Vacancy: Head of Specialist

Tanoto
Foundation(www.tanotofoundation.org) is a not-for-profit foundation which
strives to be a center of excellence for facilitating and improving access to
quality education and to empowerment opportunities that contribute to poverty
reduction. The Foundation currently runs a number of philanthropic programs in
Indonesia ranging from scholarship, teachers training, school improvement
programs,research support, to small business development. 

Tanoto Foundation is currently looking for
Head of Specialists. Kindly read details below. 

  

  

HEAD OF Specialists 

  

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the Head of Tanoto Foundation, the Head
of Specialists will play a key role in managing the operations and ensuring
implementation of all Tanoto Foundation programs, including supporting the
establishment of an integrated program and providing direct oversight to
program implementation in the field. The Head of Specialists will work with all
levels of staff across the Foundation to support the implementation of improved
Monitoring and Evaluation systems and tools to ensure high quality programming.
The Head of Specialists will also provide support to affiliated companies in
the creation of change visions, strategies, implementation plans, monitoring
and evaluation of CD/CSR programs within the companies.  This role is based in
Jakarta , with frequent travel to the field including the
Provinces of Riau, Jambi and North Sumatra . 

  

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

  

Strategic Directions and Program Quality 

With guidance from the Head of Tanoto Foundation, the Head
of Specialists will: 

Principally focus on ensuring the efficient
and effective implementation of all Tanoto Foundation programs through
management of central office and field teams, including
negotiating and managing requests from Senior Management and RGE
businesses. 

Participate
in the development of cohesive, focused and effective programming  through
strategic planning processes.Ensure
the impact of program strategies are measured and reportedProvide
direct support to the Tanoto Foundation projects in policy, strategies and
standards relating to program design, implementation, monitoring and
evaluation, to maximise effectiveness.Ensure
the integration of research and recommendations for Tanoto Foundation
programs into planning and implementation.

  

In Monitoring and Evaluation: 

Together
with all Directors, supervise evaluations, assessments, baselines, etc and
ensure sufficient oversight of technical consultants hired for these
purposesSupport
project monitoring systems and evaluations and facilitate the
incorporation of lessons-learned into current and future programming.Assist
with the development of program monitoring systems for the entire
organization, including indicators for monitoring progressSupport
affiliated company CD/CSR monitoring systems and evaluations and
facilitate the incorporation of lessons-learned into current and future
programming.

  

Management 

Directly
supervise the Regional Project Managers and field teams and oversee
implementation of all programs.Together
with the Directors and Finance Department, make compiled expenditure
projections and procurement plans for all programs in accordance with
procedures and requirements. Review monthly financial reports and define
provisional budget as required and coordinate timely submission to Head of
Tanoto Foundation.Support
staff and affiliated companies in conducting budget control and monitoring
of expenditures according to policiesUndertake
timely and accurate compilation of narrative reporting for all activities
in accordance with requirements.Ensure
supervised staff receive adequate professional guidance and development
opportunitiesEnsure
annual performance appraisals and quarterly reviews for all line managed
staff are conducted as required.Work
with the Head of Tanoto Foundation in identifying, designing and
implementing appropriate training and effective coaching and mentoring
strategies for staff.Promote
an open, diverse and participatory work environment.

  

Information sharing, learning, collaboration 

Assist
in the development and maintenance of internal systems and mechanisms for
documentation and sharing of lessons learned across the program and across
CD/CSR initiatives of affiliated companies.Ensure
appropriate representation of Tanoto Foundation in programming, policy
coordination and information sharing forums.Facilitate
staff team building across projects and provinces, including for those of
affiliated companies 

  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

  

1.       University
degree relevant to rural development (or equivalent professional experience)
and understanding of the complexities of development programming in a rural
context 

2.       Minimum
of 5 years project management experience in rural development 

3.       Demonstrated
skills in program design and proposal development, including partnership
relations 

4.       Demonstrated
experience in project management and capacity building of staff and/or working
in an advisor or mentor role 

5.        Demonstrated
ability to build strong relations with local and national government, other
partners and businesses 

6.       Willingness
to spend at least 50% of time in semi-remote rural areas 

7.       Excellent
communication skills, including written and spoken English 

  

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

  

Based in Jakarta 
with up to 50% travel to field offices and project sites. 

  

Interested applicants
should fill in the questionnaire attached. 

Should
you meet the above requirements, please email your comprehensive resume,
recent photograph, and the filled questionnaire (attached) to: dhitaeka_priyanti@rgei.com
. 

Please
be informed that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further
process.