Vacancy at IFES Indonesia


 URGENTLY REQUIRED:

 

An international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies is seeking to employ for the following positions,

 

1)      Legal Officer

 

A Legal Officer will assist with the daily operation and implementation of its projects.  This is a full time immediate position.  Scope of Work includes:

 

§         Provide research and analysis of Indonesian electoral laws and regulations;

§         Develop and coordinate IFES legal assistance to KPU/D members and senior staff, as it relates to national, Pilkada and regency level election regulations;

§         Provide the KPU with advice on the full range of legal framework issues related to elections – for example, voter registration, voting and counting processes, election logistics – as requested

§         Liaise with KPU/KPUD members and staff, Bawaslu representatives, and other government personnel, as directed, on political laws, pertinent regulations, election administration, complaint adjudication, and legal enforcement issues

§         Report on programmatic and administrative issues to the Project Manager

§         Undertake other tasks as directed by the Project Manager, Program Officer, or other IFES staff, as deemed appropriate;

§         Interact with IFES consultants and staff responsible for training, technical election assistance, and electoral information to provide legal clarifications;

§         Report regularly to the Country Director and Senior Program Coordinator.

 

Applicants should have:

 

  • Must have minimum a law degree and at least 5 years of experience of working in international environment, desirably with significant relevant working experience in the electoral legal field.
  • Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both written and oral.
  • A high level of self motivation and ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to make independent decisions.

 

2)                Program Officer

 

A Program Officer will assist with the daily operation and implementation of its projects.  This is a full time immediate position.  Responsibilities include:

 

§    Provide IFES Indonesia and partner organizations with advice on the full range of technical and operational issues relating to elections – for example, voter registration, voting and counting processes, election logistics – as required;

§    Proactively seek out ways to assist electoral partner organizations in all areas related to the conduct of elections;

§    Undertake research and write reports on issues related to the conduct of elections, based on IFES experience and/or international best practice;

§    Liaise closely with members and officials of Indonesia ’s electoral institutions and support ongoing working relationships;

§    Coordinate the planning, administration and logistics for special events undertaken by IFES in the area of election management trainings, workshops or other events;

§    Assist with the translation of technical documents from Bahasa Indonesia to English (and vice versa) in standard electoral wording, as required;

§    Report regularly on project activities to the Senior Project Officer and the Chief of Party;

§    Undertake such as other duties as may be requested/directed from time to time;

§    Travel as required.

 

Applicants should have:

 

·         At least 7 years of experience of working in international environment, ideally with significant experience in implementing democratic development projects and international program management.

·         Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both written and oral.

·         A high level of self motivation and ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced environment.

·         Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to make independent decisions.

·         A degree in political science or related field.

 

3)      Receptionist

 

A Receptionist to assist with the daily operation and implementation of its projects.  This is a full time immediate position.  Responsibilities include:

 

  • Greet visitors, direct them within the IFES office, and maintain the IFES visitor’s book.
  • Answer incoming communications by phone, fax, post and courier, and direct these to the correct person.
  • Manage the IFES Jakarta’s library/resource center.
  • Liaise with materials and service suppliers for office need. Arrange, monitor, document and advise on quotations, orders, and delivers.
  • Prepare the daily newspaper clippings for IFES staff, consultants and IFES/Washington.
  • Fax documents as required by office staff and consultants.
  • Prepare outward courier deliveries.

·         Undertake other tasks as directed by Project Coordinator, Admin Officer and if needed by Country Director.

 

Applicants should have:

 

·         At least 2 years of experience of working in international environment, ideally with significant experience in implementing democratic development projects and international program management.

·         Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both written and oral.

·         A high level of self motivation and ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced environment.

·         Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to make independent decisions.

·         A degree/D3 in management/English literacy or related field.

 

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your letter of application and detailed resume at the latest on November 15, 2008 to:

 

Marti Yusnida

IFES Indonesia

Kawasan Bisnis Granadha lt 8 # 003,

Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 50 Jakarta 12930

or by fax to 021-25539402 or email to marti@ifesindo.com



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