Technical Fund Manager - Development Alternatives Inc - Jakarta

Strategies Against Flu Emergence (SAFE) is a three year program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) implemented under the leadership of Development Alternatives, Inc. (DAI). SAFE works with government, private sector, NGOs, community groups and other stakeholders to strengthen the capacity of the Government if Indonesia and its people to respond to AI and other emerging pandemic threats.

Seek and develop innovative ideas, products and pilots for SAFE to fund under the Biodiversity Innovation Fund (BIF) program, manage competitive award process, and leverage funds for the program by convincing multi-national corporations to contribute to the BIF.

The Private Sector/Technical Fund Manager will have the following tasks or areas of responsibility:

Develop Innovation Fund's goals, grants processes, grant themes, expected outcomes.

Support, develop and coordinate (if necessary) the technical development of grant applications.

Oversee Grant Review Committee meetings.

Oversee the process of technical evaluation of applicants.

Oversee the administration of all necessary internal grant documents, including evaluation forms and applicants' plans with clearly established goals that are realistic, measurable, and represent the highest objective that the recipient can expect to materially achieve and for which it will be held accountable.

Evaluate / report on technical performance and impact of all grants including success stories.

Train SAFE staff to represent and market BIF in the field.

Perform additional secondary duties as assigned by Team Leader and/or Chief of Party.

Design and manage SAFE's BIF private sector engagement strategy for how the fund will be marketed through the private sector. Include development of a master list of possible private sector partners for engagement.

Conduct meetings and event with private sector to market fund and generate buy-in for possible co-investment / co-financing opportunities.

Support development of co-investment / co-financing opportunities including development of MOUs and financing strategies.

As co-investment / co-financing opportunities materialize, manage relationships and activities ensuring success is achieved and communicated broadly.

Minimum Bachelor degree from a reputable university

Fluency in written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to work independently and effectively in a team environment.

Experience with USAID funded projects preferred