About CRS
Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS' relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.
CRS has been operating in Indonesia since 1957 under the Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Social Affairs to provide both humanitarian response and long-term development to the most vulnerable communities. CRS Indonesia's current strategy includes emergency preparedness and response, disaster risk reduction, housing, climate change adaptation and integrated agriculture and livelihoods. In line with its long-term country strategy, CRS Indonesia is looking to expand programming in the area of climate change in urban contexts.
CRS/Indonesia is currently looking for Deputy Chief of Party II, Operations, Job Code: DCOP II - Ops. The position will be based in Jakarta and report to Chief of Party II.
Note: This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.
Job Summary:
CRS is seeking highly qualified Deputy Chief of Party, Operations (DCOP-Ops) candidates for an anticipated 5-year USAID funded program aimed to improve urban climate and disaster resilience in Indonesia. This will be accomplished by supporting the Government of Indonesia (GOI), working directly with communities and the private sector, and helping key stakeholders. The program will pursue the following objectives: 1) Support GOI efforts to integrate disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation in sub-national core development plans and investments, 2) Mobilize financing to advance urban climate resilience, 3) Strengthen systems for collection and application of climate data, services, and decision support tools to improve planning processes in target cities, 4) Advance Urban Nature-Based Solutions to Promote Climate Resilience. The position will be based in Indonesia.
The DCOP-Ops will oversee the anticipated program's administrative, financial, and operations activities under the direction of the Chief of Party (COP) and in coordination with other senior project staff and assigned operations staff. You will lead the project's day-to-day financial and administrative activities and ensure overall compliance with USAID rules and regulations, financial management, personnel recruitment and management, and subcontractor and grants management. The DCOP will have a firm understanding of the programmatic aspects of the project in the context of evolving political, legal, and economic contexts and contribute to a continuous adaptive management approach.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
· Manage key aspects of the development, implementation, and consolidation of the anticipated project. Serve as a point of contact on areas of responsibility to USAID as well as public, private, and non-government stakeholders, when needed.
· Manage key functions of the project to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget. Contribute to ensuring coordination between program and operations leads.
· Plan, integrate, coordinate, and monitor day-to-day operations to ensure all support services are delivered with high quality in an efficient manner. Address issues where operations support needs to be adapted for complex programming. Oversee the piloting of new operations initiatives that require the setting of new standards and systems.
· Collaborate with programming leads to ensure appropriate project expenditures in line with financial plans and proper stewardship of material sources. Anticipate, identify, and address challenges that affect the proper stewardship, risk, and optimal utilization of program assets and resources (financial, human, and material).
· Effectively manage talent and supervise. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Contribute to the development of staffing plans and the recruitment process of senior staff.
· Manage and mitigate risk through monitoring national and regional issues that may impact staff and programming. Ensure all staff understand and adhere to CRS staff safety and security policies and plans.
· Promote, uphold, and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Help ensure compliance with USAID grants, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration, and reporting to USAID.
· Maintain relationships with key staff of consortium partner organizations regarding areas of responsibility. Contribute to coordination of the roles and activities of staff from other consortium member organizations in implementation in line with CRS partnership principles.
· Create and maintain proper conditions for learning. Establish a safe environment for sharing ideas, solutions, and difficulties and the capacity to detect, analyze, and respond quickly to deficiencies. Identify performance gaps and training opportunities for CRS and partner staff and recommend training and technical assistance.
Preferred Qualifications
· Master's degree or other advanced degree in relevant international development, business administration, finance or other relevant field combined with a minimum of 5 years of experience with USAID funded projects.
· Expertise with USAID operations, policies, and procedures including experience in USAID environmental, CFR, ADS, and FAR regulations.
· Proven ability to leverage and manage partnerships and cooperate with host country governments and international partners in implementing donor-funded projects preferred.
· Experience working with the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry and BAPPENAS preferred.
· Demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing staff, as well as experience managing programmatic and financial reporting.
Required Languages - Proficient in English, both spoken and written, with fluency in Bahasa Indonesia preferred.
Travel - Must be willing and able to travel up to 40 %.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Very good strategic, analytical, systems thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to see the big picture and the ability to make sound judgments and decisions.
· Very good relations management abilities. Ability to relate to people at all levels internally and externally. Strategic in how you approach each relationship.
· Team leadership abilities with diverse/multi-disciplinary teams.
· Proactive, resourceful, solutions-oriented and results-oriented.
Agency REDI Competencies (for all CRS Staff):
Agency competencies clarify expected behaviors and attitudes for all staff. When demonstrated, they create an engaging workplace, help staff achieve their best, and help CRS achieve agency goals. These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
· Personal Accountability – Consistently takes responsibility for one's own actions.
· Acts with Integrity - Consistently models values aligned with CRS Guiding Principles and mission. Is considered honest.
· Builds and Maintains Trust - Shows consistency between words and actions.
· Collaborates with Others – Works effectively in intercultural and diverse teams.
· Open to Learn – Seeks out experiences that may change perspective or provide an opportunity to learn new things.
Agency Leadership Competencies:
· Lead Change – Continually looks for ways to improve the agency through a culture of agility, openness, and innovation.
· Develops and Recognizes Others – Builds the capacity of staff to reach their full potential and enhance team and agency performance.
· Strategic Mindset – Understands role in translating, communicating, and implementing agency strategy and team priorities.
Supervisory Responsibilities: TBD based on the project staffing structure.
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Chief of Party, Country Representative, Country Manager, Head of Programming, Programming Staff, Finance Manager, and Regional Technical Advisors.
External: Donor, government agencies, partner INGOs and local NGOs, peer agencies, community representatives, and private sector actors.
CRS encourage qualified candidates to apply regardless of religion, race, gender, sexual orientation or disability, all recruitment practice and procedure reflect CRS commitment to protection children and vulnerable adult from abuse.
Only applications that meet the above qualifications will be shortlisted. All applications and CVs should be sent by email to CRS Indonesia at Indonesia_HR@crs.org before November 15th, 2023 with the Job Code and Applicant Name in the subject.
***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS' processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
CRS' talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding the rights and dignity of all people - especially children and vulnerable adults - to live free from abuse and harm.
CRS prioritizes candidates who are citizens/ permanent residents of the countries where we have CRS offices.
CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
"Only short-listed candidates will be invited via e-mail/phone for Interview"
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