• Job Description

  Req#: REF3912R

  Company Description

  SNV Netherlands Development Organisation is a mission-driven global development partner working in more than 20 countries across Africa and Asia. Building on 60 years of experience and grounded in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, we work on the core themes of gender equality and social inclusion, climate adaptation and mitigation, and strong institutions and effective governance. Together with our team of over 1,600 people, our mission is to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy, and water systems, which enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

  Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

  For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

  Job Description

  The Governance Support Officer monitors and supports the organisation’s corporate compliance (legal, tax, donor contracts and policy coherence oversight), corporate risk and control, contracting and procurement project execution, and country logistics to ensure the organisation, country and project teams are compliant to SNV’s policies and procedures, legal, tax and donor contractual requirements.
  
  

  Key Deliverables

  1. Timely and quality reporting for SNV-GOI MoU, including planning and reporting as follows:
     1. Gather relevant data (project, finance, HR) for the purpose of country planning and reporting to Government of Indonesia at national, provincial and district levels.
     2. Write planning and (semi) annual progress reports with inputs from project managers and management to be submitted to the Government of Indonesia as part of the MoU.
  2. Coordinates with relevant ministries in monitoring of the operational permit (MOU) and on the work permit for foreign employees.
  3. Responds adequately to information requests from government partners regarding SNV projects.
  4. Organize coordination and monitoring meetings of projects in close collaboration with Project Management of SNV as required in agreements with the Government of Indonesia.
  5. Actively engage with PMs to regularly update the internal SNV website and support with other government related communications, where required.
  6. Trainings or information sessions on the MoU and planning progress provided as needed, in accordance with SNV’s annual plan.
  7. Critically assess SNV's Legal risk exposure in the Country.
  8. Conduct legal analysis and provide written advice on legal matters (regarding legal sources/ jurisprudence, etc.).
  9. Attend meetings with donor organisations on contract discussion, if needed.
  10. Provide advice on compliance with laws and regulations in Indonesia.
  11. Support in reporting to the manpower department.
  12. Maintain contract database and organise executed versions of contracts.

  Qualifications

  1. University Degree in Law, Social Science, Communication, Public Relations or other relevant discipline
  2. At least 5 years of relevant experience. Prior experience in an international development organisation and with Ministry of Home Affair would be an advantage.
  3. S/he have a strong network with different ministries at national and regional level and able to navigate within these networks to pave positive relations for SNV activities.
  4. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including report writing
  5. Good command of spoken and written English
  6. Good negotiation and coordination skills
  7. Self-motivated and organized
  8. Ability to work independently and with the team
  9. Willingness to work a flexible schedule
  10. Initiative and creative in solving problems
  11. Excellent computer skills in MS Office, Power Point, Outlook/ Internet and social media platforms.
  12. Experience in supporting agriculture and water projects would be an advantage

  Additional Information

  Contract type: full time

  Contract Duration: : Initially for one year with possibility for extension

  Desired start date: As soon as possible

  Working at SNV

  SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts.

  SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

  How to apply

  If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV (not more than 3 page) with motivation letter (not more than 1 page) by clicking on the "I'm interested" button by latest 24 November 2023.

  Reference check and vetting

  We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference. We will not contact these references without your explicit permission.

  SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.

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• About the company

  No one should live in poverty. SNV is dedicated to a society in which all people are free to pursue their own sustainable development.

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