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Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Maternal and Neonatal Health |
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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 10 September 2008 |
Australia-Indonesia Partnership (AIP) for Maternal and Neonatal Health - Position Opportunities
Location : Kupang, NTT, Indonesia
Type: Contract
Organization: Cardno Acil Pty Ltd
* Partnership Director
* Procurement and Probity Advisor
Cardno Acil Pty Ltd, a leading international development consulting firm specialising in the management of international aid projects. With over 750 staff worldwide, Cardno Acil is committed to improving the quality of life for people in developing countries while making an acceptable return to our shareholders. In partnership with governments and communities we build on local systems to strengthen institutions and promote self-reliance. We attract high calibre professionals to provide our partners with the best development advice and management expertise available globally
Cardno Acil is bidding for the AusAID funded tender, Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Maternal and Neonatal Health project which is an initiative to reduce child and maternal mortality in Indonesia, and is seeking candidates for the following two positions:
TERMS OF REFERENCE
Partnership Director
Location: Kupang, NTT
Duration: Full Time, 3 years
Responsibility: The Partnership Director will be responsible for strategic oversight of the
Partnership including responsibility for overall planning, coordination and management of
technical support provided to provincial and district governments for Partnership activities;
including the conduct of fiduciary and risk assessments. The PD will also be responsible for
developing and maintaining good working relationships with provincial and district
governments in relation to the management and coordination of the Partnership. The PD
will need to ensure that all Partnership reporting is of a high standard and general
communication and coordination with GoI, AusAID and other donors and partners is well
managed.
The Partnership Director will have overall responsibility for delivery of the Partnership. The
PD will provide strategic direction at the provincial and district levels with oversight from GoI
and AusAID. The PD will work closely with AusAID Kupang particularly on GoI and Donor
engagement and coordination. The PD will work with AusAID Maternal and Neonatal Sub
national Health System Specialist on technical elements of the Partnership and with AusAID
Activity Manager on the contractual relationship and on program management related
issues. .
Tasks:
1. In collaboration with AusAID Kupang engage with government at provincial and
district level by providing information, and discussion of tactics, opportunities;
2. Lead the negotiation of partnership agreements with provincial and district
governments, and annual funding agreements
3. Manage long term technical advisors including selection, briefing, orientation and
performance;
4. Manage and coordinate communication between the contractor, national, provincial
and district governments and AusAID
5. Manage coordination with other donors and other AusAID funded activities, and seek
to build harmonization
6. Ensure that capacity building strengthens GoI systems at all levels of government,
and that the program progressively moves to implementation through GoI systems,
consistent with management of levels of fiduciary risk.
7. Ensure Partnership Performance standards are met;
8. Ensure all reporting is in accordance with AusAID standards and procedures;
9. Ensure local resources are utilized wherever possible, particularly the use of
local organizations and expertise;
10. Ensure cross-cutting issues are continuously addressed; such as gender and
anti-corruption throughout the Partnership;
11. Ensure efficient use of AusAID resources in achieving Partnership objectives.
The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following
attributes:
(A) Essential:
• Graduate or post-graduate qualifications in international development studies,
management or related areas;
• Substantial international experience managing and/or leading development Partnerships in countries
of the Asia- Pacific region (not just in Indonesia), specifically in the establishment and management of a
Partnership, and administrative and reporting arrangements to satisfy donor
requirements;
• Substantial experience in the management and delivery of technical assistance to
strengthen public sector service delivery at sub-national level (province / district) in the
Asia-Pacific context;
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Substantial experience working in the field of international development; and
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and build relationships with government agency
managers and government representatives;
(B) Preferable:
• Indonesian Language
• Understanding and experience of working with GoI systems and procedures
• An understanding of AusAID policies and cross-cutting issues.
• Experience in the health sector, particularly reproductive healthProcurement and Probity Advisor
Location: Kupang, NTT
Duration: 3 Years
Responsibility: The Procurement and Probity Advisor will be responsible for the
establishment and oversight of procurement and contracting undertaken directly by the MC;
as well as assessment, capacity building, and technical support to procurement and
contracting undertaken by partner provincial and district government agencies.
The Procurement and Probity Advisor will be located within an appropriate
provincial government agency (Sekber / Bappeda) and will liaise closely with the Sekber /
Head of Bappeda. The Advisor will report to the Partnership Director in terms of
performance management, and receive administrative support from the Partnership Support
Unit.
Tasks:
The Procurement and Probity Officer shall:
1. Assist in the establishment and management of administrative systems in areas of
procurement and asset control
2. In conjunction with provincial and district agencies, review and assess systems of
procurement, contracting and control of use of procured items, assets and supplies,
and provide recommendations on improvements;
3. Provide technical advice and capacity building support to provincial and district
agencies in implementing the recommendations and improving procurement and
equipment / supplies and asset controls;
4. Provide advice and recommendations to the Operations Manager and PD on the
potential for use of local government agency systems for procurement and
contracting with program funds
5. Where AusAID and provincial and district governments agree to use local
government systems, provide oversight, monitoring and review of the systems and
their function.
Experience required:
The position requires a competent and experienced person with the following attributes:
(A) Essential:
• Graduate or post-graduate qualifications in business management, accounting or a
relevant field;
• Substantial international experience in procurement, contracting and management of assets and
equipment / supplies, particularly in the Indonesian context;
• Strong administration skills and experience in the establishment of administrative
systems for procurement and management of assets;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills; and
• Familiarity with Indonesian government regulations and systems
(B) Preferable:
• Previous experience working in the Indonesian government health sector;
• An understanding of AusAID policies particularly in relation to procurement and anticorruption
To apply for these positions please submit an application addressing the 'key selection criteria' with a current CV to the Recruitment Consultant at info@cardno- jakarta
Closing date: 16 September 2008
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