Lowongan Kerja CPNS BUMN 2009

ARE International Indonesia (CII), as an international NGO, has carried out large scale operations in Indonesia, encompassing emergency operations, transitional activities centered on agriculture and nutrition and a range of development initiatives in such areas as water and sanitation, health and micro-credit. CARE is currently recruiting the following positions for its project:

CARE Indonesia – Head Quarter Jakarta, is currently recruiting for the following position:

GOVERNMENT LIAISON AND SAFETY SECURITY MANAGER (GLSSM-HQ)

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for supervising the Government Liaison (GOIL) Unit based in the headquarters of CARE International Indonesia and for coordinating the safety and security functions throughout the Country Office. The GOIL Unit manages the interaction with central or national government offices, processes visa applications for international visitors and international travels, and obtains tax exemptions as allowed by the Government of Indonesia. This position also coordinates the management of relations with provincial and district government offices. This position is responsible for planning and ensuring the implementation of all activities related to GOI agreements national and provincial agreements, for providing input on district level agreements. The coordination role for safety and security functions include ensuring that basic safety and security infrastructure are in place to support program implementation, including guidelines, tools, network and reporting mechanism.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Management of the liaison with the Government of Indonesia (GOI):

· Coordinate negotiation of MOUs with central and provincial governments:

o Program planning with government at district level through provincial level (BAPPEDA).

o Develop and renew Administrative Arrangement with MOHA and Technical Arrangements with Provincial government.

o Review and revise MOUs as required.

o Oversee joint annual planning at provincial level (BAPPEDA).

· Oversee the on going liaison with the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Central Government Team and also with provincial and district BAPPEDA for monitoring activities in all projects areas throughout the duration of programs and projects. This includes coordinating with all the projects for the compilation and submission of annual report to the Central Coordinating Team.

· Plan and coordinate annual government review meeting (CARE-RAKORNAS), including negotiation of cost-sharing with GOI on August every year.

· Provide support to Programs and Projects in establishing, maintaining, and improving interaction and cooperation between Programs or Projects with technical offices (Dinas or Biro) in project sites.

· Provide guidance to sub-offices and project offices in implementing RAKORDA with the provincial government if considered necessary before RAKORNAS.

· Proactively report and coordinate with relevant government offices on emergency responses mounted by CARE Indonesia.

2. Responsible for structuring and the ownership development of Government of Indonesia (GOI) Unit:

· Coordinate closely with and advise staff responsible for GOI liaison functions in all project offices.

· Work with Program and Project personnel to ensure that government liaison functions are established and are working to support program and project implementation.

· Develop, socialize and revise manual and guidelines for the GOI Unit.

· Review and oversee implementation of CII per diem policy for GOI employees.

3. Responsible for securing all international visas, permits and VAT exemption:

· Oversee acquisition of visas of all international staff and the extensions, and the acquisition of visa for in-country staff on international travel.

· Oversee the preparation and submission of quarterly, semi-annual or annual reports on each international staff for BAPPEDA and BANGDA as required.

· Oversee acquisition of driving licenses and other permits for expatriate staff.

· Oversee the preparation and submission of VAT exemptions and import-duty exemptions in all projects areas.

· Monitor and report on any relevant changes in tax law, rules and any other regulations related to international NGO operations.

4. Responsible for budgeting and reporting:

· Develop and monitor budget for all GOI-related activities, for approval by ACD-Finance.

· Monitor and manage performance of GOI liaison staff.

· Prepare annual work plans for approval by ACD-Finance.

· Other duties as may be required or assigned by the ACD-Finance or Country Director.

5. Responsible for coordinating the safety and security functions:

· Ensure that safety and security point persons are identified and the register updated and security trees are in place for all project offices.

· Develop safety and security guidelines, training materials, coordinate the related training.

· Ensure smooth flow of information on safety and security in the country office, including information from external agencies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in administration, management, political science, or relevant field study.

· Minimum of 5 years experience in project management or senior-level administration involving significant government liaison.

· Ability to communicate in English, both spoken and written.

· Computer literacy including Microsoft words, excel, power point and data base.

· Ability to work effectively in a team and to mentor staff.

· Project management experience in one of CARE’s sectors of operation will be an advantage

· Strong ability to work in multi-cultural and multi-functional teams

· Ability to set priorities and work under pressure in difficult conditions

· Ability to develop external correspondence systems

· Experience working within a provincial or national government department will be an advantage

TERMS OF OFFER:

CARE is an equal opportunity employer offering a competitive salary and benefits package, and a collegial working environment. Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above positions, and detailed curriculum vitae (not more than 200KB), with names and addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax numbers and email address). Please DO NOT attached academic transcripts and Diplomas and state clearly the applied position code in the email subject.

Please submit your applications before 24th December 2008 to:

CARE International Human Resources Unit at:

recruit_271@careind.or.id

*Only qualified candidates will be short listed*