Indonesia: 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: Project Director/Chief of Party

Description:

FHI 360 is currently recruiting for the position of Chief of Party, COP, 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 COP will be responsible for providing overall vision, leadership and guidance for the project. S/he will service as the project’s main point of contact for grant recipients, GOI institutions, USAID/Indonesia, HE institutions in Indonesia and elsewhere, and other stakeholders. The COP will be responsible for overall project management and technical operations and ensure that project tasks are completed on time and the project objectives are successfully met. FHI 360 anticipates that the Chief of Party will be based Jakarta, Indonesia. This position is contingent on project funding.

Job Summary / Responsibilities:

• Leading the project’s team and serving as the primary point of contact with USAID regarding the day-to-day activity implementation and management matters relating to the agreement.


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


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


• Managing and supervising the work of all experts/personnel provided under the agreement.


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


• Establishing appropriate mechanisms to ensure that activity progress and specific implementation concerns are regularly and promptly reported.


• Managing the preparation and presentation of work plans, M&E plans, and all reports.

Qualifications:

• At least 15 years of experience successfully managing complex international programs (implementation, logistics, budgeting, staffing) or equivalent, preferably those funded by USAID, conducted in Indonesia, and/or strengthening higher education.


• Experience working in higher education, research, and/or research management in Indonesia strongly preferred.


• Familiarity with Indonesian and US universities.


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


• Experience developing public-private partnerships in education and/or academic research.


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


• Ability to manage USAID agreements 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.

FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.