Indonesia: Deputy Chief of Party

FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Deputy Chief of Party

Description: FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the upcoming USAID/Indonesia Sustainable Higher Education Research Alliances (SHERA) Program. The primary objective of SHERA is to increase the capacity of faculty, staff, Ph.D. students, and post-doctoral researchers at selected public and private higher education institutions in Indonesia to develop world class research skills. A related objective will to strengthen the institutional environment that enables and encourages university research in Indonesia. The DCOP will assist the COP in program implementation and administration, with a focus on Indonesian university partners.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

• Overseeing technical implementation and ensuring project activities are of high technical quality.


• Managing a large portfolio of grants under contract and subcontracts to US and Indonesia universities in accordance with applicable USG regulations.


• Providing technical expertise in facilitating research and institutional relationships between Indonesian and US universities.


• Fostering a collaborative, positive, efficient, and impact-focused work environment for project personnel.


• Facilitating positive working relationships between US and Indonesian university partners (grantees) and a culture of performance to ensure significant positive impact.


• Assisting with the management and supervision of work of all experts/personnel provided under the contract.


• Serving as the secondary point of contact for information on the progress and current status of all project activities.

Qualifications:

• At least 12 years of experience successfully managing complex international programs (implementation, logistics, budgeting, staffing) or equivalent, preferably those funded by USAID and those conducted in Indonesia.


• Experience working in Indonesia strongly desired.


• Strong understanding of issues related to higher education in Indonesia.


• Strong familiarity with Indonesian and US universities.


• Master’s degree in education, education management, international education, or a related discipline. Masters’ or Ph.D. in a research discipline preferred.


• Demonstrated skills in effectively working, coordinating and negotiating with local institutions and organizations, donors, other USAID projects, U.S. embassies, andpartners.


• Demonstrated excellence in manage large portfolios of complex USAID agreements, sub-awards, and subcontracts and all required reporting requirements.


• Ability to perform internal control functions to manage day-to-day operations of the project.


• Fluency in Bahasa strongly encouraged and fluency in English required.

This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

We offer competitive compensation and an outstanding benefit package. Please click here to visit FHI 360’s Career Center for a list of all open positions.

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