About CRS
CRS/Indonesia is currently looking for Chief of Party II, Job Code: CoP II. The position will be based in Jakarta and report to Sub Regional Country Representative.
Note: This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.
Job Summary:
CRS is seeking highly qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidates for an anticipated 5-year USAID funded program aimed at improving 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 Chief of Party will provide overall leadership, management, and strategic direction of CRS Indonesia's climate change adaptation program. The COP will lead coordination and collaboration efforts between the CRS, Government of Indonesia officials, public, private, and non-government actors to improve disaster risk reduction across Indonesia's most vulnerable cities.
Roles and Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of the development, implementation, and consolidation of the anticipated project, including sharing how the project contributes to the thought leadership of the industry. Serve as the primary point of contact for USAID as well as public, private, and non-government stakeholders.
- Ensure the project is designed and implemented to meet donor expectations in terms of timely and quality results and budget, including strategies for phase out and sustainability. Ensure coordination between program and operations leads. Ensure the CRS program quality standards are adhered to per MEAL policy and procedures.
- Effectively manage senior programming and operations talent. Manage team dynamics and staff well-being. Provide coaching and mentoring. Strategically tailor individual development plans and complete performance assessments for direct reports. Oversee 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 and ensure the updating of such plans.
- Promote, uphold, and model a commitment to the efficient use of agency and donor resources. Ensure compliance with USAID grants, including financial tracking and oversight of partner budgets, finance, administration, and reporting to USAID. Approve program expenditures, budget adjustments, and cost modification requests to donors.
- Represent CRS programming in international circles, highlighting innovative work. Publish program results and deliver presentations. Oversee the development of communication strategies and materials, complying with donor and CRS' branding and marketing requirements and procedures.
- Manage relationships with consortium partner organizations, including the organization of review/planning workshops. Coordinate 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 of 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 ensure the design and delivery of high-quality training and technical assistance.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree or other advanced degree in relevant fields such as environmental studies, climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, or sustainable development combined with a minimum of 10 years of progressively increasing management responsibility in international development projects is required.
- Recognized leader in climate change adaptation, disaster risk reduction, or sustainable urban development, demonstrated by peer reviewed publications preferred.
- Familiarity with USAID climate change adaptation programming approaches, and/or similar experience with programs implemented by other bilateral or multilateral donors. Knowledge of disaster risk reduction is also highly desirable.
- Working knowledge of USAID operations, policies, and procedures including experience in USAID environmental, CFR, and FAR regulations.
- Demonstrated experience of successful management, including management of functions of complex, high-value, multi-activity projects, across many locations.
- Ability to effectively represent CRS, USAID/Indonesia, and the project at high-level meetings and forums.
- Demonstrated experience recruiting, developing, and managing staff, as well as experience managing programmatic and financial reporting.
- Experience working on development projects in Indonesia preferred.
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
- Excellent 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.
- Excellent 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. Coaching/mentoring skills.
- Strong communications and presentation skills; able to develop tailored and persuasive messaging for varied audiences.
- 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: 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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