Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Procurement Assistant - USAID/Indonesia Harmoni, Jakarta


Company Profile: 
MSI, a Tetra Tech Company, is a Washington, DC-based international development firm with a 35-year history of delivering development results across the world. Our core expertise is in governance and anti-corruption, institutional development, public sector management, and monitoring and evaluation (M&E). MSI implements nearly 100 projects in 90 countries around the world such as Afghanistan, Colombia, Mexico, Indonesia, Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco, Pakistan, Syria, and Vietnam. As one of the leading companies in our field, MSI has partnered with more than 80 organizations across all sectors of international development with clients ranging from large bilateral and multilateral donors such as USAID, the World Bank and the UNDP to national and local governments, NGOs, think tanks, foundations and universities. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.


Project Summary: 
The four-year USAID-funded Harmoni activity will promote tolerance and inclusion and reduce the risk of violent extremism. Harmoni will focus support on interventions that are narrowly targeted towards communities and individuals most at risk of radicalization, with a mandate to build the resilience of key Indonesian institutions – governmental, civil society, religious, and community-based – that represent the frontline in preventing violent extremism in Indonesia.

This is a full-time, long-term position based in the Harmoni HQ in Jakarta.
This position is open to Indonesian nationals only.

Position Description:
The Procurement Assistant position will be filled by an experienced staff whose acquired knowledge and skills enable her/him to independently undertake diverse and complex work assignments (e.g. procurement administration, program support, event planning, etc.). Work requires extensive coordination with other Harmoni team members to ensure successful performance of the project.

Responsibilities:

·         Work with the Harmoni Senior Finance Manager, Grants Team members, and program component team members on the development and administration of procurements for project activities and in-kind assistance to CSO and government entities.
·         Review procurement reporting documentation.
·         Work to ensure sub-grantees’ timely implementation of procurement activities, in accordance with project schedules and procurement agreements.
·         Review cost-share expenses submitted by vendors, subcontractors, and program beneficiaries.
·         Draft letters, documents, and forms related to program activities and administrative matters.
·         Maintain procurement hard and soft copy files.
·         Review procurement documents in preparation for project close-out.
·         Assist in the procurement for in-kind grant assistance, including:
o    Drafting procurement documents
o    Preparing lists of potential bidders to be invited (in cooperation with component managers)
o    Assisting preparation of internal documents for approval by MSI HQ and Harmoni
·         Set up appointments/meetings with government agencies.
·         Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Senior Finance Manager or Deputy COP.

Qualifications:

·         University degree in relevant area.
·         At least 5 years of professional experience in procurement or project management, especially with international donor-funded activities.
·         Experience with USAID-funded projects and familiarity with USAID procurements and their associated regulations, preferred.
·         Strong written and spoken English.
·         Ability to work well within a team, and to complete multiple tasks effectively and efficiently.
·         Strong initiative and teamwork skills.




Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
MSI is an EEO/AA/ADA Veterans Employer.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com


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