Hivos Job Vacancy : Project Manager – VOICE
Hivos Southeast Asia is an International non-governmental
organization guided by humanist values. It aims at structural poverty
alleviation with a strong focus on civil society building and sustainable
economic development. Hivos Southeast Asia provides financial support for local
NGOs, is active in networking, lobbying and exchanging knowledge and expertise.
For its Hivos Southeast Asia (Hivos SEA) seeks qualified Indonesian candidates
for the position of:
Title : Project Manager – VOICE
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Report
to : Program Development Manager (PDM) Open Women’s Empowerment and Sexual Rights (WE&SR).
Duration : One year, with possibility of extension subject to good performance and funding availability
Functional
context
The Project
Manager VOICE falls under supervision of and reports to the Program Development
Manager Open Women’s Empowerment and Sexual Rights (WE&SR).
The Project
Manager will provide senior leadership and be responsible for the day-to-day management
including planning, implementing and monitoring of the project. The position is
Jakarta-based with some travel for coordination meeting.
Roles and
responsibilities
Communication and Representation:
- Coordinate
the implementation of the Voice
programme in the country in liaison with management team in country and Voice Coordination Team in the Hague - In
close coordination with Country Director and Country Management Team
represent the Voice programme in
the country vis à vis country stakeholders - Coordinate
the communities of stakeholders in the country and liaise with the linking
and learning focal point in the country / regional team - Coordinate
and lead on pro-active and innovative outreach to the target groups for
the Voice programme and
coordinates the dissemination of information about the calls to them - Launch
and assess open country proposal calls and assess proposals with support
from Voice global coordination
team and others, guaranteeing application of Voice grant making criteria,
principles and processes - Regular
communication with the Voice
Coordination Team in particular the Grants Coordinator
Grant Management and
Partner Support
- Support organisation
of Voice programme events and
activities - Provide
technical support as needed to potential grantees in the formulation of
grant applications - Mentor
and provide technical assistance to grantees in the implementation of
projects on an as needed basis - Support
capacity development and empowerment approaches
5.
Coordinate and support in-country grants team in carrying out
programme and accountability assessments
6.
Ensure effective post contract grant management including
collection and assessment of reports, follow up, communication with and
monitoring grantees on the ground; ensure scheduled payments to grantees, and
liaise with finance officer to ensure seamless grantee management and
communication
7.
Manage, review and make recommendations to change as needed to
ensure that grant processes are in line with Voice needs and promote effective grant making
Compliance
and Reporting
- Process
and monitor information on grant allocation in the administrative system - Responsible
for country level reporting on the Voice
programme (grant portfolio reporting, data
collection and learning, time writing)
3.
Develop and prepare operational reports for grant management at
national and global level
4.
Administer Voice
policies and procedures in accordance with country and organisational
guidelines
5.
Track Voice grant
compliance and bring instances of non-compliance to the attention of the
Country Director and Voice
Coordination Team
6.
Support grants and financial data reconciliation and preparation
for reports, audits and other Voice
reporting as needed
7.
Monitor regulations and their effect on grant making.
Knowledge, experiences and competencies
5 years experience with large scale grant management |
Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and |
Knowledge of and affinity with social inclusion, marginalization, lobby & advocacy |
Relevant Academic background (MA level) or similar |
Excellent written and verbal English |
Administrative project management skills |
Excellent ICT skills ( Microsoft Office and database) |
Excellent organizational and coordination skills; |
Ability to perform complex tasks and to priorities multiple |
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to |
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing |
Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and |
Ability to analyses budgetary line items for compliance with |
What do we offer?
An inspiring and dynamic
working environment, dedicated colleagues and the possibility to work for an
ambitious new international initiative.
Grade: 10 from 1-12
Hivos’s Salary Grade
How to apply?
To apply for this
position please submit your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] no later than 31 July 2016.
This is an opened
position at national level.
Please specify the position name you are applying
for (‘PM Voice Indonesia’) in the
‘subject’ line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
For more information
about Hivos Southeast Asia, visit https://www.hivos.org/