Deputy Resident Country Director (Senior Resident Advisor Indonesia), Mc-301-3B

Summary This position is administratively housed within the Department of Compact Operations. The selectee will be physically based in Jakarta, Indonesia. This is a full-time, term position that will last 36 months. MCC has the option of extending this term appointment for up to an additional 36 months. Although the position is advertised equivalent to GS-14, MCC uses a pay banded system to compensate employees. This position is pay band 3b which is generally equal to GS-14. Responsibilities The Senior Resident Advisor assists the RCD to provide ongoing guidance, advice, technical feedback, and support to the Millennium Challenge Account (MCA) compact country entity in implementation. The Senior Resident Advisor (FMD) serves as MCC's Resident Country Mission (RCM) Lead for the Financial Markets Development Project (FMD) under the Indonesia Infrastructure and Finance Compact. Specifically, the Senior Resident Advisor provides technical assistance and oversight of the FMD Project through close collaboration with MCA-Indonesia, relevant Government of Indonesia (GOI) partners, MCC's RCM, MCC's largely Washington D.C.-based Country Team (CT), the U.S. Embassy, private sector, donors, NGOs, and other stakeholders. In this role, the Senior Resident Advisor: Coordinates closely with the MCC RCM, MCC Country Team (CT) and MCC consultants to provide high quality technical assistance to MCA-Indonesia to meet the objectives of the FMD Project and broader compact, while adhering to all MCC and GOI requirements. Develops effective relationships with relevant government officials, private sector, NGOs, donors, U.S. Government partners including the U.S. Embassy and other agencies to provide a coordinated effort to support MCA-Indonesia's implementation of the FMD Project and broader compact. Anticipates and troubleshoots potential problems (including substantive or administrative issues) and tracks milestones and concrete progress on implementation of the FMD project and broader compact. Assists the RCD to coordinate program efforts with MCA-Indonesia and the MCC CT, including consultants, to achieve the timely delivery of reports, plans, approvals, and agreements required for program implementation. Assists the RCD in organizing and participating in public outreach and representational events in-country relating to the FMD Project and broader compact, including helping to represent MCC in interactions with donors, representatives of the local business community and civil society, and other interested parties. Carries out such other roles and responsibilities and special projects related to MCC activities as may be delegated or requested by MCC Washington or MCC's RCM. Guides FMD and other consultants supporting the compact by establishing and communicating guidance and performance expectations to consultants. Assists the RCD in coordinating in-country visits by MCC staff, technical advisors and US government officials. Assists the RCD to manage, supervise and report on MCC's in-country presence, including procurement, staffing, budgeting, financial and asset management needs Assists the RCD in day-to-day management of locally engaged staff, and of the MCC office in country. Assists with responsibilities as may otherwise be requested by the RCD to facilitate implementation of the Compact, including special projects. Performs related duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Five (5) years of experience in or with transitioning or developing countries, either in the private sector or with an international financial institution, multilateral organization, international or local non-government organization (NGO), the U.S. Government or other internationally focused entity. Examples of specialized experience includes: Experience leading, managing, analyzing, designing, or providing advisory services for large scale (over $10 million) international development programs, including infrastructure development and institutional reform; Experience as a project manager managing large-scale infrastructure and technical assistance programs in developing or emerging markets Developing, negotiating and overseeing complex construction and advisory activities with multimillion dollar annual budgets in a team environment; Experience in provision of technical advice and/or management supervision in the core infrastructure sectors or other areas of MCC focus in developing countries; and Experience in the private sector, a development organization, an international NGO, an international commercial bank, or the U.S. Foreign Service (including the U.S. Foreign Commercial Service, USAID or similar international development agency). HIGHLY DESIRED: Experience working in transitioning or developing countries, particularly in Southeast Asia, and most specifically in Indonesia. Experience working on project finance, financial intermediation, transportation sector projects including but not limited to advisory, project management experience involving finance, policy reforms, institutional development and/or infrastructure construction projects. Experience interacting and engaging with private sector companies and other organizations specific to the finance industry and transport sector. An advanced degree in finance, economics, international development, business, or a related discipline Familiarity with Indonesian history, politics, and culture and language proficiency in Indonesian. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit may be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. To receive credit you must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours worked per week. A new hire's direct and overall experience are critical factors in determining a salary offer. It is important that your resume fully reflects all of your directly-related work experience. Salary offers include three key factors: The selectee's directly related experience at the same level as the position. The selectee's overall experience in a particular area. The salaries of employees in similar positions and with similar levels of experience. MCC also takes the selectee's skill set into account. Applicants should note that salary offers seldom fall near the upper end of the salary range listed in the vacancy announcement. Salary may be set from the minimum to the midpoint of the salary range of the pay band. In some instances, based on a selectee's extensive experience directly related to the position, salary may be set at or above the mid-point up to the maximum salary for that pay band. See information on MCC base pay ranges and salary structure (https://www.mcc.gov/careers/pay-bands). Education Additional Information This is a FULL-TIME Excepted Service TERM POSITION for 36 months. months. MCC has the option of extending this term appointment up to an additional 36 months. Required international travel may be as low as 15% of the time, but travel in country may be as high as 50% of the time. The successful candidate for the Senior Resident Advisor position will enter into a service agreement with MCC that sets forth the details and requirements of the service term. RECRUITMENT/RELOCATION BONUS may be authorized for this position. If you are not a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Recruitment bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments. If you are a current federal employee this position may authorize a one time Relocation bonus to be paid over a specified period. Selected individual will be required to a sign service agreement prior to receiving any bonus payments. SELECTIVE SERVICE: Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for the Selective Service. Selectee may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower level, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position. You must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement. Please note that qualification claims will be subject to verification. Your pay will be set within the range specified in this vacancy announcement and will be based on your qualifications, education, experience, training, and availability of funds. If the position is advertised with promotion potential, the selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition. Selection at a lower pay band level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level, nor is the promise of promotion implied. DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE: PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. If your resume/ application does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s). Your resume must contain sufficiently detailed information upon which to make a qualification determination. Selectee may be required to complete a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form (OGE 450). You must be able to obtain and maintain a Government contractor issued travel card to be used for official business. Selectee may be required to complete a probationary/trial period.