Urgently required at IFES Indonesia as Program Officer

URGENTLY REQUIRED:

Program Officer

An international, nonprofit organization that supports the building
of democratic societies is seeking to employ a Program Officer to
assist with the daily operation and implementation of its projects.
This is a full time immediate position. Responsibilities include:

1)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;

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

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

4)Liaise closely with members and officials of Indonesia's electoral
institutions and support ongoing working relationships;

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

6)Coordinate and implement assigned projects and programs aimed at
increasing electoral information through mass media and other direct
forms of communication;

7)Coordinate electoral information activities with civil society
actors, and partner organizations within the public and private
sectors, as required.

8)Monitor and ensure the quality of voter information products and
programs, assess their impact, and make recommendations aimed at
improving quality or impact as required.
9)Assist with the translation of technical documents from Bahasa
Indonesia to English (and vice versa) in standard electoral wording,
as required;

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

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

12)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.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit
your letter of application and detailed resume at the latest on
February 7, 2009 to:

Sherly
IFES Indonesia
Kawasan Bisnis Granadha lt 8 # 003,
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 50 Jakarta 12930
or by fax to 021-25539402 or email to marisha@ifesindo. com