GEDSI Intern – Gorontalo (Targeted recruitment for People With Disability)

Location: Gorontalo
APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday, 16^th January 2026. Max 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, Tanah 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 internship position is specifically intended for persons with disabilities.

SKALA is committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and during the internship period to ensure an inclusive, accessible, and supportive working environment.

This internship is designed to provide practical learning exposure in Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) within a subnational development program context.

The GEDSI Intern – Gorontalo will work under the supervision of the Provincial Lead and in close coordination with the Provincial GEDSI Coordinator and the Gorontalo implementation team. Through guided tasks and on-the-job learning, the intern will support GEDSI-related activities, including event facilitation, basic administration, documentation, and reporting.

The internship aims to strengthen the intern’s understanding of GEDSI principles and their application in provincial governance, service delivery, and community engagement.

All tasks will be undertaken under supervision and aligned with the intern’s learning objectives. The intern is not expected to lead activities or make independent technical or programmatic decisions.

Click on the link or copy paste it to access the full Terms of Reference for this position: 

https://tinyurl.com/3t7j8vwt

About You

Specific Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Provincial Lead and in close coordination with the Provincial GEDSI Coordinator, the intern will support and learn from the following activities:

• Support the implementation of GEDSI-related activities in Gorontalo, including basic administration, coordination, documentation, and reporting. 
• Assist the Provincial GEDSI Coordinator in coordinating activities and partnerships with government institutions and civil society organisations, under guidance. 
• Support GEDSI-related meetings, trainings, and workshops by assisting with logistics, note-taking, observation, and basic facilitation tasks under supervision. 
• Assist in documenting GEDSI implementation activities, including preparing draft reports, meeting notes, and internal summaries. 
• Support other GEDSI-related tasks as assigned, in line with the intern’s learning objectives.

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.

Job Requirements

• Work environment involves only infrequent exposure to disagreeable elements and minor physical exertion and/or strain.
• Work may require flexible hours, in accordance with agreed internship arrangements. Travel is based on need.
• Tasks and work arrangements will be adapted, where required, through reasonable accommodation.

Learning Objectives

• Gain an understanding of the concepts and principles of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) within regional development and basic service delivery in Indonesia. 
• Learn how GEDSI is integrated into SKALA’s program design, implementation, and monitoring at the subnational level. 
• Develop foundational skills in supporting the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of GEDSI-related activities. 
• Gain practical experience in preparing basic program documents, such as Terms of Reference, activity reports, and contributions to Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) processes. 
• Learn to support meetings, trainings, and workshops, including observation, note-taking, and basic facilitation techniques under supervision. 
• Build understanding of coordination and partnership with local government institutions, civil society organisations, and other GEDSI stakeholders. 
• Strengthen professional skills, including teamwork, communication, time management, and reflective learning.

Relationship Management

The intern will work under the supervision of the Provincial Lead – Gorontalo and in close coordination with the Provincial GEDSI Coordinator and relevant members of the Gorontalo implementation team. Engagement with government counterparts and partners will be undertaken under guidance and for learning and support purposes.

Selection Criteria

Essential

• This internship is open to and intended for persons with disabilities, in line with SKALA’s commitment to inclusive employment.
• Final-year undergraduate students or recent graduates in social sciences, gender studies, law, public health, psychology, development studies, or other relevant fields. 
• Demonstrated interest in gender equality, disability inclusion, and social inclusion issues. 
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with diverse stakeholders. 
• Basic written and verbal communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia. 
• Willingness to learn, take guidance, and work collaboratively in a team environment.

Preferred

• Familiarity with disability inclusion, community engagement, or advocacy activities.
• Candidates domiciled in Gorontalo or with familiarity with the local context. 
• Basic working knowledge of English is an advantage.

HOW TO APPLY
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Please submit
1) Your CV
2) A cover letter addressing the selection criteria

APPLICATIONS CLOSE Friday, 16^th January 2026. Max 5 PM Jakarta Time

Encouraging applications from people with disabilities

As part of our commitment to inclusion, we actively encourage applications from people with disabilities (PWDs). We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodation throughout the recruitment process and in the workplace to support the success and well-being of employees with disabilities. Candidates requiring any adjustments to participate equitably, may contact SKALA People & Culture unit at recruitment@skala.or.id and we will work with the candidate to find the right solution. This information is strictly confidential; used solely to strengthen our inclusive hiring efforts and ensure we provide any support needed. Your disclosure will not impact on recruitment decisions.  

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.