MidFull TimeEN
Key Responsibilities:
About Project :
Kolaborasi untuk Edukasi Anak Indonesia (KREASI), or Collaboration for the Education of Indonesian Children, is a program designed to accelerate the improvement of literacy, numeracy, and character education for preschool and primary school students in 8 districts across 4 provinces in Indonesia. The program is funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) through the Multiplier Grant allocated for Indonesia, leveraging the investment of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for its INOVASI Phase 3 program.Wahana Visi Indonesia, in partnership with Save The Children Indonesia, will implement KREASI project in North Halmahera District. The program closely aligns with Indonesia’s national education goals, particularly the Merdeka Belajar initiative, which emphasizes essential and flexible learning processes tailored to each student's interests, talents, and needs, focusing on holistic, relevant, and sustainable education.
This project is subject to donor funding acquisition process. In the event that the funding agreement is not finalized, the recruitment process may be postponed or the position may not proceed. We are committed to maintaining transparent communication with all candidates throughout this process.
Job Roles
The Advocacy Officer will facilitate the planning and implementation of daily activities related to the KREASI Project. He/She will support daily program activities and provide technical guidance to community groups or local partners who assist WV in carrying out certain activities. Frequent field visits and reporting and monitoring of program components are required. This role will also build partnerships with local stakeholders.
Strategy Development and Planning:
Support the KREASI team in building a transformative child-focused community development vision and its planning.
Guide communities in identifying child-related issues and prioritize program implementation based on needs, opportunities, and community capabilities, aligned with project design and annual work plan.
Assist in creating quarterly and monthly community plans, which contribute to the overall project planning.
Resource and Acquisition Management:
Support KREASI Team in delivery of Project Goals.
Guide communities in identifying available resources, risk management, and readiness to engage in program implementation.
Support the Manager in preparing program implementation at village and district levels and take responsibility for preparation and execution
Capacity Building:
Support KREASI Team to advocate comprehensive and fair regulations relate to project in village level.
Ensure all regulations relate to the project are working as well.
Develop the capacity of communities and partners in character, competence, and commitment to ensure smooth program implementation for child and family welfare.
Raise community awareness to critically address issues and opportunities for child and family welfare.
Train communities and partners in managing local initiatives.
Conduct reflection and learning processes with communities, including the most vulnerable groups, and partners.
Share learnings and program implementation reports with relevant stakeholders.
Accountability:
Carry out daily activities as outlined in the program work plan for advocacy and communication work.
Mainstream child protection in activities related with advocacy and communication work.
Implement activities with communities as per the Annual Plan, adhering to standards and budget.
Provide community development technical assistance, including project management, activity implementation, reporting, communication systems, and internal monitoring and evaluation.
Conduct scheduled home visits to families and children.
Facilitate community organization processes at the village level.
Recommend project team for revisions in planning and budgeting based on monitoring, reflection, and learning with communities and partners.
Facilitate inclusive dialogue processes with communities and partners.
Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual project reporting.
Networking and Coordination Development:
Work closely with local beneficiaries (e.g., schools, communities, and stakeholders) to ensure their participation and inputs.
Build trust among schools, communities, and local stakeholders and ensure that program activities reflect local needs and contexts.
Build partnerships with various organizations, institutions, and entities at the village level to improve child and family welfare, especially for the most vulnerable.
Facilitate and manage relationships with communities and village-level development partners, including village governments, existing community organizations, faith-based communities, private sectors, and community leaders.
Provide accurate organizational identity information.
Enhance understanding of the political situation in the service area to respond appropriately as an organizational representative.
Leadership and management:
Responsible in advocate comprehensive and fair regulations regarding education and child protection in district level
Build good partnerships with government and stakeholders in order to advocate regulations related to KREASI Project.
Support Infocus Project Manager and other staff to ensure project goals are met according to KREASI Design and Annual Plan on time, on budget and with quality.
Contribute to campaigning the solution for all advocacy issue relate to project,
Document field implementation processes and provide monthly activity progress reports to supervisors.
Foster a positive, respectful, and caring work environment.
Practice spirituality and prayer in daily life.
Required Professional Experience
Minimum of 3 years of work experience or at least 1 year as a development facilitator in humanitarian programs.
Preferably experienced in coordinating between sub-district and district-level government institutions and humanitarian organizations.
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
A bachelor's degree in education or social sciences is preferred, but candidates from other fields are also welcome.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
Strong skills in facilitating and building interpersonal relationships.
Proficient in using digital applications and continuously learning to improve documentation processes.
Understanding of community development and mobilization concepts.
Strong critical and analytical thinking skills.
Familiarity with the conditions of the service area.
Have his/her own vehicle.
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement
70% Field 30% Admin . Must understand the field conditions and their limitations, as you will reside in the service area. Strong facilitation skills are required to build relationships with various stakeholders. Prepared to engage in field mobility activities.
Language Requirements
Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia is required, and knowledge of local languages in the project area is preferred. English proficiency is an added advantage.
ONLY a shortlist of applicants will be contacted.
WVI implements a Safeguarding Policy as a form of our commitment to protect children and adult beneficiaries. WVI has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with WVI work and WVI also participates in the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR) Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS).
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
