Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
JOB BRIEF
Are you enthusiastic about supporting grassroots activism in a politically challenging environment?
If you want to contribute to grassroots communities and protection of Human Rights Defenders in the field, you might be the person we need to join a dynamic team, working closely with social movements and Civil Society Organizations.
The Project Coordinator will be based in a national NGO in Jakarta, with regular work with grassroots Human Rights Defenders in rural areas of Indonesia.
Peace Brigades International (PBI) is an international grassroots NGO that has promoted non-violence and protected human rights since 1981. PBI uses its international presence and global networks to protect, support and enable the work of human right defenders and local activists for peaceful social change. For over 40 years, we have protected the lives of hundreds of activists. We are non-partisan and we believe that a lasting peace cannot be imposed from outside but must come from the desires of local people. Please see peacebrigades.org for more information.
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia (with a 2-3 months training and preparation period in Europe)
Benefits: 30 days annual leave, insurance, rent allowance, other benefits according to German
Development Workers Act (EhfG)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Duration: 2 years (with possibility of extension)
The Project Coordinator will report directly to PBI’s Indonesia Project Committee.
The Project Committee is looking to appoint the right candidate to start in Jakarta in summer 2025. Due to donor requirements, only European Union and Swiss nationals may apply to this position. The successful applicant will receive a two-to-three-month training in Europe prior to beginning the two-year overseas placement in Indonesia.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation of PBI project strategy, monitoring and reporting
- MEL on project activities, including reporting on impact on gender equality and inclusion
- Coordinate exploration of new initiatives based on request from HRDs and grassroot organizations particularly marginalized groups such as IDPs, LGBTQ+, Women, Indigenous People’s, Youth’s etc.
- Coordinate exploration of national volunteer program with an aim of awareness raising, peacebuilding and support to the human rights movement
- Lead on financial and narrative reporting for donors and other stakeholders
- Coordinating communications with the Project Committee, including regular monthly meetings
- Assist Project Committee with human resources management
General Program Coordination with PBI global entities
- Represent project in PBI International Operations Council
- Participation in other working groups/common spaces (covering when the Indonesia Project does not have a permanent representative in such groups)
- Answering general inquiries (internal PBI)
- Coordinate with other PBI entities on fundraising activities
Communications
- Create written materials for external communications, including updates and success stories for the PBI website, social media, pamphlets, etc.
- Being the project contact focal point (managing email address)
- Contribute to communication and network strengthening initiatives
- Take part to the PBI global working group’s
Training & Mentorship
- Contributing to the development or facilitation of training sessions
- Provide mentorship to HRDs and their organisations
- Work with local partner on joint activities and to support internal capacity building
APPLICATION BRIEF
To apply for this role please send your CV and cover letter through the link below. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the position is open until filled.
If you don't meet all of the above requirements please don´t hesitate to apply. We are looking for candidates with diverse backgrounds.
