Information for Applicants – Long Term Adviser
Information for Applicants – Long Term Adviser
Position Information
Position Title: Chief of Party
ARF Professional
Discipline Category: D
ARF Job Level: 4
ARF Monthly Rate Band:
AUD14 335 – AUD17 918
*tax free status may apply for Australian residents
Position Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Contract Duration: 2 years
Estimated Start Date: June 2015
Application Closing Date: 5 pm (AEST) Tuesday 14 April 2015
Overview
This document includes information on the following:
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Summary of the Program;
Introduction to Abt JTA;
Application process;
Definition of a Long Term Adviser (LTA);
Overview of the compensation and benefits associated with LTA roles;
Terms of Reference;
Please read this document carefully as applications that vary from the specified
requirements may not be accepted.
Please be advised that the mobilisation of this position is subject to Australian Aid approval.
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KOMPAK
The overarching purpose of this work will be to support the GOI to strengthen the capacity of
all levels of Indonesian government and communities for improved services and economic
growth. It will support GOI’s long-term goal to be a prosperous and stable Indonesia, in part
brought about because communities are active and inclusive, and because the state is
capable and responsive to the needs of its citizens.
It is planned that the Program will have several substantive Components to support this
long-term goal by contributing to the development of active, inclusive communities and of a
capable, responsive state as summarised below, interacting as necessary with sectoral
investments under the frontline framework:
(a) Work under Component One 1 will foster active, inclusive communities to support
community development in Indonesia;
(b) If implemented under Component Two, AIPD2 would foster a capable, responsive
Indonesian state by supporting central and subnational governments for improved public
service delivery; and
KOMPAK consolidates and builds on DFAT investments in village empowerment, service
delivery governance and civil society strengthening by integrating them into a single
structure. It also recognises the importance of local economic growth to poverty reduction.
This integrated structure will: enhance coordination with stakeholders and across the aid
program; minimise duplication; maximise value-for-money; and deliver flexible, adaptive and
effective activities for strong results. It recognises the value of partnership between DFAT
and the private sector to design and implement innovative development solutions.
Abt JTA – Who We Are
Abt JTA is a global development consulting firm with over 10 years’ experience operating
within the health and social sectors in the Australian and Asia-Pacific region. We are a
company that has a personal commitment to its staff and as such we value the long-term
relationships that we build with the people who work with us.
For more information about our company and what we do visit our website at
www.abtjta.com.au.
Our Values
Mission-Driven.
We are united by our mission to improve the lives of people worldwide.
Global.
We are a global community, bringing diverse knowledge, expertise, and perspectives to the
many challenges faced by today's world.
Committed to Excellence.
We strive to meet and exceed the highest professional standards.
Collaborative.
We know that working collaboratively produces excellence.
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Accountable.
We take responsibility for what we do and how we do it.
Balanced.
We sustain the energy and commitment we bring to our roles by promoting a healthy
balance between our personal and professional lives.
Preparing Your Application
Please read the following information carefully as incomplete applications may not be
accepted.
To submit an application:
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Visit the Abt JTA website (www.abtjta.com.au) and navigate to the ‘Careers’ section.
Locate the position you are applying for and select ‘Job Details’.
Click on the ‘Apply Online’ button and follow the prompts.
It should take between 30-40 minutes for you to complete the online application. Before
submitting your application it is recommended that you have the following documentation
prepared so that these can be readily uploaded during the application process:
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An electronic version of your CV (less than 3MB);
Details of at least three (3) professional referees (preferably your current supervisor
and two (2) previous supervisors).
Other Points to Consider:
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If you are successful in being short-listed or are selected for this position you may be
required to undertake a police check, psychometric test and/or a medical
examination.
A performance assessment will be undertaken for all advisers at least annually and
upon completion of their appointment. By submitting your application for this role you
are consenting to Abt JTA undertaking this assessment and to providing a record of
this assessment to Australian Aid for inclusion in their adviser database.
Further information on the performance assessment requirements and process can be
accessed from the Australian Aid website at Australian Aid Adviser Remuneration
Framework.
Australian Aid Remuneration Framework
On the 15th of February 2011 Australian Aid released the Adviser Remuneration Framework
(ARF). The ARF is a set of market-based, long and short term remuneration rates and
entitlements which apply to Australian Aid-funded positions that are commercially contracted
by Australian Aid directly, or through a managing contractor such as Abt JTA.
Further information on this framework can be accessed from the Australian Aid website at
Australian Aid Adviser Remuneration Framework.
What is a Long Term Adviser?
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A Long Term Adviser (LTA) role is considered any appointment that is six (6) consecutive
months or longer in duration.
Compensation & Benefits – Long Term Adviser
In accordance with the ARF, the compensation and benefits associated with this Long Term
Adviser position are outlined below.
The successful adviser will receive:
1. A monthly Professional Fee paid in arrears at the end of each calendar month. This
fee is inclusive of a 9.25% superannuation contribution to your nominated
superannuation fund (for Australian residents).
The rate band for this position is: AUD14 335 to AUD17 918 per month.
N.B. For taxation purposes this position is likely to be tax free for Australian
residents. Professional advice should be obtained from your accountant to confirm
this entitlement.
2. A project vehicle.
N.B. A contributory amount of AUD 400 per month will be deducted from your
Professional Fee.
3. An Annual Leave Allowance of 20 days per year (pro rata).
4. Comprehensive pre-departure and in-country briefings (security and role specific).
5. Reimbursement for expenses associated with visas, police checks, medical
clearances and vaccinations.
If an adviser is required to move away from their home base to undertake this role (either
domestically or internationally) they will also be entitled to:
1. Return flights for mobilisation and demobilisation for the adviser and any mobilising
dependants.
N.B. Dependants are defined as a spouse or child under the age of 18 who will not
be earning a separate income.
2. Reimbursement of rental accommodation costs up to the value of USD4,500 per
month (inclusive of VAT/GST).
N.B. This is an Australian Aid discretionary allowance and is only applicable for
those advisers whose partner and/or accompanying dependants are not currently in
receipt of such an allowance from Australian Aid or any other employer.
3. A monthly Mobility Allowance ranging from $1,910.16/month to $2,196.80/month
(AUD) for a single LTA and up to $2,865.24/month to $3295.20/month (AUD) for a
LTA mobilising with dependants.
N.B. This is an Australian Aid discretionary allowance and is only applicable for
advisers who have moved internationally for this role and whose partner and/or
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accompanying dependants are not currently in receipt of such an allowance from
Australian Aid or any other employer.
4. A Mobilisation/Demobilisation Allowance to provide reimbursement for appropriate
mobilisation and demobilisation expenses. This can include:
a. Excess baggage (up to 25kg total); and/or
b. Sea/air freight for personal belongings.
N.B. This allowance, as it applies to sea/air freight, is based on cubic meterage and
is determined upon the number of mobilised dependants. Reimbursement is made to
the adviser by Abt JTA upon the presentation of a valid receipt.
5. Travel and medical insurance for the adviser and their nominated accompanying
dependants (where applicable).
Lodging Your Application:
All applications should be submitted online through our website at: www.abtjta.com.au.
Should you experience any difficulties with the submission process, or have any questions
about this role then please contact:
Contact name: Stephen Kennedy
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +617 3114 4631
Closing Date: 5 pm (AEST) Tuesday 14 April 2015
Terms of reference on next page.
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Terms of Reference
The services that the Employee is to provide include, but are not limited to, fulfilling the following
Terms of Reference as specified below:
Position Title:
Chief of Party
Program:
KOMPAK Governance for Growth
ARF Professional
Discipline Category
D
ARF Job Level
4
Location:
Jakarta, Indonesia
Term:
2 years
Reporting To:
Contractor Representative
Direct Reports:
Director – Reporting, Performance and Innovation
Director – Operations
Director – Community Development
Director – Subnational Governance
Abt JTA Values
The Employee must demonstrate a high level of commitment to
following values of Abt JTA:
Our Values
Mission-Driven.
We are united by our mission to improve the lives of people
worldwide.
Global.
We are a global community, bringing diverse knowledge, expertise,
and perspectives to the many challenges faced by today’s world.
Committed to Excellence.
We strive to meet and exceed the highest professional standards.
Collaborative.
We know that working collaboratively produces excellence.
Accountable.
We take responsibility for what we do and how we do it.
Balanced.
We sustain the energy and commitment we bring to our roles by
promoting a healthy balance between our personal and professional
lives.
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Core Competencies
Skills and Experience:
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Delivers Results
Promotes Technical Excellence and Quality
Builds Internal and External Customer Satisfaction
Sets Vision and Direction
Develops People
Communicates Effectively
Builds and Leads Multi-sectoral Teams and Cooperation
Promotes Diversity
Acts as a Role Model
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Outstanding team leadership skills and demonstrated extensive
experience in leading large scale, complicated and complex, multisectoral development programs
Demonstrated experience in leading reform-focused programs in
governance, decentralization, community development or other
frontline service area, such as health or education
Exceptional analytical, written and verbal communication skills,
with the ability to communicate with a variety of audiences and
produce high-level reports,
Experience working successfully within GOI systems and
demonstrated experience building strong relationships with
partner government counterparts,
Excellent understanding of DFAT performance environment and
drivers,
Exceptional interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to
build, maintain positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
in a complex environment, and
Strong cultural and contextual awareness and understanding,
preferably in Indonesia , or similar setting
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Specific Duties:
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Lead the team in the partnering with DFAT and ensure the
partnering agreement is maintained in spirit and in fact
Ensure excellence becomes a habit across the Program and strive
for excellence and outstanding results
Set an example to the team and model the KOMPAK Partnering
values
Through the SMT provide strategic oversight of the program and
leadership to the team.
Build the SMT into a high performing team and empower the SMT
to take responsibility for the performance of their teams
In conjunction with AbtJTA Head Office, oversee preparation of
program progress reports and annual plans and other
deliverables, in collaboration with the SMT ensuring they are
submitted on time, are of high quality, and meet DFAT Progress
Reporting guidelines and Abt JTA reporting standards.
7. Maintain close communications with DFAT on progress and issues
arising during the course of implementation.
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8. Liaise with GOI officials to ensure successful management of the
program.
9. Be responsible for the high level management of the KOMPAK
workplan, ensuring:
 Annual validation of the workplan maintains alignment with the
KOMPAK strategy and the needs of the GOI
 Value for Money principles are applied and technical inputs are
coordinated to minimise duplication of effort and maximise
efficiency in achieving annual targets and end of program
outcomes
 Manage and mitigate Program and Partnering risks and issues,
with lessons learned documented and communicated with Abt
JTA, KOMPAK SMT and GOI
 Through the SMT ensure Technical Assistance workplans are
developed in consultation with KOMPAK SMT and GOI
counterparts and are
o technically reviewed at the commencement of work to
ensure activities reflect Scope of Services/TOR and
o proactively monitored throughout the input period to
ensure achievement towards TOR performance outcomes
 Manage performance related matters in accordance with Abt JTA
Performance Management policy and DFAT Adviser
Remuneration Framework.
 Be responsible for drafting CPA reports for review by Brisbane
 Coordinate the implementation of the Program Exit Strategy in
collaboration with CR and PMs.
 Lead the development of the Program Completion Report.
 Support the CR in providing timely advice to DFAT and GOI on
matters relating to Program performance.
 Develop and maintain positive relationships with key
stakeholders, including DFAT, GOI and other key agencies and
donors as required.
 Participate in internal and external program reviews.
 Ensure effective communication, knowledge sharing, and
cooperation with GoI and other DFAT programs
Performance
Outcomes:
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CPA ratings maintained at 5 or better, reflecting DFAT satisfaction.
Partnership assessments.
Team satisfaction measured through 360 degree appraisals.
Successful GOI engagement achieved.
Technical assistance inputs are proactively coordinated,
monitored and quality assured in collaboration with PD, PMs and
GOI so that performance outcomes contribute to the
sustainability of systems and capacity of the GOI.
Technical risks and issues are mitigated and managed effectively
with lessons learned documented and communicated with Abt
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Reporting:
JTA, KOMPAK Program Managers and GOI.
Program reporting deliverables are submitted on time, are of high
quality, and meet DFAT and Abt JTA reporting standards.
Program communications activities ensure that the Program
receives appropriate media exposure, and materials meet DFAT
and Abt JTA standards.
Relationships with key stakeholders including DFAT, GOI, Abt JTA
head office and other key agencies are positive and professional.
The Adviser is required to lead a range of reports and ensure client
deadlines are met, including:
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Annual Plans
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Component Workplans
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Program Progress Reports
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Activity Completion Report.
Each report that is provided should be:
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Of the highest standard of quality including report content,
formatting, spelling and grammar.
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Prepared in accordance KOMPAK reporting guidelines.
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Provided as an electronic Microsoft Word or Excel file.
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Delivered by the required date.
Application Closing Date: 5 pm (AEST) Tuesday 14 April 2015
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