Grants Program Coordinator | Jakarta

Closing date : June 23, 2012

Tetra Tech ARD is currently accepting expressions of interest for the Grants

Program Coordinator - Jakarta on our USAID Indonesia Forestry and Climate

Support Project (USAID IFACS). USAID IFACS seeks to reduce the threats of

deforestation and climate change, and help the Government of Indonesia (GOI)

conserve the country's tropical forests, wildlife, and ecosystem processes

(including carbon sequestration). It will have activities in three regions:

Papua, Kalimantan, and Sumatra, and each region will be broken down into a

primary and associate landscape. 

Grants Program Coordinator will develop and maintain an organizational

capacity program to orient USAID IFACS staff and train local organizations

in all aspects of grants development and management. The role of the Grants

Program Coordinator is to strengthen local organizations' capacity to

prepare, submit, revise, manage, comply with environmental regulations, and

monitor and report on grants. S/he will support regional staff to provide

oversight in the development and implementation of grants. The Grants

Program Coordinator will focus on developing the institutional capacity of

local NGOs to be successful partners to the implementation of USAID IFACS

project and is oriented toward building capacity with Indonesian civil

society in support of USAID FORWARD.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

1. Provide the leadership and guidance needed to connect grants as

tools for project implementation, and in support of regional IFACS

programming themes and project objectives;

2. Lead the development and execution of an organizational capacity

program to train local organizations in all aspects of grants development

and management;

3. Work closely with IFACS component leaders and technical specialists

in USAID IFACS regional offices to ensure that grant concepts, grant

proposals, and grant management are closely linked with the Project's GMP,

PMP, and annual work plan; 

4. Develop and maintain a strong team approach to grants under contract

in association with the Project's Grant's specialist and the administration

of grants; 

5. Support USAID IFACS regional teams in Kalimantan, Aceh and Papua to

develop technical terms of reference for Requests for Applications that will

contribute to USAID IFACS overall program goals (project goals, objectives,

expected results);

6. Work with USAID IFACS regional teams and USAID IFACS Grants

Specialist and Communications Specialist to develop and execute a public

relations, branding and communications program for grant recipient in each

region;

7. Provide program description text for inclusion into the Negotiation

Memorandum by summarizing grantee final proposals. Prepare project summary

of final proposals. Edit final proposals as necessary; 

8. Coordinate and conduct site visits to regional teams and grantees to

ensure grant management compliance as well as grant mentoring is in place; 

9. Assist regional teams with the review and management of grant

monitoring and reporting;

10. Extensive travel to USAID IFACS regional offices in Kalimantan, Aceh

and Papua;

11. Performs other duties as assigned to support USAID IFACS program

objectives. 

QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS): 

Education

:

University degree in management, or similar field (relevant experience and

another university degree may substitute for the degrees mentioned).

Work Experience

:

1. Minimum of 10-15 years' experience in an equivalent position

providing capacity building support to non-governmental organizations in

program development and management key. 

2. Experience using and managing grants in support of rural

development, livelihoods, forest conservation, climate change, and outreach

an advantage. Strong project management experience that combines technical

subject matter and adult education/non-formal education skills is an

advantage.

3. Experience working in a similar position for an NGO or an

international organization is preferred. Prior USAID project experience

preferred. 

4. Must also have the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced,

stressful environment. 

5. In addition, must be flexible, willing to perform other duties and

work irregular hours.

Skills :

1. Solid knowledge of project management, including grants management. Background in natural resource management preferred. 

2. Exceptional written English language skills (equivalent to native English speaker). Excellent spoken English language skills. 

3. Excellent organizational skills (multi-tasking) and high attention to detail. 

4. Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for colleagues. 

5. Must be capable of working both individually and as part of a team. Must also be able to create a supportive working relationship among all project teams and grant recipients.

Languages :

1. Native fluency in spoken and written Indonesian.

2. Professional competency in spoken and written English.

General :

1. Strong coordination and team playing skills.

2. Strong written and verbal communications skills.

3. Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams.

4. Ability to engage in activities occurring in multiple field sites with multiple stakeholders across Indonesia.

5. Willingness to travel extensively in Indonesia.

TERMS OF OFFER:

Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability

for the above positions, and detailed curriculum vitae, with names and

addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax numbers and email

address). 

Please DO NOT attached academic transcripts and Diplomas and state clearly

the applied position code in the email subject.

Tetra Tech ARD is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of

gender and culture. Female candidates, individuals from minority groups,

indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to

apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

Tetra Tech ARD reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this

vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider

candidates applying to this post for other similar positions at the same

grade level and with similar job description, experience and education

requirements.

Please submit your applications before June 23, 2012 to:

recruitment@ifacs.or.id

"Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted"

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