Hivos Southeast Asia is an International non-governmental organization guided by humanist values
Title: Project Manager - VOICE
Duty Station: Jakarta, Indonesia
Report to: Program Development Manager (PDM) OPEN WE
Duration: 1 (One ) year
Voice is a consortium between Oxfam Novib (Netherlands) and Hivos, whereby the funding is made available by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Voice targets the most marginalized and discriminated groups in ten low- and lower-middle-income countries in Africa and Asia. It aims to strengthen the capacity of Civil Society Organisations and representatives of these groups to increase their (political) participation in mainstream development processes. Voice promotes the use of innovative ideas and strategies, in order to empower these groups and to have their voices heard and respected. The program has two main components: a grant facility to provide financial support to groups and organizations and a linking and learning program that will nurture learning and innovation across countries and groups.
Due to Hivos being a service provider, the Voice program has a different setup from the vast majority of the projects and programs implemented by Oxfam Novib and Hivos. There is a large fund for grants that we need to manage diligently, transparently, merit-based as well as with an eye for detail. Crucially the fund needs to reach a target group that normally is left behind: the most marginalized and discriminated. In order to implement the Voice program successfully, it is of utmost importance that we agree explicitly and in a clear way what we want to do, when, how and by/with whom. This needs to be structurally recorded and is open for public scrutiny. There is a need to develop the optimal portfolio of new and existing partners in order to empower and amplify the (existing) work of the most marginalized and discriminated people to help them exert influence.
Functional context
The Project Manager will provide senior leadership and be responsible for the day-to-day management including planning, implementing and monitoring of the project.
The position is Jakarta-based with some travel for coordination meetings and monitoring.
Roles and responsibilities
Communication and Representation:
- Coordinate the implementation of the Voice program in the country in liaison with the management team in the country and voice Coordination Team in the Hague.
- In close coordination with Country Director and Country Management Team represent the Voice program in the country vis à vis country stakeholders.
- Launch and assess open country proposal calls and assess proposals with support from Voice global coordination team and others, guaranteeing application of Voice grant-making criteria, principles and processes.
- Coordinate and lead on pro-active and innovative outreach to the target groups for the Voice program and coordinates the dissemination of information about the calls to them.
- Ensure the linking and learning process and activities take place in the country under the coordination of linking and learning focal point in the country/ regional team.
- Regular communication with the Voice Coordination Team, in particular, the Grants Coordinator
- Support organization of Voice program events and activities
- Provide technical support as needed to potential grantees in the formulation of grant applications.
- Mentor and provide technical assistance to grantees in the implementation of projects on an as-needed basis.
- Support capacity development and empowerment approaches.
- Coordinate and support the in-country grants team in carrying out program and accountability assessments.
- Ensure effective post-contract grant management including collection and assessment of reports, follow up, communicate with and monitoring grantees on the ground; ensure scheduled payments to grantees, and liaise with finance officer to ensure seamless grantee management and communication.
- Manage, review and make recommendations to change as needed to ensure that grant processes are in line with voice needs and promote effective grantmaking.
- Process and monitor information on grant allocation in the administrative system.
- Responsible for country-level reporting on the Voice program (grant portfolio reporting, data collection, and learning, time writing).
- Develop and prepare operational reports for grant management at the national and global levels.
- Administer Voice policies and procedures in accordance with country and organizational guidelines.
- Track Voice grant compliance and bring instances of non-compliance to the attention of the Country Director and voice Coordination Team.
- Support grants and financial data reconciliation and preparation for reports, audits and other Voice reporting as needed.
- Monitor regulations and their effect on grantmaking.
- 5 years experience with large scale grant management.
- Knowledge of grant funding policies and procedures and applicable country/ national regulations.
- Knowledge of and affinity with social inclusion, marginalization, lobby & advocacy.
- Relevant academic background (MA level) or similar.
- Excellent written and verbal English.
- Administrative project management skills.
- Excellent ICT skills ( Microsoft Office and database).
- Excellent organizational and coordination skills.
- Ability to perform complex tasks and to priorities multiple projects,
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a multicultural environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments.
- Ability to analyses budgetary line items for compliance with budget guidelines.
An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative.
Project Manager - VOICE graded in Grade: 9-10 (from 1-12 Hivos’s SEA salary grade)
How to apply
To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter to hr.sea@hivos.org no later than 5 June 2018.
Please specify the position name you are applying for (‘PM Voice’) in the ‘subject’ line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Opened position for national level / Indonesian nationality.
