Parliamentary Specialist - MSI

Parliamentary Specialist, Indonesia
Management Systems International
Location: Indonesia
Last Date: December 3, 2009

Project/Proposal Summary:
The PROGRAM REPRESENTASI (ProRep) project is a five-year project funded by USAID that aims to increase the effectiveness of representative groups and institutions in Indonesia, and in dong so, bolster both democracy and good governance. Project activities will focus on the following 4 components:

1. Strengthening the representational capacity of 16 to 20 membership- and constituency- based CSOs;
2. Building the capacity of 15 to 20 universities, think tanks and CSOs to conduct and disseminate policy-relevant research and analysis on key policy and governance issues;
3. Supporting more effective, responsive and transparent legislative processes in the DPR;
4. Providing timely assistance for special initiatives needed to protect or advance democratic governance.

Position Summary:
MSI is seeking an experienced Parliamentary Specialist who will be responsible for the design and implementation of Component 3, as outlined above. This includes engaging with a range of stakeholders inside and outside the DPR, providing them with the skills, tool and resources they need, monitoring and reporting on their performance and supervising assistants.

Responsibilities:

• The provision of technical assistance and training for DPR members and staff, including for budget analysis and oversight, policy analysis and legislative drafting;
• Provision of technical assistance and training to build institutional mechanisms that strengthen the links between DPR members and their constituents;
• Provision of technical assistance and training to improve the overall effectiveness and transparency of the DPR, including the Secretariat and the bodies constituted within in, especially the komisi and committees;
• Possible technical assistance and training to be providing to the DPD, if determined by USAID; and
• Tracking and measuring changes in the DPR’s effectiveness, transparency and responsiveness.
  

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years of international experience working on governance/policy reform programs or processes, including at least 4 years working with or in a Parliament;
• Advanced degree in relevant field; or an additional four years of professional experience in lieu of an advanced degree;
• A demonstrated ability to operate prudently, effectively and diplomatically in a highly political environment;
• Familiarity with Indonesian or Asian CSOs and/or politics a plus;
• Familiarity with USAID-funded NLSP and DRSP programs a plus;
• Professional level fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia required;
• Previous experience working on USAID- or donor-funded projects a plus;
  

Some travel within Indonesia will be required.

**Please Note: This is a local position. Only Indonesian citizens are eligible to apply.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please. To apply, please visit our website: www.msiworldwide.com