SNV is looking for a:
Country Director
Based in Jakarta, Indonesia
(International Contract)
SNV seeks a talented, entrepreneurial, result oriented and proven
professional who will lead the Indonesia country team in realizing SNV’s
poverty reduction mission through the delivery of high quality programs
in Agriculture, Water & Sanitation, and Renewable Energy.
Background information about SNV Indonesia
SNV is an international not-for-profit development organization
working in over 30 of the poorest countries worldwide for more than 40
years. SNV is currently engaged in establishing full operations in
Indonesia.
SNV is committed to reducing poverty by catalyzing environmentally
sustainable solutions for the poor in the agriculture, energy, water
& sanitation sectors, while simultaneously responding to climate
change implications in these sectors.
As Country Director, you are the overall leader of SNV’s Indonesia
program. You will be required to upscale and strategically strengthen
the country program, while ensuring high quality delivery. You will be
required to remain informed about, and engaged with national and state
level development priorities; to stimulate engagement of citizens and
their organizations in determining key local issues; and to stimulate
the verification and flow of key development evidence to policy makers.
You will forge partnerships and alliances between SNV and important
national and international actors, and create a core set of focused
partnerships. You will lead resource mobilization efforts for the
country program.
You will coach; support and guide staff to strengthen efficacy in
delivering poverty reduction programs and projects; effectively uphold
SNV corporate and national policies, and foster a practice of learning,
documentation and evidence based knowledge development.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership to the Indonesia program within the
overall parameters of SNV’s global strategy.
Lead resource mobilization efforts in the country developing new
projects and ensuring a solid growth of the Indonesia program from a
diverse funding base.
Provide project implementation oversight ensuring high quality delivery
to the satisfaction of key stakeholders and following SNV’s and donor’s
financial standards and monitoring protocols.
Manage, mentor and coach the country team; stimulate individual as well
as team development; monitor individual and team performance against key
indicators.
Represent and profile SNV, build partnerships, maintain excellent
relationships with donors, partners, local governments, businesses,
policy makers and other relevant stakeholders.
Foster innovation of SNV products and services; facilitate learning,
documentation and evidence based knowledge development in collaboration
with SNV’s global team and partners; ensure collaboration with renowned
knowledge institutes and networks.
Candidate profile
Master’s degree, or equivalent preferably in any of the following
areas: public policy, urban/regional planning, public or business
administration, social/political science, development studies,
economics, agriculture, energy or water;
Knowledge and understanding at strategic level of the international
development context and trends in SNV’s three core sectors;
Proven ability of mobilizing resources from the public and private
sector; familiarity with key financiers and actors in SNV’s 3 core
sectors
Excellent networking and positioning skills, being able to relate to
international organizations, businesses, local governments and other
stakeholders;
Strong communication and sales skills;
8 years relevant management experience, preferably in multifaceted
development work;
Ability to coach, lead, stimulate, and inspire professionals in a
development context;
Entrepreneurial and result oriented attitude; tactful and open minded;
Experience of working in Asia will be an added advantage;
Proficient in English.
Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Description duty station
Medical facilities: There are several international standard healthcare facilities in Jakarta.
Educational facilities: There are international schooling systems up to IB level in English and French in Jakarta.
Security situation: Very good; peace and security throughout the country.
Accessibility: Daily flights.
Contract Duration: 3 years
Desired start Date: 1 September 2013
How to apply:
Please apply by clicking on http://snv.devhire.devex.com/jobs/327905 and completing your application in our in-house recruitment system before 19 July 2013.