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Muslim Aid Vacancy: Program Manager, Jakarta

JOB VACANCY
URGENTLY REQUIRED

Muslim Aid is an international charity and development agency based in London with more than 25 years of experience in helping create a safer and more dignified life for disaster and conflict affected people across the globe. We are currently operating in more than 70 countries with 14 field offices. Our vision is a world of peace, compassion and justice where all people achieve fulfilment in al aspects of their lives.  

Muslim Aid-Indonesia Field Office would like to recruit a position who is experienced and qualified candidate as National Experts with experience at International Level is encouraged to fill the post as:

PROGRAM MANAGER (Based in Jakarta with frequent visit to field project)

Job Summary:
To support the Country Director in delivering programmes in line with Muslim Aid’s global vision and strategy. Manage and monitor all program components – training, technical assistance and assure the overall project is meeting proposed objectives and targets.

Essential duties & Responsibilities:                                
This position is responsible for assisting the CD in guiding the development of integrated strategic direction for all MAI programs; for supporting program teams to achieve agreed goals by supervising and evaluating all Program Coordinators, coordinating performance-based annual program plans and budgets, strengthening monitoring, evaluating and reporting, and helping teams build effective program partnerships with private, public and governmental organizations; and leading the development of new programs in all MAI service areas.

This position also builds funding relationships and partnerships and leads program teams in doing the same; represents MAI in various NGO and governmental networks as well as at donor.

The successful candidate will:
  • A first university degree or equivalent expertise gained through relevant professional experience; 
  • Have at the least 7 years experience in development project as well as emergency response and rehabilitation experience with good negotiation/ networking skill. This should include a mature understanding of relevant issues derived from field experience, in both in relief and development;
  • Have at least five years experience in a senior management role with proven experience of programme or complex management including managing budgets, staff, funding of the programme, project planning and management; 
  • Proven experience of drafting and writing project documents or proposals;
  • Have proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably co-operative with members of other teams; 
  • Have experience in dealing with projects involving international agencies and institutions;
  • Experience in an organisation with an international focus; 
  • Knowledge or experience of NGOs and UN system.
Skills/Knowledge
  • Have excellent communication and interpersonal skill 
  • Good IT skills, proficient in Word, Excel and other programs 
  • Show flexibility and adaptability.  Willingness to travel as required
  • Have the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines 
  • Have strong analytical skills and ability to think and plan strategically
  • Excellent organisational and planning skills to manage a large and varied workload 
  • Effective representational, negotiating and influencing skills and ability to communicate well in person and in writing 
  • Excellent standard of English both written and spoken 
  • Team leadership skills and co-operative and supportive team player 
  • Commitment to the aims and values of the organisation.
Ability
  • Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams
  • Proven ability to work creatively, innovatively and effectively with limited direct supervision 
  • Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change
Applications should be submitted to Human Resource Department, Muslim Aid Indonesia through emaill addressed at: hr@muslimaid-id.org   All applications should include cover letter mentioning the position clearly, updated resume (CV), a passport size photograph, photocopy of ID card and two references. Application should be received not later than 27th December, 2013 at 17.00 pm.

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