The Deutsche
Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German
international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide
operations.
Integrated Resource
Management in Asian Cities: The Urban Nexusis regional program will support ten cities in six Asian countries in
introducing integrated i.e. sustainable urban planning focusing on the NEXUS
initiative (water, energy and food/agriculture) in collaboration with UN ESCAP,
ICLEI-SEA, other organizations, regional networks dan private sector. We
are looking for 1 (one) qualified candidate for the position:
National
Project Coordinator
A. Responsibilities
The incumbent is responsible for the
* Independent management of Nexus initiatives in Indonesia (Jakarta and Yogyakarta) according to project goals, team agreements and/or consultations with the supervisor,
* Support of the project’s/program’s initiative to provide professional advice and input to, and to cooperate with, a broad range of target groups,
* Innovation and knowledge management as well as transmission of innovation to a wide range of persons, and
* Integration of results and experiences into team efforts and into all relevant groups
Within this context, s/he fulfils the following tasks:
B. Tasks
Professional Advising and Consulting
* Participates in identifying needs for external support and advice, elaborates on policy recommendations and develops a strategic approach
* Supervises development and implementation of project/program plans and activities in close coordination with counter partners
* Contributes to preparation and implementation of the consultation process, the project’s/program’s activities, and efforts in the regions
* Assists in defining terms of reference, selection, and supervision of contracted third parties in carrying out project/program’s activities, including performance evaluation
* Supervises development and implementation of project/program plans and activities in close coordination with counter partners
* Conceptualises, prepares and implements workshops, seminars, and other events on subjects that are related to the program’s/project’s field of activities
* Develops and organizes quality assurance and proposes necessary changes, improvements, and initiatives
* Monitors project progress, reviews reports and documents concerning the progress of collaborative programs, determines bottlenecks and recommends alternative courses of management action to the Program Director
Networking and Cooperation
* Co-operates with and ensures regular contacts, dialogues: does PR work and cooperates with local communities, relevant organizations, non-governmental bodiesand persons within the program’s/project’s environment as well as with other projects in order to enhance and maintain good working relationships
* Communicates and channels local interests and aspirations and exchanges ideas and information for the benefit of the programme
* Contributes regularly to regional NEXUS Website in accordance with the requirements of the project
Knowledge Management
* Compiles information about Nexus initiatives and approach and ensures knowledge transfer
* Develops strategies and technical concepts including guidelines, manuals, and procedures, which are ready to be applied
* Prepares reports and presentation materials
* Prepares appropriate input to the various project/program reports/publications including annual reports; contributes to other reports required by the Program Director and the GTZ Headquarters
* Supports research and study activities on policy topics that will benefit collaborative programs.
Management and Coordination Tasks
* Supports general project planning/develops project designs, including preparation, organization and moderation of planning exercises, implementation, management, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication, and documentation
* Coordinates and prioritises relevant project activities at the local level in cooperation with the partners, as well as in organizational preparation and in the implementation of these activities
* Prepare the budget for key events and related financial documentation
* Monitors operational budget against funds availability for the different program components
* Compiles relevant information for collaborative activities and missions
* In the absence of the Program Director, undertakes appropriate actions to facilitate continued operation of the program
General Duties
Is responsible for the management of personnel,
finances, and infrastructures of the entrusted area of activity
C. Required Entry Qualifications and
Competencies
Formal Education
* Bachelor or degree in a course related to the project/program’s goals, specialisation in a field related to the project/program’s goals.
Professional Experience
* Minimally 3 years of professional working experience in a similar position
Further Knowledge
* Excellent command of MS Office
* Good working knowledge of modern telecommunication systems
* Excellent English language skills, German is an advantage
This position will be under fixed-term contract with
possibility of prolongation and will be based in Jakarta.
Interested candidate
should submit the application letter and comprehensive cv in English to Ruth
Erlbeck (ruth.erlbeck@giz.de) and Nur Fitriana (nur.fitriana@giz.de) by at the latest 22 August 2013.
Please indicate your application by putting the following code in the subject
line: NEXUS-NPC. Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted.
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