Project Manager -Legal Empowerment - TF

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.

Closing date: 09 Dec 2009
Location: Indonesia

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.