Regional Coordinator ~ ESP/USAID

The Environmental Services Program (ESP), a USAID project managed by DAI, is recruiting a position of Regional Coordinator for West Java to be based in Bandung.

The Regional Coordinator for West Java will work in three realms of tasks and responsibilities: technical and programmatic, project management and administration, and representation of ESP.



Technical and Programmatic:

- Provide technical and strategic management, guidance, and supervision to ESP technical staff working in his/her region;

- Provide technical and strategic guidance to ESP specialists on issues related to protected areas management, eco-regional planning, watershed management and service delivery;

- Oversee development of West Java components of work plans;

- Manage regional project budget, and oversee related finances;

- Manage tracking and achievement of performance indicators and project deliverables, specifically related to his/her region;

- Lead efforts to establish and maintain linkages with related projects and stakeholders in the region.



Project Management and Administration:

- Provide support for financial and administrative management for West Java ESP activities;

- Provide leadership and supervision of field activities in his/her region, including office management and identifying and establishing partner relationships;

- Ensure timely reporting of project achievements and results, including but not limited to quarterly and annual reports;

- Facilitate collaboration and coordination with other USAID programs working in his/her, especially those in the BHS SO;

- Supervise technical and administrative staff to ensure timely achievement and reporting of administrative and technical results.



Representation:

- Act as the ESP representative to government and non-government partners in his/her region.



Qualifications:

• The candidate should have at least a Bachelor Degree (Master Degree is preferred), with minimum 10 years experience in project management.

• Indonesian citizen.

• Previous working experience in USAID and/or International development project is an advantage.

• Strong managerial and leadership capability.

• Strong skills in teamwork, facilitation, collaboration, networking and advocacy.

• Computer literacy (minimum MS Office: Word, Excel).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skill to adequately represent organization to partners.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

• Understanding of local culture and social structure will be advantageous.



Please send cover letters and CVs to the Recruitment Officer at: recruitment.esp@gmail.com not later than January 26, 2009.

Only short listed candidates will be notified. No telephone inquires will beaccepted.