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Program Officer
An international, nonprofit organization that supports the building of democratic societies is seeking to employ a Program Officer to assist with the daily operation and implementation of its projects. This is a full time immediate position. Responsibilities include:
Undertake research and write reports on issues related to the conduct of elections to include the full range of technical and operational issues relating to elections - for example, voter registration, voting and counting processes, election logistics – as required;
Support IFES program staff in working closely with members and officials of Indonesia's electoral institutions and support ongoing working relationships;
Coordinate the planning, administration and logistics for special events undertaken by IFES in the area of election management trainings, workshops or other events;
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 and the Chief of Party;
Undertake other duties as may be requested/directed from time to time; and,
Travel as required.
Applicants should have:
• At least 3 years of experience of working with democracy and governance related issues, ideally with experience in program implementation;
• 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.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to make independent decisions.
• A degree in political science or related field.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your letter of application and detailed resume at the latest on March 15, 2008 to:
Marti Yusnida
IFES Indonesia
Kawasan Bisnis Granadha lt 8 # 003,
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 50 Jakarta 12930
or by fax to 021-25539402 or email to marti@ifesindo. com
Program Officer
