Indonesia: Chief of Party

Lutheran World Relief is currently accepting expressions of interest from Chief of Party candidates for Lutheran World Relief’s USAID-funded climate change and disaster risk reduction project in Indonesia. The Chief of Party (CoP) is responsible for program impacts, external representation and coordination with USAID, other donors and other programs while also contributing to technical guidance of the programs and, where appropriate, offering technical assistance to strategic partners. The CoP will also be responsible for oversight of program activities to ensure quality work and compliance with grant results.

Successful candidates will have an advanced degree in a relevant field. In addition, candidates will have a minimum of 10 years experience managing climate change and disaster risk reduction programs funded by an international donor. S/he will have extensive knowledge experience managing complex teams and motivating them to achieve excellence in implementation and achieving results. The experience should include program development; hiring; supervising; systems and office set-up; budgeting; financial management (tracking, reporting and accounting); procurement and tracking nonexpendable property. Prior experience in Indonesia or East Asia/Pacific is highly desirable. Verbal and written fluency in English is required. Ability to communicate in Bahasa Indonesian and demonstrated understanding of USAID policies, programs and procedures related to managing programs are desirable.