PROGRAM MANAGER (Based in Jakarta with frequent visit to field project)

JOB VACANCY

URGENTLY REQUIRED

 

Muslim Aid is an international charity and development agency based in London with more than 25 years of experience in helping create a safer and more dignified life for disaster and conflict affected people across the globe. We are currently operating in more than 70 countries with 14 field offices. Our vision is a world of peace, compassion and justice where all people achieve fulfilment in al aspects of their lives.  

 

Muslim Aid-Indonesia Field Office would like to recruit a position who is experienced and qualified candidate as National Experts with experience at International Level is encouraged to fill the post as:

 

PROGRAM MANAGER (Based in Jakarta with frequent visit to field project)   Job Summary: To support the Country Director in delivering programmes in line with Muslim Aid’s global vision and strategy. Manage and monitor all program components – training, technical assistance and assure the overall project is meeting proposed objectives and targets.   Essential duties & Responsibilities:                                 This position is responsible for assisting the CD in guiding the development of integrated strategic direction for all MAI programs; for supporting program teams to achieve agreed goals by supervising and evaluating all Program Coordinators, coordinating performance-based annual program plans and budgets, strengthening monitoring, evaluating and reporting, and helping teams build effective program partnerships with private, public and governmental organizations; and leading the development of new programs in all MAI service areas. This position also builds funding relationships and partnerships and leads program teams in doing the same; represents MAI in various NGO and governmental networks as well as at donor.   The successful candidate will: §  A first university degree or equivalent expertise gained through relevant professional experience; §  Have at the least 7 years experience in development project as well as emergency response and rehabilitation experience with good negotiation/ networking skill. This should include a mature understanding of relevant issues derived from field experience, in both in relief and development; §  Have at least five years experience in a senior management role with proven experience of programme or complex management including managing budgets, staff, funding of the programme, project planning and management; §  Proven experience of drafting and writing project documents or proposals; §  Have proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably co-operative with members of other teams; §  Have experience in dealing with projects involving international agencies and institutions; §  Experience in an organisation with an international focus; §  Knowledge or experience of NGOs and UN system.   Skills/Knowledge §  Have excellent communication and interpersonal skill §  Good IT skills, proficient in Word, Excel and other programs §  Show flexibility and adaptability.  Willingness to travel as required §  Have the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines §  Have strong analytical skills and ability to think and plan strategically §  Excellent organisational and planning skills to manage a large and varied workload §  Effective representational, negotiating and influencing skills and ability to communicate well in person and in writing §  Excellent standard of English both written and spoken §  Team leadership skills and co-operative and supportive team player §  Commitment to the aims and values of the organisation. Ability §  Ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams §  Proven ability to work creatively, innovatively and effectively with limited direct supervision §  Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines and adapt to change

 

 

Applications should be submitted to Human Resource Department, Muslim Aid Indonesia through emaill addressed at: hr@muslimaid-id.org   All applications should include cover letter mentioning the position clearly, updated resume (CV), a passport size photograph, photocopy of ID card and two references. Application should be received not later than 27^th December, 2013 at 17.00 pm.

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