The Low Carbon Development Initiative Programme at Oxford Policy Management is currently seeking a Programme Finance and Operations Manager on a 6-month fixed-term basis, with the possibility to extend.

The position will be located in OPM's office in Jakarta, Indonesia. 

We are an international development consultancy working to improve lives through sustainable policy change in low- and middle-income countries. Our vision is for fair public policy that benefits both people and the planet.

Through our global network of offices, we work in partnership with national stakeholders and decision makers to research, design, implement and evaluate impactful public policy. We draw on our local and international sector experts to provide the very best evidence-based support. We deliver projects with expert knowledge and experience, and can be relied upon for excellence in all aspects of project delivery. We work collaboratively, with ambition, to help deliver impactful public policy that will bring about lasting change.

We are a global organisation whose mission is to work for a fairer world. Fundamental to this is delivering successful projects, meeting our end clients’ needs and our own internal commitments. We are keen to further develop the ‘fit-for-purpose’ Project Management capability needed to deliver consistently successful projects regardless of size or complexity.

The purpose of this role is:

• To support the delivery of the Low Carbon Development Initiative Phase 2 (LCDI2) Programme implemented by OPM, by ensuring efficient running of the Programme office, covering relevant areas of the operational section such as Finance & Operations.

Key objectives include:

• Providing finance and operational support for LCDI2: responsibility for day-to-day programme related tasks under the supervision of the Deputy Programme Director, who is ultimately responsible for the delivery of the programme. Supervision of a Finance & Operations Officer (FOO). 

• Bachelor’s degree (S1) in accounting.
• Tax certificate brevet A&B is advantageous.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in handling finance, accounting and tax administration as well as office management & logistical tasks, such as reserving flights and accommodation, procuring and liaising with vendors, etc.
• Sound knowledge of accounting and finance principles, tax accounting, tax compliance and all types of monthly tax returns.
• Familiarity with commercial processes in developing budgets is preferred.
• Experience in handling tax software/platform and ERP/finance systems.
• Experience in handling Grant management.
• Willingness to work on a tight schedule and meet essential deadlines, and across different time zones.
• Excellent numeracy and computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel, and knowledge on usage of web-based software is beneficial.
• Excellent negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High quality work delivery and direct implementation of operations and finances, with key attention to details and accuracy.
• Good English language skills, both spoken and written with the ability to  communicate well within a team.
• Enthusiasm, drive, presence and self-motivation.
• Commitment to work following OPM’s values: The way we work together, to deliver this mission, is characterized by our core values of: collaboration and mutual support; integrity and respect; trust, empowerment and accountability.
• Ability to work collaboratively, ethically and confidently with diverse groups (including through a gender and disbility inclusive lens), including government officials, community leaders, and international partners.

• We enable colleagues’ capacity to grow professionally through enhanced learning resources, opportunities to work cross functionally, and space to engage with a range of internal and external industry events.
• Our non-hierarchical culture values support, collaboration, intellectual curiosity, and a rich diversity of perspectives.
• We provide an exceptionally generous annual leave entitlement and a hybrid working model to encourage and enable healthy work/life balance.
• Wellbeing resources including a global Employee Assistance Programme and access to the UnMind app.
• Competitive salary and contributory pension scheme.

We are strengthened by the diversity of colleagues across our global business and are committed to being an equal opportunities employer, promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. 

Our recruitment practices reflect our ambition to make the international development sector more inclusive and firm belief that our work delivers the best outcomes when we actively include a diversity of perspectives and experiences. 

If you share our vision for fair public policy that benefits both people and planet, we would love to hear from you. 

We review and interview applicants on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply by way of CV via our careers site at the earliest.  We may close this advertisement before the published closing date, should a suitable candidate be identified.

Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this role and candidates must have a pre-existing right to work in Indonesia for their application to be considered.  The successful candidate will also be based in close proximity to Jakarta as relocation payments are not available.

Oxford Policy Management is committed to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion at every level of the business.  Should you require adjustments to make the application process more accessible please inform us through completing this form or scan the QR code below.