Programming and Design Specialist/Team Leader
STATT -
Greater Jakarta Area, Indonesia
Job Description
STATT is seeking expressions of interest from individuals qualified to
serve as Programming and Design Specialist/Team Leader (PDS) to work
under our Resonance program. The PDS will design programs aiming to
strengthen NGOs, the NGO sector, and improve NGOs’ operating environment
in Indonesia. As part of this role, s/he would oversee a team,
including field researchers, that contributes inputs into the design
process. We hope for the position to commence in July 2013 and extend
until at least December 2014, pending funding availability.
Qualified individuals will have demonstrated an excellent ability for
designing evidence-based social development programs, for leading teams,
and for working with and within NGOs in Indonesia.
The individuals will also have experience leading field research, or will have experience designing and implementing program evaluations.
Working closely with a Resonance Program Analyst, the PDS will be accountable for:
- Developing concepts for national-scale long-term programs aiming to strengthen the Indonesian NGO sector
- Managing the overall design process day-to-day, including
recruitment, training, and day-to-day leadership and management of team
of up to 12 staff and consultants
- Communicating as necessary with a range of stakeholders and advisers
- Financial management of Indonesia-based activities
Candidates interested in a role tailored to hands-on
leadership of field research are
also expected to participate directly in field research including
providing training and guidance to the field research team, facilitating
data analysis, and producing first-round reports on findings.
Candidates interested in a role tailored to
program evaluation are
also expected to design a data collection and analysis framework for
cross-program data comparisons and take the lead on data collection,
analysis, and reporting on findings.
The position requires a willingness to be based in Jakarta, and will
require some travel within Indonesia. Given the location of advisers
outside of Indonesia, the position will also require coordinating work
remotely with others through online project management and communication
tools.
Desired Skills & Experience
The Programming and Design Specialist/Team Leader is expected to possess at least:
- A Master’s degree/S2 in relevant field
- A minimum of 5 years relevant experience
- An in-depth understanding of the Indonesian NGO sector including the nature of the NGOs’ relationships with other sectors
- Exceptional analytical, writing and verbal abilities
- Professional-level English and Indonesian language competencies
- Knowledge and practical experience in programming and design,
preferably in a bilateral donor context and in Indonesia, as well as in
team leadership and project management
- Knowledge and practical experience working within or with NGOs in a
management or external capacity/organizational development role
Candidates interested in a role tailored to hands-on
leadership of field research are
also expected to possess knowledge and experience of implementing field
research in Indonesia and providing training, guidance, support, and
feedback to other researchers.
Candidates interested in a role tailored to
program evaluation are also expected to possess knowledge and experience of multi-method development program monitoring and evaluation.
To Apply
To submit your expression of interest for this role please pay close attention to the following.
Note
that interviews will be scheduled on a rolling basis; as such, early
submission of an application may increase chances of being invited for
an interview.
- On or before 26 May 2013, send an introductory email or cover letter, along with a CV, to resonance-pds@statt.net.
- If you are interested primarily in a role incorporating direct
implementation of the field research please the following subject line
for your email: PDS, Field Research
, Your Name.
- If you are interested primarily in a role incorporating evaluation
please use the following subject line for your email: PDS, M&E
, Your Name
- Your email or cover letter should speak to
- The specific responsibilities and qualifications detailed above
- How this role fits into your career ambitions
- We respect concise writing, so please limit your email or cover letter to a maximum of 250 words.
- In your CV or your email, please provide names and contact
information including email address for three references that can
comment on your suitability for the specific roles and qualifications
required for the position.
We will contact qualified candidates for follow up, and as such will not
respond to queries regarding receipt of your application. For other
questions please contact resonance-pds@statt.net, specifying “Question”
in the subject line.
Company Description
STATT designs and implements responses to
challenges that cross borders. We were founded in recognition of the
unique threats and opportunities that globalisation brings to prosperity
and security. We bring together those driving globalisation and those
who are vulnerable to it.
Our approach emphasises the need to
secure strong evidence and community engagement to guide innovative
responses that combine transnational forces with local knowledge and
needs. We work for communities, countries and companies seeking targeted
services that shape transnational connections and leverage their
benefits.
Our clients choose us because of our unique approach
and perspective, proven field experience and ability to deliver results
in the most difficult environments. Our team choose to be part of
STATT’s network because of the opportunity to make a difference to some
of the world’s most important challenges.
