Deputy Chief of Party - Urban Institute

The Urban Institute (UI), a non-profit organization founded in 1968, is seeking applications for the position of Deputy Chief of Party for the upcoming USAID Kinerja project. UI was established to investigate social and economic problems confronting the US and the government policies and programs designed to alleviate them. Over the last 25 years, UI has expanded its role to address analogous problems in developing countries.

UI’s international work has focused on decentralization and local government capacity building, structured around four outcomes:

1. Creation of a clearer legal and regulatory framework for local government rights and responsibilities through a consensus-oriented dialogue among central government, local government, and public stakeholders;
2. Improved financial management and greater transparency in local government budgeting and expenditure;
3. More cost-effective and responsive delivery of services by local governments; and
4. Greater interaction and more effective communication between local government (both elected officials and civil servants) and citizens about community priorities and the reality of the constraints under which local governments operate.

Deputy Chief of Party
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Chief of Party, the DCOP will be primarily responsible for overall project operations including the following:

• Finance, communication, reporting and project deliverables;
• Procurement, contract/subcontrac t administration activities and local expenditures;
• Grant management;
• Management of cost–share;
• Compliance with the contract, UI corporate policies and procedures, and applicable federal, USAID and Indonesian regulations;
• Oversight and management of local finances and budget.
  

The DCOP will serve as Acting Chief of Party in the absence of the Chief of Party.


Qualifications:

• A minimum of 8 years of project and financial management experience preferably including donor-funded local government, organizational development or social sector reform projects. Prior experience with USAID-funded projects preferred.
• Ability to ensure compliance with local law, USAID requirements, and UI policies related to the project.
• Experience in Indonesia or the region.
• Strong interpersonal, team-building and communication skills.
• Strong English writing and speaking skills.
• Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia strongly preferred.

Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter, resume, and list of three references
(references will not be contacted prior to interview) to indokinerja@gmail.com as soon as possible but no later than January 29, 2010.

Only the strongest candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.
The Urban Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.