The National Democratic Institute is recruiting for an ICT - Program
Officer to integrate appropriate and sustainable technologies related to
data collection into the National Democratic Institute’s (NDI) Election
program. The ICT will work with and assist the NDI Election program team to
best utilize technology to meet program goals in all phases, from program
design through implementation and evaluation. The position requires
demonstrated technology skills and expertise, as well as a basic knowledge
of the election process in Indonesia. The position is based in Jakarta, but
travel might be required to the four target provinces of : North Sumatra,
Central Java, Maluku, and Papua. This position is available for the term of
the grant or approximately 2 years.
Primary Qualifications
• Ability to operates SMS aggregation systems to rapidly compile data from
a distributed network and to send coded text messages for processing to a
central database
• Proficiency in designing and operating data analysis application and
online platforms that would receive SMS and smart phone transmitted data
• Knowledge of website development, programming language (php, java script,
.net), content management system for website.
• Ability to design and administer an interactive map is desired
• Manage internal software development projects in support of NDI’s
Election program
• Proficiency in operating network administration, telecommunication
facilities, utilizing network devices such as IP telephony and
multifunction machineries
• Ability to serve as a resource on political technology, provide guidance
to NDI Election team on integrating appropriate and sustainable
technologies into election program
• Contribute to the the planning, design, and implementation of NDI’s ICT
projects in the four target provinces in collaboration with local partners
in each province
• Proficient in using and administrating the internet and social media such
as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, in order to amplify messages to reach a
broader audience
• Ability to lead trainings for NDI’s partners, to conduct assessments and
consultations on political applications of technology
• Ability to serve as troubleshooter for technical problems
• Identify, research and reports on promising, innovative technologies that
support NDI’s Election program works, such as: mapping and data
visualization, information analysis using Open Data tools, creative uses of
mobile and a variety of other technologies and concepts adapted for
difficult political and/or low infrastructure environments.
Required Experience:
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related
subject
• Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional (MCITP) required
• Minimum four (4) years experience working on technology
• Experience working or consulting on large technology projects highly
desired
• Experience developing web technologies highly desired
• Experience with mobile technology and/or mapping technology preferred
• Ability to work with civil society organizations and computer vendors and
to work in a politically charged environment
• Advanced problem solving skills; must be able to analyze political work,
think innovatively and introduce new concepts
• Ability to provide technical and political advice on IT usage to partners
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written (especially for
non-technical audiences), and via online mediums (such as IM, Skype)
• Smooth multi-tasking among four or more responsibilities
• Fluency in written and spoken English
Applicants should submit a letter addressing the required skills and
experience plus curriculum vitae. Please submit applications by email to *
tsimandjuntak@ndi.org*.
Applications close on* Friday, April 12, 2013*. Late applications will not
be accepted.
Please note that applications failing to address the requirements will not
be considered and late applications will also not be accepted.
For information about NDI please refer to our website: www.ndi.org.
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