International Development Opportunity - Project Coordinator

The GRM International Group is a leading international development project management company with experience in about 64 countries for Clients including the World Bank, ADB, AusAID, DFID and EU. The GRM Group has more than 300 professional staff and presently manages over 40 development projects throughout the world.

GRM is currently seeking a highly motivated Project Co-ordinator for its Indonesia Office in Jakarta. This is a full-time position and the successful candidate will have extensive experience in a similar role, with strong accounting and financial management skills and a relevant background. An attractive remuneration package will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

The position description, including the selection criteria, is available from the GRM website. To apply please forward a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and a current Curriculum Vitae of no more than 3 pages to info.indonesia@ grminternational .com, no later than 5th February 2008.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.


Position: Project Coordinator
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Assignment Starts: As soon as possible
Applications Close: 05 February 2008
Duration: 12-months (with possible extension)
Advertised By: GRM International - Indonesia

Company Profile
The GRM International Group is a project management company that specialises in providing technical services in the identification, preparation and implementation of projects. GRM manages projects across a range of disciplines and in a number of countries. Its clients include governments, multilateral agencies, and private sector organisations. It also encompasses a commodity trading company called Austrex. For more information visit our website at www.grminternationa l.com.

The GRM International office in Jakarta is seeking a Project Coordinator to strengthen its Jakarta based team.

Duties
The Project Coordinator working from the GRM International office in Jakarta will be required to work within nominated work teams on business development and managing ongoing projects. Project Coordinators are also expected to contribute to a variety of ongoing administrative, financial management and corporate programs as required. In general the Project Coordinator will be reporting to the Country Manager, but for specific projects and tenders the Project Coordinator will directly report to a Project Manager.

Key Tasks

Support Project Managers in the technical, financial and contractual management of projects, and maintaining effective client relationships;
Expected to understand all aspects of a project cycle and provide a supporting role in the preparation of documentation required at any stage in the development, implementation, or review of a project;
Identify project prospects or business opportunities at pre-tender stage; prepare draft capability statements or sections of tenders to the highest possible standard;
Contribute to general office administration, reception, record keeping and other duties and communications as may be required by the Country Manager;

Working in a small but dynamic team in an international environment requires flexibility, adaptability and excellent communication skills. The selected candidate will be working with teams, but at the same time should be able to work independently, show initiative and articulate own views and ideas.

Experience

Tertiary qualifications in an appropriate discipline; or
A minimum of two years project administration experience, with a strong background in financial management.

Skills and Knowledge

Strong accounting and financial management background and skills including financial forecasting and analysis;
Exceptional standard of written and verbal communication skills;
Well developed and highly effective organisational skills;
Ability to resolve complex issues, build solid relationships and deliver outcomes;
Strong management and report writing skills;
Ability to work under pressure and balance several competing projects at once;
Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia
IT Literate; and
Demonstrated people skills with a flexible and collaborative personal style.

Personal Attributes

Professional and reliable;
Honest and ethical;
Confidential;
Positive and can do attitude;
Assertive with good business acumen;
Well presented and articulate;
Confident, flexible and forward thinking; and
Ability to inspire and obtain key stakeholder confidence

Applications
To apply please forward a covering letter addressing the selection criteria and a current Curriculum Vitae of no more than 3 pages to info.indonesia@ grminternational .com, no later than 5th February 2008.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.