Vacancy: PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR USIP 1 SSTC PROJECT

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Kindly posting below vacancy from our organization.

Job Title

Program Coordinator

Duty Station

USIP 1 Center, LPEM FEB UI Building, 7th Floor, Jl.
Salemba 4 Jakarta 10430

Duration

October 2017 – June 2018 (may be extended to 2019)

Project

US-Indonesia Partnership for South-South and
Triangular Cooperation Component 1 (USIP 1)

Counterparts

National Coordination Team (NCT) for Indonesia-SSTC
(including its constituent ministries, working groups, and staffs), USAID,
Universitas Indonesia, and other related stakeholders in the implementation of
pilot projects.

Background

Over the previous years the efforts of the
Government of Indonesia (GoI) to establish the framework for South-South and
Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) have reached several milestones.  These
include the creation of a National Coordination Team (NCT) consisting of
several line ministries and a Grand Design of SSTC for the period of 2011-2025.
 In light of this, the US-Indonesia partnership for South-South and
Triangular Cooperation Component 1 (USIP 1) provides the impetus to strengthen
the capacity of GoI in order to realize the targets identified under Grand
Design and national development plan, as well as overcome the challenges in the
implementation and delivery of SSTC.

USIP 1, which will be operational until 2020, aims
to strengthen GoI’s capacity to provide development cooperation that is
strategic, effective, and delivers results in third countries.  The
component will produce three outputs as follows:

  • SSTC framework and intra-government coordination by GoI
    strengthened by increasing the capacity of National Coordination Team and
    implementing technical line ministries and improving the inclusiveness of
    SSTC stakeholders in Indonesia;
  • Support for triangular cooperation increased to expand and scope
    and sustainability of triangular cooperation pilot activities and
    percentage of co-investment; and
  • Learning and knowledge management in SSTC advanced through
    increased collaboration between USAID, GoI, and partners (traditional and
    emerging development partners, civil society, think tanks, academia, private
    sector etc) to conduct Collaborating Learning and Adapting (CLA)
    activities to advance the knowledge around SSTC and continue to adapt
    programming based on learning results.

Responsibilities

The Program Coordinator will be working close with
USIP 1 team under direction and supervision of USIP 1’s Senior Development
Advisor and Development Advisor. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for providing planning, implementing, and
reporting on programs
 under Indonesia-SSTC framework.
In particular he/she will

  • Handle program implementation of USIP 1 tasks related to certain
    NCT working group’s program and its activities, including planning, budgeting,
    implementation, coordination, monitoring, and reporting.
  • As part of USIP 1 Team, coordinate closely with USAID and NCT,
    among others, in developing and managing USIP 1’s annual work plan.
  • Monitor progress of technical project activities to measure
    performance and results.
  • Draft
    terms of references for upcoming procurement of grants and subcontracts.
  • Conduct
    meetings with Government of Indonesia officials, other stakeholders and
    grantees/contractors concerning project activities, and represent the USIP

    1 if/when requested

  • Ensure timely implementation of
    activities, in accordance with project schedules
  • Periodically,
    write reports on the project’s activities and achievements for USAID’s
    review
  • Maintain budget and track expenditures/transactions
  • Help build positive relations with USIP 1’s counterpart which
    includes National Coordination Team (NCT) for Indonesia-SSTC (including
    its constituent ministries, working groups, and staffs), USAID,
    Universitas Indonesia, and other related stakeholders in the
    implementation of pilot projects
  • Manage communications through media relations, social media, etc.
  • Support growth and program development
  • Perform
    other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Senior Development
    Advisor, Development Advisor or USAID.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate for the Program Coordinator

will have the following qualifications:

  1. Bachelor degree in International Relations, Political Science, Law,
    Social Science, Management, Development Studies, Public Policy or relevant
    discipline;
  2. At least eight (8) years of experience in international development
    cooperation in developing countries working with governmental and
    international organizations;
  3. At least six (6) years of working experiences with development
    organization
  4. At least six (6) years of experiences in project/program
    management;
  5. Have
    the capacity to work both independently as well as in a team setting.
  6. Proficient in data collection/analysis, report/publication writing
    and results presentation;
  7. Excellent communication skills, both interpersonal and negotiation
    skills,  and ability to liaise and
    communicate effectively in the Government context;
  8. Strong English writing and speaking skills; and
  9. Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and knowledge of Indonesian custom;

In addition, the following qualifications are
preferred, but not required:

  1. Master’s degree in social science or other related fields;
  2. Knowledge of key stakeholders in relevant GOI ministries and among
    the donor community is highly desirable; and
  3. Knowledge of SSTC issues in the Indonesian context.

Supervision

The Program Coordinator will report to the Senior
Development advisor and Development Advisor and work under the supervision of
USAID Indonesia.

How to Apply

Please
send your cover letter and resume to admin@usip1center.org
by September
24th
,
2017
with the subject “Program Coordinator USIP 1 SSTC”.

 

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