Job Opportunity at SILE/LLD Project

DFATD - SILE/LLD Project Officer, Surabaya

The Support to Islamic Leadership in Indonesia (SILE) / Local Leadership for Development (LLD) Project, funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD) Canada and the Indonesian Ministry of Religious Affairs (MORA)  and executed by the Canadian consultant firm Cowater International, is designed to build the capacity of a) selected State Islamic Universities (UIN) in their community engagement  function with local communities, and b) the Ministry of Religious Affairs to effectively integrate democratic governance practices in its  strategies, programs and budgets.

Reporting directly to the Canadian Team Leader (CTL), the Project Officer based in Surabaya will have as key responsibilities, in working closely with all key units of the partner UIN Sunan Ampel Surabaya, including the Project Implementation Unit (PIU) and the LPPM, the following:

·         Maintain  regular communication  with the CTL and other key members of the Project advisory (Cowater) team

·         Provide support for planning, implementation and monitoring Project activities and work in a supportive and facilitative mode with UIN partners, CSOs and communities

·         Develop harmonious relationships, work and coordinate closely with PIU  and Project advisory team members and consultants on all Project components

·         Assist, organize and follow-up on RBM application and PMF  data collection  under the direction of the RBM specialist

·         Contribute to information gathering concerning the Knowledge Management, Gender Equality, Environmental Management and Sustainability (including plans) strategies, and promote the implementation of these strategies.

·         Prepare monthly and quarterly activity reports and contribute to annual work plan development and review

·         Review financial reports before transmittal to the Jakarta Cowater office

·         Assist in planning, organizing and delivery of capacity development activities (work sessions, seminars, training events, etc.)

·         Provide assistance in identifying local consultants and in consultation with the PIU and the LPPM in drafting TORs for specific Project activities

·         Contribute to the follow-up and monitoring of Project activities and particularly CD activities and document lessons learned and promote good practices.

Qualifications

·           S2 in field related to project management, local governance, adult education, community development

·           At least 10 years of work experience preferably in the higher education sector and with CSOs, particularly in the area of community development

·           Experience in democratic governance principles and practices

·           Strong at building relationships and using facilitative approaches

·           Good knowledge of Results Based Management (RBM)  

·           Experience working in the context of donor-assisted projects and working with multi-disciplinary / multi-national teams

·           Strong Indonesian language communication skills and a very good command of spoken and written English

Interested candidates should submit by e-mail (jobs.sile.lld@gmail.com) a letter of interest in English highlighting their relevant qualifications with the subject line:  Project Officer – Surabaya, with a CV in English as an attachment.

The closing date for application is July 8 2015. Please note that only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.  If after 4 weeks there is no communication with the applicant, it means that another candidate was selected.