[newdevjobsindo] Vacancy: Senior Program Manager

November 05, 2021   Comment  

IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies. IFES promotes democratic stability by providing technical assistance and applying field-based research to the electoral cycle in countries around the world to enhance citizen participation and strengthen civil societies, governance and transparency. Founded in 1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120 countries.

 

Currently we are seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead project implementation in IFES' Jakarta office.

 

Primary Responsibilities: The Senior Program Manager will work under the direction of the Country Director to lead the development and implementation of IFES' activities to advance the advocacy work of anti-corruption civil society partners within ASEAN countries.

 

Scope of Work:

·       Liaise closely with IFES' subaward partners in six countries to support IFES' ongoing technical assistance;

·       Oversee the planning, administration and logistics for special events, conference, workshops or trainings;

·       Manage day-to-day project activities in an efficient and effective manner;

·       Provide political and program activity updates as well on a regular basis to Country Director and HQ Program Manager;

·       Lead the preparation of briefing notes, status and analytical reports, draft research and policy papers, technical reports/studies on IFES' technical assistance topics;

·       Direct staff in the timely completion of tasks, reports and other materials, and conduct final review of all project technical and narrative reports;

·       Oversee financial oversight of projects in collaboration and partnership with Finance Team;

·       Establish, maintain and develop relationship with peers, subordinates, donor and consultants at large for the purpose of business development and information dissemination;

·       Alert management of programmatic concerns, challenges and difficulties;

·       Work collaboratively with IFES technical experts and partners as needed;

·       Oversee monitoring and evaluation exercises;

·       Provide any other support as requested by Country Director and HQ Program Manager.

 

Requirements:

·       Bachelor's degree in political science, international relations or related field; Master's degree preferred;

·       At least 8 years or comparable of experience working in an international environment, ideally in the field of democracy, governance or international program management, with a strong preference for legal/anti-corruption programming experience;

·       Experience in team management and overseeing single or multiple projects strongly preferred;

·       Strong analytical and reporting skills;

·       A high level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced environment under deadlines;

·       Ability to maintain collaborative working relationship with team members, other staff, and IFES' partners.  Partnerships require a high degree of diplomacy and judgment, with ability to address conflicts or difficulties in a constructive manner. Represent IFES with external contacts at professional and government levels;

·       Experience in monitoring and evaluation an asset.

·       Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both written and oral;

·       Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office programs, Excel, internet) required;

·       A high level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced environment;

·       Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to make independent decisions.

 

Deadline for applications: November 10, 2021.

 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your letter of application and detailed resume as soon as possible to: vacancy@ifesindonesia.org. Please put the position you are applying to in the subject of the email. Only applications in English will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries.