         Helping to plan, organize and ensure the
efficient delivery of workshops, seminars, training, coaching and other project
activities;
·         Identifying emerging project implementation
issues and alerting the Project Director;
·         Analyzing and providing written advice on the
local governance context; and
·         Assisting with reporting and planning.
 
Project administration responsibilities include:
·         Financial management;
·         Logistics and administrative duties, including
vehicle management and office security;
·         Manage project communication and IT resources;
·         Management and maintenance of Sulawesi Selatan
office project inventory and physical resources;
·         Supervision of professional and administrative
staff and consultants;
·         Staff training and professional development.
 
Qualifications:
Education:  
·         Minimum of an undergraduate degree with specialization
in public administration, project management, local governance reform or other
specialties relevant to the position;
·         Additional relevant education and/or
professional training would be an asset.
 
Experiences: 
·         Work experience (minimum 7 years) providing
coordination and logistical support for project activities;
·         Experience in identifying emerging project
implementation issues, analyzing and advising on the local context, and assisting
with reporting and planning activities related to complex development
assistance projects similar to SIPS.
·         Experience in building relationships and liaising
with a range of interested parties including senior level government officials
and civil society groups.
·         Experience in the area of licensing, performance
incentive and procurement reforms would be beneficial.
·         Experience working in Sulawesi Selatan; understanding
of Sulawesi Selatan culture, politics and languages would be beneficial.
 
Knowledge:
·         Demonstrated knowledge, gained through
experience, of local governance issues and reforms in Indonesia and more
specifically Sulawesi.
·         Sound understanding of the importance of civil
society participating in local governance activities.
·         Familiarity with decentralized governance in
Indonesia, including transparency and accountability mechanisms.
 
Skills:
·         Previous experience working with bilateral or
multilateral donors in a similar capacity/role as required for SIPS.
·         Excellent Indonesian communication (speaking and
writing) and presentation skills, including knowledge of PowerPoint.
·         Ability to work well with people, both
governance and civil society, from different backgrounds and levels of
responsibility.
·         Strong English oral, written and reading skills.
 

Interested
candidates should submit their CV and Covering Letter in English to: hikmatul.pasaribu@sips.or.id
  Please highlight your relevant qualifications
for the position and include salary history and 3 references.  All applications are appreciated, but we regret
that only suitably qualified candidates will be contacted. The closing date for
applications is5:00 p.m. Friday January
27, 2012 (Jakarta time).