The Asia
Foundation –works in collaboration with the UK Climate Change Unit (UKCCU) — has been implementing
SETAPAK Program to support efforts that improve the governance of forestry,
land use and land use change in Indonesia. The program began in 2012 and is
currently entering its second phase (2015-2018), and is working in Kalimantan,
Sumatra and Sulawesi. Program areas include strengthening
governance through partnerships with CSOs, addressing the regulatory framework
for land use change and forestry issues, improving transparency and
accountability, spatial planning and land use permitting, and utilizing the
justice sector to address forest conversion. To achieve the result of the program effectively, SETAPAK
Program needs a Program Officer for Monitoring and Evaluation.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title    : Monitoring and Evaluation Project Officer

Location           : Jakarta, Indonesia

Job Type           : Full-Time

SUMMARY
OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The Program Officer for Monitoring and Evaluation
provides direct management and implementation of all Monitoring and Evaluation
activities for the SETAPAK program. S/he will be responsible for finalizing the
monitoring and evaluation design for the program, managing its ongoing
implementation, and ensuring that results are used to improve program
implementation. S/he will also be responsible for designing and managing the
implementation the research component of the program, which will involve
providing support to implementing partners on research design, analysis, and
writing. S/he will be responsible for ensuring quality of research results, and
publication and dissemination of reports.

REQUIREMENTS

EXPERIENCE:

· Minimum
three years work experience on monitoring and evaluation for development programs

· Experience
designing monitoring and evaluation systems for new programs

· Experience
working with Indonesian NGOs at province/district level

· Experience
providing capacity support on M&E skills to NGOs, experience designing and
leading trainings

· Knowledge
of environmental governance issues in Indonesia highly desirable

EDUCATION

Minimum
Bachelors Degree in the social sciences (development studies, sociology,
anthropology, political science) or other relevant field. Masters Degree
preferred.

OTHER:

·        Interest
in the political-economy dimensions of environmental governance in Indonesia

·        Excellent
verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia

·        Competency
with standard word processing and spreadsheet programs

·       Excellent
interpersonal skills including the ability to maintain good relations with
NGOs, government, donors and collegues

·        Professional
organizational abilities

·       Willingness
to travel to remote regions

JOB FUNCTIONS

MONITORING AND EVALUATION:

·        Lead
the finalization of the logframe and M&E plan, by reviewing relevance and
feasibility of proposed indicators, surveying data sources, holding
consultations with program partners and outside experts, coordinating with the
donor, and producing a detailed workplan and budget for M&E activities.
This will include clarifying M&E concepts, identifying the need for
additional studies in order to meet M&E requirements, and designing such
studies.

·      Design
and implement the M&E system for each subgrant to national and local
partners, by working closely with M&E staff and program leadership of
partners, supervising drafting of budgets and workplans for M&E activities,
supervising implementation of M&E systems by partners, and ensuring that
good quality reports are produced by partners on schedule. 

·      Provide
technical assistance and training as needed to local partners to develop and
implement M&E activities.

·      Compile
regular reports on M&E activities and findings, including to the program
director and to the donor. Contribute to Quarterly Reports, Annual Reports and
Annuals Reviews as needed. Contribute to program publications and information
events which explain the project to stakeholders.

·       Formulate
recommendations for improvements to program implementation based on M&E
findings,       both within the Foundation and with program partners at the national
and local levels.

·      Monitor
and report on uptake of these recommendations to ensure that the program and
partners are active in seeking to improve implementation.  

·       Coordinate
with other units within the Foundation as needed to facilitate
cross-fertilization and internal networking.

GENERAL

·     As a
key member of program staff, participate in team meetings to contribute to
ongoing program planning, problem-solving, and knowledge sharing.

·        Contribute
to the dissemination of program activities results.

·        Monitor
important social, political and economic developments in-country.

·        Understand
and comply with requirements placed on the Foundation by our donors.

·        Other
relevant tasks as required.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS

·     Develop
and maintain contacts with other local and international NGOs working on environmental
governance issues in Indonesia, ensure coordination, and raise the profile of
the Foundation’s activities.

·        Maintain
and develop relationships with existing donors and funding agencies.

·        Develop
working relationships with government agencies at national, provincial, and
local levels.

       HOW TO APPLY

       Please send your application letter and CV to The Asia Foundation by email to [email protected] by September 30, 2016. Please write “PO Monev SETAPAK” on the Subject of the email. The Asia Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.