URGENT : Vacancy Program Officer

International NGO seeks *Program Officer*.  The primary responsibilities
will be to Coordinate and implement assigned projects and programs of IFES
projects in Indonesia. The position is Jakarta based and full time.
Anticipated start in February 2013.

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. Currently we are seeking *Program Officer* to help project
implementation in IFES Indonesia.

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*Scope of Work: *

-       Provide IFES Indonesia and partner organization with advice on the
full range of technical and operational issues relating to elections – for
example, voter registration, voting and counting processes, election
logistics, as required;

-       Proactively seek out ways to assist electoral partner organizations
in all areas related to the conduct of elections;

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

-       Liaise closely with members and officials of Indonesia’s electoral
institutions and support ongoing working relationship,

-       Coordinate the planning, administration and logistics for special
events undertaken by IFES in the area of election management trainings,
workshops or other events;

-       Coordinate and implement assigned projects and programs aimed at
increasing electoral information through mass media and other direct forms
of communication;

-       Coordinate electoral information activities with civil society
actors, and partner organizations within the public and private sectors, as
required;

-       Monitor and ensure the quality of voter information products and
programs, assess their impact, and make recommendations aimed at improving
quality or impact as required.

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

-       Report regularly on project activities to the Senior Project
Officer, the Deputy Chief of Party and the Chief of Party;

-       Undertake such as other duties as may be requested/directed from
time to time;

-       Travel as required;

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*Requirements: *

-       At least 3 years or comparable of experience of working in an
international environment, ideally with significant experience in
implementing democratic development projects and international program
management;

-       Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both written and oral;

-       A high level of self-motivation and ability to work autonomously
within a fast-paced environment;

-       Strong analytical skills;

-       Ability to take initiative and work within tight deadlines;

-       Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office Programs, Excel, Internet)
required;

-       Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to
make independent decisions; and

-       A degree in political science or related field.



Interested candidates may send their application to:

vacancy@ifesindonesia.org latest by 31 January 2013.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

No phone inquiries.

People with disabilities with the relevant background are strongly
encouraged to apply