VACANCY

Rule Of Law - Project Officer and Project Assistant

The International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES) provides professional advice and technical assistance in the promotion of democracy, rule of law, governance, and civil society.

IFES' office in Jakarta is seeking applications from suitable persons for the position of Rule of Law Project Officer and Project Assistant who will work under our Legal Policy Division.

These are immediate two-month positions with the possibility for extension of the working agreement.


RULE OF LAW PROJECT OFFICER

Applicants for this position should have:

§ At least two years experience working with courts and bureaucrats
§ A high level of written and oral fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
§ Knowledge of Indonesian NGO Communities, Government Agencies and International Donor Agencies.
§ Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
§ A high level of self-motivation and ability to work independently within an energetic and busy team environment.
§ Degree in law; extensive knowledge in constitutional law is preferred


Scope of Work

Under the supervision of IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor, IFES-Indonesia Project Manager and IFES-Indonesia Legal Policy Coordinator, the Rule of Law Project Officer is responsible for the following:

§ Coordinate the planning, administration, development of materials and logistics for the workshop on election result dispute resolution, which include liaising with speakers and invitees and catering their needs in relation to the event.

§ Liaise with relevant Constitutional Court judges and staff regarding the preparation and holding of a workshop on election result dispute resolution.

§ Develop a report on the proceedings and conclusions of the aforementioned workshop.

§ Develop a report on the organization and administration of the aforementioned workshop.

§ Conduct relevant research as directed by IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor and recommend research topics in relation the function and powers of Indonesia's Constitutional Court.

§ Liaise with assigned researchers regarding development of research papers regarding the function and powers of Indonesia's Constitutional Court or as identified by the Court.

§ Coordinate and organize IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor's programme while s/he is in Indonesia.

§ Travel as necessary.

§ Supervise the Rule of Law Project Assistant.

§ Report on programmatic and administrative issues to IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor, IFES-Indonesia Project Manager and IFES-Indonesia Legal Policy Coordinator.

§ In the absence of the IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor and IFES-Indonesia Legal Policy Coordinator, undertake such of his/her roles and duties as directed by the Project Manager.

§ Undertake other tasks as directed by the IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor, IFES-Indonesia Project Manager and IFES-Indonesia Legal Policy Coordinator, as deemed appropriate.





RULE OF LAW PROJECT ASSISTANT



Applicants for this position should have:

§ At least 2 years experience as project assistant.
§ A high level of written and oral fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
§ A high level of self-motivation and ability to work within an energetic and busy team environment.
§ Proven organizational skills and attention to detail.
§ Ability to organize time and manage diverse activities.
§ A degree in public administration, politics, social sciences, or a related field.


Scope of Work

§ Under the supervision of IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor, IFES-Indonesia Project Manager and the Rule of Law Project Officer, the Rule of Law Project Assistant is responsible for the following:

§ Assist the Rule of Law Project Officer in implementing his/her duties, including, but not limited to: arranging appointments, schedules, and meetings for the IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor, the Rule of Law Project Officer and other IFES-Indonesia staff; making travel arrangements; coordinating the planning, administration and logistics for IFES Rule of Law events and activities, coordinating printing and distribution of IFES Rule of Law reports and other publications, and maintaining written status reports on all Rule of Law Staff's activities.

§ Assist the IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor and Rule of Law Project Officer in the financial management of approved programs and activities to include development of budgets, accounting and financial reports.

§ Conduct the distribution of documents and reports, including maintenance of the inventory of such documents and reports, as directed by Project Manager, IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor and Rule of Law Project Officer.

§ Maintain files and prepare correspondence, documentation, and other related information in support of IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor and Rule of Law Project Officer's activities.

§ Provide assistance with development of project activities conducted by the IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor and Rule of Law Project Officer.

§ Travel as necessary.

§ Report as required to the IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor, IFES-Indonesia Project Manager and Rule of Law Project Officer.

§ Perform other duties as requested by the IFES Senior Rule of Law Advisor, IFES-Indonesia Project Manager and Rule of Law Project Officer.

If you are interested in applying for the position please submit your letter of application and detailed resume with recent photograph by January 23, 2004 to:

Ms Fitri Lubis

Office Manager
IFES Indonesia
7th Floor, Wisma Nugra Santana
Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav 7-8
JAKARTA 10220

Or by email to fitri@ifesindo.com
[fitri at ifesindo dot com]