MSI/SIAP 1 Vacancy: Program Assistant
Management
Systems International (Inc)
Strengthening
Integrity and Accountability Program (SIAP 1)
Program
Assistant
Position : Project
Assistant
Languages
Required : Indonesia
Duration of
Contract : 2 months
Working
Period : June-July
2016
Company Profile:
Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international
development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and
long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International
Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey
ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a
corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide.
It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including
Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical
and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and
governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational
capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more
information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Project Summary:
The objective
of SIAP-1 is to contribute to good governance in Indonesia by strengthening integrity and accountability in government – principally at the national
level. It will do this by supporting governmental and non-governmental efforts
to strengthen integrity
and accountability.
In
Year I and II, MSI, through SIAP 1 program, has worked with a variety of
anti-corruption agencies, such as the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK)
and the Supreme Audit Body (BPK) to strengthen integrity and accountability.
In
Year III, SIAP 1 will also work with Indonesia’s Ministry of Administrative and
Bureaucratic Reforms (MENPAN) in the development of a public services
monitoring system in Indonesia.
Scope of the Job:
Program Assistant
position is held by experienced staff whose acquired knowledge and skills
enable he/she to independently undertake diverse and complex work assignments
(e.g. database, actively engage in program activities, major event/course
planning, etc). Work requires extensive coordination with team members in
SIAP-1 to ensure successful performance
of the Strengthening Integrity and
Accountability Program-1 as detailed in the Project Description of the
Cooperative Agreement with USAID.
Responsibilities:
·
Assist MENPAN Component Manager in the planning, coordination and
arrangements for successful conduction of mission events such as
seminars/conferences, training, meetings, presentations, and other: including
travel and hotel arrangements, and trip itineraries
·
Set up appointments/meetings with MENPAN and the other partner
organizations
·
Handling administration and financial matters of the program
implementation
·
Collect and provide necessary information and contribute to the
planning, organizing and developing of all aspects of the projects.
·
Ensure timely implementation of activities, in accordance with project
schedules issued by the Component Manager.
·
Draft/type letters, faxes, as well as documents and forms related to
Program activities and administrative matters.
·
Maintain an efficient filling system for all administrative and
operational records
·
Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by Admin, HR and
Finance Manager and Component Manager.
General provisions
and limitations:
·
All final decisions related to this Project are made by the COP and
MSI/HQ responsible and authorized personnel.
·
Any communication with USAID is the authority of the COP and MSI/HQ
responsible and authorized personnel.
Qualifications:
·
Bachelor (S1) degree in relevant field of work or related studies
·
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
·
Good management and administrative skills
·
Experienced in maintaining network with government, political parties and
parliament.
·
Have the capacity to work both
independently as well as in a team setting
·
Willing to undertake field travel and work under demanding conditions
·
Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with minimum
supervision
·
Ability to effectively address multiple tasks
·
Proficient in spoken and written English, and in in the use of MS Office
Software
**This is a local position; only Indonesian
nationals will be considered.
Application should
include a cover letter, CV (including three references) and contact number
by May 31, 2016 at the latest.
Please
send applications to [email protected]. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.