Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in
research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and
environmental policy, and international development working in more than 40
countries around the world. In Indonesia, Abt has a rich history implementing
health, economic development, governance and land use planning programs. For
more information, please visit www.abtassociates.com.Abt Associates is actively recruiting qualified
professionals for the anticipated USAID Bukti Untuk Kebijakan dan Advokasi
(BUKA – Evidence for Policy and Advocacy) and the Millennium Challenge
Account-Indonesia (MCA-I) Participatory Mapping and Planning Project 6 (PMAP 6). USAID BUKAUSAID BUKA aims to bolster the use of evidence in
decision-making in the policy and public spheres by enhancing the capacity of
scientific institutions and increasing public demand. Abt seeks the following positions:·        
Civil Society Capacity
Building Specialist – experience improving research and institutional capacity of civil
society organizations working in policy realm·        
Public Policy Advocacy
Specialist
– experience shaping public policy through civil society organizations,
creating linkages of civil society organizations to policymakers at national
and regional levels·        
Private Sector Policy
Specialist
– engagement with the private sector to identify and later articulate policy
needs, ability to link private sector to relevant decision makers in government
for open policy dialogue·        
Policy Communications
Specialist
– ability to effectively disseminate research to public through various media
outletsSuccessful candidates must have university degrees
in communications, economics, law, public policy or related field. A minimum of
8 years of experience implementing nationally relevant programs in policy,
applied research or science for government, private businesses or
non-governmental organizations. Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is required,
fluency in English is preferred as well.Interested candidates may send a CV and cover letter
to [email protected] as
soon as possible but no later than 10 October 2016. Only
qualified candidates will be contacted.  MCA-I PMAP 6MCA-I PMAP 6 is a one-year project helping over 300
rural villages in fifteen districts throughout the country to delineate and
demarcate their boundaries and map their resources to attract future investment
in areas that will improve rural livelihoods in an environmentally sustainable
manner. Abt Associates intends to hire up to six Field Coordinators to support and oversee work in three to five
districts in assigned areas. The Field
Coordinators must:·        
Direct supervision of the work of the field team leaders in selected
sub-districts·        
Acquire spatial information (topographical maps, satellite imagery,
aerial photos, etc.) from various sources of the assigned geographic areas·        
Coordinate closely with relevant government agencies of the selected
district and the Office of Sub-district Head·        
Commit to a one-year posting in remote site with extensive travel
within assigned regionSuccessful candidates must have university degrees
in natural resource management, forestry, geography, geodetic engineering or
related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience working on community based
development projects. The candidate must have demonstrated skill in management,
communication and interaction with local government and community
representatives. Fluency
in Bahasa Indonesia and English is required.Interested candidates may send a CV and cover letter
to [email protected] as
soon as possible but no later than 10 October 2016. Only qualified candidates
will be contacted.
Thank you for your interest in Abt Associates.