Program Officer - Leadership Program IPD

The Institute for Peace and Democracy (IPD) which is an independent entity under the University of Udayana, Bali, is the learning community that has been established to provide substantive, academic and technical support for the dialogues conducted by the Bali Democracy Forum.

IPD regularly organizes discussion on such topics as: true democratic elections, multiparty system in a pluralistic society, effective parliaments, the independence of judiciary, law enforcement in a regime of human rights, waging anti corruption campaigns, the limits to press freedom, the merits of a market economy versus the need for social justice, strengthening civil society and how a professional military establishment can help to promote democracy. In brief, IPD is the implementing body of the agenda and programs adopted by The Bali Democracy Forum (BDF).

IPD is also commissions policy-relevant studies by resident researchers or visiting scholars and organizes training program for, among others, elections workers, members of political parties, parliamentarians, media professionals and development planners.

IPD organizes joint missions that include experts and government officials from countries participating in the BDF. The joint missions conduct policy-oriented research, field studies and comparative studies. They may also provide consultancy services and technical assistance as needed and upon request by government of the participating BDF countries.

IPD is looking for enthusiastic colleague:

Program Officer - Leadership Program

Based: 
IPD Office
Rectorate Office 2nd Floor
University of Udayana
Bukit Jimbaran, Badung - Bali

IPD is currently seeking for a Program Officer for the Asian Political
Party Leadership Program. This program is build
to response to challenges facing political parties and their development into
mature, representative institutions. For this program IPD will be supported by
the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI), conducting a
regional program that would promote the modernization and strengthening of
political parties by enhancing the democratic leadership skills of emerging
political leaders and party activists within the Asia region.  The Asian Political Party Leadership (APPL) program
would provide young, emerging leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to
initiate transformation inside their own political parties to become more
democratic, legitimate, transparent, and effective in meeting the aspirations
of their supporters.  APPL would create
opportunities for young leaders to network with like-minded individuals from
other parts of Asia in order to share experiences, methodologies, and ideas
from different contexts that have been effective in strengthening political
parties in their own countries.


Job
description:
-     Under
the supervision of the Executive Director, independently conducting research on
the current political situation and the development of political parties of
participating countries in the APPL program and other research relevant to the
program such as monitor the development of other regional politics research
bodies (within and without the region), as well as trends in regional and
international political parties issues.
-     Support
to the Executive Director in preparing background papers, briefs, reports, and
updates and provide substantive inputs concerning regional politic/political
parties’ development. 
-          Coordinate
the activities and provide the required support for the identification,
development, implementation and monitoring of APPL program. 
-          Prepare
information materials and other publications for public dissemination as a
result of APPL program.
-          Prepare
APPL narrative reports as scheduled (weekly/monthly/quarterly).
-          Conduct
consultations with various resource persons on regional politics/political
parties’ research matters.
 
Qualification:
-      A
university qualification, preferably master degree graduate, from an
internationally recognized institution, in relevant discipline, such as
political science, Asia pacific studies,  international relations, political economy, or
peace studies and conflict resolution;
-      A
minimum of 4 years experience in high level project/program management
positions, preferably funded by international donors;
-       A
minimum of 4 years experience in organizing, and reporting of projects,
trainings, workshops, lectures, and field studies;
-     Advance
communication and networking skills and demonstrated independence of thought
and professional integrity;
-          Excellent
skill in report writing; 
-          Fluency
in written and spoken English
 
IPD
offers:
-          Inspiring
working environment, good atmosphere with a lot of personal responsibilities;
-          Possibilities
for personal growth and professional career development;
-          Competitive
remuneration;
-          IPD
initially offers an 11 months contract.

Availability:

-          ASAP

Applications:
Please
note, candidates who do not completely meet the above requirements are
requested not to apply.

Please
send your applications (CV and cover letter), with the names, positions and
e-mail addresses of two references via e-mail only to:

Institute
for Peace and Democracy
Att.
Executive Director I Ketut Putra Erawan
ipdrecruitment@yahoo.com

In
the subject line please mention : Program Officer - Leadership Program
Deadline:  10 January 2011Only suitable and shortlisted candidates will be
contacted

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