Program Officer - AIPJ
The
Asia Foundation is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Program
Officer in our CSO Strengthening program implemented through the
Australia-Indonesia Partnership for Justice (AIPJ). The program provides core
funding to civil society organization partners working to promote the right to
legal identify, the right to fair legal proceedings and the right to legal
information. Priority areas for support include judicial dispute resolution
mechanisms, support to the prosecutor's office, counter-corruption and
provision of legal aid. The program aimed to support CSO in adopting
organizational practices to better pursue their core mandate. The program also
provides support for disabled people's organizations (DPOs).
The Program
Officer will work as
part
of a team that provides direct management oversight of core funding
to CSO partners. Responsibilities will include program development, monitoring and evaluation, and technical
assistance to partners as well as reporting, grants management and monitoring
of program spending. The PO will have regular contact with other Asia Foundation justice sector programs to foster cross-
learning. S/he will also represent the
program to partners, government counterparts, donors and other
international agencies.
REQUIREMENTS
- Minimum of 5 years work experience designing and implementing international development programs, with a strong background or specialization in justice sector, law reform, human rights or civil or civil society development;
- Experience in project management and strategic grant-making;
- Experience in developing and managing capacity building programs;
- Knowledge of an experiences with Indonesian Law and justice reform process, including anti-corruption initiatives;
- Solid understanding and extensive experience with the civil society movement working on issues related to right to legal identity, right to fair proceedings, and right to (legal) information;
- Experience supporting the development of CSO networks and interactions between these networks and government counterparts, including law agencies such as KPK, AGO, Judicial Commission, and the courts;
- Prior experience working for international organizations or donor agencies a plus;
- Knowledge and experience working with women and people with disabilities is a benefit.
Excellent communication skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia
are needed, as well
as strong analytical skills, excellent
interpersonal skills, and ability to
represent the program externally.
Qualified applicants can submit their
application to hrd@tafindo.org with subject heading Program Officer – AIPJ. Closing date is
June 30, 2014. Only short listed
candidates will be contacted.
