PROJECT MANAGER for USAID Sustainable Coral Triangle Project

Term of Reference

PROJECT MANAGER

USAID Sustainable Coral Triangle Project

For Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF)

(to be based in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia)

The Regional Secretariat of CTI-CFF is looking for a qualified, experienced, mature and motivated Project Manager for the USAID Sustainable Coral Triangle Project for Coral Triangle Initiative on Coral Reefs, Fisheries and Food Security (CTI-CFF),  to be based in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Scope of Work

The Project Manager shall perform the following tasks professionally. Under the direction and supervision of the Deputy Executive Director for Program Service (DED-PS), the Project Manager shall:

1. Be responsible for leading all technical, financial, and administrative aspects of the program and will coordinate closely with USAID in developing, implementing, and revising the Activity’s overall strategy.

2. Be the principal link between USAID and other partners and provide overall strategic and technical guidance.

3. Provide comprehensive expert technical oversight and guidance in all aspects of the program, including monitoring and evaluation, and reporting to USAID.

4. Be responsible for ensuring financial objectives are met by forecasting requirements; planning and maintaining the planning report and monthly status report; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; and initiating corrective actions.

5. Will ensure the program meets stated goals and reporting requirements in a timely manner.

Competency Requirements

Competencies required for this Managerial level position include:

1. At least has a Master of Science in Marine or Fisheries, Environmental Science, or other relevant fields.

2. At least ten (10) years of relevant professional work experience with a good understanding of strategic program and project management.

3. Having relevant work experience with an international organization, international development cooperation, or in a dynamic environment with multiple stakeholders and international partners. In particular, being familiar with the USAID project design development and implementation strategies in the Asia and Pacific will be an advantage.

4. Excellent technical, analytical, communication and organizational skills

5. Team worker, responsible, dependable, with integrity, etc.

6. Excellent proficiency in the English language (both spoken and written) is MANDATORY.

7. Knowledge of other CT6 Member Countries working language is an asset.

8. Well disciplined, able to deliver on time, and cope with potentially stressful situations, driven by a strong motivation to contribute to the CTI-CFF goals and Regional Plan of Action (RPOA), and with a positive attitude and diplomatic approach.

9. Able to travel and undertake missions overseas, especially to CT6 countries.

10. Willing to relocate to Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Condition of Application

1. This position is open only for citizens of CT6 Member Countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Solomon Islands, Timor Leste), but the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat encourages other suitably qualified candidates from other countries to apply.

2. The successful applicant will be based at the CTI-CFF Regional Secretariat in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia.

3. Competitive compensation and benefits. Salary according to CTI-CFF Salary Scale is Grade Level (20) and other benefits (30-day annual leave, health insurance, relocation allowance, etc).

Submission of Application

1. Please submit your cover letter (including your last salary information), CV, with at least 3 Work References and scanned copies of certificates i.e., diploma, training to: regional.secretariat@cticff.org in format <Project Manager> <Your Name> by 09 January 2024.

2. The position is subject to open competition regardless of race, colour, gender, mother tongue, religion, and beliefs, or the national, ethnic or social origin.

3. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interview.