PACT Job Vacancy: Senior Project Manager (Part-Time), Jakarta

POSITION INFORMATION:
Position Title: Senior Project Manager (Part-Time)
Requisition Number: 15-0054
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
(or can be based out of Washington, DC)

Department Overview:

• Pact exists to help create a world where those who are poor and marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions, and take ownership of their future. The Indonesia Senior Program Manager contributes to realizing this purpose by:
• Forging smart partnerships and treating all people with dignity and respect;
• Applying organizational policies and regulatory compliance appropriately and consistently;
• Facilitating team spirit among colleagues and promoting the organization through communications;
• Influencing decision makers through focused, relevant communications;
• Continually striving to learn and share knowledge and find small ways to make the workplace more enjoyable for all;
• Cultivating and harvesting innovation;
• Inspiring and spreading our desired organizational culture across the global enterprise.

Position Purpose:
Reporting to the Asia Eurasia Senior Program Manager, the Indonesia Senior Project Manager is responsible for representing and managing Pact’s work in Indonesia, including the efficient implementation of the DERAP project. This position will serve as a liaison between Pact’s home office and the in-country implementation team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support start-up of Pact operations in country and lead start-up of DERAP, a USAID- funded HIV/AIDs health project to be implemented in 17 districts focused on technical and organization capacity building of local partners;
• Establish relevant program and finance systems;
• Maintain a thorough understanding of project, work environment, and donor and partner relationships;
• Monitor and support Pact project staff with a particular focus on compliance of Pact and donor requirements, particularly on grants and finances;
• Provide oversight and quality control of project, including conducting site visits when/where appropriate, reviewing and providing input in to project implementation arrangements, monitoring of project burn rates in coordination with the DC office finance staff;
• Assist project staff in the development of project reports, work plans, PMPs, and other project requirements and ensure timely submission and quality of content;
• Provide technical assistance in capacity development and/or HIV/AIDS
• Track financial reports and work with DERAP office for effective budget expenditures and management;
• Coordinate with Grants and Contracts teams both in Jakarta and DC to ensure all subawards are signed, implemented and closed appropriately;
• Represent Pact in public events and meetings;
• Contribute to development of Pact’s relationships with external stakeholders (government, civil society, donors, and project beneficiaries);
• Performing other related tasks as needed;
• This position will be Part-Time (50% LOE);
• This position is not budgeted for expatriate allowances;
• This position is can be based in Washington DC or Jakarta Indonesia.

Basic Requirements:

• BA and 10+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent);
• Ability to travel for extended periods of time;
• Experience supporting international donor-funded programs, particularly USAID-funded contracts;
• Strong skills in management and coordination of multiple activities and teams. Strong ability to multi-task;
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and cross cultural skills;
• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail;
• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a related field;
• At least 4 years of project management experience in international development;
• Work experience in Indonesia;
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesian;
• Local Jakarta-based candidates preferred.

How to apply:

To apply for this position, please visit our website at HERE

Closing Date: 22 May 2015