Title : Knowledge Manager
Duty Station : PUSKAPA UI Depok office, Jakarta -with possible travels
Contract Duration : 1 September 2014 – 31 October 2015 (with possible extension)
CV and application letter should be submitted via email at office@puskapa.org or by post to:
Duty Station : PUSKAPA UI Depok office, Jakarta -with possible travels
Contract Duration : 1 September 2014 – 31 October 2015 (with possible extension)
CV and application letter should be submitted via email at office@puskapa.org or by post to:
Pusat Kajian Perlindungan Anak FISIP UI
Gedung Nusantara II (Eks PAU Ekonomi)
Lantai 1, FISIP UI
Kampus UI Depok
16424
- CV and application letter submission deadline via email or post by August 22nd, 2014
- Shortlisting announcement: August 25th, 2014
- Interview: August 27th & 28th, 2014
- Starting date: September1st, 2014
- Duration: 12 months with 3 months probation
- Further information: email: office@puskapa.org or call 021 78849181
Background
University of Indonesia in partnership with the Government of Indonesia and Columbia University established the Center on Child Protection at the University of Indonesia (PUSKAPA UI) in December 2009. The purpose of the Center is to inform public policy and practices that strengthen and protect the lives of children in Indonesia and beyond in the context of changing demography and decentralization. PUSKAPA grounds its work to shape better policies and practices that facilitate better access for children and families to health, education, protection and social services. PUSKAPA also aims to give child protection and wellbeing discussion a scientific rigor as well as positioning it in the academic landscape.
University of Indonesia in partnership with the Government of Indonesia and Columbia University established the Center on Child Protection at the University of Indonesia (PUSKAPA UI) in December 2009. The purpose of the Center is to inform public policy and practices that strengthen and protect the lives of children in Indonesia and beyond in the context of changing demography and decentralization. PUSKAPA grounds its work to shape better policies and practices that facilitate better access for children and families to health, education, protection and social services. PUSKAPA also aims to give child protection and wellbeing discussion a scientific rigor as well as positioning it in the academic landscape.
PUSKAPA seeks to identify child’s vulnerability and its determinants as well as to address inequality affecting the wellbeing of children and promoting sustainable
solutions to complex problems affecting families and communities.
PUSKAPA is run by a group of interdisciplinary cross-institutional faculties and professionals, and pursues its goals through four inter-related sets of approaches:
- Research and Publications to support evidence-based policy and program development;
- Policy Dialogues building on our analytical work; 3) Model/Pilot Interventions where we implement program activities and advocate for evaluation-based policy changes; and 4) Capacity Building to prepare future generations and to build the capacity of practitioners to improve the wellbeing of children.
Being created in partnership with the Government of Indonesia allows PUSKAPA’s work to have the most relevance in addressing child protection within the context of key national concerns including economic development, social protection, access to justice, and issues of
sustainability. PUSKAPA works hand in hand with key ministries, civil society organizations, universities, humanitarian and development agencies, the United Nations, and other intergovernmental groups. PUSKAPA is highly regarded by the child protection community,
commands high respect from the Government and is annually managing in average 3 billion
rupiah worth of projects and activities.
sustainability. PUSKAPA works hand in hand with key ministries, civil society organizations, universities, humanitarian and development agencies, the United Nations, and other intergovernmental groups. PUSKAPA is highly regarded by the child protection community,
commands high respect from the Government and is annually managing in average 3 billion
rupiah worth of projects and activities.
Knowledge Manager Post General Description
Under the guidance and supervision of the Co-Directors and technical coordination with
Columbia University, developing and implementing an integrated approach in capturing, sharing, distributing, and using of knowledge and PUSKAPA’s assets of information. The manager gradually supports a systematic establishment of PUSKAPA’s one stop center of knowledge on child protection and wellbeing in Indonesia; continuously identifying and promoting the national and sub-national initiatives and opportunities for innovations that focuses on child protection and wellbeing priorities; and identifying and documenting lessons learned of the ongoing PUSKAPA’s initiatives. S/he is expected to work with program colleagues in fostering critical thinking on how public policies and practices may best ensure child protection and wellbeing outcomes.
Specifics
- To manage PUSKAPA information assets, including databases, library, documents, policies, procedures, travel/back-to-the-office reports, minutes of meeting and expertise and experience of program colleagues.
- To undertake data mining as needed by programs, which include of best practices, lessons learned and after-action analysis
- To develop and implement an online and offline support of communities of practice in child protection and wellbeing sector through but not limited to PUSKAPA’s website and established learning events such as monthly seminars, workshops, discussion forums, and networks.
- To apply and use such knowledge bases, networks, communities of practice and other sources to synthesize PUSKAPA’s program planning, responses and reporting as well as initiatives on child protection and wellbeing in general.
- To develop expertise directories on child protection and wellbeing building from PUSKAPA’s own partners database.
- To act as key contact for data requests by responding to queries and by assisting program and operation colleagues in accessing knowledge management tools and resources.
- To prepare and execute written stories, social media and multi-media packages.
Qualifications
- University’s degree in science/social sciences, management, education, or other related disciplines.
- 5 years of experience leading and applying knowledge management system for evidencebased advocacy, institutional reform and capacity development on child protection and wellbeing or in general.
- 5 years of leading technical partnership with government or other stakeholders on knowledge management system.
- Variety of experiences in management of social programming. Experience with poverty reduction and/or social protection-related programs is desirable.
- Professional working experience in child protection and wellbeing-related field at national level is an advantage. International experience is an asset.
- Sound knowledge of latest developments in the field of Child Protection and Child Rights.
- Work and/or study experience with University of Indonesia is an advantage.
- Experience in research and/or teaching activities within University of Indonesia is desirable.
- Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia with good writing skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Having analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Having facilitation of trainings skills.
- Ability to work independently including having computer skills, internet navigation and various office applications.
- Having supervisory and managerial skills.
- Ability to work in a team and in a diverse and multicultural environment.
