IFES Indonesia - Terms of Reference
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IFES
is an international, nonprofit organization that supports the building
of democratic societies. IFES promotes democratic stability by providing
technical assistance and applying field-based research to the electoral
cycle in countries around the world to enhance citizen participation
and strengthen civil societies, governance and transparency. Founded in
1987 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, IFES has developed and
implemented comprehensive, collaborative democracy solutions in more
than 120 countries. Since 2011 IFES implementing the General Election
Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) project, funded by United States
Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Australian
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), in Indonesia.
The
General Election Network for Disability Access (AGENDA) is a creative
partnership between the International Foundation of Electoral System
(IFES), disabled persons’ organizations (DPOs), and election-focused
civil society organizations (CSOs) in Southeast Asia. The AGENDA
network's principal objectives have been to promote election access in
Southeast Asia and ensure that access to disability-inclusive political
processes is on the human rights agenda of regional bodies.
The
November 2018 launch of ASEAN’s regional action plan for mainstreaming
the rights of persons with disabilities in its new regional development
agenda may prove inconsequential if not internalized by Member States
through their own domestic policy making processes.. IFES’ SCANSEA
project is designed to achieve the goal of “increasing DPO effectiveness
in advocating for government action to respect and promote disability
rights.” It will do so through three objectives: IFES will build the
advocacy capacity of DPOs and CSOs in ASEAN regional networks. Deepen
their collaboration with regional officials in promoting the regional
action plan, and support DPOs to build strong, cross-sectoral advocacy
coalition for mainstreaming the rights of persons with disabilities in
national laws and public policy.
Currently AGENDA is seeking a Disability Rights Advisor to help the implementation of AGENDA program.
Scope of Work:
- Provide technical advice in developing and implementing AGENDA activities;
- Support AGENDA partners in Indonesia and other countries in the region to identify strategies and formulate plans for implementing AGENDA activities;
- Liaise closely with DPOs and CSOs in the ASEAN countries and other regions and support the ongoing working relationships with relevant stakeholders;
- Provide technical advice on electoral and political rights for persons with disabilities;
- Offer expert guidance from a human rights perspective on activity implementation
- Conduct training on the political and electoral rights of persons with disabilities
- Undertake such as other duties as may be requested/ directed from time to time;
- Travel as required.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years working experience in international environment, with significant experience in implementing democratic development projects, disability related project and international program management;
- Familiarity with and commitment to inclusion, diversity and right-based approach to development and disability
- Demonstrated knowledge of the political context and electoral procedures for different types of elections, as well as experience working with voters with disabilities;
- Extensive experience working with civil society organizations, specifically disabled peoples organizations;
- Experience training organizations/people on the electoral rights of persons with disabilities;
- Strong organizational skills;
- Excellent communication skills; and
- Fluency in written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia and English.
- Possess general knowledge about ASEAN is a plus.
Interested candidates may send their application to:
vacancy@ifesindonesia.org late
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No phone inquiries.
People with disabilities with the relevant background are strongly encouraged to apply.
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