Institutional Specialist

Job Brief

Institutional Specialist

Location
Jakarta

Ad Title
Institutional Specialist

The PROAKTIF Program
Poverty Alleviation and Comprehensive, Inclusive and Adaptive Social Protection (PROAKTIF) is a three-year partnership between the Government of Australia and the Government of Indonesia, to strengthen Indonesia’s social protection policies and systems. A central feature of the program is that it provides support to the Policy Team of the National Team for the Acceleration of Poverty Reduction (TNP2K), a policy think tank which provides evidence-based policy advice and coordination across a range of GoI ministries and agencies. This longstanding partnership has contributed to Australia and Indonesia’s joint goals to address poverty and inequality and reduce barriers to inclusive economic growth. PROAKTIF has two outcomes, first, to facilitate TNP2K in making an effective contribution to reforming and improving poverty alleviation programs; and second, to optimize TNP2K performance, including in the promotion of gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI) and performance monitoring.

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The Role
The Institutional Specialist is responsible to support Chief of Policy Team in reviewing current institutional setting/framework related to poverty reduction policy and programs in Indonesia at national and sub-national level. He/she will work closely with teams and units within TNP2K to recommend a suitable institutional setting and strengthening to accommodate policy reform objectives and decisions related to the issue of poverty reduction.

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ToR – Institutional Specialist

About You
It is expected that the successful candidate will possess the following:

Education and experience:

• Minimum holding bachelor’s degree (preferably master’s degree) in a relevant field such as public administration, organizational development, public policy, economics, management, or a related social science discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience relevant to this position.

Technical Skills :

• Significant experience in institutional development, organizational design, policy analysis, or a related field is essential. Prior work with Government of Indonesia (GoI) on institutional framework projects or experience in designing and implementing policies and procedures is highly valued.
• Familiarity with GoIs legal and regulatory frameworks relevant to the institutional setting and the ability to design frameworks that comply with these requirements.
• Good knowledge of policy development processes and the ability to draft and propose new policies as part of the reform initiatives.
• Proven experience of working closely with GoIs policymakers, institutional experts, and relevant stakeholders
• Good understanding of Indonesias poverty reduction issues, strategy, policies, and programs.
• Proven excellent presentational and writing skills, including working with time constraints in the preparation of high-quality documents.

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, including a proven record in providing prompt and quality response to client requests and ability to effectively communicate internally and externally, share information with colleagues, clients, and management.

Teamwork Skills:

• Dedication to work in teams.
• Able to work very effectively with a range of government agencies, development partners (including donors, multilateral agencies, and non-government agencies).

Time management skills:

• Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
• Can handle multiple tasks effectively and coordinate a team to meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage uncertainty and adjust to a changing work program.

Language Skills:

• Fluent in written and spoken both Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Promoting Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) is a key focus of PROAKTIF. Applicants with knowledge or experience in GEDSI issues will be highly regarded by the selection panel. Desirable GEDSI skills and experience include:

• Relevant tertiary qualifications in gender equality, disability, or social inclusion.
• Experience in GEDSI-related policy development and gender-responsive budgeting for governments
• Experience in programs promoting women’s leadership, decision-making and economic empowerment.
• Experience and/or knowledge of disability inclusion in Indonesia.
• Experience in study/research/data analysis related to GEDSI and GEDSI-sensitive research methods.

Remuneration
The remuneration level at which the position is engaged is Locally Engaged Staff and will be based on the successful candidates’ relevant skills and experience. This is a fixed-term position.

Why join PROAKTIF?
At PROAKTIF, you will be part of a high-performing, innovative and collaborative team that provides analysis and advice on key policy areas in longstanding partnership contribution to Australia and Indonesia’s joint goals to address poverty and inequality, reduce barriers to inclusive economic growth, and maintain stability.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit

• Your CV

• A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

A combined 1 (one) pdf file consists of your CV and a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria, Essential Experience and Knowledge, and Desirable.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE 24 March 2024, 17h00 Jakarta Time.

Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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