Program Officer
KOMPAK Program
KOMPAK is an Australia-Indonesia government partnership supporting the Government of Indonesia's efforts in reducing poverty through improvements in basic service delivery and creating opportunities for work. KOMPAK focuses its efforts on three result areas:
- Supporting Local Governments and Service Units to better address the needs of basic service users;
- Supporting the poor and vulnerable to benefit from improved village governance; and
- Supporting the poor and vulnerable to benefit from increased opportunities for employment and economic development.
The Opportunity
The Program Officer will ensure the project management process runs effectively in carrying out program activities including budget forecast, administration, financial support and operations, throughout the duration of project implementation.
Key Duties
- Responsible for ensuring all requests for goods by team are fulfilled on time, purchasing service/goods, accommodation and travel
- Identifying and selecting the most appropriate suppliers to fulfil purchase request, raising efficiency and achieving greater cost effectiveness
- Oversee the team needs including office supply – stock control and ensuring that stock is held for rapid fulfilment of purchase request
- Oversee the processing of supplier invoices; all in accordance with the Operations and Finance Manual. Prepare payment request and supporting documentation based on Finance Policy
- Support Performance team and Program Implementation Team in preparing for and carrying out events (workshops, seminars
- Developing and monitoring event budgets and proactively providing updates within team members on their disbursement status
- Willing to travel (National/Region) to assist and organize events
Further information regarding other key duties is included in the Information for Applicants.
Key Requirements
- Minimum Diploma III in relevant field of administration, finance, or accounting
- Demonstrated experience in logistics, administrations, contract development, procurement and contract management
- Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills, including negotiation skills
- Must be detail-oriented and show patience and determination to explore the problem and all of its elements
- Active communication style and fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English
- Ability to adapt to a fast-paced working environment with multiple deadlines
- Has initiative and problem solving, strong computer skill, able to work in Miscrosoft office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Proven working experience and knowledge of Commonwealth Procurement Rules
- Understanding of gender equality and social inclusion issues
Further Information & Application Details
Further information regarding this opportunity can be found in the ‘View Position Description’ link.
Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website and MUST include a CV and covering letter addressing the key requirements listed above.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from experienced and capable women.
Applications close: Sunday, 9 May 2021 – midnight (AEST)
We welcome and thank all applicants however; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Abt Associates – Who We Are
Abt Associates is a recognised leader in the international development sector. Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Operating in remote and challenging environments, we offer innovative solutions, extensive experience in the region, strong technical capacity, and a proven project management track record. We are committed to gender equity in our employment strategies and encourage applications from capable women. Abt Associates is a child safe organisation and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For more information about our company and what we do visit our website at www.abtassociates.com
