Project Leader for the NVMS Indonesia (STC)

Project Leader for the NVMS Indonesia

Short Term Consultant

Background

The Conflict and Development (C&D) Programwas established within the Social Development Unit of the World Bank Office Jakarta in response to the conflicts that accompanied Indonesia’s democratic transition.
The program provides an innovative modelfor supporting
government and CSOs in developing conflict-sensitive approaches that respond to the changing dynamics of Indonesia’s transition.

The program has a long record of providing analytical and advisory support on conflict issues in Indonesia. At the request of GOI, the C&D program has conducted a number of studies to help address key government policy needs.
These include the “Local Conflict and Community Development in Indonesia” study (2006), which assessed the impact of the KDP/PNPM CDD program on social structures, conflict and dispute-resolution. In Aceh, immediately -
after the peace agreement, the team’s studies and early assessments of post-conflict needs provided an analytic basis for post-conflict programming, eventually resulting in a government-financed program that delivered reintegration -
benefits to over 230,000 conflict victims in 67 of Aceh’s
sub-districts through KDP community-based mechanisms (BRA-KDP program). Often working with Indonesian institutions to conduct studies, the analytical program has had -
a strong capacity building component. At the national level, inputs from the team fed into the 2010-2014 national mid-term development strategy (RPJM) and Aceh’s 2005-2025 long-term development strategy (RPJP Aceh).

Based on strong demand from the Government of Indonesia, a National Violence Monitoring System (NVMS) has been developed by the Conflict and Development Program in Indonesia to strengthen the capacity of Indonesia’s
institutions to detect and respond to social conflict through data and analysis. The project is being implemented in close partnership with the Office of the Deputy Minister for Social Vulnerability in the Coordinating Ministry for
People’s Welfare (Kemenkokesra) and local partner
institutions. The project is funded by a Korea Economic and Peace-building Transitions Trust Fund and is expected to close in 2014.

A Short Term Consultant (STC) is needed to lead the policy dialogue with government and civil society partners; design and implement a viable hand-over process and deliver technical assistance as needed. 

Responsibilities

The consultant is expected to perform the following tasks:

*  Supervise the daily implementation of the monitoring system and related analytical products by providing strategic guidance to other team members;
*    Assess possible options and mechanisms for transferring the monitoring system to local institutions;
*  Recommend the most appropriate host institution in close consultation with government and civil society partners;
*   Assist in designing required policy instruments,funding streams and technical arrangements for transferring the system to the host institution;
*  Develop a quality monitoring set-up for the data working together with academic institutions, research centers and government agencies;
*   Identify new opportunities for developing knowledge products based on the NVMS data that can increase local capacity for performing and using quantitative analysis;
*   Develop a proposal for a comprehensive transition support package to facilitate a smooth hand-over and maximize impacts of the NVMS data platform;
*    Regular briefing notes and progress updates as necessary.

 

Outputs:

*    Detailedwork-plans and progress reports on all components of the NVMS grant;

*   Detailed
assessment of institutional options and mechanisms for transferring the
monitoring system;
*    Design of a
quality monitoring set-up that includes academic institutions, research centers and government
agencies ;
*    Proposal to
introduce new knowledge products and transition support to be submitted to
donors;
*    Other analytical
notes and management outputs as needed.

Selection Criteria:

* Master degree in social sciences or a related field and or over 5 years' relevenat experience in one or more professional disciplines, or equivalent  combination of education  and experience;
* Previous experience working with government counterparts and civil society organizations to produce knowledge products to improve development outcomes;
* Demonstrated knowledge of social science data and ICT;
* Experience working in fragile areas on development issues;
* Proven ability to innovate in challenging circumstances;
* Superior leadership qualities and management skills; 
* Fluency in English is required;
* Previous work experience in Indonesia and fluency in Bahasa Indonesia are highly valued but are not required.

The
World Bank Group is committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender,
nationality, culture and educational background.  Individuals with disabilities are equally
encouraged to apply.
All applications
will be treated in the strictest confidence.
To apply, please submit a CV and statement of interest by email to jobsindonesia@worldbank.orgwith the subject “Project Leader for the NVMS Indonesia
Application”no later than June 7th 2013.
Applications that do not include statement of interest will not
be considered. Applications should be submitted on-line. Direct
application through e-mail will not be considered. Phone inquiries will
not be entertained.