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International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to
improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of
more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and
businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and
pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced
technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and
the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
The
Knowledge Sector Initiative (KSI) program is a joint initiative between the
Australian Government and BAPPENAS (The National Planning Agency) to improve
the quality of public policies in Indonesia through the use of research,
analysis and evidence. The program seeks to achieve this by supporting the
capacity building of think tanks, to improve the quality of their research to
meet policy maker’s needs, improve systems and regulations in government to
support research-based policy making, and to develop effective models for
procuring and using research to strengthen policies in education, health and
social protection that will benefit the country’s poor. The program, projected
to be 15 years in duration, began implementation in May 2013.
The overall
goal of KSI is that Indonesia has the capacity to develop effective and
socially accountable policies that meet priority development needs.
Revitalising the Indonesian knowledge sector is an enormous effort, well beyond
the scope of any one agency or development partner. AusAID’s objective in
supporting this program is to catalyse reform efforts by providing its partners
with a framework and resources to drive a reform process. It does not do
everything. Designing the program interventions required striking a balance
between the need for a comprehensive approach to knowledge sector reform and
realism about what can be achieved with limited capacities, resources, and
timeframes. Nevertheless, analysis suggests that in Indonesia the time is ripe
for launching this change.
RTI International as the managing
contractor for the Knowledge Sector
Initiative (KSI) Project is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the
Grants Officer position to be based
in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Pre-Award
a. Assist the Senior Grants Manager with preparation of RFA’s for project grants
b.
Review grant applications and provide feedback to Senior Grants Manager
c. Conduct compliance review(s) and pre-award surveys
d. Provide guidance to applicants on rules and regulations applicable to
assistance instruments as well as expectations about program reporting
Capacity
Building
e. Using the information collected pre-award develop a monitoring plan for
grantees
f.
Provide hands-on capacity building assistance
to local organisations which has been customized to meet the organisation’s
needs
Post
Award
g. Track execution of award documents (pre-award authorisations, awards,
modifications, etc.)
h. Ensure compliance with award terms and conditions
i.
Coordinate grants administration
activities with KSI Program Officers
j.
Make routine site visits to ensure
compliance and program objectives are met
k. Review and process grantees’ invoices for compliance and coordination
with KSI Technical teams for performance measurement
l.
Maintain grants files including records
on monitoring and evaluation and other quality control activities (financial,
programmatic, proof of performance)
m. Closure of completed grants
Required
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, International Relations, or related field.
- At least 6 years relevant experience in grants management/administration and international development projects, preferably AusAID-funded, or relevant work experience in projects supported by international organisations (UN, World Bank, USAID)
- Background in management and administration, finance or accounting
- Experience providing training and developing capacity building/sustainability plans for local organisations
- Knowledge of AusAID Grants Management Guidelines and/or USG assistance-related regulations
- General knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Functional fluency in English (both oral and written)
Interested candidates should send
the following documentations: Application
letter and CV with 3 referees. Please indicate the position you are
applying for in the email subject, and submit the application by 12
February 2014 to hr@rti-indomd.rti.org.
RTI values equal employment
opportunities. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will
be contacted.
