Job Announcement - Long-Term MCH Project Management Specialist

Job Announcement

Long-Term MCH Project Management Specialist

 

PROJECT SUMMARY:

Through the USAID-funded Health Technical Assistance Project (BANTU), Palladium supports USAID Indonesia’s Country Development Cooperation Strategy (CDCS) by rapidly leveraging specialized short- and long-term technical assistance to USAID, USAID-funded programs, the Government of Indonesia (GOI), and other organizations and agencies as required. 

 

JOB SUMMARY:

USAID Office of Health is seeking a long-term Project Management Specialist for MCH (12 months contract) to provide assistance to the MCH Team Lead on matters related to maternal and child health (MCH) and health systems strengthening. The incumbent will provide assistance related to operational planning of MCH program activities, monitoring and evaluation of MCH program results, management and technical assessments and development of MCH programs. S/he will assist the engagement in communications with the Government of Indonesia (GOI) stakeholders and others development partners concerning MCH programs.

 

Responsibilities

a)  Assist the MCH Team Lead to manage MCH-funded bilateral and field support activities. Assist the monitoring and evaluation of projects including data quality reviews, technical reviews, site visits, and administrative and financial reviews (35%).

b)  Provide assistance to the MCH Team Lead to coordinate meetings with key Government of Indonesia (GOI) stakeholders at national, provincial and district levels. Assist the coordination of GOI participation in MCH-related meetings outside the country as needed. Assist the coordination of development programming with other donors and UN agencies, such as World Bank, WHO, UNICEF, and UNFPA. This includes assisting the initiation and planning of multi-donor, multi-sectoral coordination meetings as well as technical meetings to advance improved MCH practices and/or policies (30%).

c)  Assist the MCH Team Lead in ensuring that MCH activities are technically up-to-date as well as capturing and sharing lessons learned and best practices for MCH programming with USAID colleagues in Indonesia, Washington, and other USAID Missions (25%).

d)  Assist the MCH Team Lead in responding to ad hoc and systematic data requests in compliance with U.S. Government Initiatives and mandates and in alignment with Agency policies and USAID/Indonesia Mission objectives (10%).

 

Requirements

a)     Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in a field such as public administration, social science, business, public health, health sciences, etc.

b)    Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in project management and implementation. Experience working with the Government of Indonesia or in the private sector at the national and/or local level. Experience working with or for an international donor or partner in health program is desired but not mandatory.

c)     Fluent in written and oral English to the level of 4/4 or 550 TOEFL.

d)    Good understanding of international development programs with solid knowledge of the design, management and evaluation of development programs in Indonesia.

e)     Strong understanding of the Government of Indonesia systems, ministries, agencies and institutions, including the challenges and opportunities associated with de-centralization.

f)     Knowledgeable in basic quantitative and qualitative project monitoring and evaluation methodologies.

g)    Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google applications, and other online services).

h)     Easy to adapt and fast learner on topics related to public health, international donor, program management, financial management and USG priorities.

i)      Familiar in working in fast paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines. A good team player who demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and good judgment in order to meet all Mission objectives.

 

HOW TO APPLY: To respond to this position, go to www.thepalladiumgroup.com/jobs, or please email your resume and cover letter (no later than 5 pages) to recruitment@bantuproject.net with the title of the position in the subject line of your email.

Closing Date: January 28, 2018 COB Jakarta Time

Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

Palladium provides equal employment to all participants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran or marital status.