[Winrock International] Vacancy – Country Director, Indonesia

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Director Indonesia”
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and trusted network. Thank you for your attention and support. VACANCYPOSITION TITLE:   Indonesia
Country Director  ORGANIZATION: Winrock International UNIT:   Clean Energy
and Water (CEW) Group and Environment Group (ENV) REPORTS TO: Senior Director CEW, and Senior Director  ENV LOCATION: Energy and Environment Office in Jakarta,
Indonesia  BACKGROUND:   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.
Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources
management, clean energy and leadership development with the unique needs of
our partners. 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. Winrock has a longstanding commitment to the sustainable
development of Indonesia. Beginning in 1960, the Agricultural Development
Council (a Winrock predecessor organization) provided scholarships to over 50
promising Indonesian scholars to receive their masters and PhDs in rural social
sciences. Many A/D/C fellows went on to hold prominent positions in academia
and government. Today, Winrock programs in Indonesia are informing
decision-making for sustainable land use, promoting clean energy solutions
(bioenergy, solar, and wind), and improving the agricultural practices of
smallholders.   POSITION SUMMARY:  The
Country Director has the overall responsibility for the effective management,
project implementation, and strategic leadership for the Winrock International
office in Jakarta, Indonesia to achieve the organization’s vision, mission and
objectives.  The Country Director is
responsible for portfolio management, staff development, and new business
development, among other functions, and will provide support to Winrock’s
Project Managers in the U.S. and in the field to ensure the overall quality of
programming in Indonesia.  The Country Director
is also responsible for ensuring Winrock Indonesia’s good standing with the
Government of Indonesia as a non-governmental organization.   Specific
tasks and duties include:·        
Project and program implementation and
monitoring and reporting on performance of projects.·        
Office and project specific financial oversight
and management.·        
Office and project personnel management.·        
Resource planning and allocation.·        
Insuring operational compliance in accordance
with Winrock International’s headquarters in the USA. ·        
Compliance with client/donor contract
requirements. ·        
Identifying, coordinating proposals, and
securing new business opportunities.  The
Country Director will also be responsible for promoting a culture of
communication and collaboration across Winrock’s technical groups in Indonesia
and globally to leverage organization experience to the benefit of the Winrock
Indonesia Office.  The Country Director
is expected to split his/her time on office management and staff development,  new business development, and project
implementation.   MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Operational
Management and Representational Duties:
 

  • Initiate and manage the
    registration(s) of Winrock in consultation with the Corporate Operations
    Manager to ensure compliance and assure that all required reports are
    submitted.
  • Upon close-out of projects;
    work with Corporate Operations Manager to determine future action required
    for registration and ensure any potential Winrock project liability issues
    are resolved.
  • As applicable, serve as
    focal point for all Winrock staff travel to the country; inform Winrock of
    travel outside the country. Provide visa guidance for expats as necessary.
    Support the coordination of visits by Winrock Senior Management and other
    dignitaries. This task may be delegated to an administrator.
  • Collaborate with project
    leaders to coordinate staff sharing, office facilities and other resources
    to achieve efficiencies in operational presence and benefit from key
    resources. This task may be delegated to an administrator to manage cost
    allocation of shared resources.
  • As required, represent
    Winrock in discussion of corporate importance and participate in project
    negotiations or discussions that lead up to negotiations.
  • Ensure operational
    compliance with internal Winrock policies and procedures and project
    compliance with a diverse group of donors and clients. 
  • Prepare and effectively
    manage internal budgets at the office level (core) and project specific
    level. 
  • As needed, coordinate with
    the individual filling the role of Winrock Country Security Representative
    to assist in the preparation, implementation, maintenance, and management
    of the emergency action plan for the country. Where there is not a Country

    Security Representative, the Country Director will fill this role or
    delegate the security coordination requirements to a capable staff member.

 Country Strategic
Planning and New Business Development:

  • With Director of Regional
    and Country Planning, work with country and US based staff to develop the
    Indonesia country strategy.
  • Oversee Indonesia Country
    Strategy and support Winrock’s global organizational strategy and policies.
  • Collaborate with Technical

    and New Business Units to set shared new business targets for Indonesia;

  • With program staff support
    strategic approaches to identify, attract and develop new and diversified
    business opportunities for the country.
  • Lead and facilitate good
    relationships with international and domestic donors supporting Winrock’s
    projects in the country staying abreast of major donor changes and shifts
    in funding.
  • Oversee the annual core
    budget process for Indonesia and synthesize country information to create
    an annual budget in the case of shared resources.

 Program and Other
Duties:

  • Provide technical
    expertise as needed for Winrock.
  • Serve as project manager
    for Winrock
  • Foster collaboration among
    different Winrock projects to promote learning and exchange of innovative
    approaches to programming, develop a unified Winrock presence which
    includes the coordination of relationship building and communications with
    Funders, stakeholders, partners, and staff.
  • Facilitate periodic staff
    meetings of project staff for regular exchange project information,
    communicate common issues to Director of Regional and Country Planning that
    need to be solved at an institutional level.
  • Maintain technical and
    project management experience by managing or supporting on-going projects
    in the area of expertise.  

 Staff Development:

  • Lead the day-to-day
    management of operations and technical staff, and facilitate a productive
    team environment. 
  • Mentor staff by working
    closely with them on a specific task or skill (project management, new
    business development, etc.).
  • Identify training needs
    and opportunities, both internal and external, to support institutional
    growth and capacity; and arrange for key training to be provided. 

  QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:Education:                 Degree
required in related field such as project management, business, international
development, natural resource management, clean energy, water, etc.  Advanced Degree preferred.Work Experience and Requirements:        

  • Minimum
    ten years of experience required in a leadership position.
  • Experience
    cooperating with local planning authorities and in capacity building of
    local associations, CSOs, community partnerships and networks;
  • Experience
    managing staff,partner and donor client relationships;
  • Experience
    working on international donor development projects.
  • Applicants
    must demonstrate the ability to work within and understand intricate
    government structures.

Skills                 

  • Excellent
    management, communication, and organization skills are essential. Basic
    computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are
    required.
  • Fluency
    in English, as well as Bahasa Indonesia required.  
  • Excellent
    interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct
    professional relationships.
  • Technical

    background and understanding of environmental sustainability issues with a
    specific focus on renewable energy, land use, forestry and and
    agribusinesses (ex. palm oil)Ability to proactively build government and
    donor relationships

  • High
    standards of integrity, professionalism, and impartiality;
  • Detail-oriented
    and highly organized, with a proactive approach;
  • Ability
    to multi-task and work to meet tight deadlines;
  • Ability to lead and balance a multi-cultural team; 
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