Program Officer

Program Officer ( Code : PO-007 )

Perkumpulan Prakarsa is a Jakarta-based NGO which works in research and production of knowledge in four major themes, namely : Role of the State, Role of Civil Society, Globalization and Decentralization. We currently have a vacant position for one person who has good skill both in analytical and technical aspect to be our team as a Program Officer. This position is a 12 (twelve) months initial contract based position which could be extended upon achievement and program needs, with jobs summaries as mentioned :

1. Program Officer will manage daily program activities, including activities of budget planning, cash-flow control, periodic report writing, documents archiving, correspondence with partner and donor agency, and regular monitoring-evaluation to achieve programs outputs in an efficient, transparent and accountable way.

2. Report to the Program Manager for program achievement to ensure the quality of program and the compliance of the financial management of the program

3. Representing Prakarsa in various government and civil society forum related to the on going project or other Prakarsa’s activities at local and national level

4. Participate in the program evaluation and program development including proposal writing

5. Wiling to travel outside Jakarta for a substantial period of times

6. Willing to expand her/his social network among academia and research institutes inside and outside Indonesia, policy makers, international and national NGOs.

Qualification :

- Must be an Indonesian citizen, no more than 35 years old, preferably lives around Jabodetabek.

- Must have bachelor degree, with a minimum 5 (five) years proven working experience in similar position to handle program’s planning and management, especially in civil society organizations. Master or advanced degree is an advantage.

- Must have a high proficiency English, both oral and written, and good communication skill to lead and manage multi stakeholders networking and lobbying activities

- Must have previous knowledge and understanding in economic or social policy issues. Preceding research or advocacy experience in those areas will be an advantage

- This position is an equal opportunity, but women are encouraged to apply

Please send your letter of application with complete resume with two reference contacts (in English), and the sample of your writing (paper/articles) to :

E-mail : po-007_recruit@theprakarsa.org

e-mail Subject : PO-007

Application Deadline : July, 15th 2011 *

Only short listed candidates will be notified for test and interview.