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We are looking for qualified candidate to fill the position:
Title: Sr. Program Advisor – Jakarta Base
Reporting to: Head of Programs (direct) / dotted line to SFR
Purpose:
To support American Red Cross with program representation with PMI and IFRC; and carry out program related role in Jakarta
Responsibilities
* Program Representation
- Assist Head of Programs with reorientation, primarily with the Indonesia Red Cross (PMI) and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Society (IFRC) in a number of program related issues and sectors.
- Assist in updating program management systems to enhance project accountability;
- Support the Head of Program to embed a learning culture within the Program Unit (e.g. understanding and use of knowledge management techniques and tools).
- Assist the Head of Program to support Program Managers to institutionalize guidelines and policies as developed internally and as issued by PMI and IFRC (i.e. when relevant) across all sectors within the different programs when required.
- Provide field assistance to the team conducting assessments, baselines and mid-term evaluations;
- Present program ideas and carry out discussions on behalf of ARC when required.
- Conduct site visits to meet with program staff and/or beneficiaries;
- Undertake tasks and small projects as assigned by the Head of Program or support the management and success of program implementation;
- Support the preparation of program documentation and provide review of reports, assessments and studies as required;
- Attend meetings with partners, including local government, PMI, INGOs GORI, as necessary; Represent the program on other occasions, as required,
- Any other programmatic responsibilities deemed appropriate and/or useful to the delegation, as determined by the Head of Program.
* Program Administration and Development
- Support and coordinate with Head of Program in developing program planning schedules and movement matrices of the programs;
- Support ARC program manager to follow up program related issues with DM, Health and OD divisions at PMI-NHQ (expense reports, transfer cash, documents approval, etc)
- Link ARC Tsunami projects with similar PMI projects outside Aceh to ensure exchange learning experiences.
- Provide technical supports to PMI-NHQ to capture the learning from ARC supports in Aceh and assist in updating their standardization and guidelines when required and requested.
- Provide support to PMI-NHQ to update their documentations on PMI projects in Aceh supported by ARC.
- Undertake tasks and small projects as assigned by the Head of Program in order to support the management and success of American Red Cross programs.
* Project Research and Development
- Conduct desk and action research for the development of potential projects with PMI and partners (e.g. PMI volunteer database tracking, small organizational development projects with PMI).
- Participate in assessments, analysis and preparation of required documentation required for concept papers and/or proposals.
- Carry out meetings to gather information
* Project design
- Provision of technical assistance and input to project design processes in both the ongoing tsunami response programs and also envisaged new Indonesia long-term program.
- Become familiar with and coach program managers to use standard American Red Cross programming templates and techniques;
- Ensure all on-going projects have approved and updated MPTF Concept Papers.
- Support the development of the Annual Operations Plan for Program Unit. This includes follow-up activities, review, and tracking of strategic planning in coordination with the CB Program Coordinator and Information and Reporting Delegate.
* Report requirements:
Monthly progress reports to Head of Program, quarterly analysis documentation to capture lessons and action oriented recommendations for the future (as requested by central office in Banda Aceh).
* Performance Assessment
The successful candidate will be assessed on the quality of performance per project and on the competencies associated with the requirements of the job. The probation period lasts three months. Where there are gaps in experience and where feasible, the American Red Cross will strive to train or coach the candidate.
Specific Qualification:
Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, rural development, or related field acceptable, though Master’s Degree preferable; Minimum five years’ experience in project management, program development, design and implementation; Experience in the development sector, especially in the sectors of health, disaster management, and/or organizational development ( i.e. program support systems) but overall humanitarian and social development experience acceptable; Proposal Review and strategic planning experience especially advantageous for promotion and self-development; Experience with logical frameworks and impact-oriented monitoring and evaluation is an added advantage; Familiarity with Indonesian Red Cross operating environment is helpful; Self-motivated, able to work with professionals of different cultural and professional background, initiative and proactive attitude; Strong interpersonal facilitation and team management skills.; Able to prioritize,
meet deadlines, and achieve results through collaboration; Must be flexible and adaptive to change; Computer proficient, especially in MS Office; Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesian.
Please submit your application and curriculum vitae to hr@amredcross. org Only applications in English and short listed candidates will be notified. Applications submitted after May 17, 2008will not be considered.
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