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INSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ADVISOR, IUWASH PLUS- INDONESIA

Tetra Tech ARD, headquartered in Burlington, Vermont (http:www.tetratechintdev.com/) is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for an anticipated IUWASH PLUS, USAID-funded project in Indonesia. The project aims to assist the Government of Indonesia to increase access to improved water and sanitation services and improve key hygiene behaviors, especially among the poorest and most vulnerable. This position will work under the direction of the Chief of Party and will be responsible for directing the institutional capacity building activities to strengthen city and district WASH institutional performance of key national institutions, local government planning units, water supply utility companies/PDAMs and sanitation units. This would be a full-time position, based in Jakarta. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications:

*At least fifteen years of urban water and sanitation sector expertise, especially related to

current Indonesian utility and local government context.

*Hold at least a Master Degree in relevant field.

*Proven experience in undertaking activities aimed at capacity building of water utilities

and sanitation relevant entities to effectively manage services, carry out system operation

and maintenance, improve technical, financial and management performance, and extend

service coverage.

*Demonstrated understanding of decentralized Indonesian governance system including

Experience advising executive and legislative branches of local government in budgeting,

planning, management of services and/or policy development.

*Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and

managerial responsibilities proposed.

*Working experience in developing countries required; experience in Indonesia preferred.

*Familiarity with Indonesia water and sanitation institutional structures.

*Strong English writing and speaking skills.

*Some proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and knowledge of Indonesian culture preferred.

To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:

*Cover Letter

*CV in reverse chronological format

*A list of at least 3 professional references including name, contact information, and statement of relationship to the reference (a complete background check will be performed on all final candidates).

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