Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to apujiastuti@kinerja.or.id not later than February 17, 2013 indicating the reference subject. All candidates are requested to specify their availability date in the application letter. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Duration of Project: Anticipated dates—February, 2013 to February 28, 2015
Position: Papua Program Manager
Duty Station: Jayapura
Objective:
Kinerja Papua
(KP) is seeking a highly experienced and motivated candidate to serve as the Program
Manager for the Kinerja Papua program. KP covers four districts in Papua (Kota
Jayapura, Kab. Jayapura, Kab. Mimika, Kab. Jayawijaya) with a strong presence
at the provincial level. KP contributes to the improved delivery of public
health services related to tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and maternal and child
health in Papua by strengthening health sector management and good governance,
including increased participation, accountability, and access to information.
The Program
Manager Papua will work side by side with the PC Papua. While the PC Papua will
be the ‘outside face’ of the KP and liaise with government partners and other
development partners, the Program Manager will oversee the management and
operations of the program.Summary of Responsibilities:
The Papua Program Manager will manage the overall program implementation and operations of the Kinerja Papua program. S/he will supervise a staff of 11 at the provincial and district level and manage day-to-day operations. In cooperation with the Provincial Coordinator, the Papua Program Manager will be responsible for making decisions regarding program development and progress and make high level recommendations for program adjustments as needed. S/he will problem solve in the region and ensure high quality and efficient implementation of the program. The Papua Program Manager will be the main point of contact for the Kinerja national office on management issues and will provide comprehensive updates and recommendations on a regular basis.
The Program Manager will focus on internal management and operations systems and program implementation. This includes the development and oversight of work plans and budgets, timely results reporting and performance monitoring, and responsibility for overall quality control and completion as agreed upon in the work plan. S/he will work closely with the PC Papua, ensure compliance with USAID rules and regulations, ensure the work plan is implemented, conduct technical oversight and monitoring, manage interaction among partners and grantees, and manage the oversight of grants implementation. S/he will oversee the day to day oversight of operations of the team by providing clear systems and direction to Kinerja staff in the provincial office and grantees and Kinerja field staffs in the district offices. S/he will conduct frequent staff meetings, communicate decisions and information to staff on a regular basis, provide feedback and hold staff and partners accountable, and ensure proper reporting and documentation of the program. H/she will make sure that the program runs smoothly both from an administrative and technical perspective and make strategic decisions with the PC Papua to provide the best possible management and operational environment to ensure the success of the program.
Desired Skills:
- Master’s degree in a related field
- Demonstrated experience managing complex programs
- Experience successfully supervising and leading teams in the field
- Understanding of operations under USAID projects and capacity to supervise administrative and financial operations
- Superior communication skills and ability to establish productive working relationships
- Excellent writing skills and experience in producing strategic reports on a timely basis
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to a changing environment
- Previous working experience in Papua or understanding of Papua culture desired
The specific duties and activities of Papua Program Manager are as follows:
- In cooperation with the Provincial Coordinator, provide strategic direction and support to the implementation of the Kinerja Papua program as a whole
- Supervise the Kinerja Papua staff (provincial and district), closely track performance, and provide mentoring and coaching as needed
- Report on the progress of the Kinerja Papua program on a regular basis to the Kinerja national office with recommendations
- Oversee day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with administrative and financial regulations
- In cooperation with the Provincial Coordinator, manage high level visits and high profile events
- Document Kinerja Papua achievements and challenges
Mobilization and Facilities:
The
Papua Program Manager is expected to mobilize as soon as possible in Jayapura
with an anticipated start date of February 2013. S/he will report to the Deputy Chief of Party
and work closely with the Provincial Coordinator. The Program Manager will be
provided a competitive benefits package according to RTI policies.
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