POSITION
INFORMATION
Position Title: Temporary Program Assistant
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Job Type and duration of contract: Full-Time, 4 month contract period
Closing Date: December 17, 2014
PROGRAM
BACKGROUND
PNPM Peduli is a 2.5 year program funded by DFAT to improve
the social inclusion of marginalized Indonesian citizens in economic growth and
social welfare programs. Disability is mainstreamed throughout the program, as
well as people with disabilities being a specific beneficiary group.
As a partner to Kemenkokesra, Bappenas and DFAT, through
PNPM Peduli the Asia Foundation will also play a role advising these agencies
more broadly on disability inclusion in government policy and bi-lateral
assistance from the Government of Australia.
SUMMARY
OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Support
Directors/Team Leader and Program Officers to review proposals and budgets,
managing program files, drafting letters, and handling contacts with local,
national, international institutions, agencies and personalities as well as
assist Director/Team Leader and Program Officers in ensuring that program funds
are appropriately disbursed in a timely manner.
Program
Assistant is also responsible for organizing meetings, workshops, trainings,
and other program related events. PA is basically responsible for logistical,
administrative and financial aspects of program activities and grants
management.
Additionally,
the Program Assistant will be required to provide accurate and timely
translation to various Indonesian and English documents.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum three years in a grant or program administration position with an internationally focused non-profit organization.
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Professional organizational abilities.
- Computer proficient in word processing, spreadsheets and database management.
- Knowledge of Indonesian NGO community and government agencies.
- Knowledge of international donor agency requirements and regulations.
- Knowledge of grant-making process and procedures
HOW TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter and resume to hrd@tafindo.org with subject heading Temporary Program Assistant by December
17, 2014. The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.
