Position Location:
Jakarta Indonesia
Position Type:
Part-time contractor to June 2019.
Option for full time may be available for candidate with strong data
generation, analysis and learning skills.
Estimated Start Date: 15 January 2018
Application Closing Date: 6 December 2017
Job Description
*Program Manager - Indonesia*
Investing in Women is a dynamic and innovative gender equality initiative
funded by the DFAT Aid Program. Investing in Women seeks to empower women
economically in South East Asia with the understanding that this will
contribute to continued inclusive economic growth in the
region. Investing in Women aims to achieve this through supporting:
1) Workplace gender equity;
2) Investments in women’s small and medium enterprises;
3) Removal of policy and regulatory barriers to women’s economic
empowerment; and
4) Advocacy efforts in the region for women’s economic empowerment.
Investing in Women aims to increase women’s economic empowerment in Vietnam,
Indonesia, the Philippines and Myanmar
Abt Associates is a specialist international health and social sector
consulting company that provides services to public and private sector
clients. Abt Associates is a wholly owned Australian subsidiary of Abt
Associates, regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and
one of the top 40 international development innovators. We provide a
comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the
public and private sectors, contributing to long term benefits for clients
and communities. Abt Associates is an organisation that has a personal
commitment to its staff and as such we value the long-term relationships
that we build with the people who work for us.
*The Opportunity*
The Program Manager will coordinate and support the implementation of
Investing in Women (IW) program in Indonesia by providing responsive,
on-the-ground service to internal and external stakeholders.
A Terms of Reference providing further details of this opportunity is
available from our website at: www.abtassoc.com.au/careers
*Key Duties*
- Support the CEO and Manila-based staff in liaising with the Australian
Embassy in Jakarta;
- Maintain strong relationships with the personnel at Australian Embassy
in Jakarta and provide them with effective, efficient, and responsive
program support;
- Coordinate all IW activities in Indonesia, including the provision of
logistical coordination and support and implementation of monitoring data
collection and learning activities;
- Working with DFAT Post in Indonesia, support the IW Gender Equality
Director to disseminate research and coordinate program delivery;
- Support the IW Advocacy and Communications Director in the
establishment of the IW advocacy and communications strategy;
- Work closely with the IW Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
Unit to generate, learn from, and use credible data to drive gender
equality and women’s economic empowerment in Indonesia.
- Build and maintain contacts with Indonesian research and policy
institutes to build the program’s gender expertise and knowledge;
- Maintain and expand networks with key stakeholders and be kept
informed of issues, research and developments in Indonesia related to
women’s economic empowerment;
- Prepare country level activity planning and reporting for IW clients
and stakeholders;
- Act as the program’s English / Bahasa Indonesia translator as required
during meetings with stakeholders;
- Support Knowledge Management requirements of the program;
- Other duties as directed consistent with the objectives of the
position.
*Key Requirements*
The preferred applicant will have:
- Relevant tertiary qualifications, for example in Gender, Development,
Governance, Social Equality, Business, Communications, Human Resources,
Economics or other relevant field;
- Demonstrated senior-level experience (at least 7 years) working on
large and complex programs in an international development context;
- A good understanding of Indonesia’s political and economic context;
- High level of familiarity with the project management framework
including on monitoring and evaluation and program delivery mechanisms;
- Strong relationship-building, networking, and representational
experience, preferably in the aid and development and / or private sectors
in Vietnam;
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with
demonstrated ability to write briefings, technical papers, and plans.
Proficiency in English and Vietnamese languages
- High calibre organisational skills to deliver results independently;
- Has pre-existing residency and work permit for Indonesia;
- Developing and implementing data systems, preferably within the
private sector, or within development programs;
- Demonstrated experience working and managing effectively across
cultures both as a leader and as a team member;
- Experience working in both private sector and with relevant Government
of Indonesia ministries;
- Computer literate;
- Understanding of Australian Government aid policy and objectives;
- Broad understanding of women’s economic empowerment issues.
*Further Information & Application*
Further information in regards to this opportunity can found in the
Position Description available from the Careers page of Abt Associates’
website at: http://www.abtassoc.com.au/
Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt
Associates’ website, and must include a CV and covering letter addressing
the key requirements listed above. We are an equal opportunity employer,
and encourage applications from experienced and capable women.
Applications close: Wednesday, 6th December 2017
We welcome and thank all applicants, however only shortlisted applicants
will be contacted.
About the Organization
*Abt Associates – Who We Are*
Abt Associates is a recognised leader in the international development
sector. Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold
innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver
valued outcomes for our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of
services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors
contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Operating
in remote and challenging environments, we offer innovative solutions,
extensive experience in the region, strong technical capacity, and a proven
project management track record. We are committed to gender equity in our
employment strategies and encourage applications from capable women. Abt
Associates is a child safe organisation and promotes the safety, well-being
and inclusion of all children.
For more information about our company and what we do visit our website at
www.abtassociates.com.au.
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