Yayasan Plan International Indonesia is presently implementing its country
strategic 4 (CS 4) covering fiscal year 2017 to 2022, where the country
objective has been defined as “to identify and facilitate the removal of
obstacles that prevent children from enjoying their rights and participating
fully in Indonesian society”. The organization’s purpose is to “strive for a
just world that advances children’s rights and equality for girls”. This goal
will be achieved by providing technical support and implementing quality
programs and projects through partnership. An effective and efficient
communications strategy is a must for Plan Indonesia to share the outcomes of
these projects to influence different actors, specially state authorities and
to position Plan’s profile within and outside at different levels – starting
from community, sub district, district to national, regional and international
levels. Yayasan Plan International Indonesia invites highly competent,
experienced and committed professionals to fill the following position :
Government Engagement Specialist - Jakarta Based
Background
Yayasan Plan International Indonesia is anticipated an 18-month project funded
by European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (ECHO) titled
“Capacity Strengthening and Preparedness of Displacement & Protection Cluster
for Effective, Accountable, and Locally Led Humanitarian Response in 3
Provinces in Indonesia”. The project will be implemented by Plan International
and ADRA consortia in Indonesia, specifically in three provinces: Banten, West
Nusa Tenggara Barat, and Central Sulawesi. The consortia members implementing
the project are Plan Finland, ADRA Germany, Yayasan Plan International
Indonesia, ADRA Indonesia, MDMC, RedR Indonesia, and Pujiono Center. The
overall project management will be managed through a consortium management team
that will streamline the respective work implemented by consortia members.
Role Purpose
The Consortia Government Engagement Specialist is a responsible to build and
strengthen engagement with project stakeholders, especially government
counterparts (BNPB, BPBD, MoSA, Dinsos, etc), national/local CSOs and private
sector relevant to the project. She/he will also be responsible to provide
technical advice to consortia management team and consortia implementing
partners on engagement strategies, capacity mapping, and actively promoting
partnership and influencing in disaster risk management and emergency
preparedness. The post-holder will report directly to the Consortia Manager and
will coordinate with project staff of consortia member.
Dimensions of the Role
- Report to the Consortia Manager.
- Provide technical services to the consortia members to build and maintain
effective relationships with government partners, national and local CSOs, and
private sectors working in the areas of disaster risk management and
specifically engaging with the Displacement and Protection clusters at national
and provincial levels.
- Provide technical advice and mobilise technical expertise on programme and
policy issues on disaster management in Indonesia including needs assessment
and analysis, policy mapping and analysis, coordinating the development and
implementation of advocacy strategy, and actively representing the consortia
and project in relevant forums during the course of the project;
- Develop new methodologies to improve the liaison processes with
governments at national and local levels, consortia member partnerships and
keep abreast with relevant best practise and evidence collected to improve
protection mainstreaming in disaster preparedness.
- Abide by the Humanitarian Ethics and principles, including Core
Humanitarian Standards, Do No Harm, and Code of Conduct, and committed to
comply with Plan International’s Global Policy on Safeguarding Children and
Young People.
Technical expertise, skills and knowledge
Essential
- Undergraduate degree in Political Science, Governance Science,
International Relations and other relevant field with at least 10 years’
progressive experience (or 5 years for relevant Master’s degree) in
International Relations, Development Studies, Social Policies and Development,
and with a strong experience with institutional grant management;
- Practical knowledge and experience in humanitarian and disaster risk
management, especially working closely with governments at the national and
local levels (BNPB, MoSA, BPBD, Dinsos, etc);
- In-depth understanding of government bureaucracy, roles and
responsibilities, and policy making processes;
- Thorough understanding of humanitarian principles, standards, and
national/local policies.
- Excellent time management skills, able to lead processes and coordinate
between a wide range of technical experts.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to details.
Desirable
- 3 years of experience working in similar position in non-governmental
organisations and/or working with consortium.
- Experience in working with a wide range of actors/multistakeholders.
- Demonstrated work experience in humanitarian and development settings.
- Extensive network of development and humanitarian actors.
All applications will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates
will be notified and invited for interviews so please click
https://tinyurl.com/CG3ng4gement and submit your letter of application and ;
detailed curriculum vitae in English by Apply now not later than August 24,
2020
