On-Demand Application Specialist

Job Brief

On-Demand Application Specialist

Location
Jakarta, Indonesia

Ad Title
On-Demand Application Specialist

Program Background
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
On-Demand Application Specialist supports the Manager of Research, Development and Data Management Unit in developing individual, family and community-based self-registration mechanisms and developing ideal mechanisms in web- and mobile-based information systems.

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

• Advanced degree in relevant technologies: information technology, computer science, or information system.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills and aptitude for learning emerging technologies.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience in targeting databases operation.
• Proven track of records in the implementation of the targeting beneficiaries for the social assistance and social protection program targeting.
• Extensive experience in managing large scales quantitative population database such as Sensus, DTKS, P3KE, OMSPAN.
• Strong experience in IT development and backend web service development and execution, under tight deadlines with multiple stakeholders
• Deep understanding of Indonesia’s policy, programs, administration system and having experiences in policy development and reform.
• A good grasp of policy developments, secondary literature, and policy initiatives underway within Indonesia and globally.
• Proven substantial formal training in qualitative research methods.
• Familiarity with statistical analysis software packages such as STATA/SPSS/SAS is advantageous.
• Proven experience working on gender equality, women’s empowerment and/or inclusive development, more broadly, for public or private and/or other non-governmental sectors.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills;
• Proven record of strong client relations, with ability to work in sensitive situations, challenging policy environments, and within GoI institutions / ministries;
• Proven record of providing prompt and quality response to client requests.
• Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally, share information with colleagues, clients, and management;
• Excellent presentational and writing skills are required.
• Dedication to working in teams.
• Able to work very effectively with a range of government agencies, development partners (including donors, multilateral agencies, and non-government agencies).
• A strong record of working across organizational boundaries is required.
• 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.
• Fluent in written and spoken both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Willing and able to travel for work.

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
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 14 April 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.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.