CENTER FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT INNOVATION
Program Director
(Jakarta base)
Background
YIPD works in partnership with local governments or parliaments and their associations, community organizations, universities, donors, and the private sectors to best achieve good governance in Indonesia. YIPD is an independent foundation with funding from various sources such as USAID, DFAT, WB, CIDA, CDIA, GIZ, multinational companies and local governments.
JOB PURPOSE
- To represent YIPD’s office at all levels,
- To strengthen YIPD’s relations with wider local government and its associates, donors INGOs and NGOs to consolidate and develop the visibility and image of the organization,
- To deliver effective programs according to organisation strategies,
- To facilitate professional and effective communication and cooperation with other development organizations to ensure maximum impact of the organisation’s work,
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Program Director has responsibilities to ensure that YIPD’s work comply with organization’s strategies for realizing local government innovation and good governance. Under the guidance of the Executive Director, the Program Director will be responsible for the development of business plan; program/project staff supervision and development; program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation; the enhancement of the organization’s knowledge management and research center; and advancing organization’s network and visibility.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION
- Provide direction to ensure the effectiveness and positive impact of the programs implemented by the office,
- Ensure the production of high quality donor reports and project proposals for donors by the agreed deadlines,
- Ensure transparency and accountability of all programs activities and practices,
- Ensure programs adhere to child protection principles and good governance principles.
- Provide overall strategic planning leadership and technical backing for office programs in line with office strategic parameters;
- Contribute to the development of policies on major issues and/or advocacy with a range of stakeholders,
- Strengthen the foundation institutionally, financially and managerially.
- Identify potential donors and institutional funding opportunities and secure funding sources for the office project;
- Build and strengthen relationships with partners, INGOs, UN, institutional donors and relevant Government Departments and Local Government;
- Support fundraising activities to make the foundation financially sustainable and independent,
- Contribute in ensuring that a human resource strategy and implementation plan is developed, monitored and reviewed as an integral part of the strategic planning process,
- Optimize staff performance through ensuring that effective processes are in place to support and encourage their personal and professional development,
- Provide full-time leadership to all program staff of the foundation,
- Ensure effective grant management in accordance to foundation procedures and performance targets.
- Carry out other duties as required.
- Minimum education background is master's degree (MA) in social sciences, public/business administration, public policy, regional planning, or equivalent,
- Experience as Program Director or report directly to Executive Director for and/or has worked in Non-Government Organization(s) or solid professional working experiences for at least 5 years,
- Familiar and has working experiences in consulting environment,
- Practical knowledge in human resources management and business development,
- Proven ability for accuracy and work under pressure and adherence to deadlines; strong supervisory skills and able to work independently and part of team,
- Keen to learn on local governance challenges and have an interest in certain development issues such as (but not limited to) Urban Financing, Climate Change Financing, City Credit Worthiness, Strategic Environmental Assessment, Low Emission Development, Revenue Enhancement Program, and Municipal Bonds.
- Demonstrated capacity to develop, analyze, assess and write technical reports, proposals, and relevant synthesis; with knowledge in public policy and advocacy,
- Proven record in securing project funding from donors,
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact constructively with different stakeholders, in English and Bahasa Indonesia (incl. oral presentation and writing),
- Ability to play pivotal role in the development of partnership with to with government agencies, private sector and other civil society organizations.
Successful candidate will be offered an attractive remuneration package including outpatient medical reimbursement, hospitalization insurance and performance bonuses.
How to apply:
Please submit application by 31 August 2014 with the subject email Program Director YIPD along with CV, 3 references and respond to selection criteria to:
Centre for Local Government Innovation (YIPD)
Email : trini@yipd.or.id
