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Statement Of Work

Basic Function of Position

Under the supervision of the Director of Management and Operations (DMO) of Peace Corps Indonesia,

the Deputy Director of Management & Operations (DDMO) serves as an expert advisor to the DMO and

Country Director (CD) on all financial and administrative systems to ensure efficient, accurate, and

reliable operation of the office.

This is a multi-function position requiring a great degree of planning, flexibility, organization, and

attention to detail. The DDMO serves as both the financial and administration expert and as an Overseas

Contracting Officer (OCO).

The DDMO works directly with Peace Corps staff, local banks and vendors, and Volunteers. In

performance of these duties, the DDMO reads and becomes an expert on relevant policies and

procedures contained in applicable Peace Corps Manual sections and the Overseas Financial

Management Handbook (OFMH), Overseas Contracting Handbook (OCH), and the Foreign Affairs

Manual (FAM). In the absence of the DMO, serves as Acting DMO in matters including staff supervision,

signatory authorities of obligations, and affiliated duties. Routine work will be performed with minimum

guidance.

The duties and deadlines of this position may require occasional travel and work outside of normal

working hours. The Position may serve as a Whereabouts/Duty Officer. This is a Personal Services

Contractor (PSC) position.

Qualifications

a. Education: University degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or related field of study is

required. Higher education credential, preferably in business, finance or accounting, is preferred.

b. Work experience: At least seven (of which four years in a supervisory capacity and of which at least

two years supervising staff in more than one functional area) years of progressively responsible

experience in accounting, finance and budgeting with significant knowledge in general business

administration and contracts management.

c. Technical experience: At least four years' experience in government or private sector accounting pr

finance including interpretation and use of financial data for informed decision-making and the

efficient and optimal use of resources. At least two years' experience in financial management work

that involved the preparation, justification, or management of an organization's budget.

d. Knowledge: Must have strong knowledge and understanding of general finance, HR, procurement

and internal control norms and practices.

e. Abilities and Skills: Incumbent must be able to deal with a broad scope and range of problems in

setting and reconciling accounting records, collections, and payments, which may happen

simultaneously. Must have initiative, organizational ability, including attention to detail and accuracy.

Must possess ability to create and manipulate complex financial spreadsheets. Must be able to read

and interpret policies and regulations. Must have integrity, be versatile, have initiative to

appropriately resolve problems, be self-motivated, be able to deal tactfully with a wide range of

individuals of different cultures, and relate well with others as the position requires considerable

amount of interaction with other staff members, Volunteers and the general public. Customer

service oriented.

f. Office Software and Data Entry: Must be highly proficient in use of Microsoft Office products (e.g.,

Word, Excel, Outlook), with particular expertise using spreadsheets. Must possess ability to provide

fast and accurate data entry into online systems.

g. Language Proficiency: High proficiency in oral and written English and fluency in Bahasa Indonesia

h. Post Entry Training: Organized on-the-job training and demonstration of competency within the

first six months is required on: Peace Corps regulations; FORPost system entries, adjustments and

reporting; Fiscal Coding Handbook and Overseas Financial Management Handbook; Overseas

Contracting Handbook; and the Volunteer Service Handbook.

HOW TO APPLY

NOTE: Please read application instructions carefully. Applications that don't follow the instructions

may not be reviewed.

Please submit the following by email to using the subject line "DDMO-

[insert your surname]". The body of your email does not need to contain any text since only the

documents mentioned below will be reviewed.

1. Cover letter as PDF file (<1MB), in="" English.="" Cover="" letter="" shall="" concisely="" present="" your="" motivation<="" p="">

for applying.

2. Up-to-date CV as PDF file (<1MB), in="" English.="" The="" CV="" must="" list="" all="" work="" experience,="" training,<="" p="">

licenses, diplomas and certifications. Do not attach scans of diplomas and certifications - only

list them. All periods of unemployment greater than three months must be accounted for.

3. Completed Application Form, as PDF file. Please visit for form downloading.

Submissions without all three attachments will not be reviewed. File formats other than PDF, such as

Word documents or ZIP/compressed files will not be accepted.

Applications must be received by 17:00 WIB on 03 October 2025, for consideration in the first review.

Position remains open until filled. No phone calls or personal visits related to this vacancy will be

accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.