Deputy Chief of Party, Indonesia

Deputy Chief of Party, Indonesia

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. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management.  At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of several divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at .

Project/Proposal Summary: 

This 5 year, USAID-funded project will work to improve the performance of Indonesia's justice system.  The project will work closely with the Supreme Court and Attorney Genera's Office, as well as with civil society organizations, think tanks and professional groups to promote justice sector reform.  The project will also partner with Indonesian law schools to improve legal education and policy-oriented legal research.

Position Summary:

The Deputy Chief of Party will work closely with the Chief-of-Party to manage the day-to-day operations of the project, with particular oversight to sub-grants and monitoring and evaluation.  The individual will draw upon knowledge of USAID regulations and policies with regard to procurement, management, and accountability of grant funds. Finance and accounting experience for large projects, a plus. The DCOP may also be called upon to act on behalf of the COP and represent the program at public events.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for day to day project management, including management of grants, sub-contracts and short term consultants, oversight of monitoring, evaluation and reporting;
• Implement and oversee mechanisms to ensure executive oversight, capacity building, and citizen monitoring
• Assist Chief of Party in ensuring that performance goals and indicators are achieved

Qualifications:

• University degree in management, economy, finance, law, political science or similar field
• Minimum of 8 years of project management and financial management experience, preferably including donor-funded Legal, Judicial or Anti-Corruption Technical assistance projects
• Previous work experience in Indonesia or similar environments;
• Experience with USAID funded projects strongly preferred;
• English fluency required; Bahasa Indonesia preferred;
• Strong inter-personal and communication skills, including public speaking and presentation abilities;
• Excellent team-building and networking skills.

**Both Indonesian and expatriate candidates are encouraged to apply**

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

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