The Organization
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for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-profit organization
that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in
Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s
mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments
deal with conflict – away from adversarial approaches and toward
cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand
their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of
approximately 600 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 56
offices in 35 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle
East and North Africa, and the United States. The organization is an
exciting and rewarding place to work, with a dedicated and enthusiastic
staff that is committed to its mission and values. You will be joining a
highly motivated staff with a good team spirit and there will be
opportunities to grow in the role.
Summary of Position
The
Country Director of SFCG in Indonesia has the overall responsibility
for the program development, management and successful operations in
Indonesia. The Country Director will report directly to the Regional
Director , Asia, based in Washington, DC.
NOTE: This position requires written and oral fluency in English, and Bahasa Indonesian.
Work Environment
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for Common Ground has a great work environment with a mission of
peacebuilding in the world. SFCG is a stimulating and richly rewarding
organization to work for – full of hard-working, friendly, bright,
enthusiastic, and passionate people dedicated to the work they do. There
are many opportunities for team-building and involvement in staff
events. The organization has won numerous awards.
Responsibilities
- Serve as SFCG’s representative in Indonesia.
- Manage the implementation of the SFCG program in Indonesia within the overall vision and goals of the organisation.
- Oversee the management of SFCG-Indonesia’s projects while managing project priorities, developing plans and long-term strategies in Indonesia.
- Take full responsibility for the financial management and health of the SFCG-Indonesia program, including budget management, financial reporting, and budget monitoring.
- Lead fundraising efforts for additional support for the Indonesia program through proposal and report writing and other channels, as necessary.
- Recruit, manage, and evaluate SFCG’s program and project staff in Indonesia.
- Oversee ongoing capacity-building efforts of staff members, particularly in areas of program and budget management.
- Monitor and evaluate the results achieved by the different projects and the program as a whole, supported in part by the Design Monitoring and Evaluation team.
- Develop and maintain relationships with international and local trainers, partner organisations, other NGOs, media, donors, clients, key government officials, and others.
- Ensure compliance with donor regulations.
- Stay informed of the international conflict resolution field to ensure that the program’s work remains innovative and professional.
- Maintain local administrative policies and procedures, ensuring that they comply with SFCG policies.
- Be directly engaged in the continuing development of the organisation, its mission and its staff, through the sharing of experience and knowledge, particularly contributing to its Institutional Learning efforts.
- Contribute to SFCG growth and development in other countries, as may be appropriate.
Safety and Security Responsibilities
The
Country Director shall hold primary responsibility for ensuring the
Country Office is in full compliance with all SFCG Safety & Security
Policies and Procedures, including but not limited to:
- Develop and maintain field office safety & security plan, including evacuation.
- Ensure the Country Office maintains a healthy and productive work environment in line with SFCG’s policies and procedures.
- Set security alert level for country program via regular risk assessments and ensuring all staff and visitors are informed of the current security alert level, threats in the area, and their respective responsibilities.
- Ensure all staff receives Safety & Security training as appropriate to the context.
- Provide incident reports to Regional Director and Director of Operations, for review by SFCG Management Team; this should include all security, safety and serious health incidents.
- Where appropriate, lead or coordinate investigations.
- Ensure that SFCG is participating in local NGO security networks and maintaining other key relationships for maintaining good staff safety & security.
- Establish safe communication protocols for country program staff for reporting “all ok” status during emergencies and for sharing important security information.
- Ensure good data security, including the protection of sensitive information and sufficient off-site back-ups (such as within HQ) to prevent major losses in key data.
- Identify and train at least one senior staff manager who would act on behalf of Country Director in event Country Director is not available.
- Ensure that other related practices are in compliance with SFCG policies: hiring & management; employee relations, developing partnerships, procurement and cash management.
As
job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be
required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the
above key duties.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least five (5) years of experience in international relations, peace-building, development, journalism and/or related fields, including democracy and governance issues and civil society strengthening.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related area required (Master’s degree preferred).
- Extensive experience working in and/or knowledge of Indonesia and the political, social and cultural issues affecting the region.
- Knowledge of and experience in conflict resolution, negotiation, and mediation.
- Significant experience in project management at a high level in a non-profit environment.
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting, project development, fundraising, proposal and report writing, and grants management.
- Demonstrated financial management and program administration experience.
- Ability to successfully manage and inspire a team in the field of conflict resolution, international development or related fields.
- Excellent managerial skills, interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional working relationships.
- Dynamic leader with creative problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of major donor rules and regulations, and the ability to manage and prioritize multi-donor funding.
- Proven ability in convening and facilitating multi-party meetings and ongoing dialogues.
- Demonstrated experience in setting up and managing monitoring systems and initiating regular evaluations of the program.
- Ability to work with people at all levels, ranging from high-level officials to community leaders.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Written and oral fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia
- Ability to function as a social entrepreneur.
- A team spirit.
Salary: Commensurate with education and experience, with excellent benefits.
To Apply: Deadline for applications: October 15, 2015. Please send cover letter, current resume, three references and salary expectation through our application website at: HERE. Please be sure to include your earliest start date. No phone calls please. Only applicants invited for an interview will be contacted.
