PROGRAM OFFICER - EDUCATION,

URGENTLY REQUIRED

SERASI is a USAID funded project that supports Indonesia’s continuing evolution into a peaceful, justice and democratic nation with respect for pluralism and protection of human rights for all citizens, accomplished through rapid and flexible programmatic, administrative and logistical support for USAID’s strategic grants and technical assistance program in the areas of democracy and governance, health, and education. In the coming year SERASI will significantly expand it focus in Eastern Indonesia and seeks qualified individuals to fill the following position:

PROGRAM OFFICER - EDUCATION, Papua Based (Code: POE-PPA)

General Description of Role:

-Develop grant proposals/sub-contracts in consultation with Indonesia and international NGOs, and under the supervision of the Program manager to address Overall program objectives in Year 5.
-Ensure compliance with all procedures and policies for grant development, issuance, management and grant closeout – i.e. the entire life cycle of the grant.
-Develop collaborative and transparent relationships among NGOs, academic institutions, private sectors, and the Government.

Responsibilities:
1.    -Undertake all substantive development of grant proposals/applications and obtain required approvals both internally in SERASI and with USAID to turn grant ideas into actual grants.
2.     -Ensure programs supported by SERASI are in line with the overall project objectives, and the allocated budget is utilized effectively.
3.     -Socialize the IRD SERASI program to potential grantees (NGOs, academic institutions, etc) in order to develop sound grant proposals to meet the project objectives.
4.     -Ensure proposal and institutional compliance in the program development process.
5.     -Ensure there is internal consistency in the proposals with program and financial elements.
6.     -Review grant agreement modification request submitted by grantee and ensure modification is fully justified.

Required Qualifications:
- Minimum bachelor degree in relevant field (relevant experience may substitute the relevant degree).  Degree in an education related field is preferred.
- Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar position in an NGO or an international organization with direct experience for program development and manage
- Previous experience working with grants and grantees, knowledge of the general grant cycle, and how to work with grantees on large, complex grant programs in the field.
- Minimum 5 years experience in a similar position working on matters of education programming and or education policy in Indonesia.Demonstrated knowledge of education issues in development, particularly as they relate to Eastern Indonesia and Papua.

QUALIFIED APPLICANTS should submit a cover letter, CV, 3 references, and salary history/expectations with the POSITION CODE on your email subject by Feb 10, 2012 to:

Email: opportunity@ird.or.id

ONLY Individuals that meet the MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS will
be considered