Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Vacancy For The post Part-time Contract Specialist

Vacancy Announcement
e-MITRA
e-MITRA is looking for a Consultant for:
 
Part-time Contracts Specialist 
 
The Global Broadband and Innovations Program (GBI) is an alliance between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and NetHope dedicated to advancing the deployment and use of broadband communications networks, including enhanced mobile networks. GBI works to leverage the extension of such networks for delivery of network-enabled support across USAID’s development portfolio, including Mobile Financial Services (MFS). As part of GBI’s work, NetHope has been selected to staff and manage an MFS implementation Unit, e-MITRA, in Indonesia to help support further development of a robust MFS ecosystem. The program is designed to assist in the development of strategies that lead to the growth and scale of MFS platforms in Indonesia, provide concrete tools to create MFS strategies and, ultimately, help drive momentum for private sector offerings of economically viable MFS products. e-MITRA implements work streams in technical assistance, advisory services, partnership brokering, market research and market awareness (e.g. workshops, social media, etc.)
 
The part-time contracts specialist consultant is responsible for preparing requests for proposals (RFPs), drafting terms of reference, creating scopes of work and preparing contracts to support the work of e-MITRA in compliance with USAID rules and regulations.
 
The part-time consultant position is available immediately. It is expected to be a three month contract, with possibility for renewal. The e-MITRA project currently is projected to end June 2015.
 
 
Supervisor :  
e-MITRA Chief of Party
 
 
Essential Consultant Functions:  
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
·         Attend meetings, draft, review and prepare contract documents, including but not limited to RFPs, terms of reference, scopes of work, contract agreements related to e-MITRA’s work and implementation of a USAID funded project.
 
·         Liaise with the e-MITRA project team to structure the contract documents, draft key terms and obtain NetHope review and approval of the documents.
 
·         And all other duties assigned as necessary.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.
 
Education:  
Bachelor of Arts degree in one of the following or related fields: English, International Development, International Relations, business or equivalent job-related combination of education and work experience.
 
Experience:  
5 or more years of relevant experience required.
Specific Knowledge Requirements:
·        Knowledge of USAID programs and rules and regulations for contracts and procurement.
·        Knowledge of mobile technology and other communications technologies preferred.
·        Knowledge of the financial and banking sector preferred.
Three (3) years relevant work experience in a position that regularly required the applicant to draft contracts or procurement documents for USAID funded projects (2 samples of work required).
Special Requirements:  
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
 
Skills:  
Superior organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a succinct, clear and persuasive manner.
Ability to learn and apply new skills, knowledge and information easily with routine training.
Ability to translate from Bahasa Indonesia to English and vice versa proficiently (written and verbal).
Ability to work in a small office, telecommute and interface with a global team based in Jakarta and the U.S.
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications (including Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Adobe PDF, webinar platforms (such as AdobeConnect or WebEx) and e-mail.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a team member, prioritize and competently manage a variety of activities with multiple deadlines; motivation and willingness to take initiative and full responsibility for selected activities.
 
Additional Information:  
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Equipment To Be Used:
Consultant must provide his or her own computer and communications equipment.
Part-Time Work:
Consultant should be available a few hours per day for assignments. Consultant can work in a ‘family-friendly’ environment while children are in school.
Travel and Geography:
Local travel is a possibility. If consultant is based in Jakarta, this is a plus as periodic face-to-face meetings in the e-MITRA office is a likelihood.
 
 
Duties And Taxes :  
The consultant shall pay all tariffs, duties, other taxes or charges levied by the Government of Indonesia at any stage during the execution of the work.
 
 
 
Termination of the Contract :  
In the event that work progress or quality is not satisfactory, e-MITRA shall have the right of withdrawing the contract partly or wholly. Justification for such action will be provided in writing. The portion of the contract value that has not been paid when such action is taken will be retained in e-MITRA as liquidated damages
 
 
How to Apply :  
If you believe you are the consultant candidate we are looking for please submit your CV/Resume to: Afandy.Djauhari@Nethope.org and include: Part Time Contract Specialist Consultant on the subject line of your email.

Latest date for application will be on 29 October 2014 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
 
 
We do not appreciate third-party mediation based on this advertisement.

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