MAHKOTA Project Job Vacancy: Deputy Team Leader - Indonesian

The Government of Australia (GoA), through the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade (DFAT), is a partner with the National Team for the Acceleration of Poverty Reduction (TNP2K) under the office of the Vice President of the Government of Indonesia.  TNP2K is a policy think tank to improve the quality and effectiveness of Indonesia's poverty reduction programs that reach millions of poor Indonesians.  The next phase of social protection support from November 2015 through to October 2018 is MAHKOTA Indonesia - Menuju Masyarakat Indonesia Yang Kokoh Sejahtera (Towards a Strong and Prosperous Indonesian Society). It will continue to provide support to help Indonesia better reach and benefit the poorest, as well as address key binding constraints to growth, competitiveness and rising inequality through ongoing labour market and social protection reforms.

MAHKOTA

The Government of Australia is supporting the Government of Indonesia under a program called MAHKOTA - Menuju Masyarakat Indonesia Yang Kokoh Sejahtera (Towards a Strong and Prosperous Indonesian Society).  MAHKOTA is a flexible facility administered by Cardno that is able to respond to Government of Indonesia priorities, provide top Indonesian and international expertise, and allow the Government of Indonesia to take risks with innovating policy.  MAHKOTA's goal is "a comprehensive and equitable social protection system for the whole of Indonesia by 2025." The outcomes of the program are:

• Quality of the national social protection system is improved;
• More comprehensive and joined up social protection and labour market policy is delivered;
• Synergies with wider social and economic policy and planning are enhanced;
• Government of Indonesia capacity to progress towards the goal is established and can continue without further Australian support.

As Managing Contractor, Cardno is seeking a  Deputy Team Leader for MAHKOTA who will work closely with and support the Team Leader to ensure effective overall program management and administration. This role will also be responsible for the overall quality assurance of MAHKOTA outputs in line with international best practice, would coordinate the programs Frontline engagement and lead MAHKOTA's knowledge management.

The Terms of Reference containing full Selection Criteria can be Downloaded From HERE

The position is open to Indonesian nationals and permanent residents with authority to live and work in Indonesia.

How to apply

To apply for this position please click the "apply now" button found on the above link and attach an application letter and a current CV.

Remuneration

Competitive salary commensurate with skills and relevant years of experience.

Applications close 5.00pm, Tuesday, 25 January 2017, Indonesian Time.

Cardno is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Child Protection in all fields. Any offer of employment will require criminal record checks.