Vacancy at Plan International

Plan is an international humanitarian, child-centered community development organization without religious, political or governmental affiliation. Plan’s vision is a world in which all children realize their full potential in societies that respect people’s rights and dignity. To strengthen its child centered community development approach Plan Indonesia is looking for dynamic Indonesian nationals to fill the positions of:

Governance Specialist – Based in Jakarta

This is a two year fixed term position funded by DFID. The Governance Specialist will develop and rollout cross-cutting governance policies and guidelines designed to ensure that all of Plan Indonesia’s programs address governance issues. Specifically: a) young citizens engagement in, and benefit from, service delivery systems that are responsive and accountable to them; b) the active participation of young citizens in local and national policy, planning and decision-making processes.

Requirements:

• University graduate in appropriate discipline, preferably with master degree.
• Minimum 3 years experience designing and leading governance programming and/or policy initiatives
• Experience designing and leading advocacy initiatives.
• In depth understanding of community development issues
• Excellent networking and partnership skills
• Ability to design research and present findings

Youth Employment Project Manager – Based In Jakarta

Plan Indonesia will be initiating a major youth employment project in Indonesia this year. The Youth Employment Project Manager will provide overall leadership for the project. He/she will design, implement, monitor and evaluate the project in cooperation with selected partners.

Requirements:

• University degree in appropriate field
• Five or more years experience implementing vocational training or youth employment programs, with at least two years at a senior level
• Experience in working with partners
• Strong skills in teamwork, strategic planning, negotiation and networking

Communications Manager (CM) – Based in Jakarta

The Communications Manager will establish and roll out Plan Indonesia’s communications strategy. He/she will head up a small team responsible for publications, media relations, branding, image building, website management, public relations and development education. The Communications Manager will be a senior manager and an integral part of the Country Management Team reporting to the Country Director.

Requirements:

• Degree in mass communications, journalism or related discipline.
• At least five years experience with successful track record in communications, media relations or journalism including supervisory/managerial responsibilities.
• Computer literate
• Excellent communicator, team builder and negotiator.
• Experience in NGOs will be an advantage.

All positions require fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia both written and verbal, and computer literate.

All applications will be treated in confidence. Only short-listed candidates will be notified and invited for interviews. Please submit your letter of application and detailed curriculum vitae in English by email no later than October 6, 2008 to: HRD.Indonesia[at]plan-international.org

Plan is an equal opportunity employer. As an international child-centered development organization, Plan does not tolerate child abuse. If you would like to know more about Plan International please visit our website at www.plan-international.org