Senior Writer

Location Jakarta, Indonesia
APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 19^th September 2024, 5 PM Jakarta time

Program Background

The SKALA Program is a significant Australian investment designed to help Indonesia address regional disparities in development. SKALA will contribute to this objective by strengthening selected elements of Indonesia’s large and complex decentralised government system responsible for the delivery of basic services (Layanan Dasar). The SKALA Program’s core approach is to facilitate better collaboration (Kolaborasi) between Indonesian government stakeholders, at national and subnational levels, to help realise synergies (Sinergi) that will trigger improved service delivery. Moreover, SKALA will build on, and take to scale, the successes and learning from Australia’s previous 19 years of support to Indonesia’s decentralised government system. The SKALA Program is to be implemented through the following three pillars:

• Pillar 1: Stronger national level enabling environment for sub-national service delivery
• Pillar 2: Better sub-national governance for service delivery
• Pillar 3: Greater participation, representation and influence for women, people with disabilities and vulnerable groups

SKALA is implemented at the national level with an office in Jakarta and at the subnational level with offices in Aceh, Nusa Tenggara Barat, Nusa Tenggara Timur, Maluku, Gorontalo, Kalimantan Utara, Tanagh Papua. In addition to the 3 pillars, SKALA works across 4 general themes of Public Financial Management, Minimum Service Standards, Data and Analysis and GEDSI.

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The Role

This position is a short-term consultancy for 80 days between October 2024 and June 2025 (possibility to extend based on performance and program needs). The consultant will work in close collaboration with the Knowledge Management team and will work closely with the implementation team. 

S/he will render support for ensuring comprehensive documentation of activities and achievements, including but not limited to success stories, reports, briefs and other type of advocacy-related materials, as required. 

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About You

Specific Responsibilities 

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to the following:

• Work with, coordinate and support SKALA’s knowledge management team to develop, curate, and produce written materials on evidence-based best practices, and lessons learned;
• Draft impact stories, advocacy materials, and other knowledge products, to be published on the website or in print materials.
• Draft and/or edit SKALA’s knowledge products.
• Support in maintaining collaboration with key stakeholders and relevant partners, who can help to disseminate information about the activity with a wider audience, when required.
• Support the Knowledge Management team with other tasks, as required. 

Other Duties

• Comply with DFAT, DT Global and SKALA policies on gender, disability, fraud and anticorruption, child protection, PSEAH and the environment.
• Ensure compliance and adherence to various operational policies, guidelines and manuals issued by DT Global and SKALA.  
• Proactively identify and report risks and manage risks within your level of accountability.
• Undertake other duties as required by the Program 

Job Requirements

• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain. 
• Work may require long, and flexible hours as needed. Travel is based on need. 

Relationship Management 

The Senior Writer will work closely and effectively with the various teams in SKALA and may include government counterparts as well as key ministries. This position will report to the Knowledge Management Lead 

Selection Criteria

Essential

• Master’s degree in Journalism, Communication Science, International Relations/ Public Affair/Policy, Development Studies, or other relevant disciplines;  
• A minimum of 10 years relevant professional experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience (10+ years) in writing, editing, and storytelling, preferably in the development sector and/or DFAT-funded program.
• Storytelling expertise in translating complex development issues and practices into engaging narratives that resonate with stakeholders, donors, and the general public.
• Strong ability to craft clear, compelling content for diverse audiences, including reports, briefs, articles, case studies, and other form of written documents, based on complex issues materials
• Good understanding and familiarity in development issues, public sector governance, regional planning, poverty reduction, basic service delivery, preferably including social protection.
• Ability to work swiftly and effectively in complex environments with multiple tasks, competing prioritise, and tight deadlines, and to deliver time-sensitive high-quality work.
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; sensitive to working in a multicultural environment.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is a must; working knowledge of English is beneficial. 

Remuneration
Successful Indonesian nationals will be engaged under a national contract in IDR and will be subject to Indonesian employment regulations and tax obligations.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
A single pdf file that includes your CV, a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria, and samples of you past work. 

APPLICATIONS CLOSE – 19^th September 2024, 5 PM Jakarta time
  
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.  Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

DT Global is committed to child protection and safeguarding the welfare of children in the delivery of our international development programs. We are committed to Safety and the Prevention of Sexual Abuse and Harassment (PSEAH), and bribery prevention. DT Global is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women, men, people with diverse backgrounds and people living with disabilities to apply. This program is funded by the Australian Government and Managed by DT Global.