MCPM-AIBEP - need Program Officer - (max 5 -May-2009)

Closing Date: 12-5-09

Cardno Acil is a leading international development consulting firm specialising in the management of international aid projects. With over 750 staff worldwide, we are committed to improving the quality of life for people in developing countries while making an acceptable return to our shareholders.

Program Officer
(Jakarta Raya)

Responsibilities:

* Position Purpose
o The Program Officer’s main task is to ensure smooth financial and general administration processes take place in the implementation of the Whole School Development/Whole District Development (WSD/WDD) activities within Pillar 2 MCPM-AIBEP, such that they adapt to the agreed processes and procedures.

* Principal Accountabilities
* Accountabilities or Key Result Areas (KRA) (The main activities to be undertaken as agreed by the incumbent and manager)
o Provide overall support to the WDD/WSD team within Pillar 2 of the MCPM-AIBEP program;
o Act as the liaison person to AIBEP implementing partners particularly the government officials in MoNE and MoRA;
o Provide logistical support and guidance on routine implementation of program activities while tracking the use of financial resources;
o Organize meetings and workshops as agreed by the program management including the preparation and distribution of Minutes and other supporting documents;
o Serve as an interpreter and translator on an ad-hoc basis;
o Maintain and update the agreed core set of documentations/records as they are available at relevant institutions;
o Work closely with the Program Accountant to ensure Trust Account procedures for all implemented activities are properly followed;
o Arrange travel to/from Indonesia and throughout Indonesia for WDD/WSD team. Maintain calendar and schedule of travel arrangements;
o Perform other duties as required.

* Major Objectives & Key Performance Indicators (KPI)(The expected outcomes for each accountability and the metrics used to measure performance)
o Demonstrates understanding of the programs, shares knowledge openly, cooperates and supports the team.
o Demonstrates good interpersonal skills and ability to liaise effectively.
o Casework administration tasks are completed in timely and accurate manner.
o Organizing meetings, workshops and others related with the program should be done on schedule.
o Displays willingness to support the team, cooperates and shares knowledge openly.
o Demonstrates core set of records and files are completed and information is provided as requested.
o Demonstrates understanding of the Trust Account procedures. Case work administration tasks are completed in timely and accurate manner.
o Organizing travel should be done 10 days before the event.
o Displays willingness to assist other duties, cooperatives and responsible as directed.

Requirements:

* Key Selection Criteria
o Bachelor Degree or 3 to 5 years relevant professional experience at the national or international level in development areas;
o Displays maturity and good intercommunication skills;
o Ability to work independently and in an organized manner;
o Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
o Demonstrate openness to change and feedback and able to manage complexities;
o Excellent computer and typing skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook;
o Demonstrated experience in administration tasks;
o Fluency in written and spoken English and Indonesian.

Please send your latest CV and Application Letter to :
hr.dept@mcpm-aibep.or.id