Local Public Service Specialist KINERJA

KINERJA Project, a local governance program funded by USAID focusing on providing service delivery in the areas education, health and economic services is currently looking for Local Public Service Specialist (LPSS) according to the scope of work below. Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications to apujiastuti@kinerja.or.id <mailto:apujiastuti@kinerja.or.id> not later than 7 October  2011 indicating the reference subject. All candidates are requested to specify their availability date in the application form. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

     
Duration of Project : Anticipated dates—late 2011- February 28, 2015
     
Position : Local Public Service Specialist
     
Duty Station : : Jayapura, Papua
     
     




   
Objective:  KINERJA is seeking four experienced Indonesian Local
Public Service Specialist positions (LPSS) to support an anticipated USAID health
governance activity in four districts of Papua, Indonesia (Kota Jayapura, Kab.
Jayapura, Kab. Jayawijaya, and Kab. Mimika). The project aims to
contribute to the improved delivery of public health services (especially
related to tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS, and maternal and child health) in Papua by
strengthening health sector management and good governance, including increased
participation, accountability, and access to information.
Summary of Responsibilities:  The LPSSis a member of a provincial team for KINERJA, under direct supervision of the Provincial
Coordinator  (PC) of the provincial
office (PO),
and under the overall supervision of
the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP). LPSS positions work
with other members of the KINERJA Team and Implementing Partnersin provision
of
technical assistance to the local government for the health sector within urban
and rural areas
where assigned within Papua province.

The LPSS will
provide technical assistance to the district where she/he was assigned,
especially to prepare the Annual Work plan and able to assist the district key
stakeholders (government and non government stakeholders) to improve their
effort and support in public services delivery on health.

The LPSS will assist
in the monitoring of the Implementing Partner performance under KINERJA as well
as the Memorandum of Understanding with the target local government where he/she
is working.  This position is
required to maintain close coordination with the PC and district governments. Current
core duties and assignments are reflected in the “Required Responsibilities”
section below though specific assignments are expected to change from time to
time, as required to anticipate possible changes in program implementation.

Desired Skills:
    * Minimum five years performing similar duties;
    * Able to work under tight deadlines;
    * High degree of adaptability to varied working environments and good interpersonal and teamwork skills;
    * Experience in working with local governments, NGOs and CSOs;
    * Good knowledge of the new law and regulations related with local government public service delivery, especially on health;
    * Experience implementing a USAID Project, or other donor’s project in Indonesia with similar duties or scope of work;
    * Good command of English and Indonesian communication skills,
    * A minimum of  Bachelor (S-1) degree;
    * Good computer skills, including internet and e-mail.

Required Responsibilities:

The specific duties and
activities of the LPSS are to be implemented under the direct supervision of
the Provincial Coordinator and overall supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party.

These duties include:

1.      Function as the coordinator of KINERJA
activities being implemented in the local government where he/she was assigned
with travel required to regional headquarters and occasional attendance at
national meetings and conferences.
2.      Maintain good working
relationships with the executive, legislative and all other stakeholders
connected to the local government.
3.      Provide the assistance in
preparing and implementing the annual work plan based on the district’s
priorities and needs relevant with KINERJA menu.
4.      Encourage the districts to
improve public service delivery including the strategy for its sustainability
supported by the available resources and policy in the districts.
5.      Coordinate the services of KINERJA
with other USAID project field teams and other related projects working with
the local government where he/she is working.  6.      Monitor the execution of the
Memorandum of Understanding with the local government where he/she is working.
7.      Monitor the implementation of
services being provided to the local government by Implementing Partners.
8.      Provide input for materials to be
published as best/good practices or innovations and other related topics of
interest to the Provincial Coordinator.
9.      Attend all coordination and planning
meetings called by the PC.
10.  Coordinate KINERJA Monitoring
& Evaluation activities at the district level, including (a) the collection
of data information from Implementing Partners and local government, and (b)
regular reporting of information on project activities.
11.  Prepare periodic progress reports
and submission to the PC and Partnership as requested.12.  Carry out other related duties as
assigned by the PC and DCoP.

For more detail info about us, please visit www.kinerja.or.id <http://www.kinerja.or.id>