The Knowledge Sector Initiative (KSI)
is a joint initiative of the Government of Indonesia and Australia
(through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - DFAT) designed as
a unique
and holistic approach to support Indonesia's stakeholders promote
evidence based policy making. In the first phase of KSI, the focus was
on building capacity, relationships, networks and systems as key
knowledge sector assets for strengthening policy making
in Indonesia.
Now
entering its second phase (2017-2022), the team will consolidate,
mobilize and expand these assets to produce, communicate and utilize
quality data and knowledge across Indonesia's policy
cycle at both national and subnational levels. It will also work
across a range of DFAT programs in exchanging and amplifying tools and
knowledge for policy produced by these programs.
RTI International as the managing contractor for this program is in
search of highly qualified and enthusiastic, experienced consultant to
fill the following position based in Jakarta:
Project Consultant for Policy and Innovation Development
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STA Assignment Title:
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Project Consultant for Policy and Innovation Development
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Period of Assignment (Start / End):
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November 2018 – June 2019 (8 months, part-time, max 12 days/month)
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Duty Location:
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Jakarta
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Date of Advertisement:
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31 October 2018
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Submit Application to:
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Date Proposal Due:
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6 November 2018
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I.
Background
KSI phase 2 team
is structured to ensure that work across the three focus areas is
integrated. The team is structured according to function rather than
by focus area. The Policy and Innovation Development team is
responsible for convening and brokering relationships between key actors
to support collective identification of problems and solutions. It
includes staff skilled in building strong networks and
facilitating collaborative processes. The PID team initiates multiple
Change Leadership Networks (CLNs), and support these networks in
establishing reform and policy agendas. In addition, KSI phase 2 manage
working groups (WGs or Pokja) to, among others, address
emerging issues or challenges relevant to KSI Key Initiatives
implementation and facilitate cross collaboration and coordination among
KSI key partners across Key Initiatives both from government and
non-government stakeholders.
The Project Consultant
in Policy and Innovation Development will provide administrative,
coordination and programmatic support for PID team in mobilizing key
stake holders coordination (i.e.
working groups and change leadership networks). Working closely with
the Program Lead Policy and Innovation Development and PID team members
(i.e. Enabling Environment Senior Coordinator, National CLN Senior
Coordinator, and Sub-National CLN Senior Coordinator),
this appointment will work across the program to support the PID team
managing key stakeholders.
II.
Specific Task
Under guidance with the Program Lead Policy and Innovation Development and in coordination with PID team members:
1.
Write meeting notes summarizing key discussion
points and next steps, which may include the staff reflection logs on
regular basis.
2.
Share meeting notes and relevant documents to key stakeholders.
3.
Coordinate scheduling with internal and external stakeholders in coordination with Bappenas program officer.
4.
Manage good contact with key stakeholders to ensure they receive relevant updates on the progress of
reform and policy agenda and/or invitations to CLN and working group meetings.
5.
Draft terms of references (TORs) for activities and
activity budget (in cooperation with Program Assistant), or to contract
services or engage with partners.
6.
Work closely across KSI team members including with
program assistants, procurement and operations teams to manage relevant
services to support change leadership networks.
Requirements:
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At least 2 years working on donor (o other) funded
programs in a program management, communications, research or knowledge
management role;
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Understanding evidence-based by policy issue and challenges will be an advantage;
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Preferably having experience of working for DFAT programs;
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A good team player, ready to provide significant contributions to the team and deliverable
according to deadlines;
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Ability to work well to work effectively with government and non-government stakeholders;
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Excellent presentation, communication and inter-personal / cross-cultural skills;
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Highly advance English writing skills and Bahasa Indonesia speaking and writing skills.
If you are keen to be part of this exciting program, you are welcome to apply by sending your updated CV to
procurement_team@ksi-
Further information about The Knowledge Sector Initiative is available on
http://www.ksi-indonesia.org/
Knowledge Sector Initiative is managed by RTI International on behalf of the Australian Government.
RTI values equal employment opportunities. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted
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