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:
Senior Technical Assistant for Secretariat IDF 2019
STA Assignment Title:
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Senior Technical Assistant for Secretariat IDF 2019
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Period of Assignment (Start / End):
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January – July 2019
Maximum 90 days
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Duty Location:
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Jakarta
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Submit Application to:
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Date Proposal Due:
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8 January 2019
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Background & Objectives
The
Indonesia Development Forum (IDF) is a platform for national dialogue
on development. Hosted by the Ministry of National Development Planning
and supported by KSI, IDF
brings together leaders in government, civil society, academia, and the
private sector to discuss solutions to Indonesia’s key development
challenges.
Through
interactive sessions, IDF promotes open dialogue on priority
development issues and policy options for addressing them. It presents
research and insights from experts
and practitioners and highlights successful practices from Indonesia
and internationally. An ideas marketplace showcases new and innovative
approaches to addressing development challenges.
This document represents detailed information for the purpose of
procuring a senior technical assistant to work with the secretariat
to support BAPPENAS and the IDF organizing committee in the preparation
and implementation of Indonesia Development Forum 2019.
Specific Tasks
- Maintain good communication and coordination with the IDF organizing committee as well as other stakeholders in the lead up to and during the event.
- Provide clerical/administrative support in the lead up to and during the event.
- Oversee and provide advice in relation to any logistical arrangements, including but not limited to travel arrangements for speakers and delegates, venue arrangement, event materials, and information support.
- Work closely with Organizing Committee to prepare and ensure timely delivery of event correspondence.
- Assist BAPPENAS and KSI to procure goods and services and making recommendations regarding the selection of suitable suppliers/service providers.
- Assist the procurement delegate with planning and coordination of procurement of goods and services..
- Identify and manage suitable service providers as needed, and liaise with service providers regarding catering, personnel, and related logistical arrangements.
- Ensure that the event is inclusive for all and that GESI (Gender Equity and Social Inclusion) aspects are accommodated, e.g. ramp for all rooms and stages, sign language interpreter, special ushers for people with a disability etc.
- Participate in meetings with KSI, BAPPENAS to prepare the event and evaluate its implementation.
Requirement:
- Master’s degree and a minimum of four year of experience in managing events, public policy sectors, international development, social research, knowledge management, program implementation and or related field.
- Sound experience in providing clerical/administrative to ensure timely delivery of event correspondence and logistic arrangements.
- Familiar with the Government of Indonesia procurement process.
- Practical and technical working understanding of gender equality and inclusion demonstrated by experience implementing activities with gender and inclusion considerations in Indonesia.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, able to work with a variety of stakeholders, gain support for initiatives and work towards achieving common objectives.
- Self-starter with a proactive attitude, able to multitask, operate with limited information and work under minimal supervision.
- Ability to analyze information and draft convincing reports.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
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- indonesia.org.
Please indicate position you have applied for in the email subject. The closing date for applications is
Tuesday, 8 January 2018.
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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