GEDSI Coordinator

Job Title: GEDSI Coordinator
Reports to: Senior Gedsi Manager
Position Type: Full-time
Duration: One year with possibility of extension
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia  
    
Background of the Program
 

The DFAT-funded Knowledge Partnership Platform (KONEKSI) is Australia's flagship program in the Indonesia knowledge and innovation sector. KONEKSI's goal is to achieve an enduring relationship between Indonesia and Australia that advances mutual interest and supports Indonesia's inclusive and sustainable development. The purpose of the program is to increase the use of knowledge-based solutions for inclusive and sustainable policies and technologies. This purpose positions KONEKSI as a vehicle to produce knowledge on complex socio-economic problems, where effective solutions are often beyond a unique sector or category of stakeholders. Knowledge produced though KONEKSI will feed into current GoA supported initiatives in Indonesia and /or will reflect new emerging agendas / priorities that become relevant for the bilateral cooperation in the years to come. It will support both the knowledge to policy cycle (K2P) and the knowledge to innovation cycle (K2I), in a complementary and synergistic way. KONEKSI will focus on two End of Investment Outcomes (EOIOs):

• Australian and Indonesian organisations have increased collaboration and mutual understanding through knowledge partnerships; and
• Innovative solutions for inclusive and sustainable policies and technologies are generated by knowledge partnerships.

 
Summary of the Position
 

The GEDSI Coordinator will support a range of GEDSI tasks and be responsible for delivering their responsibilities in a timely manner to a high standard. The GEDSI Coordinator will work chiefly within the GEDSI team to support the management and implementation of KONEKSI's GEDSI strategy, the delivery of GEDSI-related Technical Assistance, and the programming of KONEKSI's GEDSI Networks. The position will also require working internally to ensure coordination across the Partnership, Performance, Planning and Learning, and Stakeholder teams to support grantees, as well as ensure that GEDSI is being implemented in their workplans.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
 
Under the direction of the GEDSI Senior Manager, the GEDSI Coordinator will be responsible for:

1. Support the Senior GEDSI Manager and Head of GEDSI and Partnership Strategy in the development of targeted GEDSI activities outlined in the KONEKSI GEDSI Strategy and Annual Work
2. Support implementation of a range of targeted GEDSI activities outlined in the KONEKSI GEDSI Strategy and Annual Work Plan
3. Coordinate with the external consultant and internally concerning the implementation of GEDSI activities
4. Provide technical support to KONEKSI Knowledge Partners and maintain GEDSI Networks (Eastern Indonesia, Disability Network, and Gender Equality Network)
5. Support the GEDSI team in coordinating and facilitating GEDSI workshops, trainings and events for Knowledge Partners, Networks Members and relevant Stakeholders.
6. Support the GEDSI team to integrate GEDSI-responsive awareness and practice in research and
7. Provide the GEDSI team with regular communication and reports on gender equality, disability, and social inclusion within government, Knowledge Partners, and
8. Participate in the monitoring visit and provide feedback on the GEDSI
9. Other GEDSI-related duties and responsibilities as the need

 
JOB REQUIREMENTS

1. Minimum requirement:
   • Education: Bachelor or Master's degree in international development, policy, and innovation, or related
   • Experiences: Minimum of ten years for Bachelor degree, or five years for Master degree of relevant experience in a programming role, preferably with
2. Essential Skills:
   • Analytical capacity and ability to process and analyse technical information and develop and implement programmatic approaches
   • Strong management experience across multiple streams of activities and experience managing staff to coordinate streams of work cohesively and report to the supervisor
   • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and working in a cross-cultural environment
   • Strong understanding of GEDSI principles and demonstrates ability in applying and implementing GEDSI principles in development programs, while effectively liaising with academic institutions, government bodies, and civil society to promote the integration of GEDSI knowledge into policies and technologies.
   • Strong commitment to integration of GEDSI in technical program implementation
   • Experience with MEL and demonstrable evidence of facilitation and engagement skills
   • Have interpersonal communication skills, with equity and inclusiveness as a perspective
   • Have strong project management and organisational skills, with attention to
   • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and
   • Experience with the Australian Government's style manual and prior experience in international development is an

 Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia


APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications can be sent to KONEKSI via: https://bit.ly/KONEKSIJobs no later than 7 August 2025 COB (05.00 PM, Western Indonesia Time).  Women, people with disabilities, and people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
 
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We thank all applicants, however only that shortlisted will be contacted.


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