Open Position "Program Manager"

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Founded
in 1987, RutgersWPF is aimed at improving reproductive health and ensuring
reproductive rights in developing countries. RutgersWPF has implemented
projects in Asia, Africa and Latin America. In 2005, RutgersWPFIndonesia established a field office in
Jakarta, Indonesia in order to more effectively manage and expand its current
portfolio. RutgersWPF’s Country Strategy in Indonesia focuses on improving sexuality and reproductive
health services and information for young people and decreasing gender based
violence.


RutgersWPF
Indonesia manages program of Adult Sexual
and Reproductive Health Rights (ASRHR) and Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) programs
in various provinces in Indonesia. In cooperation with various local NGO
partners, this program aims (1) to provide ASRHR services for young people such as
adequate information on ASRHR issues, including enhancing capacity buildingfor teachers
and parents; (2) to provide
intervention program to prevent gender based violence with local NGO partners,
and (3) to mobilize
advocacy program to influence decision makers to support SRHR education and SGBV programs
and provide adequate budget for that.RutgersWPF and partners established AliansiSatuVisi to enhance
partners capacity and strengthening SRHR network.

Due to this project
development, we are now seeking outstanding candidate talents to fill the
following positions at our Jakarta Office:

PROGRAM MANAGER (Code PM)

Task and Responsibilities
The PM will be responsible to manage projects in partnership with
NGOs, to make sure the projects are implemented in accordance to the agreement.
For this purpose, PM will have to provide managerial and technical assistance
to partners. S/he will also represent the project with local level stakeholders
in program implementation areas. S/he is expected to travel regularly to the
project areas. The Project Manager is also expected to perform other
duties to represent RutgersWPF as requested by the Country Representative. S/he will produce timely and high-quality draft programmatic
reports and other required documents, and coordinate the submission of
project-level financial reports.

The detail tasks of Project Managerare as the following:
Core Tasks:

1.      Provide leadership in project cycle
development: to ensure achievement of the project’s objectives in accordance
with the approved project design.

2.      Through regular communication and
collaboration with key partners and external stakeholders, ensure detailed
implementation plan is established and implemented to meet desired project
results.

3.      Lead the development of an advocacy
strategy and the implementation of relevant advocacy activities at the national
and local levels.

4.      Coordination with partners to ensure
the submission of all necessary reports and other monitoring documents in a
timely manner.

5.      Ensure project financial resources are
effectively and efficiently managed according to approved project budget, donor
requirements and regulations. In cooperation with the PM Coordinator and
partners to conduct financial planning and request budget realignment when
necessary.

6.      Contribute substantial content on Sexual & Reproductive Health, Gender
& Youth Health Issues in the overall program in Indonesia
and globally by being active in internal and external meetings.

Requirements:

1.      A minimum 5 years experiences in
managing development programs, preferably with international NGOs, and at least 5 years in the areas of Sexuality,
Reproductive Health andGender; experience in Youth Health Issues would be an
advantage.

2.      Proven skills to effectively build and
manage a team.

3.      Proven track record of successful
project management

4.      Proven ability to manage financial
resources according to donor and organization regulations and reporting
requirements.

5.      Proven track record of successfully
advocating for policy change

6.      Demonstrated ability to write high
quality reports and other project documents in Bahasa and English

7.      Proven ability to lead a multi-cultural
team

8.      Strong communication skills in English
and Bahasa Indonesia

Should you fulfill all
the qualifications above, kindly send your application and complete CV to:
office@rutgerswpfindo.org
Applications are requested by February 28th 2013; thereafter the position
will remain open until filled.
Only short-listed candidates will
be invited via e-mail/phone for Test and Interview.