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.
KOMPAK Program
KOMPAK is an Australia-Indonesia
government partnership supporting the Government of Indonesia’s efforts in
reducing poverty through improvements in basic service delivery and creating
opportunities for work. KOMPAK focuses its efforts on three result areas:
- Improving access, quality and delivery of basic services in health, education and legal identity;
- Strengthening village governance, community participation in governance as well as community-led development and;
- Creation of opportunities for off-farm employment and economic development.
The Opportunity
The OTSUS Strengthening
Coordinator will assist the Otsus Implementation Improvement Lead
and work closely with relevant Managers and Technical Assistants to provide
engagement with GoI partners and other relevant stakeholders in Otsus
implementation. These include quality assurance of program management related
to carrying out program activities including budget forecast, operations,
administration and financial support and reporting, and support meeting
arrangements with GOI and strategis partners for Otsus Strengthening theme.
Key Duties
- Responsible for ensuring engagement with relevant GoI partners mainly for coordinating input for the annual workplan, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the program in Otsus Implementation Improvement Lead
- Responsible for connecting the team with GoI partners and acting as Liason Officer
- Oversee progress implementation and provide input for reporting
- Responsible for ensuring all requests for goods by team and GoI partners are fulfiled on time, purchasing goods, accommodation and travel request
- Identifying and selecting the most appropriate suppliers to fulfil purchase request, raising efficiency and achieving greater cost effectiveness
- Oversee the team needs including office supply – stock control and ensuring that stock is held for rapid fulfilment of purchase request
- Support to the program delivery teams in preparing for and carrying out events (workshops, seminars) include developing and monitoring event budget, some travel to regions for implementation of activities
- Demonstrate commitment to gender equality and social inclusion (GESI) by proactively identifying opportunities where GESI can be integrated in to Activities to achieve set goals
Key Requirements
- A degree in a relevant field (public policy, public administration, economics, social studies, or relevant discipline). Masters preferred
- At least 5 years of relevant experience engaging with the Government of Indonesia.. Experience with the Ministry of Finance, Bappenas, Ministry of Home Affairs is seen as an advantage
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills, including negotiation skills
- Must be strongly details oriented and show patience and determination to explore the problem and all of its elements until the reasoning has been found so that it can be resolved accurately
- Active communication style and fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English
- Willingness to work and travel when necessary
- Proven working experience and knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules
- Understanding of gender equality and social inclusion 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:
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: 2 December 2018
We welcome and thank all applicants
however; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
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, wellbeing 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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