Hivos Southeast Asia is an International non-governmental organization
guided by humanist values. It aims at structural poverty alleviation with a
strong focus on civil society building and sustainable economic
development. Hivos Southeast Asia provides financial support for local
NGOs, is active in networking, lobbying and exchanging knowledge and
expertise. For its Hivos Southeast Asia (Hivos SEA) seeks qualified
Indonesian candidates for the position of:
Title : Project Manager
Duty Station : Jakarta, Indonesia
Report to : Program Development Manager
Duration : up to 31 March 2021 with possibility of extension
*Background*
Respect for diversity is a national consensus and was forged in the
Pancasila’s Bhinneka Tunggal Ika by the founding fathers of the Republic of
Indonesia. It has been a living practice throughout the archipelago and
times, but now is undermined by the exclusivist views in public discourse
and institutions. Creative Youth for Tolerance (CREATE) program aims to
improve pluralism and tolerance in schools. Inspired by humanist values,
Hivos will implement CREATE that facilitates multi-actor collaboration and
partnerships to address interreligious and interethnic harmony in
Indonesia. CREATE adopts an innovative arts and culture-based approach as
an entry point for efforts to promote tolerance and pluralism at the
secondary school level, enhances the capacity and will among young people
to constructively manage differences, and provides a counterweight to the
intolerant messaging students get from other sources.
*Aim of the job*
Project Manager (PM) primary responsibilities are aimed at providing
overall leadership management and general technical direction of the entire
program, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and
actors, and a focus on achieving the objectives and results defined in
CREATE contract. S/he is expected to identify issues and risks related to
program implementation in a timely manner, and suggest appropriate program
adjustments. This individual shall act as the key liaison between donor and
all other counterparts and implementing partners. In implementing the
project s/he delivers results through the successful management of the
Hivos project cycle; mobilizes resources; acts as a dynamic and inspiring
team leader; leads staff; and directs program implementation. The position
requires significant coordination skills, broad general and technical
knowledge, experience in developing countries and Indonesian context
especially on pluralism and education, and skills to ensure coherence and
consistency in spite of urgent deadlines.
*Functional Context*
The position of PM is vertically linked to Program Development Manager,
Hivos Southeast Asia and coordinate and supervise project and finance
officers. Within the project, s/he may work in close partnership with
support functions, with advocacy, communications officers, DME&L and other
functions
*Roles and responsibilities*
1. Serves as the main point of contact for the contract with donor and
government representatives by providing leadership and technical guidance
to all stakeholders involved.
2. Leads and oversees the operations of the contract to achieve successful
implementation of activities.
3. Leads and manages a team of staff to meet project milestone.
4. Manage partners and monitor their progress.
5. Provides technical leadership and oversight of all initiatives taken
under CREATE contract.
6. Oversees project's overall key performance indicators and ensures
compliance with donor and host country regulations.
7. Manage the portfolio team members’ day-to-day activities, as well as
professional development, including periodic performance assessment, and
facilitation of capacity development Action Plans to assist staff in
reaching their full potential.
8. Forge strong relationships and builds supportive networks with relevant
stakeholders and managing communication about the project in Indonesia and
the relevant work of the project’s stakeholders.
9. Contribute to Hivos overall organizational and policy development.
*Knowledge and experiences*
Level: Senior Only
Required:
• A minimum of Master’s Degree in social sciences, development studies, or
other related field, or 7 years of relevant professional experience in lieu
of Master’s Degree;
• A minimum of ten (10) years or more of progressively responsible
international and/or domestic work experience implementing multi-sector
development programs with demonstrated strong management and coordinating
skills;
• At least five (5) years of management experience, including direct
supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working
on multi-faceted international development programs;
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience in democratization, human
rights and tolerance programs;
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing engagement with
multi-stakeholders and at different levels;
• A familiarity with and commitment to addressing interfaith and
interethnic tolerance in project sectors is also required, as demonstrated
by at least two years of senior-level experience working on projects that
addressed gender-related constraints;
• A familiarity with and commitment to addressing gender equality in
project sectors as demonstrated by at least two years of senior-level
experience working on projects that addressed gender-related constraints;
• Demonstrated excellent communications and writing abilities and superior
interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills;
• Extensive knowledge of grant administrative and procurement practices;
• Fluent in English.
*Preferred:*
• Relevant technical background in tolerance and pluralism, peace building,
citizenship education and teaching in high school, or art and culture;
• Familiarity with the socio-economic landscape of Indonesia
• Knowledge of and familiarity with key stakeholders in relevant government
at ministerial and local levels and with donor communities.
• Experience in managing USAID funded programs or similar Fix Agreement
Awards is a plus
*What do we offer? *
An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the
possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative.
Project Manager graded in Grade: 10-11 (from 1-14 Hivos’s SEA salary grade).
*How to apply?*
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter
to: *hr.sea@xxxxxxxxx
<hr.sea@xxxxxxxxx>* no later than *12 July 2020*.
Please specify the position name you are applying for (*PM CREATE*) in the
‘subject’ line of your email.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
For more information about Hivos Southeast Asia, visit
https://www.hivos.org/
Opened position for national level / Indonesian nationality.
