Jul 26, 2012

COMMUNICATION OFFICER (JAKARTA)

Title: COMMUNICATION OFFICER (National)

Reports to: National
Project Manager of PREP-ICCTF
and Head of ICCTF Secretariat

Duty Station: ICCTF Secretariat, Wisma Bakrie 2, Jakarta

Duration of Assignment:August– December 2012
□ partial 
□ intermittent
□full
time/office based 

BACKGROUND INFORMATION

In 2009 the Government of Indonesia (GOI) established a national trust
fund mechanism called the Indonesian Climate Change Trust Fund (ICCTF) to
facilitate and coordinate financial support for climate change related
activities. ICCTF is the first integrated financial mechanism for Indonesia’s national
policies and programmes on addressing climate change. Current ICCTF governance
structure includesSteering
Committee, Technical Committee and Secretariat. 

A “Letter of Agreement regarding Implementation of Preparatory
Arrangements for the Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund” was signed by the GOI
and UNDP on September 14, 2009 to establish the Preparatory Arrangement for the
Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund (PREP-ICCTF) project until the end of 2012.
The objectives of the PREP-ICCTF project were to immediately support priority
initiatives on climate change, and to support capacity development needs for
the design, establishment and implementation of ICCTF.  Under the PREP-ICCTF, UNDP acts as the
interim fund manager for ICCTF thereby managing funds on behalf of ICCTF during
the interim phase. During the interim phase, responsibilities of UNDP have
gradually been transferred from the PREP-ICCTF project to ICCTF.

The ICCTF Secretariat, which also acts as the PREP-ICCTF Project
Management Unit, has been operational since February 2010. The Secretariat administers
the trust fund and supports the functions of the ICCTF Steering Committee and
Technical Committee.

ICCTF operates in three thematic windows, namely: land based mitigation, energy,and resilience and
adaptation. The ICCTF finalized three pilot projects last December 2012. The pilot projects covers the area of energy
conservation (energy window, implemented by the Ministry of Industry),
sustainable peatland management (land based mitigationwindow, implemented by the Ministry of
Agriculture), and public awareness raising (resilience and adaptation window,
implemented by the Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics). For the new
batch of project funding, a final assessment on selected projects is currently on-going
prior to final approval.

For the successful operation of the ICCTF,a Communication
Officer will be hired to be responsible for increasing the ability of the PREP-ICCTF to
effectively communicate and consult with key stakeholders,partners, and public
in general. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the NPM of PREP ICCTF and Head of
Secretariat, he/she promotespublic awareness in the activities of the PREP-ICCTF and publicizes themvia the media.

SCOPE OF WORK

1.     Ensures the implementation of communication operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results:

q   Carry
out communication related activities of ICCTF including awareness raising ICCTF with the central and provincial government, international community especially
donors and development partners, civil society and professional organization,
academic communities, media, and public in general.
q   Monitor and supervise the communication related
and public activities of ICCTF in its compliance with Government of Indonesia
and UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies.
q   Monitor and analyze the public awareness and partnership measures as well as on-going issues related to the development, climate change and ICCTF
q   Review and revise existing communication
strategy based on external evaluation results and inputs from Steering
Committee, Technical Committee and Secretariat management.

2.     Ensures public awareness raising, focusing
on achievement of the following results:

q   Producearticles, press releases, press briefs, newsletters, annual reports,
posters, brochures,
presentations, audio-video materialsand other similar publications to promote the ICCTF and its mission.
q   Prepare
and publish articles, essays,
and other coverage of ICCTF activities and ICCTF projects in newspaper,
magazine, radio, and television with content approval from ICCTF management.
q   Streamline the work process of publication
output, design and contentof ICCTF web site,
as well as update the ICCTF websitewith coordination to IT Associate.
    Organize
public awareness raising activities such as road shows, exhibition, and other
promotion events at local and international level to gain national recognition
and acknowledgement.

3.     Supports communication and partnership
with media and ICCTF stakeholders, focusing on achievement of the following
results:

q   Establish
and maintain communication line and partnership with national and international
media, line ministries, and development partners.
q   Organize
press conference, press launches, and other media events on various important
ICCTF programs and ICCTF-funded projects.
q   Involve
representatives of central, provincial, and local government in ICCTF
governance and activities.
q   Involve
of representatives of development partners in ICCTF governance and activities.
q   Involve
of representatives of the Indonesian Civil Society Organization, Technical
Experts, and Universities in ICCTF governance and activities

4.       Supports communication management of ICCTF
related issues,focusing on achievement of the following results:

q  Provide
advices on current development, environment and climate change issues to the
Steering Committee, Technical Committee, and Secretariat of ICCTF to be
responded appropriately.
q  Response
timely and accurately through articles, press release, and other publication
media are publicized to respond the issues directed to the performance and
activities of ICCTF.
q  Closely
work with the IT Assistant in the development and maintenance of ICCTF
knowledge management system.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum five years of relevant experience in development of
information products, involvement in communication processes and/or public
awareness campaigns etc., at least two years of which must be
in a similar capacity in the area of public communication, preferably within a bilateral/multilateral
development agency.

Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university in mass communication, journalism, media
relations, business administration, international development, development studies, or any closely
related field.

Hands-on experience in developing and managing communication with
government agencies, development partners, NGOs, and academics.

Hands-on experience in working
with national and international organizations, particularly those related to
development issues.

Excellent command of English and Bahasa
Indonesia, both spoken and verbal.  
Working knowledge on publication
layouts and design, and web and audio-visual media development

Experience in the usage of
computers and office, graphic and
publishing software packages (MS Word, Excel,Powerpoint, Moviemaker, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.).

Work experience with
Bappenas and trust fund management institution will be a significant advantage.

Experienced with government and UN system would be a significant advantage

Interested candidate should submit the application electronically to vacancy@icctf.or.id highlighting his/her
suitability and potential contribution to the position together with a detailed
CV, expected remuneration,
and three referees. The application should reach ICCTF Secretariat by August
11, 2012.  Necessary supporting
documents will be asked should the candidate is shortlisted and asked to present in an interview by ICCTFSelection Panel Team.

Social & Scientific Systems, Inc., is looking for a Site Specialist-Jakarta Based

Social & Scientific Systems, Inc. is looking for a Site Specialist, Jakarta Based, with the following requirements and job description :
 Job Description
Manage and provide a range of clinical research support activities for the Indonesia Research Partnership on Infectious Disease (INA-RESPOND) and South East Asia Infectious Disease Clinical Research Network (SEAICRN) Operations Center in Jakarta, Indonesia (managed by Social and Scientific Systems, Inc (SSS).  Dutiesinclude but are not limited to: provide clinical research site training and support for protocol implementation and site development activities; conduct site visits; conduct quality management activities, manage work with other members of the operations center to ensure that all protocol related activities are completed according to client timelines; provide support to the protocol development team; conduct review of protocol documents; assist with development of project budgets; serve as a data manager. Candidate must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and must be fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Key duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Site Liaison:Serve as the liaison between SSS and the investigators and staff of Indonesian clinical research sites, regarding protocol implementation and site activation activities. Track and report site progress, work closely with site staff to resolve issues impacting site performance, and serve as a primary point of contact for sites needing information, training, or other technical assistance. The project’s critical communications processes will be managed through site visits, e-mail, SMS, conference calls, meetings, and maintenance of a web-based portal.
Site Assessment and Preparedness Support:Manage all activities that support site preparedness for protocol activation, implementation, and closeout. Participate in visits to clinical research sites to assess the infrastructure, resources, and training capabilities needed to conduct INA-RESPOND and SEAICRNstudies. Prepare reports on findings and recommendations. Coordinate development, management and implementation of quality assurance strategies and initiatives.
Training:Plan, coordinate, and help conduct clinical research site staff training and educational efforts in areas including but not limited to: administration, site establishment, regulatory affairs, site operations and record keeping, clinical research, quality management, and good clinical practice (GCP). Coordinate logistics for site visits, meetings, and trainings of clinical research site staff. Participate in development of training and educational materials and general training curricula suitable to specific study and site needs.
Data Management: Responsible for Case Report Form (CRF) design, development, and maintenance. Coordinate, prepare, and provide training of all key data management-related study documents including CRF completion instructions, Data Management Guidelines, CRF Annotation, Data Entry Guidelines. Coordinate data entry screen testing, edit check programming and testing. Develop, generate and manage data queries, reports, and other data related activities. Provide support to clinical site staff regarding queries of data management system, develop site training materials and conduct training sessions. Plan and implement QC steps, such as checking tables, figures, and listings, verifying data entry, and reconciling text and tables.
Protocol Development and Implementation:Manage activities associated with protocol development and implementation including coordinating and providing guidance and support to protocol teams. Set up call/meeting schedules, create call/meeting agendas in consultation with the client, run calls/meetings, provide call/meeting summaries, manage timelines, and otherwise collaborate with team members in order to meet objectives.  Coordinate the writing of and edit and disseminate the protocol. Draft protocol-related documents such as informed consent forms, manuals of operations, and other documents as needed. Contribute to the creation and review of CRFs and the development of site budgets.
Regulatory:Maintain current regulatory knowledge and keep abreast of regulatory procedures and changes. Coordinate development/maintenance of site/country specific regulatory profiles. Liaise with government and regulatory representatives as needed. Oversee the regulatory document and requirements review and tracking process. Review and ensure that site-specific informed consent forms, 1572/Investigator Agreement forms, and other documents are in compliance with regulatory requirements.  Provide mentoring, guidance, and training to site staff to help ensure compliance.
Conflict and Problem Resolution:Anticipate and identify potential problems and propose preventive measures and solutions. Identify and implement measures to facilitate process improvement.
Site remedial activities:Manage and coordinate any needed site assistance required for remedial or corrective action required as a result of monitoring/auditing by regulatory agencies or entities. Participate as required in site assessment/site initiation visits.
Coordination with SSS staff, INA-RESPOND members, SEAICRN members, Consultants, and Other Contractors and Regulatory Agencies:Serve as a representative of the project and SSS, communicating professionally and effectively with the client and all collaborators. Provide mentoring and training to other OperationsCenter staff, and collaborate closely with staff in other SSS country offices.
Additional duties as assigned.
Required Skills
* Competently manage a very heavy workload, and multiple projects with competing priorities, switching priorities quickly as needs change. Must be comfortable working in quick-paced environment.
* Demonstrate a very high level of technical skill and expertise as pertains to clinical research site support and development.
* Demonstrate high proficiency in project planning and organization and proactively anticipate and identify complex issues and problems.
* Demonstrate experience in preparation and management of budgets
* Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills and written and verbal communication abilities.
* Demonstrate excellent decision-making abilities with competency in making decisions and resolving problems that could have an impact on the Project and/or SSS.
* Recognize which decisions may have a consequential effect on the Project and/or SSS and make decisions based on experience, skill, and situation, consulting with and/or informing others as appropriate.
* Act as the spokesperson for the Project/SSS and consider the implications of input/decisions, ensuring they are communicated appropriately.
Required Experience
* A baccalaureatedegree from an accredited college or university.  A master’s or doctorate level degree or equivalent is preferred.
* Relevant experience or coursework in public health, biomedical research or other related field.
* A minimum of 5years of increasingly responsible, broad and diversified professional management experience relevant to implementing clinical research or biomedical training programs.
* The ability to competently and independently manage all of the above Duties and Responsibilities with minimal guidance and supervision.
* Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English languages, both written and spoken.
Previous experience working with United States government funded clinical research projects strongly preferred

To apply, please email your Resume/CV to MSiahaan@s-3.com
Please write down the position that you'd like to apply in the subject line of your email.
Interested parties should respond immediately.
Application closing date: August 10, 2012.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
No phone and e-mail inquiries, please.

More information about Social & Scientific Systems, Inccan be found on our website http://www.s-3.com/

Condom Programming

UNFPA, the United Nations Population Fund, is an international development
agency that promotes the right of every women, man and child to enjoy a
life of health and equal opportunity. In the HIV programme, UNFPA is
committed to the prevention of HIV through sexual transmission programming
in Indonesia. Pursuant to the commitment, the Fund is going to conduct a
situation analysis on Comprehensive Condom Programming (CCP) in the
districts of Jayapura and Merauke, Papua Province. The situation analysis
will be conducted within 35 working days and hopefully will eventually
result in the assessment report and as well as recommendation for better
intervention programme. In regards to this UNFPA will recruit an
individual national consultant who will be work closely with Regional
Advisor on HIV from UNFPA Regional Office, Bangkok. For those interested
parties kindly send your expression of Interest, CV, related working
experience including link to publication, and budget proposal for maximum
USD 15,500 covering fee, accommodation and travel and operational cost *no
later than 1 August 2012 at 17.00*. Only short listed candidates will be
contact for further selection process.

For further detailed information on Concept Notes and complete Terms of
Reference, please visit *
http://indonesia.unfpa.org/unfpa-indonesia/vacancies*

Vacancy UCLG ASPAC - Remuneration Consultant

Terms of Reference for Remuneration
Consultant at United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC)

Background

United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is one
of the eight Regional Sections of the United Cities and Local Governments
(UCLG) and based in Jakarta, Indonesia. UCLG is the largest local government
organization in the world and the officially recognized voice of Local
Government by the United Nations.  The Asia and Pacific region is the
biggest of the eight sections in UCLG with linkages to more than 7.000 local
governments. It represents well over 3.76 billion people –more than half of the
world population- and incorporates economically fast developing countries such
as China, India and Indonesia.

UCLG ASPAC is the key knowledge management hub on local government issues in
the Asia-Pacific region. It promotes democratic local government, supports
cooperation between cities and their associations, and facilitates programs, networks and partnerships to develop
the capacity of local governments and the associations. Moreover, UCLG ASPAC
represents local governments politically within the international community,
and with the United Nations and its agencies. It also promotes inclusive
societies which safeguard equality, social and economic justice, and
sustainable community development. UCLG ASPAC is engaged in all relevant
thematic fields for nurturing sustainable development comprising poverty
alleviation, climate change, decentralization, local finance and MDGs.

Of vital importance to the
success of UCLG ASPAC programs is the support of highly skilled and dedicated
human resource.The human
resource is the most valuable asset of UCLG ASPAC and its effective management
is key to achieving better performance and delivering better services.In recognition of the important
contribution of the human resource, ASPAC needs to develop sound
guidance on how to manage the human resource aspect, including competitive remuneration
system. Therefore UCLG ASPAC is
urgentlyseeking an experienced Remuneration
Consultant to update and review the compensation management within ASPAC, that
would be performed carefully and in a transparent manner with the participation
of all UCLG ASPAC staff.

Objective:

The
objectives of appointing the Remuneration Consultant are to review and update
UCLG ASPAC current remuneration as well as UCLG ASPAC current DSA system,
including UCLG ASPAC travel regulation.

Scope of Work:
To fulfill the above objective the
Consultant will perform the following tasks:
* Analyzing the remuneration system within UCLG ASPAC
* Collecting reference materials on the remuneration system of some selected international organizations operating in Indonesia
* Providing up to date information on  relevant development related to remuneration issues
* Providing advice and recommendations on remuneration systems incl. existing reward packages
* Evaluating the existing UCLG ASPAC’s DSA system and developing specific recommendations on travel allowances 

UCLG ASPAC
Deliverables:
* UCLG ASPAC will provide office space and required office equipment when deemed necessary. The Consultant will work under the guidance of the Secretary General of UCLG ASPAC.
* UCLG ASPAC will provide the Consultant with a list of respective employees incl. information on remuneration and DSA policies.
Consultant Deliverables:

* Consultant will analyze, evaluate and update the remuneration and DSA system within UCLG ASPAC
* Consultant will provide an overview on competitive remuneration systems of international non-profit organizations operating in Indonesia as well as relevant developments on remuneration
* Consultant will produce remuneration categories  and up-to-date salary scales based on specific   criteria and  the institutional environment
Qualification Requirements:

* Proven track of experience in the area of compensation and benefit for international organization.
* Qualifications in human resources, business or a related field.
* Experience dealing with remuneration system and personnel policy for non-profit organizations will be an asset
* Familiar with labor market issues in Indonesia.
* Good communication, computer, organizational, management and interpersonal skills
* Has well developed numeracy skills.

Duration of Consultancy:

* The consultancy service is expected to be conducted in August, 2012 and shall  be completed within five full -working days.

Deadline of
Applications:

·         Candidates
are expected to submit their application at secretariat@uclg-aspac.org and aspac.uclg@yahoo.com. The closing date
for applications will be on 6th August 2012. Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted.