Program Officer

Search for Common Ground Indonesia, a non-profit, independent, secular, non-government organization dedicated to conflict transformation, is seeking a conflict resolution and community development professional to work as a Program Officer on one of our education and religious tolerance programs.

Search for Common Ground Indonesia is a representative office of Search for Common Ground (SFCG), whose mission is to transform how individuals, organisations and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG’s headquarters are in Washington, DC USA and Brussels, Belgium.

POSITION : Program Officer

LOCATION : Jakarta (with extensive travel to other regions)

CONTRACT PERIOD : 12 Months

START DATE : August 2011

STATUS : Full Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Program planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting.

• Support development of peace-building content for debate program and partnerships related to the conflict transformation and debate programs.

• Travel across Indonesia to conduct English debate programs at public schools with civil society partners.

• Maintain positive relationships with relevant stakeholders (government, NGOs, donors, etc).

• Participate in new program development, and help with coordination of program meetings and program planning.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years experience in development, particularly managing and implementing education programs.

• Experience in organizing debate competitions.

• Experience in developing curriculum and content for educational purposes.

• Experience in conflict management and resolution techniques.

• Excellent multi-cultural communication skills; NGO/INGO experience a plus.

• Possesses strong initiative; able to work independently and as member of a team.

• Computer skills including Word, Excel, Internet and email.

• Fluent in Indonesian and English. Desire to travel.

Please send your Curriculum Vitae and cover letter (including salary history) to hr@indocg.org, by 5pm, Sunday, 31 July 2011. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.