Program Assistant SIAP

Management systems international, inc
StrengtHening Integrity and accountability program-1 (SIAP-1)
Program Assistant
 
Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. MSI is part of Coffey International Development, a global international development consulting firm. Together with Coffey ID, MSI now has more than 1,500 development professionals worldwide, a corporate presence in 11 countries and manages more than 200 projects worldwide.

It currently manages more than 20 long-term projects in countries, including Iraq, Sudan, Colombia and Russia. Broadly, MSI implements a range of analytical and field projects in its core technical areas, including democracy and governance, strategic management and performance improvement, organizational capacity building, human development and natural resource management. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Project
Summary: 
TheobjectiveofSIAP-1is tocontributetogoodgovernanceinIndonesiabystrengtheningintegrityandaccountabilityin government–principallyatthenationallevel.Itwilldothisbysupporting governmentaland non-governmental efforts
to strengthen integrityand accountability.
Scope of the Job: 
Program Assistant
position is held by experienced staff whose acquired knowledge and skills
enable his/her to independently undertake diverse and complex work assignments
(e.g. database, actively engage in program activities, major event/course
planning, etc). Work requires extensive coordination with team members in
SIAP-1 to ensure successful performance of the Strengthening Integrity and
Accountability Program-1 as detailed in the Project Description of the
Cooperative Agreement with USAID.
Responsibilities:
                   
·       Assist MENPAN Component Manager in the planning, coordination and
arrangements for successful conduction of mission events such as
seminars/conferences, training, meetings, presentations, and other: including
travel and hotel arrangements, and trip itineraries 
·       Set up appointments/meetings with MENPAN and the other partner
organizations 
·       Handling administration and financial matters of the program
implementation 
·       Collect and provide necessary information and contribute to the
planning, organizing and developing of all aspects of the projects.
·       Ensure timely implementation of activities, in accordance with project
schedules issued by the Component Manager.
·       Draft/type letters, faxes, as well as documents and forms related to
Program activities and administrative matters. 
·       Maintain an efficient filling system for all administrative and
operational records
·       Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by Admin, HR and
Finance Manager and Component Manager. 
 
General
provisions and limitations: 
·         All final decisions related to this Project are made by the COP and
MSI/HQ responsible and authorized personnel.
·         Any communication with USAID is the authority of the COP and MSI/HQ
responsible and authorized personnel. 
Qualifications: 
·         Bachelor (S1) degree in relevant field of work or related studies
·         Minimum 2 years of relevant experience
·         Good management and administrative skills
·         Experienced in maintaining network with government, NGOs and media.   
·         Have the capacityto work both
independently as well as in a team setting
·         Willing to undertake field travel and work under demanding conditions
·         Ability to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with minimum
supervision
·         Ability to effectively address multiple tasks
·         Proficient in spoken and written English, and in the use of MS Office
Software
**This
is a local position; only Indonesian nationals will be considered.
 
Application should
include a cover letter, CV (including three references) and contact number
by April 24, 2014 at the latest. 
Please
send applications indicating ‘Program
Assistant’ as the subject of your email addressed to elimu@msi-siap.com. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.