Vacancy Announcement/USAID_SIAP1/Program Officer

Program Officer

Project Summary:

The objective of SIAP-1 is to contribute to good governance in Indonesia by strengthening integrity and accountability in government –principally at the national level. It will do this by supporting governmental and non-governmental efforts to strengthen integrity and accountability.

Scope of the Job:

Program Officer position is held by experienced staff whose acquired knowledge and skills enable he/she to independently undertake diverse and complex work assignments (e.g. database, actively engage in program activities, major event/course planning, etc). Work requires extensive coordination with team members in SIAP-1  to ensure successful performance of the Strengthening Integrity and Accountability Program-1 as detailed in the Project Description of the Cooperative Agreement with USAID.

Responsibilities:                   

·       Assist in the planning, coordination and arrangements for successful conduction of mission events such as seminars/conferences, training, meetings, presentations, and other: including travel and hotel arrangements, and trip itineraries

·       Set up appointments/meetings with Government and partner organizations

·       Handling administration and financial matters of the program implementation

·       Collect and provide necessary information and contribute to the planning, organizing and developing of all aspects of the projects.

·       Ensure timely implementation of activities, in accordance with project schedules issued by the Component Manager

·       Draft/type letters, faxes, as well as documents and forms related to Program activities and administrative matters.

·       Maintain an efficient filling system for all administrative and operational records

·       Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by Component Manager.

General provisions and limitations:

·         All final decisions related to this Project are made by the COP and MSI/HQ responsible and authorized personnel.

·         Any communication with USAID is the authority of the COP and MSI/HQ responsible and authorized personnel.

Qualifications: 

·         Bachelor (S1) degree from Criminal Law Faculty

·         Minimum 5 years of working experience

·         Good management and administrative skills

·         Experience in maintaining network with government, political parties and parliament.  

·         Have the capacity to work both independently as well as in a team setting

·         Willing to undertake field travel and work under demanding conditions

·         Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with minimum supervision

·         Ability to effectively address multiple tasks

·         Proficient in spoken and written English, and in in the use of MS Office Software

**This is a local position; only Indonesian nationals will be considered.

Application should include a cover letter, CV (including three references) and contact number by  22 November 2013, at the latest.

Please send applications to hong@msi-siap.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.