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MSI SIAP - 1 Vacancy: Program Assistant, Jakarta

Management systems international, inc
StrengtHening Integrity and accountability program-1 (SIAP-1)
Program Assistant

Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide. It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project Summary:
The objective of SIAP-1 is to contribute to good governance in Indonesia by strengthening integrity and accountability in government principally at the national level. It will do this by supporting governmental and non-governmental efforts to strengthen integrity and accountability.

Scope of the Job:
Program Assistant position is held by experienced staff whose acquired knowledge and skills enable his/her to independently undertake diverse and complex work assignments (e.g. database, actively engage in program activities, major event/course planning, etc). Work requires extensive coordination with team members in SIAP-1 to ensure successful performance of the Strengthening Integrity and Accountability Program-1 as detailed in the Project Description of the Cooperative Agreement with USAID.

Responsibilities:                   
·       Assist MENPAN Component Manager in the planning, coordination and arrangements for successful conduction of mission events such as seminars/conferences, training, meetings, presentations, and other: including travel and hotel arrangements, and trip itineraries
·       Set up appointments/meetings with MENPAN and the other partner organizations
·       Handling administration and financial matters of the program implementation
·       Collect and provide necessary information and contribute to the planning, organizing and developing of all aspects of the projects.
·       Ensure timely implementation of activities, in accordance with project schedules issued by the Component Manager.
·       Draft/type letters, faxes, as well as documents and forms related to Program activities and administrative matters.
·       Maintain an efficient filling system for all administrative and operational records
·       Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by Admin, HR and Finance Manager and Component Manager.
General provisions and limitations:
·         All final decisions related to this Project are made by the COP and MSI/HQ responsible and authorized personnel.
·         Any communication with USAID is the authority of the COP and MSI/HQ responsible and authorized personnel.
Qualifications: 
·         Bachelor (S1) degree in relevant field of work or related studies
·         Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
·         Good management and administrative skills
·         Experienced in maintaining network with government, NGOs and media.  
·         Have the capacity to work both independently as well as in a team setting
·         Willing to undertake field travel and work under demanding conditions
·         Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with minimum supervision
·         Ability to effectively address multiple tasks
·         Proficient in spoken and written English, and in the use of MS Office Software
**This is a local position; only Indonesian nationals will be considered.
Application should include a cover letter, CV (including three references) and contact number by April 24, 2014 at the latest. 

Please send applications indicating ‘Program Assistant’ as the subject of your email addressed to elimu@msi-siap.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.