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Asia Foundation Vacancy: Office Manager, Jakarta

Position: Office Manager
Closing Date: March 3, 2014
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Employer: The Asia Foundation, Indonesia
Category: Manager, Administration

Summary of Job Description
The Asia Foundation seeks experienced candidates for Office Manager position. The Office Manager provides day-to-day management of the Foundation’s office in Jakarta, which hosts 60-70 staff.  S/he supervises the receptionist, office helpers/cleaners and drivers, and oversees day-to-day office operations including utilities, internet and telephone service, and administrative support services.  S/he is responsible for procurement of all goods and non-program services, and ensures proper asset management and maintenance of office equipment, furniture and office vehicles.  The Office Manager manages the office lease agreement and leads discussions with the landlord on issues of construction/maintenance, remodeling, and interior design.  The Manager maintains the record system for assets and inventory, ensures sufficient stationary stock is in place, and oversees periodic disposal of unserviceable assets. The Manager oversees budgets for the areas of coming under his/her purview, and ensures value for money.  S/he also oversees the contract with the IT consultant that maintains the office’s computers and internet connectivity.  The Office Manager is a key member of the Security Team, and supervises the contract with the Guard Services, as well as leading office preparation for fire, natural disaster, theft and other security threats.  The Manager provides routine and ad-hoc management information as requested, and provides any other duties assigned from time to time.

Relationships

Internal: Daily contact with the Senior Operations Specialist and those staff supervised by the position – receptionist, drivers, office helpers. Regular contact with all other Foundation staff, and as needed with the Country Representative. Occasional contact with US-based colleagues in the Field Operations Unit. 

External: Regular contact with external vendors who provide TAF with goods and non-program services. Occasional contact with partner organizations.
 
Other: Participates in Foundation-led initiatives, task-forces and committees as assigned. Undertakes other duties as assigned.

Requirements for Applicants
Experience: Minimum three years of experience managing an office of a similar size, preferably in a stand-alone office environment (as compared to managing an office in a commercial office building).

Education: S1 - Degree level qualification

Other: proficiency in English – written and spoken; proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia – written and spoken; proven written and oral communication skills; extreme honesty and integrity (an absolute must); strong team player; excellent interpersonal skills; professional organizational abilities; strong attention to detail

Time-frame
This position is on a one-year contract with possibility of extension based on mutual agreement and availability of funding.

Salary and Benefit Package
The Asia Foundation offers competitive benefits and salary, based on the candidate’s experience.

How to Apply
Please send a cover letter and resume to hrd@tafindo.org with subject heading Office Manager by March 3, 2014.

The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.