Indonesia | Operations Manager – Jakarta,Indonesia – AusAID funded Performance Oversight and Monitoring (POM)

Closing date: 25 May 2012
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Operations Manager – Jakarta, Indonesia – AusAID funded Performance Oversight and Monitoring (POM)

AusAID funded Performance Oversight and Monitoring (POM) project is hiring an Operations Manager for a long term assignment, based in Jakarta, Indonesia, starting mid June 2012.

In this role, you will be responsible for:
Provide leadership in presenting strategic advice, guidance and direction for the Program.
Managing a team of technical specialists and program operations staff to ensure contracted outputs are delivered in accordance with the Scope of Services.
Put in place and oversee an appropriate management and governance structure and ensure appropriate financial and risk management strategies are applied, including a risk assessment and mitigation strategy.
Seek opportunities for continuous improvement in effective implementation, program performance and engagement with AusAID.
Assure compliance with AusAID and GoI policy, such as gender, disability and anti-corruption.
Ensure accountability and quality for all contracted outputs to AusAID and GoI.
Undertake high level liaison with AusAID, GoI, the SSQ, EP Public Affairs programs and other stakeholders to ensure positive and effective working relationships.



To succeed in this role, you will have demonstrated:
International experience in leadership and management of complex programs/projects or management of large organisations/corporations, and of taking a lead role in providing advice to shape strategy and direction;
Experience in managing and leading diverse teams with a focus on relationship building and evidence of a history of leading happy and productive teams;
Experience in broad monitoring and evaluation of large donor programs working through partner government systems, including assessment of compliance with related to donor policy guidance on cross-cutting and safeguarding issues
Experience in high-level dialogue on audit, evaluation and impact assessment findings and recommendations with AusAID, Indonesian government ministries and other development partners; and
Experience of engaging productively with senior government personnel
How to apply:

Interested candidates should send application letter and CV with names of 3 referees and a statement illustrating key experiences and skills against the criteria. Please indicate “Operations Manager” in the email subject and submit the application by the latest 25 May 2012: to sruti.ravi@grminternational.com.

Remuneration rates will be governed by the AusAID Adviser Remuneration Framework.

Click here to be directed to the AusAID Adviser Remuneration Framework.



POM is managed by GRM International on behalf of AusAID



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Thailand Intern for Legal Programme

Closing date: 31 May 2012
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Duration: Six Months
Reports to: Research and Programmes Advisor

Overall Purpose of the Internship

The ECPAT International internship programme is designed to provide an opportunity to the eligible candidates to contribute to and learn about child protection issues, particularly children’s rights to live free of commercial sexual exploitation. Interns are eligible to participate in the ECPAT International Secretariat activities. Interns are expected to carry out the duties assigned to them under the responsibility of the designated supervisor(s).

Primary Tasks
Research, collect and analyse information on national laws and legal procedures related to sexual offences against children in different countries/jurisdictions. This includes identifying amendments and changes, identifying best practices, researching case law, drafting a variety of reports and updating existing ones.
To update the Protection sections of the Global Monitoring of the Agenda for Action country reports and to develop draft protection sections for new country reports, by collecting and reviewing national legislation on child prostitution, child pornography, child trafficking and child sex tourism;
Research, collect and analyse information on national laws and legal procedures related CSEC.
Analyze UPR, CRC and OP reports to determine trends in reporting on different manifestations of CSEC relative to other rights violations to recommend links with ECPAT OP reporting
Develop and review legal sections of Agenda for Action reports
Research information on national level child rights mechanisms for selected countries
Establish the annual calendar for country reporting to child rights instruments including Special Rapporteur and undertake relevant data collection
Participate in development of initiative to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the CRC and keep ECPAT current on related global initiatives
As requested, review other ECPAT publications and materials to strengthen texts related to legal framework and law enforcement;
Support the translation of relevant legal framework articles from the Rio Declaration and Action Plan to Prevent and Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescent (the outcome document of the World Congress III against Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents; http://www.ecpat.net/WorldCongressIII/index.php ) and other Congress related materials into ECPAT program documents and plans;
To assist EPAT International with translation and proofreading of publications and other documents if intern’s language skills are suitable;
Other tasks as assigned
On an informal and as-needed basis, assist with other ECPAT regional and thematic programmatic tasks.

Qualifications

Essential
Degree in Law with a focus in international law and/or human rights or equivalent
Strong research and writing skills.
Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into concise formats.
Experience in working with human rights and social development issues specifically as these relate to the rights of children.
Exposure to children’s rights or other social issues.
Good knowledge of computer applications.

Desirable
Knowledge of international legal standards relating to the commercial sexual exploitation of children
Ability to communicate effectively in major languages used by members of the ECPAT network e.g. Spanish and/or French.
Previous exposure to children’s rights or other social issues.

Internship Conditions

A modest stipend will be made available to the interns who are not sponsored by other organizations or institutions. Due to limited resources all costs related to the internship, i.e. travel, passport, visa or living in Bangkok, are to borne by the intern or his/her sponsoring institution or organisation.

Application Deadline: Position starts July 2012

To apply, please e-mail your CV and cover letter with “Intern for Legal Programme” in the subject line to vacancy@ecpat.net. No phone calls please. For more information on interning with ECPAT International please visit: http://www.ecpat.net/EI/GetInvolve_internship.asp

ECPAT International would like to thank all applicants for their expressed interest to support our work. We regret to inform that due to the large number of applications we receive and our limited resources, only short listed candidates will be contacted. We would thus like to advise that applicants, who have not heard from ECPAT International within 30 days of the advertised application deadline, may assume that their application has not been successful. We wish our applicants all the best in their career pursuits.

How to apply:



To apply, please e-mail your CV and cover letter with “Intern for Legal Programme” in the subject line to vacancy@ecpat.net. No phone calls please. For more information on interning with ECPAT International please visit: http://www.ecpat.net/EI/GetInvolve_internship.asp

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Indonesia Procurement Specialist

Closing date: 31 Dec 2012
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Crown Agents USA

Crown Agents USA, Inc. (CA-USA) is seeking a Procurement Specialist for a Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) project in Indonesia.

Our Business

Crown Agents Group (CA Group) is an international development company with offices in more than 30 countries, employing over 700 personnel worldwide. CA Group provides direct assistance, management consulting, and training for public and private sector clients, particularly in health systems strengthening, public financial management, procurement, and logistics. CA Group currently operates in more than 85 countries on projects with an annual value of more than $136m.

Crown Agents USA (CA-USA), the U.S. incorporated subsidiary of CA Group, provides direct procurement services, technical assistance, and training to improve health outcomes, establish good governance, and stimulate economic growth across the developing world. Since its incorporation in the United States in 1998, CA-USA has provided technical assistance services and support to U.S. Government agencies and international organizations such as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), and the World Bank Group.

The Millennium Challenge Corporation provides US government grant assistance to countries that demonstrate a commitment to investing in their people, ruling justly and promoting economic freedom. Eligible countries develop Compacts with MCC to reduce poverty by supporting sustainable, transformative economic growth. The Government of Indonesia (GOI) has submitted a proposal to MCC that, pending the successful outcome of diligence and availability of funds, would result in a Compact between the GOI and MCC pursuant to which MCC would provide a five year, multimillion dollar poverty reduction grant (a “Compact”).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Act as assistant to Team Leader/Procurement Agent Manager in the procurement of goods, services and civil works, in a transparent and ethical manner, in accordance with MCC Program Procurement Guidelines, including inter alia: (a) preparation of advertisements and organization of procurement arrangements; (b) preparation of all procurement documents e.g. bidding documents/request for proposals, (c) Bid Evaluation Reports, (d) notification of award, (e) contract management (f) arranging inspection, etc.;

• Contribute to the development of the Procurement Operations Manual and suite of standard bidding documents in accordance with MCC Program Procurement Guidelines, the Compact and any Supplemental Agreements, and introduce MCA-Indonesia staff to these documents;

• Support the Team Leader in liaising with MCA-Indonesia and other stakeholder ministries regarding activities to be undertaken under the assignment;

• As part of procurement team, assist in the design and maintenance of a record-keeping and monitoring system for contract management;

• As part of procurement team, assist with the management and resolution of bid challenges in accordance with the Bid Challenge System as specified in the MCC Program Procurement Guidelines;

• Contribute to the reports produced by the team for MCA-Indonesia; and

• Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience working as a procurement professional (approximately 8 years or more).

• Education or training in procurement, logistics, business, law, economics, finance, public administration, or related field.

• Knowledge of international best practices in procurement procedures, project administration, contract procedures and project follow-up.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Fluency in English; fluency in Bahasa a plus

• Computer literacy.

• Experience in procurement of goods and services, including designing and preparing solicitations and proposals, monitoring contract performance, and ensuring compliance.

• Experience working on US Government, MCC and/or World Bank-funded projects.

• Experience working in multi-cultural teams.

• Work experience in similar countries.
How to apply:

To apply to this position, please email your CV to careers@crownagents.com. Include your name, along with the title of the position you are applying for, in the subject line. Visit our website at www.crownagentsusa.com for more information about our company. No phone calls, faxes or walk-ins please. Crown Agents USA, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V.

Crown Agents USA will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with qualified disabilities in accordance with the ADA and local labor law as applicable. If you require a reasonable accommodation for our application process, please contact our Recruiting department at ADArequests@crownagents.com. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis only.

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Democratic Republic of the Congo (the) Senior Technical Primary Health Care Advisor

Closing date: 18 May 2012—
International Rescue Committee

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.

In DRC, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) is one of the largest providers of relief and development assistance. With an annual budget of approximately US$ 75 million, $320 million overall grant portfolio and more than 1,000 staff in six provinces, the IRC supports Congolese communities and institutions in seven conflict-affected provinces in the areas of health, governance and community development, education, women’s protection and empowerment, and emergency response.

SCOPE OF WORK

The UK Department for International Development (DFID) has released a tender for a consortium lead to strengthen basic health service provision in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in at least 30 health zones in up to four provinces improving access to primary and secondary care for at least 3.5 million people over the period 2013 – 2018.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

IRC is seeking a dynamic and experienced team of health professionals to provide technical support to health programs implemented across four provinces and to be based in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo, with travel to field sites. The IRC is requesting applications from candidates with significant experience in a variety of health areas, including Primary Health Care, Reproductive Health, Maternal and Child Health, HIV and Malaria. The successful candidates will have demonstrated experience in providing technical advice in one of the above areas to large scale health programs in a similar post-conflict environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Support and Coordination: • Develop a strategy for the implementation of the specific area of expertise; • Responsible for overseeing the overall quality of service provision in the specific area of expertise and ensuring that services provided meet internationally-recognized standards; • Responsible for ensuring quality of training provided and that training curriculum complies with Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) requirements as well as international standards; • Ensure integration of relevant components related to the specific area of interest to all PHC services; • Oversee training needs assessments conducted in targeted health zones; • Provide leadership in the development or adaptation of service delivery models / systems which allow for expansion of service provision while promoting technical quality of care; • Identify, document and disseminate best practices in service provision; • Guide the development of annual work plans for existing programs; • Identify priorities for support from the Health Unit; • Work in close collaboration with other Senior Technical Advisors to ensure integrated programming.

Advocacy and Representation: • Advocate and collaborate with MoPH to incorporate best practices and international standards in the area of expertise; • Establish and maintain collaborative relationship between IRC and MoPH and other partners; • Provide expert contribution to the development or adaptation of national policies, guidelines and standards that promote quality service provision in DRC and that comply with internationally-accepted norms and standards.

Monitoring, Evaluation and Research: • Contribute to the development of field staff through training, mentoring, and assisting with professional advancement; • Facilitate the sharing of best practices among the provincial teams; • Oversee development or adaptation of supervision and data collection tools for service provision.

Management: • Provide technical support to field-based health staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant masters degree in the area of technical expertise; • At least five years’ experience in design and implementation of health programs in developing countries; • Demonstrable technical expertise and working knowledge of health area of expertise, preferably in a conflict or post-conflict environment, preferably Africa; • Proven track record of successfully providing technical assistance to and monitoring and evaluation for large-scale health programs; • Technical expertise in curriculum development, training needs assessment and training facilitation, as well as monitoring and evaluation of trainees; • Proficiency in both French and English; • Availability to travel in the country for up to one third of his/her time; • Good writing, communication and organizational skills; • Knowledge of common software (MS Office); • Previous work experience in DRC.

Specific Security Situation/Housing: The position is based in Kinshasa, it is accompanied. Safe and modest housing as appropriate and reasonable as the context allows will be provided.
How to apply:

Please apply online: www.ircjobs.org or http://tbe.taleo.net/NA2/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&rid=8110 .

Congolese nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

IRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants on the basis of merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability.

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ACTED - HR & Admin Officer

Position: Human Resources & Administration Officer
Contract duration: 6 Months (Possible extension)
Starting date: ASAP
Location: Jakarta-Indonesia
Date of Issue: 30 April 2012

I. Background on ACTED:

The Agency for Technical Cooperation and Development (ACTED) is an NGO registered in France with global operations in over 30 countries in Central Asia, Europe, Latin America and Africa. Our mission and vision; providing adapted responses and guaranteeing the link between emergency, rehabilitation, and development.

ACTED has been active in Indonesia since April 2005, assisting those affected by the tsunami and Nias earthquake. Until 2008, ACTED focused mainly on reconstruction and recovery, while interventions since 2008 have shifted towards development initiatives to support livelihoods, community-based disaster risk reduction, and child protection activities.

ACTED is currently looking for qualified candidates to fill the Human Resources and Administration Officer position in Jakarta, Indonesia

II. General Responsibilities:
• Supervise and support the management of ACTED national staff;
• Address all matters related to ACTED's registration as an
International NGO in Indonesia;
• Follow up and maintain international staff working documents (stay and working permit, all forms of registration to police department, and other related departments);
• Follow up and maintain visas for ACTED's visitors from overseas;
• Handle the general administration of the ACTED office in Jakarta (premises, offices supplies);
• Support the Finance, Logistics and Administration Team (FLAT) as requested;
• Support the Project Development Manager as requested;
• A perfect ethic in regards to financial duties and responsibilities is expected;

III. Qualifications:
Candidates must have the following qualifications:
• Outstanding communication skills, including adapting information to different audiences;
• Demonstrated relationship-building skills, including negotiation;
• Excellent writing skills;
• Solid knowledge of Indonesian labor code, employment standards, and familiarity with contracts;

• Knowledge of expatriate work permit and immigration processes;
• Advanced problem-solving and critical analysis skills;
• Able to multitask, set realistic deadlines, and meet deadlines;
• Meticulous attention to detail;
• Excellent English, both written and oral;
• Excellent computer knowledge.

Desirable:
• University degree in law;
• Experience working at the same position with an international NGO;

IV. Submission of application:
Applications should be submitted in English with a current CV, a cover letter, and three references.
Applications should be submitted no later than 6th May 2012 to these following addresses:

jakarta.administration@acted.org and Indonesia@acted.org

Application material is non-returnable, and we thank you in advance for understanding that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the next step in the application process.

ACTED refuses to apply, in its actions, any form of discrimination based on race, gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, conviction, or social class. Qualified women and men are encouraged to apply.

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WASH Field Advisor Asia and Pacific

Closing date: 22 Apr 2012
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CARE Australia

Location: Home based Close Date: 22/4/12

The position will provide support, assistance and advice to CARE International Country Offices, national members and the CARE International Emergency Group (CEG) in the WASH programming aspects of emergency response with a particular focus on links to WASH, Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and analysis of gender issues. S/he will be available to respond at short notice to emergencies and Country Office requirements. Between emergencies s/he will support selected Country Offices (CO) to develop their preparedness capacities.
How to apply:

For further information please refer to the CARE Australia website www.care.org.au

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Pakistan | Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist

Closing date: 04 May 2012—
Internews Network

Pakistan: Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

Description GENERAL FUNCTION: Internews Network is seeking a Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist candidate for our program in Pakistan. The goal of the program is to support the professionalization and empowerment of independent media in Pakistan. The Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist will be responsible for the development, implementation and strengthening of monitoring and evaluation systems and methodologies for the project.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Ensure adherence to the project performance monitoring during project implementation.

• Develop monitoring and evaluation tools and systems that effectively track project deliverables and progress.

• Create evaluation frameworks including specific methodologies to conduct project evaluations.

• Conduct or oversee baseline, mid-line and end-line data gathering exercises and gather data into a reportable format.

• Devise quantitative and qualitative indicators, benchmarks and data sources for program deliverables.

• Organize M&E site visits to ascertain status of project achievements and undertake interviews and discussions with program staff and stakeholders.

• Record data and prepare reports following each program monitoring visit.

• Provide pertinent monitoring and evaluation data to the Chief of Party to strategically inform decisions on project implementation.

• Document best practices and success stories and prepare documentation for public relations purposes.

• Assist Chief of Party with preparation of high quality reporting to donors that highlight project achievements and milestones.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• English language skills required.

• Relevant university degree in social sciences field with specific focus on monitoring and evaluation and research studies.

• A minimum of 5 years experience in monitoring and evaluation of large internationally funded democracy and governance programs, preferably media development programs.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate M&E requirements and outcomes to project colleagues and other stakeholders.

• Proficiency in evaluation design and development of indicators. Good working knowledge of statistics and ability to obtain, analyze and interpret data and present findings in written and oral form.

• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data collection/survey design, implementation and analysis.

• Competent in qualitative methodologies and participatory assessments.

• Competent in MS Excel, word processing, Power Point and experience using statistical programs such as SPSS.

• Knowledge of Pakistan and the current social, political and economic circumstances in the country desirable.

• Demonstrated understanding of USAID and other donor approaches to media development and familiarity with efforts to apply a media lens to development work;

• Experience in other challenging environments and flexibility to apply lessons learned from other contexts;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
How to apply:

TO APPLY

Please visit Internews' website to apply:

https://sj.tbe.taleo.net/SJ11/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=INTERNEWS&... Or http://www.internews.org/jobs

EOE M/F/D/V

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Vacancy Research and Advocacy Specialist

The Partnership for Governance Reform (PGR) or Kemitraan is an Indonesian organization committed to promoting and advancing Good Governance in Indonesia. Kemitraan has grown fast; from a donor-led initiative to becoming a trusted, neutral and prominent Indonesian-managed institution. Kemitraan works with government agencies and civil society organizations (CSOs) to advance the national reform agenda.

On April 28, 2011, Kemitraan received an award from USAID/Indonesia under the Component 1 of the IKAT-U.S. (Southeast Asia – U.S. Partnership: Civil Societies Innovating Together) initiative. The program is called “Building Sustainable Partnerships to promote Women’s Political Representation in Southeast Asia.” With this program, Kemitraan is partnering with the National Democratic Institute (NDI) as well as the
Indonesian Women’s Coalition (KPI), Persatuan Kesedaran Komuniti Selangor (EMPOWER) from Malaysia, the Women’s Caucus from Timor-Leste, the Cambodian Center for Human Rights (CCHR), and the Center for Popular Empowerment (CPE) from the Philippines.

The goal of the above program is to strengthen the political rights of women and democracy by advocating the promotion of increased women’s political representation through regional partnership initiatives.

In completing their program activities, we are now recruiting :

Research and Advocacy Specialist, IKAT US Component 1

Summary of key functions:
1. Develop strategies for conducting strategic research and effective policy advocacy
2. Provide Technical Assistance to regional partners in conducting
research and advocacy
3. Provide Capacity building assistance on the areas of research and effective policy advocacy to regional partners.
4. Project co-management and implementation
5. Coordination and guidance to implementing/executing agencies
6. Strategic partnership and networking

Recruitment Qualifications:
Education and Skill
Bachelors (S1) Degree, preferable Master Degree; having good knowledge regarding the current socio-political and economic conditions; clear commitment to governance reform; humble in character and patient in listening to stakeholders is a must; willing to develop a good teamwork with the Partnership staff ; having a good skill in report writing, project management and good skill on the use of ICT.

Experience
Min. 5 years of relevant experience and possess skills in facilitating the
development of multi-stakeholders forum, in conducting various training programs, in pulling stakeholders such as key government agencies, civil society organizations, social-political figures, private companies and grassroots communities, etc.

Language Requirements
Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia

Please visit http://www.kemitraan.or.id/main/publication_detail/21/44/719  

or http://www.facebook.com/pages/Partnership-for-Governance-Reform/140286782669334 

for more details of the position.

Application deadline : April 13, 2012.

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