Vacancy : Local Public Service Specialist KINERJA

KINERJA Project, a local governance program funded by USAID focusing on providing service delivery in the areas education, health and economic services is currently looking for Local Public Service Specialist (LPSS) according to the scope of work below. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to apujiastuti@kinerja.or.id not later than 7 October 2011 indicating the reference subject. All candidates are requested to specify their availability date in the application form. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Duration of Project : Anticipated dates—late 2011- February 28, 2015
Position : Local Public Service Specialist
Duty Station : : Jayapura, Papua


Objective: KINERJA is seeking four experienced Indonesian Local Public Service Specialist positions (LPSS) to support an anticipated USAID health governance activity in four districts of Papua, Indonesia (Kota Jayapura, Kab. Jayapura, Kab. Jayawijaya, and Kab. Mimika). The project aims to contribute to the improved delivery of public health services (especially related to tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and maternal and child health) in Papua by strengthening health sector management and good governance, including increased participation, accountability, and access to information.

Summary of Responsibilities: The LPSSis a member of a provincial team for KINERJA, under direct supervision of the Provincial
Coordinator (PC) of the provincial office (PO), and under the overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP). LPSS positions work with other members of the KINERJA Team and Implementing Partnersin provision of technical assistance to the local government for the health sector within urban and rural areas where assigned within Papua province.

The LPSS will provide technical assistance to the district where she/he was assigned, especially to prepare the Annual Work plan and able to assist the district key stakeholders (government and non government stakeholders) to improve their effort and support in public services delivery on health.

The LPSS will assist in the monitoring of the Implementing Partner performance under KINERJA as well as the Memorandum of Understanding with the target local government where he/she is working. This position is required to maintain close coordination with the PC and district governments. Current core duties and assignments are reflected in the “Required Responsibilities” section below though specific assignments are expected to change from time to time, as required to anticipate possible changes in program implementation.

Desired Skills:
* Minimum five years performing similar duties;
* Able to work under tight deadlines;
* High degree of adaptability to varied working environments and good interpersonal and teamwork skills;
* Experience in working with local governments, NGOs and CSOs;
* Good knowledge of the new law and regulations related with local government public service delivery, especially on health;
* Experience implementing a USAID Project, or other donor’s project in Indonesia with similar duties or scope of work;
* Good command of English and Indonesian communication skills,
* A minimum of Bachelor (S-1) degree;
* Good computer skills, including internet and e-mail.

Required Responsibilities:

The specific duties and activities of the LPSS are to be implemented under the direct supervision of the Provincial Coordinator and overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party.

These duties include:

1. Function as the coordinator of KINERJA activities being implemented in the local government where he/she was assigned with travel required to regional headquarters and occasional attendance at national meetings and conferences.
2. Maintain good working relationships with the executive, legislative and all other stakeholders connected to the local government.
3. Provide the assistance in preparing and implementing the annual work plan based on the district’s priorities and needs relevant with KINERJA menu.
4. Encourage the districts to improve public service delivery including the strategy for its sustainability supported by the available resources and policy in the districts.
5. Coordinate the services of KINERJA with other USAID project field teams and other related projects working with the local government where he/she is working.
6. Monitor the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding with the local government where he/she is working.
7. Monitor the implementation of services being provided to the local government by Implementing Partners.
8. Provide input for materials to be published as best/good practices or innovations and other related topics of interest to the Provincial Coordinator.
9. Attend all coordination and planning meetings called by the PC.
10. Coordinate KINERJA Monitoring & Evaluation activities at the district level, including (a) the collection of data information from Implementing Partners and local government, and (b) regular reporting of information on project activities.
11. Prepare periodic progress reports and submission to the PC and Partnership as requested.12. Carry out other related duties as assigned by the PC and DCoP.

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