Project Operations Manager (III) - Jakarta, Indonesia
- Gain first-hand field management experience managing a large team (over 100 local and international staff) and working closely with partners in AusAid and GOI
- Opportunity to work on truly cutting edge development initiative which is helping define Social Protection policy and practice in Indonesia
GRM International is seeking applications for a Project Operations Manager (III) to ensure cost effective, timely and specification compliant project delivery on a large poverty reduction project. The position will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Responsibilities:
The Project Operations Manager (III) will support GRM Project(s) through providing scheduling, operational, financial and compliance support for assigned international projects to ensure cost effective, timely and specification compliant project delivery. Specifically, they will be expected to:
Responsibilities:
The Project Operations Manager (III) will support GRM Project(s) through providing scheduling, operational, financial and compliance support for assigned international projects to ensure cost effective, timely and specification compliant project delivery. Specifically, they will be expected to:
- Participate in the development and maintenance of project workplans;
- Support project advocacy on behalf of the Company with clients and stakeholders;
- Approve field funding requests based on projected activities;
- Approve expense codes of field vouchers and all other project expenses, ensuring expenses are tracking to forecast;
- Support development and presentation of Internal Project Reviews and ensure quality of input;
- Ensure quality of necessary program-related reports for internal and external distribution (e.g. Environmental Compliance, Subcontractor Utilization, Cost Share Contribution, VAT Taxes Paid, Equipment Inventory, Document Inventory)
- Act as coordination point for subcontractor, consultant and vendor work orders and invoices;
- Review client invoices and work with Commercial Management Group and Project Accounting Group to correct invoice errors and train relevant staff to eliminate repeated errors;
- Monitor, reconcile and report expense advances on a monthly basis;
- Monitor and report on a monthly basis the status of partner budgets/invoicing and grants;
- Train field staff in operations related matters (e.g. purchasing, employment, records management, inventory management and compliance);
- Monitor and ensure quality of field procurement;
- Facilitate and ensure high quality project start-up and closeout;
- Manage/approve where within authority contract action requests (e.g. travel, personnel additions/changes, partner, grant, budget realignment);
- Provide significant input and coordination for proposal development.
Selection Criteria:
The successful candidate will possess:
The successful candidate will possess:
- Relevant bachelor's degree; master's degree (preferred)
- Total minimum of 7 years relevant work experience
- Minimum 3 years managing AusAID projects, or projects of another bilateral donor, including managing long and short term consultants, project start-up & closeout, achieving milestones and interpreting project plans
- Minimum 2 years of people management experience, including setting clear performance objectives, managing for results, giving and receiving feedback, performance evaluation and mentoring and coaching consultants/employees
- At least 2 years of experience in a developing country or similar environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesian (preferred)
- Knowledge of Indonesian public sector and experience working with government agencies (preferred)
- Experience working on Poverty Reduction projects or initiatives (preferred)
How to apply:
If you would like to apply, or if you require more information, please email Naomi Fillmore directly at naomi.fillmore@grminternational.com with "Project Operations Manager (III) - Jakarta, Indonesia" in the subject line.
If you would like to apply, or if you require more information, please email Naomi Fillmore directly at naomi.fillmore@grminternational.com with "Project Operations Manager (III) - Jakarta, Indonesia" in the subject line.
Applications close Sunday 2nd August.
About GRM International…
GRM is a leading international professional services firm specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. We assist developing regions globally to achieve sustainable economic growth……. and create a better future!
About GRM International…
GRM is a leading international professional services firm specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. We assist developing regions globally to achieve sustainable economic growth……. and create a better future!
