RWI Project Officer

About Us
The Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law (RWI) has worked for more than forty years to promote respect for human rights through research, education and capacity development. We believe that by supporting practitioners and bringing people together around human rights, on the basis of new knowledge and tools developed, connecting theory and practice, we contribute to lasting human rights change. RWI is an independent academic institution established at Lund University in Sweden in 1984. Currently, we have offices in Harare, Jakarta, Lund, Nairobi, Phnom Penh and Yerevan.

Operating in Jakarta, RWI is launching the CHANGE-SEA project, funded by the U.S. Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL). This two-year initiative focuses on safeguarding civic space and promoting environmental human rights in Southeast Asia.
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About the Position
The position is full-time and with a starting date of in January 2025. The initial contract will be until 31 December 2025, with a possible extension. The offered contract will be under Indonesian labour law conditions and based on RWI terms and conditions for national staff.

The officer’s primary role is to proactively manage the planning, coordination, communication and implementation of RWI’s activities under the CHANGE-SEA project. The position reports to the Country Director in Jakarta for daily management.

CHANGE SEA: Enhancing Collaboration between Civil Society Actors, Environmental Defenders, and the ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights (AICHR) is a new two-year project funded by the US DRL. The project aims to safeguard civic space and promote human rights related to the environment in Southeast Asia.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement activities as outlined in approved work plans, including developing
  terms of reference and agreements; developing agendas and materials; securing resource
  persons and other necessary inputs for activities, making necessary logistical arrangements
  (travel, accommodations, etc.); and coordinating completion of activity deliverables.
• Develop and monitor Project budgets, ensuring that budgetary resources are efficiently utilised
  to achieve expected results.
• Regularly assess and monitor Project development and results.
• Stay informed of relevant geographic/thematic/political developments for the successful
  carrying out of duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Prepare narrative reports to analyse the results of activities/Projects carried out.
• Assess new Project opportunities within the mandate and concerning the priorities of RWI, and
  when relevant develop concept notes and contribute to proposals for new Projects.
• Conduct relevant research that informs and enhances the quality of the project and RWI’s
  thematic profile.
• Periodic travel to project activity sites to successfully monitor and implement the duties above.
• Actively engage and contribute to a team environment, through the regular sharing of his/her
  areas of responsibility, research or the challenges faced
  RWI’s Indonesia Office PO-Specific Tasks and Responsibilities:
• Contribute to the added-value articulation and contextualisation of RWI’s thematic strategies
  in Indonesia.
• Scope, nurture, establish, monitor and/or recommend termination of relationships with
  contractors, academic institutions, and project partners in coordination with the Country
  Director.
• Liaise regularly with fellow Project Officers in the Office to establish thematic crossover
  points, opportunities for collaboration and/or resource sharing.
• Liaise regularly with the RWI Indonesia Office’s Project Officer (MEAL) to develop working
  methodologies and MEAL tools and outputs for the improvement of Projects.
• Liaise regularly with finance and administration and keep them updated on plans and their
  involvement in the delivery of established Project activities.
• Liaise regularly with the Communications Officer to keep him/her updated on Project plans.
• Actively engage and contribute to a team learning environment, through the regular sharing
  of his/her areas of responsibility, research or the challenges faced.

Qualifications
Essential Criterion

• A relevant university degree (e.g., in law, human rights, international relations, or related
  fields).
• At least 3–5 years of professional experience in program management, particularly in human
  rights, environmental law, ASEAN human rights mechanism or civil society engagement in
  Southeast Asia.
• Proven ability to manage, coordinate, and implement project activities, ensuring timely delivery
  and meeting expected outcomes
• Experience in developing and monitoring project budgets, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Experience in managing multi-stakeholder projects, including coordination, planning, and
  budgeting.
• Ability to conduct relevant research and produce narrative reports analysing project results and
  the impact of activities.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia. Ability to prepare
  reports, project proposals, and communicate with stakeholders effectively.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize, and meet
  deadlines.
• Proactive attitude with a problem-solving mindset.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Desired

• Familiarity with ASEAN human rights mechanisms, particularly the ASEAN Intergovernmental
  Commission on Human Rights (AICHR).
• Experience in managing a US-funded project.