Protection International
(PI) is recruiting a Protection Officer based in its Protection Desk Indonesia
(Yayasan Perlindungan Insani Indonesia), Jakarta.
Protection International is an
international not-for-profit organisation. It researches strategies and
security management tools that empower human rights defenders (HRDs),
organisations and communities to protect themselves. PI shares its expertise in
this area with people at risk due to their human rights work. PI sees human
rights defenders as agents of change who form a pillar of free and just
societies. In many parts of the world the defence of human rights evokes
pressure, threats and attacks from state and non-state actors. PI works with
the national/local human rights movement to develop strategies and programmes
prevent and counter such counter pressure. PI tailors its approach to each
context and profile. It works in Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin-America, with
presence in Thailand, Indonesia, Kenya, DR Congo, Burundi, Colombia, Guatemala,
and Belgium (head-office).PI’s mission is three-fold:
·
empowering HRDs to protect themselves;
·
urging state authorities to fulfil their responsibility to protect HRDs;
·
encouraging other stakeholders to contribute to protecting HRDS, or at
least to respect their right to defend human rights.
The role
The Protection Officer reports to Protection
International’s Representative in Jakarta and is part of PI’s Protection Desk
Indonesia. Under the overall supervision of the PI Representative, the Protection
Officer shall be responsible but not limited to the following duties;
§ Contribute to the
development of the security plan, implement it, update it and abide by it;
§ Commit to
confidentiality with regard to internal issues;
§ Identify target
groups/organizations/
§ Liaise with human rights
defenders and organisations on the development of training content aimed at
building their capacity in security management and protection;
§ Develop capacity
building materials, methods and adapt the PI training manual according to
specific requirements of the local context;
§ Write capacity building
reports including an evaluation, provide any recommendations for its adaptation
and indicate follow up interventions to be undertaken;
§ Work with the PI
Representative on developing documents for use in external advocacy;
§ Contribute to the
compilation of the annual work plan and monitor progress of its implementation
in collaboration with PI Representative;
§ Draft periodic reports
under supervision of the PI Representative for strategic use by PI;
§ Undertake research on
issues related to improved security management and protection by HRDs for
strategic use by PI;
§ Contribute to regular
data analysis for the identification of lessons learnt;
§ Contribute to improving
or drafting PI policies and programmes;
§ Contribute to writing
for the website;
§ Capture lessons learnt
and best practices in HRD protection in suitable formats and share within PI
for internal learning and strategic use with external stakeholders;
§ Liaise with NGOs and
international organizations working towards the protection of HRDs;
§ Undertake advocacy
activities at local, national, regional and international level;
§ Contribute to the
analysis of the political context in any given area where PI works or plans to
work;
§ Monitor the security and
safety situation in the countries where PI works with regard to the situation
of human rights defenders;
§ Work as a team member
and actively support the achievement of collective goals and professionalism in
line with stated rules and specific global and individual achievements as
stated in the work plan;
§ Work in line with
provisions stipulated in PI’s human resource policy;
§ Undertake other duties
as required.
The offer
One-year, renewable employment contract,
governed by Indonesian law. Competitive
benefits and gross monthly salary of 12.000.000 - 15.750.000 IDR – depending on
previous relevant professional experience and salary history.
The position is based in Jakarta (40
hrs/week with the possibility of flexible working hours arrangement). Desired
start date: 2nd
May 2018
Required Qualifications
• University degree in Human
Rights, Law, Psychology, Social Sciences or related studies is required;
• Minimum three years of
relevant work experience in in project management, monitoring and evaluation, protection
of human rights defenders, advocacy work, training facilitation, communication
and/or fundraising with strong focus on Human Rights Defenders; preferably with
an international non-governmental organization;
• Motivation and exposure
to human rights issues is an asset.
Required Skills and Knowledge
§ Excellent communication
skills, both written and verbal, in English is essential as well as in Bahasa
Indonesia;
§ Attention to details and
an investigative nature;
§ Strong time management
skills and the ability to prioritise;
§ Be both autonomous and a
team-player, ability to multi-task, plan and organise, and ability to work
under pressure and against deadlines. Capacity to build consensus and motivate
others;
§ Knowledge and practice
on gender equality and open minded in diversities;
§ Sound decision-making in
line with functions;
§ Ability to work under pressure
and against deadlines;
§ Ability to travel;
§ IT security management
skills are an asset;
§ Creative, innovative, and
brave person who takes initiative..
§ Having integrity and
taking up responsibility for specific tasks
Application process
PI promotes gender
equality, diversities and strongly encourages female applicants to apply for
this position.
Send your resume, contact details (email
& mobile numbers) of 5 references of your line managers, former colleagues from
the former organization or work places and a motivation letter (English only)
before 31 March 2018 to the following email: recruitment@
Please include your name in the file name
of your application documents, e.g.
Putri_Nasution_CV.doc.
Do not attach any certificates or
references at this stage of the recruitment
process.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Interviews and test planned
for 18th to 20th April 2018.
Further information
about the activities of Protection International can be obtained from www.protectioninternational.
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