Full-Time position, based on Bali, Indonesia

MDF Training & Consultancy is a worldwide operating management training and consultancy organisation for the international cooperation sector as well as governments and internationally operating companies. MDF employs over 130 staff members and has 9 regional offices worldwide, of which three are in Asia (Indonesia, Myanmar and Bangladesh), which operate as MDF Asia.

MDF’s core activities consist of assisting governments, non-governmental organisations, projects/ programmes, donor agencies and private sector companies in achieving results at the personal, programme and organisational level. MDF aims to provide practical and actionable management advice and training and facilitation services and be an independent evaluator and enterprising (management) partner in our joint quest to contribute to the SDGs and social impact.

MDF Asia – Indonesia office – is looking for a qualified and motivated Indonesian consultant (willing to be based on Bali). Please do not apply if you are not able to relocate to Bali, or if you do not want to be full-time staff.

MDF Asia – Indonesia office

At the MDF Asia – Indonesia office we work closely together on projects and assignments but also work independently on tailor-made trainings, open-entry trainings and consultancy assignments for the development sector, public sector, international/national CSOs, and, increasingly, the private sector. One of our unique selling points is that we don’t teach but we facilitate. In our consultancies, we use participatory approaches in order to make our interventions more sustainable. Our focus is on experiential learning and practical applicability.

All our trainers/consultants have a responsibility to acquire new assignments, build networks and maintain good relationships with clients. We are moving more and more towards conducting management consulting services on Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise Development, program evaluations, climate-change/ environment related services, and development sector-focused M&E systems.

As such we are looking for an experienced consultant and trainers in the above-mentioned areas.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the further development and growth of MDF’s products, courses and client portfolio
• Contribute to the Indonesia office’s marketing and acquisition activities with current and potential clients
• Contribute to a good atmosphere and team spirit
• Share her/his experiences in order to improve the quality of all services

Tasks:

• Conduct highly analytical consulting assignments in MDF’s areas of competence
• Train client groups or individuals in our regular open-entry and tailor-made training courses
• Conduct high-level consulting assignments
• Pro-actively acquire assignments
• Pro-actively create and maintain good relationships with clients and other relevant stakeholders
• Act as a team member by updating colleagues on experiences, trends in her/his area and support where needed
• Travel and conduct assignments in Indonesia and abroad, when required.

Core Competencies:

• Proven ability to conduct high-level, analytical consulting services and evaluations, in the above-mentioned areas;
• Ability to conduct training and consulting assignments in (fluent) English;
• Proven and demonstrated experience in quantitative as well as qualitative data collection and analysis techniques;
• Strong expertise in using participatory tools
• Be pro-active;
• Be open-minded;
• Be a good communicator;
• Be able to work under stress and work with deadlines.

Qualifications:

Required:

• At least a Master degree in a relevant field;
• Minimum 10 years’ relevant experience in working as a consultant in the above-mentioned areas.
• Relevant training and facilitation experience;
• Excellent command of English (speaking and writing) for both consultants;
• Excellent communication and (proven) proposal and report writing skills;
• Able to work independently, but also as part of a team;
• Willing to travel frequently within Indonesia and internationally;
• Willing to contribute to marketing and acquisition activities for the office;
• Extensive international experience is an advantage;

MDF Offers:

• Inspiring work with a lot of personal responsibilities;
• Possibilities for personal growth and professional career development;
• Competitive remuneration in accordance with MDF’s terms and conditions;
• Becoming part of the wider MDF Asia and MDF Global network, with possibilities of working internationally
• MDF initially offers a one-year contract, extendable.

Availability: ASAP

How to Apply

Address applications (CV + short Motivation Letter) to: Bart van Halteren, Director, via: [email protected]

Deadline: 8 November 2024