Lowongan Project Coordinator South - South and Triangular Cooperation, Jakarta

I. Position Information

Post Title: Project Coordinator South-South and Triangular Cooperation

Duty Station: Bappenas / Jakarta

Post Level: SC – 7

Initial Duration: 1 Year

Project/Unit: Strengthening Innovative Partnership for Development Cooperation (SIP-DC) / Planning Monitoring and Evaluation Unit (PMEU)

Reports to: National Project Director/ Deputy Project Director/National Project Manager of SIP DC 

II. Organizational Context

Strengthening Innovative Partnership for Development Cooperation (SIP-DC) project will support the Government in moving forward from the paradigm of donor-recipient relationship to partnership for development effectiveness. The project will focus on institutional building, policy support and capacity building that lead to the shifting paradigm and developing further international development cooperation agenda including post MDG 2015. This project will specifically pilot innovative partnerships for South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC), in line with the Grand Design 2011-2025 and Blue Print 2011-2014 of Indonesia South-South Cooperation as well as support to the National Coordination Team on South-South and Triangular Cooperation Indonesia.

Strengthening Innovative Partnership for Development Cooperation (SIP-DC) project implemented by the National Development Planning Board (BAPPENAS) is designed to enhance the coherence between UNDP’s projects and the Government’s priorities and to enhance the capacity of the Government to effectively coordinate and manage technical assistance from a variety of sources. Following this, to support Indonesia South-South and Triangular Cooperation initiatives, the Government of Norway has committed to support the activities.

Under the overall guidance of the National Coordination Team of SSTC, and direct supervision from National Project Director and Deputy Project Director, the Project Coordinator is responsible in SSTC areas such as related to planning, implementing, reporting, coordinating, and other relevant tasks with respect to both the operations of the implementation of SSTC activities, responsible for effective delivery of activities based on the work plan in transparent and accountable use of activity resources; and management of the project activities. The Project Coordinator works closely under the coordination with the National Coordination Team of SSTC, Head of Technical Team of NCT SSTC / National Project Director/Deputy NPD, and National Project Manager.

III. Functions / Key Results Expected
Specifically the NPC will be responsible for the following tasks and duties:

Key Result Expected:

• Ensures the planning of the project activities focusing on achievement of the following results: 
• Assist the National Coordination Team/ Head of Technical Team of NCT SSTC /National Project Director/Deputy NPD in the preparation of quarterly and annual work plan related to SSTC. 
• Work with the Project Manager to ensure quality, relevance and timelines of project work plans of SSTC

• Ensures the implementation of project activities focusing on achievement of the following results: 
• Work with Project Director/Deputy NPD/Head of Technical Team of NCT SSTC in supporting the development and implementation of SSTC between the Government of Indonesia and related partners
• Prepare and submit activity progress report on a quarterly basis and, or by requested, prepare other reports and briefs as required by the Project Director or Project Manager or UNDP
• Work with multiple stakeholders, including National Coordination Team of SSTC, experts and the academic community to ensure that the project achieves the output
• Support the Head of Technical Team of NCT SSTC in organizing meetings involving related stakeholders to support the development cooperation agenda, facilitate UNDP project and programme cycle, including planning, monitoring and evaluation.
• Support the Head of Technical Team of NCT SSTC in drafting/ revision of Terms of Reference (TOR) for specific activities, participation in consultant and evaluation team selection as well as technical support and feedback on the project implementation
• Prepare and consolidate the procurement plan and implementation for the project in accordance with Government regulation and UNDP rules 
• Cooperates and coordinate the related project staffs on SSTC to maintain an updated inventory of all supplies and equipment and prepare guidelines for the proper use and maintenance of project assets and equipment

• Support facilitation and knowledge sharing in the area of SSTC and SIP-DC project, focusing on achievement of following results:
• Support the design and establishment of information system of SSTC and SIPDC projects
• Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things 
• Support the documentation and systematic filing system of key documents in hard and soft copies according to audit requirement
• Supervise the maintenance of information system and database, including regular update of database and website related to the project

• Assist any relevant duties requested by National Project Director/ Head of Technical Team of NCT SSTC

IV. Impact of Results
Preparatory work for the establishment of project systems and procedures undertaken consistent with the Government of Indonesia rules-regulations and UNDP’s national implementation modality to ensure achievement of the objectives of supported projects.

V. Competencies
Corporate Competencies:

• Demonstrates integrity by modeling the GOI – UN’s values and ethical standards 
• Promotes the vision, mission and strategic goals of GOI and UNDP
• Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability 
• Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning.

• Promotes a knowledge sharing and learning culture in the office 
• Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills

Development and Operational Effectiveness.

• Ability apply conceptual models in support of formulation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of development programmes and projects, 
• Good knowledge of the results management guide and toolkit
• Strong coordinating and knowledgeable of the substantial aspects. 
• Ability to lead implementation of new systems (business idea), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change

Management and Leadership

• Focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback 
• Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude, always in control even under pressure
• Demonstrates strong coordinating skills
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills 
• Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities

VI. Recruitment Qualifications

Education: Master degree in Social Science, Management, Development Studies, International Relations, or relevant degree

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years working experience in project management 
• Experienced in working with Government (in particular with Bappenas, Local/International NGO, and UN agencies in development areas)
• Have experience in development cooperation would be an advantage
• Have good project reporting and writing skills 
• Demonstrates strong coordinating skills, and understanding of the substantial issues of development cooperation, south-south and triangular cooperation, and administrative aspects of project management.

Send your application and CV to : sekretariat.ksst@yahoo.com

valid till : 05 January 2015