Program Officer - Leadership Program

The Institute for Peace and Democracy (IPD) which is an independent entity under the University of Udayana, Bali, is the learning community that has been established to provide substantive, academic and technical support for the dialogues conducted by the Bali Democracy Forum.

IPD regularly organizes discussion on such topics as: true democratic elections, multiparty system in a pluralistic society, effective parliaments, the independence of judiciary, law enforcement in a regime of human rights, waging anti corruption campaigns, the limits to press freedom, the merits of a market economy versus the need for social justice, strengthening civil society and how a professional military establishment can help to promote democracy. In brief, IPD is the implementing body of the agenda and programs adopted by The Bali Democracy Forum (BDF).

IPD is also commissions policy-relevant studies by resident researchers or visiting scholars and organizes training program for, among others, elections workers, members of political parties, parliamentarians, media professionals and development planners.

IPD organizes joint missions that include experts and government officials from countries participating in the BDF. The joint missions conduct policy-oriented research, field studies and comparative studies. They may also provide consultancy services and technical assistance as needed and upon request by government of the participating BDF countries.

IPD is looking for enthusiastic colleague:

Program Officer - Leadership Program

Based:

IPD Office

Rectorate Office 2nd Floor

University of Udayana

Bukit Jimbaran, Badung - Bali

IPD is currently seeking for a Program Officer for the Asian Political Party Leadership Program. This program is build to response to challenges facing political parties and their development into mature, representative institutions. For this program IPD will be supported by the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), conducting a regional program that would promote the modernization and strengthening of political parties by enhancing the democratic leadership skills of emerging political leaders and party activists within the Asia region. The Asian Political Party Leadership (APPL) program would provide young, emerging leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to initiate transformation inside their own political parties to become more democratic, legitimate, transparent, and effective in meeting the aspirations of their supporters. APPL would create opportunities for young leaders to network with like-minded individuals from other parts of Asia in order to share experiences, methodologies, and ideas from different contexts that have been effective in strengthening political parties in their own countries.

Job description:

- Under the supervision of the Executive Director, independently conducting research on the current political situation and the development of political parties of participating countries in the APPL program and other research relevant to the program such as monitor the development of other regional politics research bodies (within and without the region), as well as trends in regional and international political parties issues.

- Support to the Executive Director in preparing background papers, briefs, reports, and updates and provide substantive inputs concerning regional politic/political parties’ development.

- Coordinate the activities and provide the required support for the identification, development, implementation and monitoring of APPL program.

- Prepare information materials and other publications for public dissemination as a result of APPL program.

- Prepare APPL narrative reports as scheduled (weekly/monthly/quarterly).

- Conduct consultations with various resource persons on regional politics/political parties’ research matters.

Qualification:

- A university qualification, preferably master degree graduate, from an internationally recognized institution, in relevant discipline, such as political science, Asia pacific studies, international relations, political economy, or peace studies and conflict resolution;

- A minimum of 4 years experience in high level project/program management positions, preferably funded by international donors;

- A minimum of 4 years experience in organizing, and reporting of projects, trainings, workshops, lectures, and field studies;

- Advance communication and networking skills and demonstrated independence of thought and professional integrity;

- Excellent skill in report writing;

- Fluency in written and spoken English

IPD offers:

- Inspiring working environment, good atmosphere with a lot of personal responsibilities;

- Possibilities for personal growth and professional career development;

- Competitive remuneration;

- IPD initially offers an 11 months contract.

Availability:

- ASAP

Applications:

Please note, candidates who do not completely meet the above requirements are requested not to apply.

Please send your applications (CV and cover letter), with the names, positions and e-mail addresses of two references via e-mail only to:

Institute for Peace and Democracy

Att. Executive Director I Ketut Putra Erawan

ipdrecruitment@yahoo.com

In the subject line please mention : Program Officer - Leadership Program Deadline: 10 January 2011Only suitable and shortlisted candidates will be contacted