Project Manager CREATE

Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial is an Indonesian organization affiliated with Hivos, born out of an active collaboration between Netherlands based Hivos and several like-minded Indonesian academics and civil society leaders who subscribe to the values and mission of Hivos. The purpose is to promote humanist values in the social, health, and cultural fields which is defined in terms of the ability for each individual to assess and decide independently and responsibly, the right to freedom, dignity and a passion to create a just and tolerant society.

Yayasan Humanis seeks qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager CREATE.

Respect for diversity is a national consensus and was forged in the Pancasila’s Bhinneka Tunggal Ika by the founding fathers of the Republic of Indonesia. It has been a living practice throughout the archipelago and times, but now is undermined by the exclusivist views in public discourse and institutions. Creative Youth for Tolerance (CREATE) program aims to improve pluralism and tolerance in schools. Inspired by humanist values, Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial (Yayasan Hivos) will implement CREATE that facilitates multi-actor collaboration and partnerships to address interreligious and interethnic harmony in Indonesia. CREATE adopts an innovative arts and culture-based approach as an entry point for efforts to promote tolerance and pluralism at the secondary school level, enhances the capacity and will among young people to constructively manage differences, and provides a counterweight to the intolerant messaging students get from other sources.

AIM OF THE JOB

Project Manager (PM) primary responsibilities are aimed at providing overall leadership management and general technical direction of the entire program, ensuring an integrated vision among different components and actors, and a focus on achieving the objectives and results defined in CREATE contract.

The position of Project Manager is vertically linked to Program Development Manager Civil Rights and coordinate and supervise project and finance officers. Within the project, s/he may work in close partnership with support functions, with advocacy, communications officers, DME&L and other functions.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Serves as the main point of contact for the contract with donor and government representatives by providing leadership and technical guidance to all stakeholders involved.
2. Leads and oversees the operations of the contract to achieve successful implementation of activities.
3. Leads and manages a team of staff to meet project milestones.
4. Manage partners and monitor their progress.
5. Provides technical leadership and oversight of all initiatives taken under CREATE contract.
6. Oversees project’s overall key performance indicators and ensures compliance with donor and host country regulations.
7. Manage the portfolio team members’ day-to-day activities, as well as professional development, including periodic performance assessment, and facilitation of capacity development Action Plans to assist staff in reaching their full potential.
8. Forge strong relationships and builds supportive networks with relevant stakeholders and managing communication about the project in Indonesia and the relevant work of the project’s stakeholders.
9. Contribute to Yayasan overall organizational and policy development.

The Project Manager CREATE must comply with the following qualifications:

a. Required: (Senior Only)

1. A minimum of Master’s Degree in social sciences, development studies, or other related field, or 7 years of relevant professional experience in lieu of Master’s Degree.
2. A minimum of ten (10) years or more of progressively responsible international and/or domestic work experience implementing multi-sector development programs with demonstrated strong management and coordinating skills.
3. At least five (5) years of management experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development programs.
4. A minimum of five (5) years of experience in democratization, human rights and tolerance programs.
5. Demonstrated experience in developing and managing engagement with multi-stakeholders and at different levels.
6. A familiarity with and commitment to addressing interfaith and interethnic tolerance in project sectors is also required, as demonstrated by at least two years of senior-level experience working on projects that addressed gender-related constraints.
7. A familiarity with and commitment to addressing gender equality in project sectors as demonstrated by at least two years of senior-level experience working on projects that addressed gender-related constraints.
8. Demonstrated excellent communications and writing abilities and superior interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills;
9. Extensive knowledge of grant administrative and procurement practices.
10. Fluent in English.

b. Preferred:

1. Relevant technical background in tolerance and pluralism, peace building, citizenship education and teaching in high school, or art and culture.
2. Familiarity with the socio-economic landscape of Indonesia.
3. Knowledge of and familiarity with key stakeholders in relevant government at ministerial and local levels and with donor communities.
4. Experience in managing USAID funded programs or similar Fix Agreement Awards is a plus.

What do we offer?

An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative.

PM CREATE graded in Grade: 10-11 (from 1-14 Yayasan’s salary grade).

HOW TO APPLY

To apply for this position please submit your CV and a cover letter to [email protected] no later than 8 May 2022.

Please specify the position name you are applying for (PM CREATE) in the ‘subject’ line of your email.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

For more information about Yayasan Humanis dan Inovasi Sosial please visit https://humanis.foundation/