GENERAL:

Winrock
International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United
States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic
opportunity, and sustain natural resources. By linking local individuals and
communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term
productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor

and disadvantaged of the world.
 
BACKGROUND:

 
TERANG
(Investing in Renewable Energy for Rural, Remote Communities in Sumba) project
is part of Green Prosperity partnership cooperation between Winrock/Hivos and
Millenium Challenge Account – Indonesia started in January 2016, to rapidly
scale up renewable energy access and income benefits by replicating the
successful approaches and business models developed under the Sumba Iconic
Island (SII) program.
 
Under
TERANG, Winrock International will lead development on a number of proven,
community based solar PV technologies to off grid locations throughout Sumba,
to include school electrification and charging stations for lanterns and
batteries (at schools and kiosks)
 
The
project team will establish Renewable Energy (RE) Service Kiosks in central
locations in Sumba to provide RE sales and services to community groups
throughout the island. As technical and institutional capacity is developed
within each kiosk, responsibility for revenue and operations will be gradually
handed over until each kiosk is running independently. By the end of the
project, the network of RE Kiosks will be a financially self-sustainable
mechanism for the introduction, distribution, management, and effective
utilization of small and micro RE technologies in Sumba.
 
POSITION
SUMMARY:
The Local
Team Leader, will be responsible for oversight and management of activities
noted above, in close coordination with Hivos and Winrock senior leadership in
Jakarta and DC. The Local Team Leader will develop the project work plan and
schedule, mobilize and oversee staff and consultants, oversee and monitor
day-to-day tasks and deliverables, manage the Winrock budget, provide technical
expertise and direction, and liaise with Hivos, local NGOs, and stakeholders. This
position is only for Indonesian nationals.
 
LOCATION:
The
position will be for Jakarta but a substantial part of the time will be spent
in Sumba. 
 
DURATION:
The
project will run for two and a half years. The contract will be a full-time
contract for one year with option to extent till end of the project.
 
RESPONSIBILITES:

 Lead and implement project scope in a proactive
manner
 Identify and implement tasks and activities required
for project success
 Provide technical direction and leadership
 Manage the overall schedule to ensure work is on
time
 Manage the overall team to ensure tasks and
responsibilities are clear
 Provide timely and helpful performance feedback to
team members
 Facilitate a productive team environment
 Identify, track, manage, and resolve project issues
 Disseminate project information to all stakeholders
 Identify, manage, and mitigate project risk
 Ensure that project deliverables are on time and of
acceptable quality
 Champion the project and promote buy-in
 Work effectively with an array of implementing partners


Understand and navigate complex development environments
 
QUALIFICATIONS:

Skills,
Knowledge, and Experience
 Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent in
engineering, sustainability, natural resource management, international
development, project management.
 5 -10 years of relevant experience managing rural
off grid renewable energy projects.
 Experience training and facilitating development of
sustainable business models for local entrepreneurs.
 Experience working on major donor-funded projects.
 Experience working in rural communities.
 Experience managing technical and administrative
personnel.
 Ability to build and maintain strong and effective
relationships with multiple stakeholders.
 Exceptional communication skills, including writing.
 Team player and willingness to learn

Fluent in English and Bahasa strongly preferred
 
Please send your applicants and resume to
hrd.indonesia@winrock.org with Local Team
Leader, TERANG – Winrockin the
subject lineby May 14, 2016.