Deputy Implementation Director
*KOMPAK Program*
KOMPAK is an Australia-Indonesia government partnership supporting the
Government of Indonesia's efforts in reducing poverty through improvements
in basic service delivery and creating opportunities for work. KOMPAK
focuses its efforts on three result areas:
1. Supporting Local Governments and Service Units to better address the
needs of basic service users;
2. Supporting the poor and vulnerable to benefit from improved village
governance; and
3. Supporting the poor and vulnerable to benefit from increased
opportunities for employment and economic development.
*The Opportunity*
The *Deputy Implementation Director* is responsible in providing support to
the Implementation Director, and to ensure effective implementation of
KOMPAK activities across outcomes and across KOMPAK’s 7 provinces, with
specific focus on managing technical support and day-to-day program
management.
The position will work closely with Outcome Leads and Provincial Managers
to ensure activities and projects are aligned with Government of Indonesia
(GoI) priorities and are implemented on schedule and are context specific.
*The advertised position is a full-time role expected to continue till June
2022. However, candidates with suitable qualifications who are willing to
take a part-time and/or job-share role, are encouraged to apply (please
mention your preference within the statement addressing the selection
criteria).*
*Key Duties*
The Deputy Implementation Director’s duties will include (although not
limited to):
*Engagement*
1. Work with Program Implementation Director to ensure strong ownership
and buy-in from GOI partners (national, subnational level)'
2. Manage an effective working relationship with strategic partners;
3. Coordinate with Program Governance Unit to ensure regular meetings,
quality materials and effective governance mechanisms (Steering Committee,
Technical Committee, Technical Working Group);
*Implementation and quality assurance*
1. Coordinate work plan implementation and ensure integration and
synergies across KOMPAK projects and activities at national and
sub-national level, ensuring alignment between outcomes and between central
and sub-regional KOMPAK’s policies;
2. Manage daily activities to ensure effective and timely implementation
and results;
3. Manage daily activities and technical support from advisors;
*Management*
1. As part of Senior Management Team, provide input to the overall
strategy and direction of the KOMPAK program, contribute to key milestones
(PPA, workplan, progress reports);
2. Monitor and manage adequate resources and capacities for all
implementation teams (national and sub-national) by considering value for
money and quality;
3. Coordinate other operational aspects related with program
implementation;
*Program Risk Management*
1. Coordinate and update the risk matrix on a regular basis;
2. Develop and manage mechanisme to monitor and report on program risk
and implement mitigation measures; and
3. Keep the Director advised of an issue that may affect the
satisfactory progress of the program.
A full list of key duties is included in the *Information for Applicants
<https://jtai.turborecruit.com.au/position_description/497/IFA_LES_DD%20Implementation%20v2.pdf>.*
*Key Requirements*
1. Minimum of 10 years’ managerial and operational experience on
development programs in Indonesia
2. Post-graduate qualifications in a relevant field and fluency in
written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesian
3. Good leadership, negotiation, networking and team building skills
4. Proven capacity to manage work plans, multiple activities, and tasks
concurrently, work independently and take initiative
5. Good analytical, written, and verbal communication skills, with the
ability to communicate with a variety of audiences, and produce good reports
6. Sound judgement, decision making ability and quality assurance
experience
7. Good technical and operational expertise and experience
8. Understanding of gender equality and social inclusion issues
9. Demonstrated experience in people management including performance
management, coaching, and mentoring support to team members
*Further Information & Application Details*
Further information regarding this opportunity can found in the ‘View
Position Description’ link
<https://jtai.turborecruit.com.au/position_description/497/IFA_LES_DD%20Implementation%20v2.pdf>
.
Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt
Associates’ website
<https://jtai.turborecruit.com.au/job/job_details.cfm?id=1070661&from=direct>
and *MUST* include a CV and covering letter addressing the key requirements
listed above.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from
experienced and capable women.
*Applications close: Sunday, 26 September 2021 – midnight (AEST)*
We welcome and thank all applicants however; only shortlisted applicants
will be contacted.
*Abt Associates – Who We Are*
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sector. Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold
innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver
valued outcomes for our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of
services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors
contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Operating
in remote and challenging environments, we offer innovative solutions,
extensive experience in the region, strong technical capacity, and a proven
project management track record. We are committed to gender equity in our
employment strategies and encourage applications from capable women. Abt
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and inclusion of all children. For more information about our company and
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