Sulawesi TeamLeader, Palu Based
Jl. Zebra II No. 24 Kel. Birobuli Utara, Kec. Palu Selatan, Palu,Central
Sulawesi, Indonesia,
Company Description
Yayasan CARE Peduli (YCP)
CARE, like many other INGOs, has beenputting in practice its institutional
commitment to diversification within theconfederation and to the localization
of aid and strengthening partnershipswith national entities. In line with
this, in July 2018 the YayasanCARE Peduli (YCP) was established as the national
CARE entity thatwill continue CARE’s presence and operations in Indonesia. CARE
believes thatthis important step in the evolution of CARE’s presence in
Indonesia willfurther enhance its more strategic role in both the development
and thehumanitarian fields.
As a national entity not only willYCP continue CARE’s activities, programs and
presence, but that as a result YCPcould also contribute more significantly in
addressing and representingnational development priorities both in Indonesia
and globally as well.
As part of this organizationalevolution, Yayasan CARE Peduli is seeking for
committed, resourcefulindividuals who are passionate about poverty reduction,
gender equality andsocial justice to spearhead YCP’s operations and advocacy on
those priorityissues.
Job Description
Job Objective/Summary
The Team Leader manages and leads theCentral Sulawesi sub-office and team based
in Palu and is the representativefor CARE in the Province as well as the
interface between the sub-office andthe headquarter office in Jakarta. The Team
Leader is responsible for thequality and effectiveness of CARE’s humanitarian
and recovery projects on theground in Central Sulawesi, and is responsible and
accountable for coordinatingand managing all project and operational
activities. The Team Leader also hasoverall responsibility for the security and
well-being of staff based in Palu.This position will be based in Palu and will
be under direct supervision of theJakarta-based Program Manager-Disaster
Management.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Generalmanagement and Leadership (30% of time spent)
- Ensure all staff are fully briefed on all aspects of security, social and
cultural norms and local conditions and behavior.
- Create the conditions to ensure effective teamwork and morale. Ensure
staff wellbeing is addressed.
- Ensure the Program Manager-Disaster Management in Jakarta is kept informed
about program delivery, operational updates and other significant developments.
- Promote a productive work environment respectful of the Code of Conduct
with zero tolerance for verbal and physical abuse or discrimination against
other persons on the grounds of race, color, sex or creed.
- Ensure the effective management, maintenance, security and legitimate
usage of all project facilities, vehicles, personnel and equipment.
- Understand the procurement process for contractors, services and another
related tasks
- Coach the Palu-based Program Managers on budget review and make sure all
expenses are on track
- Support Palu-based Program Managers in developing quarterly and yearly
workplans
- Hold one to one meetings with staff on a regular basis
2. Program,Design, Implementation and Monitoring (25% of time spent)
- Assist staff to meet all donor and relevant CARE member reporting
requirements in a timely manner.
- Maintain ongoing surveillance of the context and adjust activities
accordingly.
- Ensure adequate monitoring, reporting and acquittal of emergency response
and recovery activities in accordance with CARE International’s humanitarian
accountability framework, relevant SPHERE standards, and essential
environmental mitigation measures.
- Ensure that different sectoral activities are implemented in a coordinated
and integrated manner.
- Support the design of new program interventions and contribute to program
development activities.
- Provide technical assistance, support and mentoring to project staff and
implementing partners as required.
- Assist staff with reporting, donor compliance, adherence to quality
standards and capacity building.
- Ensure weekly team and staff plans are developed, team meetings organised
and actions executed.
3. Personnelmanagement (25% of time spent)
- Ensure that all staff clearly understand their roles and responsibilities
on the basis of their job descriptions; monitor staff performance and provide
constructive feedback to staff in line with performance management procedures.
- Conduct performance appraisals of staff and ensure regular feedback and
mentoring on individual performance.
- Ensure that staff participate in the development of project weekly/monthly
work plans.
- At all times, ensure the safety and security of all Project staff in line
with CARE’s policies and procedures.
- Ensure coaching, training and guiding project staff in all aspects of
project implementation.
- Ensure coordination and information sharing between Program Manager,
Program Support staff and Sector Specialists.
- Work with team members to provide solutions to challenges observed by
staff members
4. Governmentliaison and external relations (15% of time spent)
- Establish and maintain constructive working relationships with NGOs, UN
agencies, authorities and other principle stakeholders on the ground in Palu
- Comply with host government priorities and policies where these complement
(are consistent with) CARE’s Mission and Vision as well as with donor
contractual obligations and the need to ensure project quality.
- Develop, maintain and strengthen relations with other agencies working in
the same geographic or technical area.
- If required, act as a CARE focal point for Eastern Indonesia and its
network of partners, particularly in the event of emergency response, in
cooperation with the Partnerships Coordinator based in Jakarta.
5. Othermanagement responsibilities as required (5% of time spent)
- Willing to join with the Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Safety &
Security in accordance with experience and competence and is ready to be
assigned to the disaster site in accordance with existing needs
Qualifications
Requirements
1. Education,experience and technical competencies
- Bachelor Degree and/ or Master Degree in Social Community, Economy,
Business Administration
- A minimum of 8 years’ experience project management and leading teams
within an INGO or related environment, an expectation of at least 2 years
applied in-country.
- Solid emergency response and recovery work experience in Indonesia
- Project management experience and good knowledge of all aspects of Project
Cycle Management
- Ability to work under pressure and meet short deadlines
- Ability to develop and foster external organizational relationships and
applied representation skills.
- Ability to coach and mentor staff in a cross cultural environment.
- Commitment to uphold CARE’s PSEA's (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and
Abuse and Child Abuse) Policy
- Advanced written and spoken English Language skills.
2. Personal attributes &competencies
- Exercise good judgement and demonstrates high degree of courtesy,
discretion and confidentiality.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and demonstrates the
ability to effectively interact and collaborate with people in across
units/projects/departments and institutions.
- Able to multi-task and work well under time constraints, including
capability to be flexible to respond to changing requirements.
- Have facilitation and coordination skills.
- Committed to fostering respectful, collaborative, learning and empowering
work culture.
- Commitment to values that CARE upholds, i.e. Integrity, Diversity,
Equality, Excellence and Transformation.
- Strong Leadership
- Drive and Commitment
- Problem Solving
- Negotiation Skills
- Reporting Skills
- Effective Communication
- Risk Management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Cost Control
Additional information
YCP is an equal opportunity employer,women candidates are encouraged to apply.
We offer collegial workingenvironment and competitive salary and benefits
package.
Applicants are invited to send acover letter illustrating their suitability for
the above position, anddetailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of
three referees(including telephone and email address). Please DO NOT attached
academictranscripts and diplomas.
Please submit your applications ASAPto ycp_recruitment@xxxxxxxxxxxxx , at the
latest by 22January 2020
