Available position in KOMPAK: Gender and Inclusion Manager

 

Gender and Inclusion Manager

KOMPAK Program

KOMPAK is an Australia-Indonesia government partnership supporting the Government of Indonesia's efforts in reducing poverty through improvements in basic service delivery and creating opportunities for work. KOMPAK focuses its efforts on three result areas:

1. Supporting Local Governments and Service Units to better address the needs of basic service users;
2. Supporting the poor and vulnerable to benefit from improved village governance; and
3. Supporting the poor and vulnerable to benefit from increased opportunities for employment and economic development.

 

The Opportunity

The Gender and Inclusion Manager is part of the GESI team and provides cross-support to the program specifically in knowledge management, reporting and communication of KOMPAK GESI work to capture and socialise learning, achievements and progress both internally and externally. This position will also support KOMPAK in socialising and boosting commitment to GESI across the program, through a combination of internal events and learning sessions, support to teams and documentation. The Gender and Inclusion Manager reports directly to the GESI Lead.

This is a full-time position expected to continue until June 2022 however, candidates with suitable qualifications who wish to be considered for future short-term/part-time positions are also encouraged to apply.

 

Key Duties

1. Manage the implementation of GESI activities in KOMPAK’s Annual Workplan 2021-2022
2. Provide technical assistance to national and provincial teams in mainstreaming GESI approach into their activities/programs, including support to review programs guidelines, draft regulations, activities TORs to ensure GESI principles are included where relevant
3. Support provincial and national teams to gather and analyses good practice, learning and data to inform programs improvement in Performance Review and Quarterly Review discussions. Follow up to ensure national and provincial teams document changes in management information system related to their GESI works.
4. Support GESI Lead and CKM Team in capturing lessons/stories of change with focus on the role of KOMPAK, change brought about and key results that contribute to KOMPAK’s framework.
5. Proactively identify and facilitate targeted GESI events within KOMPAK at national and subnational levels (for example including International Women’s Day, Kartini Day) as well as periodic learning events that highlight KOMPAK’s work and bring learning and good practice from other programs and cross provinces (to promote peer learning). Explore other options to boost commitment to GESI, for example initiatives that identify and celebrate GESI Champions, or promote peer learning.
6. Contribute to gathering and analysing data and information on GESI Activities across the KOMPAK portfolio, to generate knowledge and evidence at the KOMPAK level so that KOMPAK can effectively report on performance against the GESI Strategy.
7. Conduct field missions to monitor GESI implementation and performance, providing practical recommendations for improvement and following up to check on progress. Involvement in missions may also include helping to arrange field missions, including those involving government, donor and other partners with a focus on monitoring and show casing of GESI progress.

Further information regarding other key duties is included in the Information for Applicants.

 

Key Requirements

1. A degree in a relevant field (gender and social studies, legal studies).
2. At least 8 years of relevant experience in community development programs, working with the Government of Indonesia
3. Demonstrated experience adapting and providing practical support governments to utilize various tools and approaches that support gender equality and inclusion.
4. Ability to work independently and set priorities, take initiative and work well as part of a team.
5. Written and verbal communication skills of a high order able to develop good drafts of reports and analysis in a clear, concise and convincing manner.
6. Interpersonal communication skills of a high order able to forge relations easily with a range of stakeholders including for example: civil society, government, donors, development partners and private sector.
7. Well-developed skills in project management including project planning, budgeting and forecasting.
8. Fluency in Bahasa and English languages.
9. Understanding of gender equality and social inclusion issues.

 

Further Information & Application Details

Further information regarding this opportunity can be found in the ‘View Position Description’ link at the top of this page.

Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website and MUST include a CV and covering letter addressing the key requirements listed above. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from experienced and capable women.

Applications close: Monday, 13 September 2021 – midnight (AEST)

We welcome and thank all applicants however; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

 

Abt Associates – Who We Are

Abt Associates is a recognised leader in the international development sector. Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Operating in remote and challenging environments, we offer innovative solutions, extensive experience in the region, strong technical capacity, and a proven project management track record. We are committed to gender equity in our employment strategies and encourage applications from capable women. Abt Associates is a child safe organisation and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For more information about our company and what we do visit our website at www.abtassociates.com