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THE POSITION

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, Global

Initiatives (based in The Hague) and in close coordination with

IDLO Programs Department, Research and Learning Department and

the Organizational Services Department, the Program

Manager-Rule of Law Program will be responsible for the

following main duties:

1. Enhance coordination and synergy of Rule of Law

initiatives in the Indonesian law and justice sector:

· Develop a program framework for the Rule of Law Fund for the

Justice sector of Indonesia in alignment with the strategic

goals outlined in the Joint Declaration on a Comprehensive

Partnership between Indonesia and the Netherlands as well as

the Multi Annual Strategic Plan 2014-2017 of the Embassy of the

Kingdom of the Netherlands in Indonesia;

· Implement targeted activities to enhance communication and

collaboration between law and justice stakeholders and grantees

in Indonesia and the ASEAN Region;

· Build effective networks with relevant program partners,

policy makers, donors and civil society actors to further the

interests of the program in Indonesia and ASEAN Region;

· Conduct missions within Indonesia and ASEAN Region to explore

program opportunities, liaise with stakeholders, and assess

proposed projects;

· Promote IDLO’s strategic vision among partner organizations,

agencies, and/or donors;

· Proactively identify partnership and funding opportunities

for the Organization;

· Lead in communicating (internally and externally) Rule of Law

Fund’s aims, objectives, strategies and achievements;

2. Assume direct responsibility for managing the Rule

of Law Fund by ensuring:

· Contribute to the preparation of program documents including

the annual budget and work plan taking available human and

financial resources into account;

· Program funds are made available when needed, and are

disbursed properly in a timely fashion following the IDLO

procedures;

· Expenditures are in accordance with the program document

and/or existing program work plans;

· Accounting records and supporting documents are properly kept

and required financial reports are prepared, with appropriate

analysis of expenditures and issues in disbursement;

· Financial operations are transparent and comply with

financial procedures/regulations;

· Develop and implement monitoring and evaluation (M&E)

mechanism for the program’s financial, administrative, and

operational activities in close cooperation with IDLO’s

Finance, Research and Learning department; Ensure monitoring,

evaluation and audits are undertaken as per IDLO standards

& guidelines;

· Prepare program progress reports ( as required / financial

and substantive) against set targets and indicators, with an

analysis of evidence of progress towards planned outputs

according to schedules, budgets, and inputs provided by the

program;

· Keep the Program Manager, Global Initiatives updated

regularly on program developments and challenges.

3. Oversight projects of external program

implementing agencies/sub-contractorsfunded under the

Rule of Law Fund

· Ensure calls for proposals are in line with the program

framework and strategic objectives;

· Organise transparent and timely selection of proposals in

close collaboration with the donor country;

· Mobilize competent national and international experts as

needed within the Program framework;

· Ensure that all agreements with implementing agencies are

prepared, negotiated, agreed upon and executed to the expected

standards and in a timely manner;

· Ensure that the implementing agencies mobilize and deliver

the inputs in accordance with their letters of agreement or

contracts;

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education

· Minimum of a university degree in: law/ business development

/ business management/ social sciences or a related field. A

post graduate degree is preferred.

Work experience

· The ideal candidate should have six to eight (6-8) years of

combined legal and program management experiences preferably in

Indonesia and The Netherlands. Additional work experiences in

the ASEAN region is an asset.

· S/he should have substantial professional experiences in

management of funds in an international setting (UN, IGO,

international NGO) including grants. Experience in rule of law

programs is essential.

· Experience of program development and management in two or

more regions is desirable.

Languages

· Fluent oral and writing skills in English is essential.

Working knowledge of Dutch and Bahasa Indonesia is highly

desirable.

Specific knowledge, skills and competencies

· Ability to establish and maintain positive working

relationships, both internally externally.

· Good team player, positive attitude, flexible mind,

comfortable in multi-cultural and matrix management settings.

· Self-motivated, hands-on and solution oriented professional;

able to function effectively in a rapidly changing and dynamic

work environment.

· Ability and willingness to travel to the field, including

post conflict locations.

· Ability to speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and

timely manner using appropriate and effective communication

techniques.

· Strong attention to details and ability to manage multiple

projects simultaneously in a fast paced deadline driven

environment.

· Excellent knowledge of standard Microsoft office package,

particularly MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.

· Keen sense of ethics, integrity and commitment to IDLO’s

mandate.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

IDLO offers competitive remuneration and benefit package for

this fixed-term internationally recruited position and in the

range of € 60,000.- per annum, according to qualifications and

experience.

IDLO benefit package includes: full insurance coverage

including life insurance, through Vanbreda/Cigna International

to the staff member.

DISCLAIMER AND CLOSING DATE

The above statements are intended to describe the general

nature and level of the work being performed by the staff

member assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of

all duties and responsibilities.

The Director-General of IDLO reserves the right to amend and

change responsibilities or even to cancel the recruitment to

meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Application deadline is 03 May 2015.