Grant Administrator

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Grants Administrator

Ford Foundation – Jakarta Office

Summary Description: The Grants Administrator (GA) plays a key role in the grant making, monitoring and operations processes at the Ford Foundation office in Jakarta. The GA works with and reports to the Grants Manager (GM) in program implementation and grants administration for Ford Foundation's work in Indonesia and the region. The GA also assists the Representative and Program Officers (POs) in grants administration and program monitoring. The GA works closely with the GM to strengthen the Foundation's legal and fiduciary accountability by monitoring procedural compliance among grantees that ensure the Foundation's funds are used effectively for worthy charitable purposes.

The Grants Administrator must build good interpersonal relationships with staff in the Jakarta office as well as with Foundation staff globally.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

- Bachelor degree in administration, management, law or finance, with strong analytical skills and an interest in the Foundation's social justice work.

- Four years work experience, preferably in grants or financial administration services.

- Previous experience in an international organization or donor agency preferred.

Skills

- Management, planning and organizational skills, ability to prioritize deadlines and complete multiple assignments in a timely manner.

- Ability to attend to detail, be alert for problems and follow-up on grant related issues.

- Capacity to work under pressure, anticipate problems, and develop solutions.

- Demonstrated Indonesian and English writing ability.

- Strong interpersonal, team work and problem-solving skills, including communications skills.

- Solid computer literacy (MS Word, Outlook, Excel and Access).

- Understanding of communications technology, including library and information management, welcomed.

Character

- Ability to work effectively, both independently and also with the program team and other Foundation staff.

- Helpful and personable attitude, and evident desire to assist grantees.

- Willingness to support learning and research functions for grantees.

Organizational Mission: Established in 1936, Ford Foundation is an independent, global organization with a legacy of commitment to supporting innovative leaders and promoting positive social change. The Foundation believes that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential, contribute to society, and have voice in the decisions that affect them. With headquarters in New York City and 10 offices around the world, the Foundation works mainly by making grants that build knowledge and strengthen organizations and networks.

Applicants must be willing to work with colleagues of diverse backgrounds and perspectives and show a commitment to Ford Foundation's core values of equity and fairness, diversity, voice and participation, knowledge and creativity, humility and respect, and honesty and integrity.

Location:Jakarta, Indonesia

Please submit applications by email to ffjakarta@fordfoundation.org

Application Deadline: 10/17/2011