Project Manager

Project Manager
Closing date: 09 Dec 2009
Location: Indonesia



Tifa Foundation
Tifa Foundation promotes an open society in
Indonesia which respects diversity and honors the rule of law, justice,
and equality. Our vision is that of a community in which citizens,
government and business support individual rights, especially the
rights and views of women, minorities, and other disadvantaged groups;
and nurture solidarity, and good governance.Tifa foundation is working
to achieve this through the strengthening of civil society.



The Open Society Institute, an International Funding Agency which works
to build vibrant and tolerant democracies, in cooperation with Yayasan
Tifa, a non-profit foundation which seeks to promote an open society in
Indonesia invites candidates to apply for the position of:



PROJECT MANAGER



Developing National System of Justice Services

Legal Empowerment of the Poor Initiative

Indonesia



SPECIFIC TASKS



- Conceptualize, design and oversee implementation of the project activities;

- Identify and help plan the operational and grant-making activities
the project should undertake, including both advocacy and technical
assistance;

- Develop pilot cost-effective models of providing community level
justice services and promoting access to free legal aid for indigent
criminal defendants especially from the outset of police custody;

- Support the development of legislation and government policy to
recognize the new system which relies on paralegals as the primary
providers of basic justice services;

- Cultivate key constituencies among donors and implementing organizations;

- Monitor, evaluate, and supervise the quality of justice service providers;

- Undertake financial management of the resources that will support these
activities; and

- Supervise the project staff and pro bono support/volunteers.



REQUIREMENTS



- A minimum of 5-8 years professional experience in the field of human rights,
law reform, and/or development;

- A post-graduate qualification in law, human rights, public policy or another
relevant field;

- Experience working with international donor organizations, bi-lateral
organizations, civil society, and/or governments preferred;

- Fluency in English with excellent writing, editorial, and oral advocacy skills;

- Dynamic and efficient self-starter, a respectful team player, and an
effective manager;

- Ability to think strategically;

- Excellent organizational skills;

- Ability to work both independently and with others;

- Pleasant, diplomatic manner and disposition in interacting with
colleagues at all levels, program contacts, and the general public;

- Experience in financial management and monitoring and evaluation is
desirable, as is knowledge of Indonesia.



The position is for two years with a possibility of an extension. This
position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience.
Anticipated start date: Immediate start.

How to applyIf interested
please send a letter of interest, resume, writing sample, and contact
information for three references to: recruitment@tifafoundation.org



Application deadline: December 8, 2009. Further details for background,
requirements and information about this position can be accessed on our
website:

http://www.tifafoundation.org



All candidates are advised to read the information on our website
before sending an application.