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RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
RTI International as the managing contractor for the Knowledge Sector Initiative (KSI) Project is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the Program Coordinator position below to be based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Program Background
The Knowledge Sector Initiative (KSI) program is a joint initiative between the Australian Government and BAPPENAS (The National Planning Agency) to improve the quality of public policies in Indonesia through the use of research, analysis and evidence. The program seeks to achieve this by supporting the capacity building of think tanks, to improve the quality of their research to meet policy maker’s needs, improve systems and regulations in government to support research-based policy making, and to develop effective models for procuring and using research to strengthen policies in education, health and social protection that will benefit the country’s poor. The program, projected to be 15 years in duration, will begin implementation in May 2013.
The overall goal of KSI is that Indonesia has the capacity to develop effective and socially accountable policies that meet priority development needs. Revitalising the Indonesian knowledge sector is an enormous effort, well beyond the scope of any one agency or development partner.
RTI International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
RTI International as the managing contractor for the Knowledge Sector Initiative (KSI) Project is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the Program Coordinator position below to be based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Program Background
The Knowledge Sector Initiative (KSI) program is a joint initiative between the Australian Government and BAPPENAS (The National Planning Agency) to improve the quality of public policies in Indonesia through the use of research, analysis and evidence. The program seeks to achieve this by supporting the capacity building of think tanks, to improve the quality of their research to meet policy maker’s needs, improve systems and regulations in government to support research-based policy making, and to develop effective models for procuring and using research to strengthen policies in education, health and social protection that will benefit the country’s poor. The program, projected to be 15 years in duration, will begin implementation in May 2013.
The overall goal of KSI is that Indonesia has the capacity to develop effective and socially accountable policies that meet priority development needs. Revitalising the Indonesian knowledge sector is an enormous effort, well beyond the scope of any one agency or development partner.
AusAID’s objective in supporting this program is to catalyse reform efforts by providing its partners with a framework and resources to drive a reform process. It does not do everything. Designing the program interventions required striking a balance between the need for a comprehensive approach to knowledge sector reform and realism about what can be achieved with limited capacities, resources, and timeframes. Nevertheless, analysis suggests that in Indonesia the time is ripe for launching this change.
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Duties and Responsibilities
The Program Coordinator will provide support to the PAT Executive Secretary and the other team members on program activity and operations. The Employee’s duties will include:
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Duties and Responsibilities
The Program Coordinator will provide support to the PAT Executive Secretary and the other team members on program activity and operations. The Employee’s duties will include:
- Under the direction of the PAT Executive Secretary, and liaison with KSI, assist in planning and design of the PAT new activities, development of activity work plans, budgeting, and reporting;
- Managing the PAT’s program activities and financial operations, including implementation (activities and sub-contractors), monitoring the efficiency and effectiveness of activity capacity building measures against the objectives, reporting, and evaluation of program outcomes;
- Responsibility for the day-to-day running of office operations, procedures and resources to facilitate organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
- Preparing Terms of Reference (TOR) for consultants/sub-contractors/services providers to be contracted through RTI Indonesia-KSI;
- Ensuring the PAT members comply with AusAID/RTI-KSI requirements in financial, administration, procurement, and other logistical support matters;
- Assisting the PAT Executive Secretary and other PAT members in maintaining good contact and relationships with the client counterparts;
- Liaise with BAPPENAS and other agencies to support the PAT needs;
- Under direction of the PAT Executive Secretary prepare monthly activity and financial update to KSI and provide support to the PAT Executive Secretary in preparing six monthly progress report to KSI; and
- Perform other related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's and/or Master's Degree relevant social science, organisation development and/or social policy field of study.
- Three to five years of professional experience in a project management and administration Excellent communication, facilitation and inter-personal skills.
- Experience in research/knowledge to policy processes desirable.
- Ability to work well within a team.
- Ability to work effectively with government and non-government stakeholders.
- Excellent writing skills in Bahasa Indonesia.
Fluency and strong capacity to read and write reports in English.
Interested candidates should send the following documentations: Application letter and CV with 3 referees.
Interested candidates should send the following documentations: Application letter and CV with 3 referees.
Please indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject, and submit the application by 18 August 2013 to hr@rti-indomd.rti.org.
RTI values equal employment opportunities. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
