Save the Children in Indonesia is changing for the better. We've begun to build a national organization that aims to be a strong, local, and self-sustaining voice for children in Indonesia. To this end, SC Indonesia has been designated as a Member. As Member, Indonesia has been identified as part of the next way of new member development, which focuses on strengthening and localizing our voice for children in strategic middle income countries. Indonesia has been authorized by member ballot to start fundraising locally as a first step towards building a financially sustainable local organization. Future work will also involve developing a strong local governance structure and building key partnerships with local government, the private sector, local civil society among others. Success of the pilot phase will set the Indonesia on a pathway to full membership. We are currently seeking to fill the following position:
Program Manager
1 (one) position based in Palu, Central Sulawesi
ROLE PURPOSE:
The Program Manager will lead field office level program implementation activities of YSTC in Central Sulawesi Emergency Response. Duties of this post holder include ensuring all program activities are implemented according to plan and at a high-level of quality; all reporting and planning is completed in a timely manner and at a high-quality; all communications are completed in a timely and accurate manner; we coordinate well with key external stakeholders; all child safeguarding controls are enforced; and financial and administrative management adheres to YSTC and donors policies, regulations, and good practices. The post holder will also lead on technical sector planning at field office level and ensure advocacy work with key government stakeholders to achieve positive change using evidence from our program implementation as the basis. S/he will represent YSTC program implementation team when required and support program development and emergency preparedness and response. S/he will be required for travel to field locations and support for hosting donor visits.
The post holder will contribute to achieving the global KPIs on Operations Delivery as follows:
- Oversee ongoing development and emergency programming of the existing portfolio at field office level in order to achieve ambitious breakthroughs for children.
- Ensure continued development and management of a high performing program implementation team.
- Contribute to development of strong partnerships.
- Contribute to effective advocacy for children and collaborate with other departments to implement advocacy initiatives that support the theory of change.
- Help build a strong brand for YSTC by ensuring compliance with global brand procedures and awareness of brand in local market.
- Contribute to ensuring financial sustainability and growth orientation in the funding portfolio.
- In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the post holder will be expected to work outside the normal job description and be able to vary working hours accordingly.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in social science or other relevant study and masters is desirable.
- Recommended a minimum of 7 years of program management experience in development and humanitarian work, including significant field implementation experience.
- Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others.
- An understanding of Education, Publich Health, Child Protection, Food Security and Livelihood, and Shelter and Infrastructure issues in Indonesia is preferrrable; at least two of these sectors.
- Experience working with an international NGO or similar organization.
- Solid project management skills with a proven history of delivering results.
- Substantial experience and knowledge of effective financial and budgetary control.
- Ability to analyze information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken Indonesian, strong English written and spoken skills.
- Ability and willingness to be stationed in Central Sulawesi with frequent travel to field locations.
- Commitment to and understanding of YSTC’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.
- Demonstrated ability to write high quality reports and other project documents in Indonesian and English.
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Closing date for application is up to November 27th, 2019
(Only short-listed candidates will be notified)
