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Senior Program Manager (Consultant)

City Jakarta

Pact Overview

At the heart of Pact is the promise of a better tomorrow. The

promise of a healthy life. Of a decent livelihood. Of

sustainable natural resources that benefit communities. Now

more than ever in its 42-year history, Pact is helping millions

of people who are poor and marginalized discover and build

their own solutions and take ownership over their future.

Pact enables systemic solutions that allow those who are poor

and marginalized to earn a dignified living, be healthy, and

take part in the benefits that nature provides. Pact

accomplishes this by strengthening local capacity, forging

effective governance systems, and transforming markets into a

force for development.

Department Overview

Pact exists to help create a world where those who are poor and

marginalized exercise their voice, build their own solutions,

and take ownership of their future. The Indonesia Senior

Program Manager contributes to realizing this purpose by:

• Forging smart partnerships and treating all people with

dignity and respect;

• Applying organizational policies and regulatory compliance

appropriately and consistently;

• Facilitating team spirit among colleagues and promoting the

organization through communications;

• Influencing decision makers through focused, relevant

communications;

• Continually striving to learn and share knowledge and find

small ways to make the workplace more enjoyable for all;

• Cultivating and harvesting innovation;

• Inspiring and spreading our desired organizational culture

across the global enterprise.

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Asia Eurasia Senior Program Manager, the

Indonesia Senior Program Manager Consultant is responsible for

representing and managing Pact’s work in Indonesia, including

the efficient implementation of the DERAP project. This

position will serve as a liaison between Pact’s home office and

the in-country implementation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Support start-up of Pact operations in country and lead

start-up of DERAP, a USAID- funded HIV/AIDs health project to

be implemented in 17 districts focused on technical and

organization capacity building of local partners;

• Establish relevant program and finance systems;

• Maintain a thorough understanding of project, work

environment, and donor and partner relationships;

• Monitor and support Pact project staff with a particular

focus on compliance of Pact and donor requirements,

particularly on grants and finances;

• Provide oversight and quality control of project, including

conducting site visits when/where appropriate, reviewing and

providing input in to project implementation arrangements,

monitoring of project burn rates in coordination with the DC

office finance staff;

• Assist project staff in the development of project reports,

work plans, PMPs, and other project requirements and ensure

timely submission and quality of content;

• Provide technical assistance in capacity development and/or

HIV/AIDS

• Track financial reports and work with DERAP office for

effective budget expenditures and management;

• Coordinate with Grants and Contracts teams both in Jakarta

and DC to ensure all subawards are signed, implemented and

closed appropriately;

• Represent Pact in public events and meetings;

• Contribute to development of Pact’s relationships with

external stakeholders (government, civil society, donors, and

project beneficiaries);

• Performing other related tasks as needed.

Basic Requirements

• BA and 10+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent);

• Ability to travel for extended periods of time;

• Experience supporting international donor-funded programs,

particularly USAID-funded contracts;

• Strong skills in management and coordination of multiple

activities and teams. Strong ability to multi-task;

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and cross

cultural skills;

• Highly motivated with strong attention to detail;

• Fluency in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a related field;

• At least 4 years of project management experience in

international development;

• Work experience in Indonesia;

• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesian;

• Local Jakarta-based candidates preferred.