Date: Wed, 19 Dec 2001 13:58:28 +0900 To: jim Della-Giacoma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: Jim Della-Giacoma <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: NDI SEEKING INDONESIA: LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER
FYI. Please pass this on to anybody who you think it might interest. INDONESIA: LEGISLATIVE PROGRAM MANAGER Summary NDI will be hiring one Program Manager to assist in the implementation of a legislative development program in Indonesia. NDI's programs in Indonesia provide political parties, legislators, and nongovernmental actors with the skills and knowledge they need to better contribute to a self-sustaining, peaceful, and democratic political system. The objective of the legislative program is to help prepare elected officials at the national level and party caucuses to play a more meaningful role in public debate, policy development, allocation of public resources and government oversight, and to conduct legislative affairs in an ethical, responsive and transparent manner. The Program Manager will focus on developing and overseeing legislative strengthening operations, constituency servicing and other related programs. The Project Manager will organize a series of workshops focusing on the development of responsive and ethical practices among elected legislators, strengthening the role of political parties in the legislature and in consensus-building, and methods for enhancing committee procedures. The Project Manager will conduct consultations with political party leaders and members of the legislature, and provide technical assistance in developing strategies and mechanisms to better function in the legislature and improve constituency representation. The Program Manager will be working as part of a six-member team of senior staff, supported by Indonesian staff, and shall coordinate legislative program activity with other elements of NDI's program in Indonesia. The position is based in Jakarta, Indonesia where NDI has been implementing programs continuously since 1998. The anticipated deployment date of the Program Manager is January 14, 2001. A minimum commitment of one year is expected. Background In June 1999, a little more than a year after the resignation of President Suharto, Indonesia held its first open, competitive elections in 44 years. In October 1999, the Upper House (MPR), elected a new president and vice president, Abdurrahman Wahid and Megawati Sukarnoputri in the most democratic and peaceful transfer of executive power in the history of Indonesia. The establishment of a legitimate government through these elections heralded a new era of democratic consolidation. With transfer of power from Wahid to Megawati in July 2001 through a process that raised serious constitutional and legal questions, yet unmistakably demonstrated the supremacy of the People's Consultative Assembly (Majelis Perwakilan Rakyat, MPR) over the presidential office, the new government has inherited ominous political and economic tribulations. Democracy in Indonesia continues to face significant challenges in reforming the legal system, combating corruption, stemming political unrest, and ensuring civilian control over the military. To address these issues, NDI is assisting Indonesian legislators to develop capacities to communicate with their constituents, engage more fully in legislative debate, adopt rules of procedure that ensure that each party can effectively participate in the legislative process, and develop ethics codes and regulations to better ensure transparency and accountability. NDI provides technical assistance to political parties at the national and provincial levels, on a non-partisan basis, through workshops and consultations on strategic planning, platform development, leadership training, communications and campaign methods. Relying on its resident expert staff and an international network of elected officials and legislative experts, NDI assists elected party representatives and officials at the national and provincial levels to develop democratic practices and to conduct the business of law-making in an ethical, transparent, and democratic manner. Primary Responsibilities Develop and implement legislative training in consultation with legislators and political party leaders. Coordinate with other NDI programs in-country and in the region as well as with relevant NDI program and regional staff, consultants, and trainers. Develop and maintain relationships with the U.S. Department of State, U.S.Agency for International Development (USAID), the United Nations Development Project (UNDP) and other organizations representing the international community in Indonesia. Provide and facilitate technical assistance to political parties in the legislature. Supervise the drafting, publication and distribution of informational resources on legislative strengthening to members of parliament and interested parties. Assist in fundraising for legislative programs. Coordinate programmatic and logistical arrangements for training activities. Prepare and submit bi-weekly program updates and periodic reports on program activities. Manage local staff and office. Manage and reconcile program expenses. Qualifications At least seven years of experience as a legislator, legislative staffer and/or political party official. Substantial training experience in political organizing and legislative operations. Experience with conference/workshop organizing and facilitation. High degree of organization and initiative. Strong written and oral communications skills. High computer literacy. Experience in financial management and reporting. Experience in staff management. Professional or travel experience abroad. Prior working relationships with the USAID (preferred). Comments The Program Manager will have the programmatic and administrative support of the Indonesia office as well as the support of staff in Washington DC. Salary range is commensurate with experience. Benefits and housing allowance are provided. Application Instructions Interested applicants can apply now using our on-line resume tool. Refer to Source Code NDIWS and cite the exact position title in the cover letter. Applications must be received on or before December 28, 2001. Or email your resume and cover letter as one document to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Refer to Source Code NDIWS in the subject line. If applying for multiple positions, please refer to each job title in your cover letter. Do not send more than one copy of your resume at a time. No phone calls please Posted December 10, 2001 NDI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, political affiliation, religion, gender, disability, and/or sexual orientation. _____________________________________________________ Jim Della-Giacoma Resident Representative/Chief of Party National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (NDI) East Timor Office Telephone: (670) (390) 325-152 Office Fax: (670) (390) 325-150 Mobile: (61) (417) 775-359 E-fax: (1) (413) 280-3982 E-mail: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Office address: Rua De Nu Laran No. 15 Bairro Dos Grilos Dili, East Timor Postal address: PO Box 405 Dili, East Timor _____________________________________________________ ___________________________________ UCLA Center for Southeast Asian Studies 11364 Bunche Hall On Campus Mailcode: 148703 Off Campus Mailing Address: Box 951487, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1487 Telephone: 310-206-9163 Fax: 310-206-3555 Website: <http://www.isop.ucla.edu/cseas>http://www.isop.ucla.edu/cseas
