Chemonics International Inc.

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm, seeks to fill the following long-term, full-time position for a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Indonesia Changes for Justice (C4J). The primary objective of the C4J project is to improve the performance of Indonesia’s justice system, a prerequisite for good governance and sustained economic growth, through cooperation with the Supreme Court and Attorney General’s Office (AGO) of the Republic of Indonesia. Position Name Training Specialist, AGO Badiklat (Training Specialist) Counterparts USAID/Indonesia, the Attorney General’s Office, prosecutors’ offices, and local counterparts. Tasks The AGO Training Specialist is responsible for assisting the Judicial Training Expert in designing, developing and implementing trainings under Component 2.2 , Improving Staff Technical Competence and Accountability (Section C.5.3.2.2 of the Task Order Contract), and Component 2.1, Enhancing and implementing institutional and management reforms including a human resources management system and training programs, in compliance with USAID regulations and the contract signed by USAID and Chemonics. The Training Specialist will ensure that C4J programs are successfully implemented within the Badiklat’s organization and training system, including addressing obstacles to effective implementation and ensuring sustainability of the training programs. Overall requirements The Training Specialist will work closely with the Judicial Training Expert and AGO and training team members, and coordinate with all other C4J staff as required. The Training Specialist will at all times adhere to and act according to the Chemonics Professional Code of Ethics (“Living Our Values”) and will make the principles of the Code a part of the project’s culture and standard operating procedures. The Training Specialist will also ensure a good and professional relationship with the AGO, Badiklat, and all other counterparts. The Training Specialist will contribute to development of the annual work plan. The Training Specialist will undertake other project duties as required by the COP. The Training Specialist will collect and provide data to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) and the Monitoring and Evaluation Specialist for relevant indicators related to his or her project activities. Specific requirements The Training Specialist will contribute to all reforms within the AGO Badiklat. Specific expectations include: •Developing effective working relationships with leaders and counterparts within Badiklat, C4J staff and consultants, professionals from other projects, and others participating in the design, development, testing and implementation of Badiklat reforms. •Meet with AGO leaders and AGO technical experts as needed to accomplish the assigned activities. •Assist the Badiklat with such issues as, but not limited to: organizational restructuring; design and implementation of more effective and efficient human resources programs in the areas of recruitment, career development, talent management, performance management, competency development, and assessments; education and training of leaders and lower level staff; preparation of job descriptions; and other human resources programs and institutional needs as they arise. •Assist the counterparts within Badiklat to develop policies, programs, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and other written documents as required. •Cooperate with the C4J team and Badiklat with the development and implementation of strategies that transfer knowledge and help ensure that the leaders and staff acquire the ability to manage the human resources system and other programs effectively, efficiently, and in a sustainable manner. Mentor Badiklat leaders and staff, and participate in their training and development. The Training Specialist will work under the Judicial Training Expert and cooperate closely with AGO and training teams to: •Maintain technical quality control for all assigned areas of work, including assessment, design, and implementation of training curricula, organization restructuring, human resources program development, and the socialization of those programs. •Ensure that the performance targets and project deliverables outlined in the C4J Project contract are completed in a timely and cost-effective manner, and that they meet acceptable quality standards. •Contribute to the project quarterly reports, annual work plans, and other project reports and deliverables as required. •Undertake assessment trips, initiate and evaluate the progress of any pilot projects, and suggest needed adjustments based on progress made, as required. •Carry out other duties as assigned by the Chief of Party. The Training Specialist may be asked to coordinate and manage the work of local short-term team members and local consultants, hired under the project. As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the Training Specialist will also coordinate work with other project staff working as a team as directed by the Chief of Party. Reporting The Training Specialist will report directly to the Judicial Training Expert, and will prepare regular oral and written progress reports that demonstrate the status of project activities toward expected results, as well as other reports, as required. As teamwork is crucial to the success of the project, the Training Specialist will also coordinate work with other project staff working as a team, as per direction from the Chief of Party and Deputy Chief of Party. Qualifications The Training Specialist shall have a minimum 3 (three) years of professional experience with institutional development, human resource management systems, and/or trainings. Prior experience with the Indonesian judicial system, an understanding of the justice sector and the bureaucratic reform process is required. In-depth technical knowledge of the GOI human resource system and regulations is preferred. A master’s degree in relevant field or comparable experience is preferred. Prior experience with technical assistance projects and work with donor-funded projects is preferred. Written and verbal fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required. Strong interpersonal, management, and communication skills are required. Time Frame This long-term, full-time position is available immediately and will be renewed on an annual basis. The C4J project ends on May 11, 2014. Interested applicants for this position are requested to send a cover letter and resume (references will not be contacted prior to the interview) to us.chemonics@gmail.com as soon as possible but no later than 21 September 2012 and the vacancy will be open until the position is filled . Please indicate the position in the subject line. Only the strongest candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please. The successful candidates for these positions will be subject to USAID approval and USAID local salary scales for technical positions. Chemonics International (www.chemonics.com) was founded in 1975 and is one of the largest U.S. consulting firms providing expertise in developing and emerging-market countries for initiatives financed by USAID.