Indonesia is a priority country for Switzerland’s economic development cooperation. Under
the responsibility of the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs
(SECO), the Indonesia country program aims at strengthening economic
governance, supporting private sector development, and mitigating
environmental impacts.
The
Swiss Embassy in Jakarta wants to strengthen its team working on
economic development cooperation and is currently looking for highly
qualified personnel to join the team as National Program Officer (2
posts) :
1. Public Sector Management & Infrastructure Development (NPO PSM)
The post holder will assist with the implementation of SECO’s country program for Indonesia in the areas of public sector management and infrastructure development.
The program targets in particular public financial management reform
and support to public sector infrastructure (e.g. waste management,
sustainable energy).
Prospective candidates should have :
- a university degree at post-graduate level or equivalent, in economics, political or social sciences, or in an environmental science;
- a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in development, preferably related to public sector reform and/or infrastructure development;
- practical know-how of development cooperation, experience in program management and knowledge of relevant actors and institutions;
- work experience with an international organization.
2. Private Sector Development & Trade-related Measures (NPO TCB)
The post holder will assist with the implementation of SECO’s country program for Indonesia in the areas of private sector development and trade-related measures.
These measures primarily target regulatory reform to improve the
business and investment climate, corporate governance, access to finance
for SMEs, integration of SMEs into global value chains, trade capacity
building, and the promotion and application of social and environmental
standards.
Prospective candidates should have :
- a university degree at post-graduate level or equivalent, in economics, development studies, political / social sciences or a related field;
- a minimum of 5 years of professional experience in private sector development and/or trade capacity-building;
- practical know-how of development cooperation, experience in program management and knowledge of relevant actors and institutions;
- work experience with an international organization and/or private sector company.
General skills and competencies:
- Capacity to work independently and to interact with a broad range of partners;
- Good analytical & writing skills; ability to plan and organize work;
- Excellent report-writing and communication skills;
- Excellent command of English and Indonesian;
- Sound knowledge of economic and social trends in Indonesia.
More information about EDCO/SECO is available on its website at :
Interested applicants may send the CV and motivation letter to : ramna@eda.admin.ch
Please indicate the job reference (NPO PSM or NPO TCB) on the subject of the email.
Closing date : September 22, 2013.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
