Feb 1, 2012

MSI:Vacancy Announcement for Finance, Admin & HR Manager

Finance, Administration and Human Resources Manager 
Location: Indonesia 

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Description 
Finance, Administration and Human Resources Manager, Indonesia 
Project Summary: 
TheobjectiveofSIAP-1is tocontributetogoodgovernanceinIndonesiabystrengtheningintegrityandaccountabilityin government–principallyatthenationallevel.Itwilldothisbysupporting governmentaland non-governmental efforts to strengthen integrityand accountability. Two major components of SIAP-1 are:
1.   SupportingeffortsbykeyaccountabilityagenciessuchastheCorruptionEradication Commission(KPK)andtheSupremeAuditBody(BPK)tostrengthenintegrityand accountability in government.
2.   Supportingeffortstostrengthenpoliticalintegrityandaccountabilitybyreducingthe influenceof“moneypolitics.”Thiswillincludesupportforeffortstostrengthenthefair regulation ofpolitical finance and effective oversight and enforcement.
Position Summary: 
The Finance, Administration, and Human Resource Manageris responsible for maintaining the financial and accounting records for the project, administering procurement processed, managing personnel, coordinating with the Grants Manager on financial issues, and insuring overall successful operation of the field office. S/He supervises the Project Accountant, Office Manager, Driver, Translator and part-time IT Specialist. The Finance, Administration, and Human Resource Managerreports to the Chief of Party and MS/DC Project Manager.
 
Responsibilities:                    
* Manage financial and administrative aspects of the project, including accounting, procurement, grants, sub-contracts, tax payments., IT, logistics, human resources, transportation and office administration; 
* Ensure that the Accountant maintains timely and accurate financial information, including reporting to MSI HQ and USAID;
* Assure that the financial aspects of the project meet all the USAID and US government regulations on funds accountability;
* Supervise the Accountant in managing and maintaining the project’s financial database and records using MSI’s standard accounting software;
* Supervise the Office Manager, Driver, Translator, and part-time IT Specialist coordinating with the COP;
* Provide technical support by: 
a. Checking and processing financial reports submitted by grantees;
b. Managing procurement process; 
c. Completing standard internal templates and forms, etc. 
* Manage recruitment process including scope of work in cooperation with component manager (to be approved by COP), biodata verification, biodata verification etc. 
* Act as security liaison: train staff on security protocols, refine security manual and ensure compliance;
* Act as a Property Management Supervisor;
* Support the Chief of Party in budget planning and monitoring; 
* Perform other project related tasks as directed by the COP 
 
General provisions and limitations: 
·         All final decisions related to this Project are made by the COP and MSI/HQ responsible and authorized personnel.
·         Any communication with USAID is the authority of the COP and MSI/HQ responsible and authorized personnel. 
 
Qualifications: 

•Minimum University Degree in related field
•Minimum  5 (five) years experiences in a similar position, preferably in INGO 
• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID programs, financial procedures and regulations. 
• Specific technical skills:
-          Ability to complete given assignment accurately with minimum supervision
-          High sense of personal integrity, discretion, initiative, judgment, and attention to detail
-          Ability to manage time and prioritize work and willingness to work extra hours
• Proficient in spoken and written English, and in the use of MS Office Software
• Be able to work efficiently and accurately in a demanding environment
• Good team-work and participatory skill


**This is a local position; only Indonesian nationals will be considered.
Application should include a cover letter,  CV (including three references) and contact number by  February 12, 2012, at the latest.
Please send applications to erahmi@msi-siap.com. Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

International Bridges to Justice SJTC Development Officer (based in Singapore)

International Bridges to Justice (IBJ) is a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization dedicated to supporting the development of fair criminal justice systems in developing countries, with the ultimate objectives of ensuring the basic legal rights of ordinary citizens and ending torture as a tool of police investigation. IBJ seeks an entrepreneurial professional who will work with the Managing Director in Singapore, as well as senior staff in Geneva, Switzerland, to implement the organization's vision and lead the development effort to support the Singapore Justice Training Centre's (SJTC) consolidation in Singapore and expansion in South East Asia. The Development Officer is responsible for the growth and diversification of SJTC's funding sources, and the strength and development of SJTC's funding relationships. Desirable personal traits of this officer include strategic thinking, goal orientation, creativity/energy/flexibility, professionalism, cultural sensitivity, and a sense of humor. 

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Developing and implementing a long-term development strategy to finance the SJTC's operations and activities; 
• Developing and implementing annual development plans within the SJTC's overall plans, including:
o researching and identifying potential major donors and available grant providers;
o setting and reaching fundraising targets;
o regularly presenting and networking at fundraising and related events, updating a major donor/grant provider database, and informing major donors/grant providers of SJTC activities;
o updating maintaining SJTC's page on IBJ's website; and,
o conducting frequent monitoring and an annual evaluation;
• Soliciting and securing funding for trainings of defense lawyers and related activities;
• Preparing and submitting grant proposals, including consulting/coordinating with IBJ in Geneva;
• Planning and managing fundraising events, and recruiting and supervising volunteers for them; and
• Assisting the Managing Director with Singapore's Charities Act and related legal compliance. 

Qualifications and Competencies: 

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field;
• Commitment to access to justice and rule of law in South East Asia;
• At least 3 years experience in development, including:
o drafting funding solicitations and grant proposals;
o planning and managing events; and,
o recruiting and supervising volunteers;
• Superior oral and written communication and persuasion skills; and,
• Familiarity with fundraising software and database management.

Desirable:

• Singapore citizenship or PR status;
• Experience working in a small team in a start-up environment;
• Accounting skills and experience;
• Knowledge of and contacts in Singapore legal and philanthropy and/or CSR communities; and,
• Fluency in Chinese or a South East Asian language (in particular Bahasa Indonesian or Malay).

Salary will be commensurate with work experience/Singapore costs.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV (including references) by 2 March 2012, by email to: mcoghlan@ibj.org or internationalbridges@ibj.org (please include "SJTC Development Officer Position" in the subject line) 

Jan 31, 2012

Vacancy Islamic Relief Indonesia: PROJECT SUPPORT MANAGER - Banda Aceh, NAD

Islamic Relief Worldwide is an International Non-Governmental Organization
(NGO) established in Birmingham, UK in 1984. Islamic Relief has a
consultative status (special category) with the economic and Social Council
of the United Nations is full member of British Overseas NGOs for
Development (BOND) and a signatory to the code of conduct for the
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and NGOs in Disaster
Relief. It seeks to promote sustainable economic and social development by
working with local communities through relief and development programmes.
Islamic Relief Indonesia is part of Islamic Relief Worldwide which has been
working in Indonesia since 2003. Islamic Relief Indonesia provides service
and support to the communities in mandate areas, based on the MoU with
Department of Home Affairs. There are some initiative sectors under
Emergency and Development program such as Shelter, Water and Sanitation,
Health and Nutrition, Livelihood, Orphans, Education, Marines Fisheries, and
Disaster Preparedness and Response. Through these sectors, Islamic Relief
Indonesia plays significant role in alleviating the suffering and poverty of
the world's poorest people.

Islamic Relief Indonesia seeks to hire committed and experienced persons for
the following position:

PROJECT SUPPORT MANAGER (PSM)

Base: Banda Aceh - NAD

The Project Support Manager (PSM) is a management position for IRI (EDFF
project) with supervisory and managerial responsibilities, and ensures
positive representation of IRI in the field. The PSM should ensure that the
program is running smoothly by coordinating and overseeing the operations of
the field office on regular base, and keeping up to date with contextual
developments. This includes training and supervising administrative,
logistics, procurement, finance and program staff and ensuring compliance
with IRI and donor policies and procedures.. PSM will support all heads of
fie ld offices and other subordinate staff to ensure that programmatic
objectives are met within allotted time, budget, quality and compliance
standards.

Responsibilities: 

. Oversee the smooth flow of routine support functions (e.g.,
finance, administration, logistics) of the IRI office and compliance with
IRI and donor policies and procedures.

. Ensure effective and transparent use and documentation of
financial resources by all project staff in compliance with IRI and donor
policies and procedures.

. Ensure that procurement is completed, documented, and delivered to
end-user in a timely manner, with items procured meeting specifications of
end-users while adhering to donor and IRI procurement guidelines.

. Supervise all programs implemented from the field office and will
support all field office in-charge and other relevant staff to ensure that
programmatic objectives are met within allotted time, budget and quality
standards, and are in adherence to internal Program Management and Quality
Control and Compliance systems.

. PSM should work closely with Head of Program to coordinate and
provide operational support to program activities, ensuring that the team is
able to adhere to work plans, that activities are on schedule and of
quality, and that program deliverables are completed as committed.

. Ensure all IRI internal reporting obligations are met.

. Regular budget monitoring and the supervision of finances at the
field level

. Assist in the completion of donor reports.

Qualification and Experience:

. Bachelor Level education (minimum) in a relevant field such or
International Relations, economy or Development.

. Project management experience (management, planning, staff
development and training skills) in development programmes 

. 5-8 years previous work experience in a relevant position 

. Proven capabilities in leadership and management required 

. Excellent skills in written and spoken English 

. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in
cultural and organizational terms 

. Ability to work well and punctually under pressure

. Minimum 10 years' NGO or relevant organization experience
successfully managing programs and teams in the field, preferably in
Indonesia.

. Program experience including program implementation, M&E, needs
assessments, report development and budget monitoring.

. Have working experience in Aceh province (preferred)

Success Factors:

. At least 5 to 8 years of field experience in program management
and coordination;

. Familiarity with the aid system, and ability to understand donor
and governmental requirements;

. Excellent communication and drafting skills;

. Able to coordinate and manage staff and project activities;

. Proven ability to work creatively and independently both in the
field and in the office;

. Being a strong team player and adept at creating a strong team
spirit;

. Ability to organize and plan effectively;

. Ability to work with culturally diverse groups of people;

. Ability to travel and work in difficult conditions and under
pressure;

. Knowledge of local language and/or regional experience an asset

. Ability to follow and enforce procedures, meet deadlines and work
independently and cooperatively with team members,.

. Have strong staff skills and the ability to motivate diverse
teams. 

. Have the problem-solving ability

. Excellent oral and written English skills.

. Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills, and flexibility in
cultural and organizational terms

Representation

. Liaise with local government officials, (PMU/PMC and local
government in Simuelue and Singkil) , local leaders and other community
members to foster coordination and ensure support for and acceptance of IRI
activities.

. Receive, brief and support all IRW and donor visitors to the
region.

. Participate in official meetings and ensure ongoing and regular
coordination with state authorities to ensure maximum visibility.

. Participate in donor meetings at state level and communicate
relevant information to the Country Director

. Participate in inter-NGO Coordination meetings and any other
relevant inter-governmental institution at state level

. Ensure maximum visibility of IRI amongst the NGO community at
state level.

Accountability:

IRI team members are expected to support all efforts towards accountability,
specifically to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding
international relief and development work while actively engaging
beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and
evaluation of our field projects.

If you meet the above requirements kindly send your detailed CV with
recommendations from 2 referees, (one of them your immediate former
employer) to:

Human Resources Department

Islamic Relief Indonesia - Banda Aceh Office

Jl. Alue Blang No. 24 Neusu Aceh, Banda Aceh 

Email:
hrislamic@islamic-relief.or.id


Please put the job title and your name as subject of your email.
Early applications are encouraged

Closing Date For Applications: 15 February 2012

Jan 30, 2012

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

FYI - Technical Administrative Assistant

PFM Multi-Donor Trust Fund - Child Trust Fund # 2
Program Area C: Legislative Oversight

Technical Administrative Assistant

The objective of this assignment is to obtain the services of a
Technical Administrative Assistant who will assist the head of the Dewan
Perwakilan Rakyat (DPR) PIU in the area of administrative services
including preparing TORs and reports, correspondence and communications,
translation, and giving project management support in terms of managing,
coordinating and monitoring program activities and conducting
communication with other related parties under the activities of PFM
MDTF.

The Assistant must have following qualifications and experiences:

* Bachelor degree or equivalent in the field of politics, public
policy, economics, laws or other related fields.
* At least 3 years of experience in project and/or office management.
Preferably experience managing donor assisted programs, and on
legislative programs.
* Ability to communicate on professional level in Indonesia and to
translate/interpret from English to Indonesia or vice versa to Indonesia
and/ or international audiences/ guest.
* Experience in organizing and facilitating workshop, seminars and
conferences.
* Excellent of English writing and speaking skill is required.
* Good Interpersonal skills and have sense of teamwork.

Please send your resume and cover letter to intanpuja@dpr.go.id or
intanpuja@yahoo.com
 . Please specify the position you applied for in the
subject. No phone inquiries accepted. Only qualified candidates will be
contacted.
Closing date: February 05, 2012.