Deputy Chief Of Party/Deputy Program Director - Indonesia

Job Description

RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) will co-manage programmatic aspects of improving governance and public service delivery in health, education, and other sectors in Eastern Indonesia. The DCOP will lead the development of detailed program plans and activities for the region and ensure they have been implemented effectively and efficiently, while overseeing direct reports. The DCOP will serve as RTI's alternate representative to USAID, government counterparts, local civil society organizations, and program partners when COP is unavailable. S/he will ensure the timely and high quality completion of program deliverables and reports in accordance with contractual requirements.

Qualifications: 

Master's degree in International Development, Public Administration, Political Science, or related field.

At least 12 years of related experience, including designing, managing and implementing programs in support of local governance and decentralization.

Prior experience working with or managing USAID or other donor-funded programs.

Candidate should possess strong technical, management, and administrative skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and cross-cultural skills required and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of internal and external clients.

Demonstrated leadership, integrity, and versatility.

Strong command of English language is required.

Position contingent on award.

To be considered, interested candidates should send their cover letter and resume to Indonesiagov@RTI.org.

Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject line; submit application by April 15, 2014. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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RTI's Governance and Economic Development Division pursues innovative approaches and builds on best practices to create the foundation for and to promote democratic governance and economic development. Working alongside global partners, public institutions, the private sector, and civil society, we help build more effective, accountable, and responsive institutions and policies at the national, regional, and local levels of government. We believe an integrated approach using cross-sectoral strategies—incorporating service delivery and the social sectors, such as health and education—achieve the best results. Our clients include U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.K.'s Department for International Development (DFID), World Bank, and the Australian Government's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).