PROJECT OFFICER, SOUTH SULAWESI

Cowater International is an Ottawa-based Canadian management consulting firm specializing in international development. We work primarily on projects funded by international finance institutions; you can learn more about us at www.cowater.com. We are currently seeking to recruit a Project Officer to provide assistance for a CIDA-funded project to support Indonesia’s Islands of Integrity Program for Sulawesi(SIPS) and to be based in MAKASSAR, South Sulawesi. Terms of Reference for this position are as follows:

PROJECT OFFICER, SOUTH SULAWESI

The primary duty of the Project Officer will be to provide on-the-ground project monitoring, reporting and analytical support to the Canadian Project Director. Specific responsibilities will include:

· Liaising with key provincial, district and municipal level decision-makers and project CSOs to facilitate project implementation;

· Providing logistical and coordination support for project activities;

· Helping to plan, organize and ensure the efficient delivery of workshops, seminars, training, coaching and other project activities;

· Identifying emerging project implementation issues and alerting the Project Director;

· Analyzing and providing written advice on the local governance context; and

· Assisting with reporting and planning.

Project administration responsibilities include:

· Financial management;

· Logistics and administrative duties, including vehicle management and office security;

· Manage project communication and IT resources;

· Management and maintenance of Sulawesi Selatan office project inventory and physical resources;

· Supervision of professional and administrative staff and consultants;

· Staff training and professional development.

Qualifications:

Education:

· Minimum of an undergraduate degree with specialization in public administration, project management, local governance reform or other specialties relevant to the position;

· Additional relevant education and/or professional training would be an asset.

Experiences:

· Work experience (minimum 7 years) providing coordination and logistical support for project activities;

· Experience in identifying emerging project implementation issues, analyzing and advising on the local context, and assisting with reporting and planning activities related to complex development assistance projects similar to SIPS.

· Experience in building relationships and liaising with a range of interested parties including senior level government officials and civil society groups.

· Experience in the area of licensing, performance incentive and procurement reforms would be beneficial.

· Experience working in Sulawesi Selatan; understanding of Sulawesi Selatan culture, politics and languages would be beneficial.

Knowledge:

· Demonstrated knowledge, gained through experience, of local governance issues and reforms in Indonesia and more specifically Sulawesi.

· Sound understanding of the importance of civil society participating in local governance activities.

· Familiarity with decentralized governance in Indonesia, including transparency and accountability mechanisms.

Skills:

· Previous experience working with bilateral or multilateral donors in a similar capacity/role as required for SIPS.

· Excellent Indonesian communication (speaking and writing) and presentation skills, including knowledge of PowerPoint.

· Ability to work well with people, both governance and civil society, from different backgrounds and levels of responsibility.

· Strong English oral, written and reading skills.

Interested candidates should submit their CV and Covering Letter in English to: hikmatul.pasaribu@sips.or.id Please highlight your relevant qualifications for the position and include salary history and 3 references. All applications are appreciated, but we regret that only suitably qualified candidates will be contacted. The closing date for applications is5:00 p.m. Friday January

27, 2012 (Jakarta time).