RTI International
is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the
human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than
3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in
more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education
and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international
development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and
laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
RTI International – Asia Regional Office is seeking for highly qualified Indonesian candidate
to fill the position of:
Asia Regional
Operations Director (AROD)
S/he will be responsible for the management
and leadership of the Asia Regional Office (ARO) operations team which includes
the following regional support and compliance functions: Grants &
Procurement, Information Technology Systems, and International Finance &
Accounting. Regional Managers leading
each of these functional areas will report into AROD and their matrix
supervisors in the home office. S/he will also be responsible for the
performance management and improvement of corporate services to the projects
and will be required to effectively work and maintain strong relationships with
the Chiefs of Party (COPs) and project management as well as key business
partners in the RTI Home Office. Finally, the AROD will have responsibility for
maintaining strong relationships with the Government of Indonesia (GoI) not
limited to including relevant registration departments, Ministry of Foreign
Affairs, and Ministry of Manpower.
Qualifications:
A Master’s degree preferred in relevant discipline; Minimum of 15 years' experience working in a senior
role that demonstrates the individual's capacity to undertake this role and a
track record of achieving high level results and outcomes; Strong
management and leadership skills with extensive experience managing teams and
developing people. Experience with in
program management and government relations in Indonesia. Knowledge of
USAID/DFAT/DFID or other international development agencies’ administrative,
management and reporting procedures and systems along with strategic program
planning, management, supervision, and budgeting expertise preferred; Strong operational experience, systems knowledge and
process skills. Strong
experience working in matrix and collaborative environments; Exceptional interpersonal
and communication skills and ability to think strategically, make critical
decisions and effectively handle change in a fast paced, multi-cultural
environment. Ability to travel internationally up to 30% within Asia and to
the US; Demonstrated written and spoken fluency in
English; fluency in Bahasa Indonesia preferred.
Candidates
should send their CV and references list from previous employers. Please indicate the position you are applying
for in the email subject, and submit the application by Sunday, 12 June 2016 to HR-Indo@rti-indomd.rti.org