REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - Public Opinion Survey in Indonesia 2012

IFES wishes to conduct a public opinion survey in Indonesia of adults aged 17 years or older to elicit voters’ level of knowledge of voter registration and other electoral procedures. The survey will determine knowledge, attitudes, and opinions on voter registration and other elements of the electoral process in Indonesia.

Request for Application (RFA No.12/011)

The purpose of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to invite prospective applicants to submit an application to provide technical assistance for Indonesia Election Portal (e-Portal) program in Indonesia, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID).

IFES is planning to award a ten month subgrant, with a total estimated cost not to exceed $20,000.

National Program Officer

International NGO seeks a national *Program Officer*. The primary responsibilities will be to assist the Program Manager and Senior Project Officer with the daily operation and implementation of IFES projects in Indonesia. The position is Jakarta based and full time. Anticipated start is 3 January 2012.

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.

Several IT Vacancies in Intenational NGO

International NGO seeks several IT staffs who will work under the supervision of an international consultant and assist with the daily operation and implementation of an IFES project. The positions are Jakarta based and full time. Anticipated start is 1 January 2012.

Request for Application (RfA No.12/006)

IFES Indonesia currently seeking for prospective applicants to submit an application to provide assistance to KPU Voter Registration Initiative for the advocacy for analysis of current and proposed voter registration law, funded by the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID).

Finance & Administration Assistant (Banda Aceh Based)

International NGO seeks a Finance and Admin Assistant. The primary responsibilities will be to assist the Finance and Admin Assistant with the daily operation and implementation of IFES projects in Indonesia. The position is *based in Banda Aceh* and full time. Anticipated start is between *24 October and 10 November 2011*.

Jr Finance & Admin Assistant

International NGO seeks a Junior Finance and Admin Assistant. The primary responsibilities will be to assist the Finance and Admin Assistant with the daily operation and implementation of IFES projects in Indonesia. The position is Jakarta based and full time. Anticipated start is between *1 November and 7 November 2011*.

Vacancy in IFES - Temporary Programme Officer (Re-advertised)

International NGO seeks a *Program Officer*. The primary responsibilities will be to assist the Sr Program Manager with the daily operation and implementation of IFES projects in Indonesia. The position is *temporary for 3 months*, Jakarta based and full time. Anticipated start is *17 October 2011*.

Office Cleaner

International NGO seeks an Office Cleaner for an initial 6 (six) month period position with a possibility of extension. He/she will work under the supervision of the Sr Project Officer.

The position is Jakarta based and full time. Anticipated start is 1 October 2011.

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.

Voter Education Consultant (code: CSEA-VEC)

. Overseeing the Contributing in Strengthening Election Administration in Aceh (CSEA) program for the upcoming pemilukada in Aceh in consultation with IFES Indonesia Country Director or designee.

. Reviewing the technical program of subaward recipients and coordinating adjustments with Sub-awardee, IFES Indonesia and IFES Washington teams before subaward is issued.

National Voter Education Coordinator (code: CSEA-NVEC)

Scope of Work:

. Support the management and implementation of IFES core election technical support activities;

. Provide IFES Indonesia and partner organizations with advice on the full range of technical and operational issues relating to elections - for example, voter education, election logistics - as required;

Office Assistant (code: CSEA-OA)

Scope of Work:

. Maintain records in electronic format and hard copy in accordance with IFES standard procedures and systems.

. Organize and file all accounting and administrative documents;

Finance Officer (code: CSEA-FO)

Scope of Work:

* Conduct capacity building for awarding organizations, and provide information/ advice on AUSAID/IFES policies and procedures with regard to expending grant funds and preparation of reports;

* Conduct financial and regulation compliance review of financial and narrative reports;

Program Officer (code: CSEA-PO)

Scope of Work:

. Provide IFES Indonesia and partner organizations with advice on the full range of technical and operational issues relating to elections

. Undertake research and write reports on issues related to the conduct of elections, based on IFES experience and/or international best practice, and Indonesian experience.

Agile Web Application Developer (Code: AWAD)

International NGO seeks an Agile Web Application Developer for an initial 8 (eight) month period position with a possibility of extension. He/she will work under the supervision of the Project Manager and assist with the implementation of an IFES project. The position is Jakarta based and full time. Anticipated start is 15 August 2011.

Human Resources Officer

International NGO seeks a Human Resources Officer for an initial 3 (three) month period position with a possibility of extension. He/she will work under the supervision of Head of Finance and Administration and assist with the daily operation and implementation of an IFES project. The position is Jakarta based and full time. Anticipated start is 4 August 2011.

Senior Personal Assistant/Interpreter

International NGO seeks a Senior Personal Assistant/Interpreter who will work under the supervision of an international consultant and assist with the daily operation and implementation of an IFES project. The position is Jakarta based and full time. Anticipated start is 1 August 2011.

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.

IFES Indonesia has received AusAID funding to support the strengthening of the electoral environment in Indonesia. The project is currently fully funded for nine months starting 1 August 2011, but expects to have new funding from the same donor to at least through the 2014 national elections. The program provides assistance to stakeholders such as the KPU and national civic society organizations.The program will have two internationals and 10 national professional staff and is situated in the business district on Jl. Sudirman.

Senior Personal Assistant / Interpreter

Responsibilities include:

Arranging travel and accommodation and, occasionally, travelling with the consultant to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations

Functioning as interpreter from English to Bahasa Indonesia (and vice versa) in standard electoral wording;

Assisting with the translation of technical documents from Bahasa Indonesia to English (and vice versa) in standard electoral wording, as required

organizing and maintaining diaries and making appointments

Dealing with incoming email, faxes and post, often corresponding on behalf of the consultant

Helping the consultant produce documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations

Organizing and attending meetings and ensuring the consultant is well-prepared for meetings.

Applicants should have:

Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both written and oral

At least 5 years or comparable experience of working in international environment

Strong report writing skills, and able to produce a multiple-page report on electoral and political situations in English

A High level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously within a fast-paced environment; Strong analytical skills

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

A university degree.

Media Center Vacancies for IFES

Position: Media Center Coordinator
Job Description:
1. Responsible to manage media center and to provide IFES Indonesia & partner organizations with advice on the full range of technical and operational issues relating to the media center.
2. Proactively seek out ways to assist IFES Indonesia, KPUD Aceh, KIP Aceh and journalists in all areas related to the news coverage on election.
3. Undertake and write reports on issues related to the media center and election, based on IFES experience and/or international best practice.
4. Liaise closely with members and officials of Aceh`s electoral institutions and support ongoing working relationships.
5. Coordinate the planning, administration and logistics of the media center with other IFES Indonesia staffs.

Requirements:
• Live in Banda Aceh, NAD
• A degree in communication or other relevant social studies
• Minimum 4 years experience in managing election media center & has knowledge in media/communication field
• Has working experience with KPUD Aceh, KIPP Aceh and other organizations related to election
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English (preferable)
• Proficiency in MS Office software including Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.
• Good analytical skill, self motivated and proactive

Position: Media Center Analyst
Job Description:
1. Analyze news & make data statistic on issues related to election.
2. Assist in providing IFES Indonesia and partner organizations with advice on the full range of technical and operational issues relating to the media center.
3. Undertake and write reports on issues related to the media center, news on elections, based on IFES experience and/or international best practice.
4. Help develop and implement basic office systems and accompanying procedures.
5. Arrange for and oversee the maintenance of office equipment in coordination with the Media Center Coordinator.
Requirements:
• Live in Banda Aceh, NAD.
• A degree in communication or other relevant social studies.
• Minimum 3 years experience in working on media center & journalistic.
• Has experience in analyzing news on election and make data statistic.
• Proficiency in MS Office software including Microsoft Excel, Access, and Word.
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English (Preferable)
• Good analytical skill & self motivated and proactive

Position: Media Center IT Specialist

Job Description:

1. Ensure smooth operation of project computer systems and equipment.
2. Supervise the installation of network and computer hardware in the office.
3. Provide daily operational and maintenance (help desk) services to project IT users: troubleshooting and repairs for hardware, software and network problems.
4. Install application software in a local area network (LAN) environment and the training of the contractor's personnel on it use and administration.

Requirements:
• Live in Banda Aceh, NAD
• A degree in Information Technology or Information System
• Minimum 3 years experience as web programmer or IT officer
• Experienced and fluent in MySQL, MS Access, Web programming, PHP, Javascript, HTML, Linux based server and/or Windows Server 2003, computer network and hardware
• Experienced on website development would be an advantage
• Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English (Preferable)
• Good analytical skill & self motivated and proactive

IT Assistant

International NGO seeks an IT Assistant who will work under the supervision of the IT Program Officer and assist with the daily operation and implementation of IFES projects. The position is Jakarta based and full time. Anticipated start is between 15 July and 25 July 2011.

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.

IFES Indonesia has received USAID and AusAID funding to support the strengthening of the electoral environment in Indonesia. The project is currently fully funded through 2012, but expects to be extended at least through the 2014 national elections. The program provides assistance to stakeholders such as the KPU and national civic society organizations. The program has two international and 15 national professional staff and is situated in the business district on Jl. Sudirman. IFES will also have 4 staff located in a shared office with national CSOs in Jakarta for its AGENDA project for which the IT Assistant will be responsible as well.

Responsibilities include:

• Maintain desktop hardware, including the setup of new computers, computer components (e.g upgrades), as well as desktop / network printers and copiers;

• Install operating systems, drivers and productivity software, and schedule regular software, driver and security updates;

• Maintain cabled and wireless network connectivity (including the configuration and maintenance of wireless routers, internet etc.);

• Daily, weekly and monthly servers statistic and monitoring, this will include virus definitions updates and daily backup;

• In coordination with IT Program Officer perform basic server side management tasks such as a) creating / deleting user accounts, b) setup and maintenance of email accounts, c) maintenance of a shared drive;

• In coordination with the IT Program Officer, install backup software that performs a) regular background backups from desktop computers to the server, b) periodical backups from the server to an offsite location;

• Diagnose and troubleshoot hardware and software related issues and coordinate with respective technical support suppliers (Dell, HP, Symantec, Microsoft etc.);

• Provide telephony assistance;

• Supervise IFES' & AGENDA's staff on efficiently utilizing the IFES & AGENDA IT resources for their work (including Google Applications, Network, Internet and Installed software);

• In coordination with other staff, collect, upload and update information into the IFES' & AGENDA's website;

• Support IFES' & AGENDA's staff in setting up IT for meetings and workshops;

• Other IT related tasks as required.

Chief of Party (DCoP) for IFES

International NGO seeks a national Deputy Chief of Party. The primary responsibilities will be to support the CoP with managing the IFES Indonesia Program and to supervise the field office. The position is Jakarta based. Anticipated start is between 1 June and 1 July 2011.

This vacancy was first open in February 2011. No suitable candidate was identified. The qualifications have now been adjusted to focus more on project management skills and less on election technical knowledge.

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.

IFES Indonesia has received USAID and AusAID funding to support the strengthening of the electoral environment in Indonesia. The project is currently fully funded through 2012, but expects to be extended at least through the 2014 national elections. The program provides assistance to stakeholders such as the KPU and national civic society organizations. The program has two international and 15 national professional staff and is situated in the business district on Jl. Sudirman.

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