Lowongan Regional Program Manager Tanoto Foundation - based in North Sumatra

Tanoto Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation which strives to be a center of excellence for facilitating and improving access to quality educationand to empowerment opportunities that contribute to poverty reduction. The Foundation currently runs a number of philanthropic programs in Indonesia ranging from scholarship, teachers training, school improvement programs, research support, to small business development.

Tanoto Foundation is currently looking for Regional Program Manager and Training Specialist to be based in North Sumatra. Kindly read details below.
REGIONAL PROGRAM MANAGER – NORTH SUMATRA

The Regional Program Manager (RPM) is responsible for the portfolio of the program in the field and achievement of the goals, outcomes and outputs in the logical framework of the program in the field. The RPM will be responsible for, but not limited to the supervision, provision of input and agreements for the proposal and workplans of the team as well as supporting the team members in achieving their tasks to the best of their abilities, including the finance, procurement, logistics and administration of the program, in coordination with the Jakarta office. The position will be perform under the guidance and supervision of Pelita Pendidikan Program Manager (PPPM).

Pelita Pendidikan is a multi-year school development program currently implemented in several provinces of Sumatra. This program has been implementing since 2010 and now entering 2014 fiscal year of implementation periods. The TS will provide overall supports of Pelita Pendidikan (School Improvement Program) teacher and students training, including but not limited to Tanoto Foundation Partner School, Schools developed by Royal Golden Eagle (RGE) and other Tanoto Foundation Program. In general, the TS will be responsible for, including but not limited to, developing training manuals/modules as required, deliver training, provide technical assistance for team and counterparts, ensuring quality of the training program achieved, communication and coordination with BU/BG, Counterparts and Beneficiaries; Monitoring and Evaluation activities, and strengthening branding of Tanoto Foundation in the areas/sites.
Responsibilities: Program Management and Implementation Support
Under the guidance and supervision of Pelita Pendidikan Program Manager, the RPM will deliver the responsibilities of, but not limited to:

• Directly supervise the project field staff and oversee implementation of the Program, in cooperation and coordination with Specialists related to field programs. 
• Together with the PPPM and Finance, Admin, Tax, Legal, and Compliance (FATLC) Department, make compiled expenditure projections and procurement plans for Tanoto Foundation field programs in accordance with procedures and requirements. Review monthly financial reports and define provisional budget as required and coordinate timely submission to Jakarta Office.
• Support the team members in conducting budget control and monitoring of expenditures according to policies.
• Support the team members and ensure the continuous communication, coordination and cooperation with all relevant stakeholders, most especially the government of Indonesia
• Undertake timely and accurate compilation of narrative reporting for the program in accordance with requirements.
• Ensure supervised staff receive adequate professional guidance and development opportunities.
• Ensure annual performance appraisals and quarterly reviews for all line managed staff are conducted as required.
• Identify, design and implement appropriate training and effective coaching and mentoring strategies for program staff.
• Promote an open, diverse and participatory work environment.

Strategic Directions and Program Quality Assurance

• Under the guidance from the Pelita Pendidikan Program Manager (PPPM), the RPM will be responsible, but not limited to: 
• Principally focus on facilitating the creation of strategies, goals and logframe for the program
• Participate in the development of a cohesive, focused and effective program through strategic planning processes.
• Ensure the integration of research and recommendations for the program and coordination and cooperation with related government departments.

• In Monitoring and Evaluation: 
• To supervise evaluations, assessments, baselines, etc activities carried out and ensure sufficient support for delivering monitoring and evaluation activities is provided.
• To support and ensure program monitoring and evaluation systems is conducted and facilitate the incorporation of lessons-learned into current and future programming.
• To provide regular reporting of monitoring and evaluation activities within area/region into TF Jakarta Office.

Field Operations
With overall guidance from PPPM and Management of TF in Jakarta, the RPM will be responsible to lead the strengthening of program support and operations in base offices, but not limited to:

• To ensure the implementation of improved project finance and procurement procedures (such as maintenance of a pouch system, scanning and emailing documents, creation of a preferred vendor list for local procurement, establishing systems for local payroll, etc.), with technical assistance from finance, HR, procurement and logistics). 
• To monitor current project and field staff performance and bring to the attention of PPPM and Management of Tanoto Foundation in any possible problems and/or recommendations in a timely manner.
• Provide regular updates on progress in the pilot and issues arising to the Management of TF in Jakarta.

Information sharing, learning, collaboration
The RPM also will perform duties and tasks to improve program performance and sharing across site/regions, in collaboration with PPPM in Jakarta. The task are, but not limited to:

• Assist in the development and maintenance of internal systems and mechanisms for documentation and sharing of lessons learned across the program and across Tanoto Foundation 
• Ensure appropriate representation of Tanoto Foundation in programming, policy coordination and information sharing forums at the field level
• Facilitate staff team building across projects and provinces, including for those of affiliated companies

Duty Station and working condition:
The Regional Project Officer will be based in Tanoto Foundation Regional Offices and within designates area/site, with frequent travel to other area/site as required.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of Bachelor Degree from reputable university – a Post graduate would be advantageous. 
• A minimum of 5 years progressively experience in managing social project/program, or humanitarian or social business (NGO/INGO) program, with extensive experience within Project Management, Office Operational, Staffing, and networking.
• Proven experience in liaisons with stakeholders and counterparts. And having monitoring and evaluation of program expertise would be advantageous.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve results, including team building – could work independently and as team player
• Strong communication skills, ability to communicate in English (both oral and written) is desirable.
• Able to do multi-tasking, working in high pressure to meet results, working with minimum supervision and multi-cultural environment. 
• Willing to be placed in very remote areas with minimum facilities and supervision.
• Able to use computers and MS Windows Applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point) and internet.
• Willing to travel to project sites as required.

Should you meet the above requirements, please email your comprehensive resume and recent photograph to: dhitaeka_priyanti@rgei.com.

Please be informed that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further process.