Grant Management Officer (GMO)

Jhpiego, an affiliate of the Johns Hopkins University, builds global and local partnerships to enhance the quality of health care services for women and families around the worlds. Jhpiego is a global leader in the creation of innovative approaches to developing human resources for health. The Jhpiego Indonesia program is aimed to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in Indonesia. We are currently implementing several programs in Indonesia with a variety of funding sources. In order to reach our goals, we are recruiting for several positions to be part of the Jhpiego Indonesia team. The successful candidate will enjoy working as part of a dedicated team, with the added satisfaction of working for an organization committed to the Jhpiego vision and mission.

The following positions are available:

Grant Management Officer (GMO)

Department: Finance and Administration

Position Reports To: Finance Manager

Positions Supervised: None

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Overview:

The Jhpiego Indonesia program is aimed to improve maternal and newborn health outcomes in Indonesia. Jhpiego is currently implementing several programs in Indonesia with a variety of funding sources. The Grant Management Officerisresponsible for managing and coordinating a complex grants portfolio including sub-agreement and contract for highly technical special projects. Serve as experts for the planning, implementation and evaluation of grant proposals and provide guidance on sub agreement, grant agreement, teaming agreement, cost-share agreements and memoranda of understanding.

Responsibilities:

Grants Management Officer manage the negotiation, award, and review all reimbursement requests for appropriateness, and ensure that awardees are in compliance with donor and established Jhpiego administrative and financial policies, procedures, and sound business practices.

Following awards, monitor all phases of award and closing, including assessment of financial progress and performance.

Review grantees/partner monthly financial report

Ensure that grantees/partner expenses are in accordance with terms and conditions of the award

Conduct regular financial monitoring visit to grantees and provide onsite support when needed

Train and orient grantee’s finance staff on JHPIEGO reporting requirement, format, systems, procedures and relevant USAID rules and regulation necessary

Contribute in the development and updating the Jhpiego grants management manual

Qualifications/Knowledge, skills and experience:

§ Bachelor degree in finance and or accounting

§ Minimum 3 year working experience as a Grants Officer

§ Excellent English skill both oral and written

§ Computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

§ Previous experience with USAID funded projects would be an advantage

To apply, please e-mail your cover letter ,CV and three names of references, including the job reference in the subject line of your e-mail to: hr-id@jhpiego.net

Closing date: 12 September 2011

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview

More information about Jhpiego can be found on our website www.jhpiego.org