Senior Project Manager - International (SPM-I), Asia, Indonesia, Jakarta

Job Reference Number

EMRAPD-SPMI

Job Type

International Development Assistance/Emerging Markets

Schedule

Full Time

Job Location

Asia; Indonesia; Jakarta

Job Summary

Background:
Cardno Emerging Markets (Australia) Pty Ltd  is part of a global consulting organization and provides professional services to a diverse range of international clients in the public and private sectors.  Core business includes delivery and management of major aid initiatives in core disciplines such as education, health, HIV and AIDS, governance, infrastructure, resources and environment management. Our work spans across Europe, Latin & North America, Asia, the Pacific and Africa.  With over 6,000 staff worldwide, Cardno’s vision is to be a world leader in the provision of professional services to improve the physical and social environment of people in developing countries.

 

We are currently recruiting a Senior Program Manager/ Consultant - International.

Key Responsibilities

The Senior Consultant (International) will be responsible for

1. providing management oversight, strategic direction and corporate accountability for a small portfolio of donor-funded projects, 
2. mentoring national project staff, and 
3. pursuing new donor-funded project opportunities. The Senior consultant would also be expected to contribute to corporate business strategy, improvement and innovation both in Indonesia and across the various business units of EMR.

Accountabilities:

• Project Management

• Provide management, quality and technical advisory support to project teams to ensure achievement of project outcomes in respect to time, quality and cost, and the management of project risks.
• Manage project client and (where appropriate) partner relationships to ensure all stakeholder expectations are incorporated into project management decisions.
• Oversee contractual compliance in all areas.
• Manage project staff performance.
• Review and edit project reports offering analytical advice and recommendations for quality improvements.
• Review and monitor financial and budget reports, as well as project cash flows for projects.
• Assist in the negotiation and amendment of personnel contracts.

• Project Tracking and Business Development
• Provide strategic advice into the development and expansion of EMR Indonesia’s portfolio of activities.  
• Establish and maintain relationships with key EMR clients and stakeholders including Asian Development Bank, World Bank and AusAID officials, business partners, and independent development consultants/firms.
  Identify and monitor strategic project opportunities.  
• Manage proposal-writing teams to ensure that members are coordinating workloads and producing high quality results within designated time frames.
• Mentoring of national EMR Indonesia staff
• Mentor EMR Indonesia national project management staff to meet their professional development needs and enable them to better support EMR projects.
• Provide mentoring and guidance to national consultants undertaking the tender tracking and proposal process.
• Corporate Responsibilities
• Contribute to the development and review of (EMRs) corporate strategy.
• Additional responsibilities on corporate committees or working groups as agreed with your Manager.
• Demonstrate a commitment to upholding (EMRs) core values and behavioural standards.
• Undertake technical and management inputs on programs as required.
• Represent Cardno EMR at client industry and government events.

Other Requirements

Qualifications / Experience:

• Demonstrated experience working in an overseas context in a developing country, preferably Indonesia.
• Demonstrated donor-funded project management experience, demonstrating detail orientation, proactive attention to outcomes and expectations, and the ability to understand and effectively utilise financial information.
• Demonstrated experience in a leadership position where coaching and mentoring a team was involved.
• Established networks among firms and individuals implementing AusAID, Asian Development Bank, and/or World Bank funded international development projects are regarded favourably.
• Experience writing international development proposals and reports in English.
• Well developed interpersonal communication skill demonstrated through successful liaising, negotiating, consulting, and influencing of diverse stakeholders.
• High-level ability to prioritise, plan and organise workflow to tight timeframes, handle multiple tasks, and be flexible with changing priorities.
• Demonstrated analytical and conceptual skills to reason through problems and complex issues, anticipate barriers, and create practical solutions.
• Demonstrated attention to detail ensuring quality standards are maintained.
• Bahasa Indonesia language skills highly desirable.

Reports to: Indonesia Country Representative
Duty Station: Jakarta - Indonesia
Anticipated start date: Mid of November 2012
To apply for this position please address the above selection criteria along with your current CV and salary history/expectations with the position code on your email subject ‘SPM-I Application’ no later than Friday 19 October 2012 to email: emergingmarkets.jakarta@cardno.com.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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