Vacancy - Pelita Pendidikan Manager

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 educationand 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
Pelita Pendidikan Manager. Kindly read details below.  

Pelita Pendidikan Manager 

  

JOB SUMMARY: 

Under the direction of the Education Director, the Pelita
Pendidikan Manager will play a key role in managing the Pelita Pendidikan
program and providing direct oversight to program implementation in the field.
The Pelita Pendidikan Manager 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 This role is based in
Jakarta , with frequent travel to the field including the
Provinces of Riau, Jambi and North Sumatra . 

  

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

  

Program
Management 

Directly
supervise the project field staff and oversee implementation of the
Program, in cooperation and coordination with Specialists related to field
programs. 
Together
with the Finance Department, make compiled expenditure projections and
procurement plans for Pelita Pendidikan projects in accordance with
procedures and requirements. Review monthly financial reports and define
provisional budget as required and coordinate timely submission to
Education Director. 
Support
the national staff and affiliated companies in conducting budget control
and monitoring of expenditures according to policies. 
Undertake
timely and accurate compilation of narrative reporting for Tanoto
Foundation field programs in accordance with requirements. 
Ensure
supervised staff receive adequate professional guidance and development
opportunities. 
Ensure
annual performance appraisals and quarterly reviews for all line managed
staff are conducted as required. 
Identify,
design and implement appropriate training and effective coaching and
mentoring strategies for program staff. 
Promote
an open, diverse and participatory work environment. 

  

Field operations 

Lead the strengthening of program support and operations
in base offices: 

Pilot
improved project finance and procurement procedures (such as maintenance
of a pouch system, scanning and emailing documents, creation of a
preferred vendor list for local procurement, establishing systems for
local payroll, etc.), with technical assistance from finance, HR,
procurement and logistics) 
Ensure
that these pilot activities comply with all procedures and systems for
finance, HR, procurement, and logistics 
Monitor
current project and field staff performance and bring to the attention of
Directors any possible problems and/or recommendations in a timely manner 
Provide
regular updates on progress in the pilot and issues arising to the
Education Director 

  

Monitoring and Evaluation 

Create
and supervise evaluations, assessments, baselines, etc and ensure
sufficient oversight of technical consultants hired for these purposes 
Support
project monitoring systems and evaluations and facilitate the
incorporation of lessons-learned into current and future programming. 
Assist
with the development of program monitoring, including indicators for
monitoring progress 

  

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. 
Ensure
appropriate representation of Tanoto Foundation in programming, policy
coordination and information sharing forums at the national level. 
Facilitate
staff team building across projects and provinces. 

  

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.