VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT/USAID-SIAP1/PROGRAM ASSISTANT

StrengtHening Integrity and accountability program 1 (SIAP 1)***

*PROGRAM ASSISTANT*

*Project Summary: *

The objective of MSI-SIAP-1 is to contribute to good governance in Indonesia
by strengthening integrity and accountability in government – principally at
the national level. It will do this by supporting governmental and non-gover
nmental efforts to strengthen integrity and accountability.



*Scope of the Job: *

Program Assistant position is held by experienced staff whose acquired
knowledge and skills enable he/she to independently undertake diverse and
complex work assignments (e.g. database, actively engage in program
activities, major event/course planning, etc). Work requires extensive
coordination with team members in SIAP-1  to ensure successful performance
of the *Strengthening Integrity and Accountability Program-1 *as detailed
in the Project Description of the Cooperative Agreement with USAID.* *

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*Responsibilities:                    *

·       Assist in the planning, coordination and arrangements for
successful conduction of mission events such as seminars/conferences,
training, meetings, presentations, and other: including travel and hotel
arrangements, and trip itineraries

·       Set up appointments/meetings with Government and partner
organizations

·       Handling administration and financial matters of the program
implementation

·       Collect and provide necessary information and contribute to the
planning, organizing and developing of all aspects of the projects.

·       Ensure timely implementation of activities, in accordance with
project schedules issued by the Component Managers

·       Draft/type letters, faxes, as well as documents and forms related
to Program activities and administrative matters.

·       Maintain an efficient filling system for all administrative and
operational records

·       Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by Admin, HR and
Finance Manager and Component Managers.

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*General provisions and limitations: *

·         All final decisions related to this Project are made by the COP
and MSI/HQ responsible and authorized personnel.

·         Any communication with USAID is the authority of the COP and
MSI/HQ responsible and authorized personnel.



*Qualifications: *

·         Bachelor (S1) degree in Accountancy or practical experience with
Financial and Management and Fraud Control.

·         relevant field of work or related studies

·         Minimum 3 years of relevant experience

·         Good management and administrative skills

·         Experienced in maintaining network with government, political
parties and parliament.

·         Have the capacity to work both independently as well as in a team
setting

·         Willing to undertake field travel and work under demanding
conditions

·         Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with
minimum supervision

·         Ability to effectively address multiple tasks

·         Proficient in spoken and written English, and in in the use of MS
Office Software

***This is a local position; only Indonesian nationals will be considered.*

Application should include a cover letter, CV (including three references)
and contact number by 23 April 2013, at the latest. Please put the position
you apply for as the subject of your email.



Please send applications to hong@msi-siap.com. Only shortlisted candidates
will be contacted.