*Position Title: Senior Program Officer*
*Location: Jakarta*
IFES is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building
of democratic societies. IFES promotes democratic stability by providing
technical assistance and applying field-based research to the electoral
cycle in countries around the world to enhance citizen participation and
strengthen civil societies, governance and transparency. Founded in 1987 as
a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and implemented
comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more than 120
countries. Since 2011 IFES implementing the General Election Network for
Disability Access (AGENDA) project, funded by United States Agency for
International Development (USAID) and the Australian Department of Foreign
Affairs and Trade (DFAT), in Indonesia.
The General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) is a creative
partnership between the International Foundation of Electoral System
(IFES), disabled persons’ organizations (DPOs), and election-focused civil
society organizations (CSOs) in Southeast Asia. The AGENDA network's
principal objectives have been to promote election access in Southeast Asia
and ensure that access to disability-inclusive political processes is on
the human rights agenda of regional bodies.
The November 2018 launch of the ASEAN *Enabling Masterplan: Mainstreaming
the Rights of Persons with Disabilities*, is ASEAN’s first regional action
plan for mainstreaming the rights of persons with disabilities in all
aspects of its new regional development agenda was a breakthrough statement
of regional principle The Enabling Masterplan may prove inconsequential if
not internalized by Member States through their own domestic policy making
processes. IFES works with AGENDA partners to increase DPO effectiveness in
advocating for government action to respect and promote disability rights.
IFES provides technical support to AGENDA partners to advocate at both the
national and regional levels and support DPOs to build strong,
cross-sectoral advocacy coalition for mainstreaming the rights of persons
with disabilities in national laws and public policy.
Currently AGENDA is seeking a *Senior Program Officer* to support the
implementation of AGENDA program.
*Scope of Work*
a) Provide IFES and partner organizations with advice on the full
range of technical and operational issues relating to elections and AGENDA
program;
b) Proactively seek out ways to assist AGENDA partner organizations in
all areas related to the conduct of programs;
c) Undertake research and write reports on issues related to people
with disabilities based on IFES experience and/or international best
practice;
d) Liaise closely with CSOs in Southeast Asia and support ongoing
working relationships;
e) Coordinate the planning, administration and logistics for special
events, trainings and workshops undertaken by the program;
f) Coordinate and implement assigned projects and programs aimed at
increasing access for people with disabilities through advocacy activities,
mass media and other direct forms of communication;
g) Coordinate access for people with disabilities activities with
civil society actors, and partner organizations within the public and
private sectors, as required;
h) Monitor and ensure the quality of AGENDA products and programs,
assess their impact, and make recommendations aimed at improving quality or
impact as required;
i) Report regularly on project activities to the Program Manager and
the headquarters staff;
j) Undertake such as other duties as may be requested/directed;
k) Travel within the region as required.
*Requirements:*
1) Minimum 5 years working experience in international environment,
with significant experience in implementing democratic development
projects, disability related project and international program management;
2) Familiarity with and commitment to inclusion, diversity and
rights-based approaches to development and disability
3) Extensive experience working with civil society organizations,
specifically disabled person’s organizations and coalition building;
4) Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs, Excel, Internet)
required;
5) Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to
make independent decisions;
6) Strong organizational skills;
7) Excellent communication skills;
8) Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of a sign language
a plus.
9) Possess general knowledge about ASEAN is a plus.
10) A degree in political science or related field.
*Interested candidates may **send their application to:*
*vacancy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* <vacancy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>* latest by October
23, 2020.*
*Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*
*No phone inquiries.*
*People with disabilities with the relevant background are strongly
encouraged to apply.*
