Key Responsibilities:
The GEDSI & CP (Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion and Child Protection) Officer provides technical support to ensure that all components of the KREASI program implemented by partners integrate the principles of gender equality, disability inclusion, social inclusion and child protection into the KREASI program. The GEDSI & CP Officer will ensure that these principles are implemented in curriculum design, teacher training, school leadership, and child protection practices under the supervision of Project Manager.
The GEDSI & CP Officer contributes in developing monthly and annual work plans, coordinates and ensures the quality of project activities’ implementation related to GEDSI & CP according to the work plan, including facilitating monitoring and evaluation. This position is also the focal point in the implementation of safeguarding in the KREASI project’s implementation.
This vacancy is open to anyone regardless of race, religion, gender, and social status. We also encourage Women and People with Disabilities to apply.
About Project:
Kolaborasi untuk Edukasi Anak Indonesia (KREASI), or Collaboration for the Education of Indonesian Children, is a program designed to accelerate the improvement of literacy, numeracy, and character education for preschool and primary school students in 8 districts across 4 provinces in Indonesia. The program is funded by the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) through the Multiplier Grant allocated for Indonesia, leveraging the investment of the Australian Government’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) for its INOVASI Phase 3 program. Wahana Visi Indonesia, in partnership with Save The Children Indonesia, will implement KREASI project in North Halmahera District. The program closely aligns with Indonesia’s national education goals, particularly the Merdeka Belajar initiative, which emphasizes essential and flexible learning processes tailored to each student's interests, talents, and needs, focusing on holistic, relevant, and sustainable education.
This project is contingent upon the donor funding acquisition process. If the funding agreement is not finalized, the recruitment process may be delayed or the position may be discontinued. We are committed to keeping all candidates informed transparently throughout this process.
1.Strategy Development and Planning:
Ensure the alignment of project activities with child protection laws and international standards.
Ensure that all project’s activities are designed and implemented in accordance with child protection policy, by prioritizing children’s safety and wellbeing.
Support the KREASI team in building a transformative child-focused community development vision and its planning.
Guide communities in identifying child-related issues and prioritize program implementation based on needs, opportunities, and community capabilities, aligned with project design and annual work plan.
With the support of the KREASI Team, support the development of a comprehensive GEDSI and child protection integration strategy across the four core pillars of the KREASI project.
Coordinate and align the design of child protection activities together with the Basic Education Officer, Early Childhood Care and Development Officer and Advocacy Officer.
Identify gaps and opportunities to promote inclusive practices in education systems and child protection mechanisms, research and assessment.
2. Resource and Acquisition Management:
Monitor project’s activities to ensure compliance with organizational and donor requirements.
Conduct field visits to ensure the quality of the project’s child protection implementation and compliance with standards.
Support KREASI Team in delivery of Project Goals.
Guide communities in identifying available resources, risk management, and readiness to engage in program implementation.
Support the Manager in preparing program implementation at school, village and district levels and take responsibility for preparation and execution
3.Capacity Building:
Facilitate training for staff, schools and communities on child protection measures including safeguarding.
Train communities and partners in managing local initiatives.
Support capacity building efforts by providing training and technical assistance to school principals, teachers, community volunteers/PATBM (community-based child protection), on child protection principles and practices.
Support the KREASI Team in delivering training sessions on GEDSI and child protection-related principles for school leadership teams, and community stakeholders.
Establish/strengthen PATBMs (community-based integrated child protection) in providing care for children, preventing violence and improving referral systems at the village level integrated with school.
Support the contextualization and adaptation of training modules on gender-sensitive and disability-inclusive practices for school leaders, teachers, and child protection teams (TPPK).
Support the piloting of inclusive education at the district level in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
Support the implementation of inclusive education practices by conducting workshops for school teachers and community-based child protection groups (CBCPs).
Support KREASI Team to advocate comprehensive and fair regulations relate to project in village level.
Conduct reflection and learning processes with communities, including the most vulnerable groups, and partners.
Share learnings and program implementation reports with relevant stakeholders.
4. Accountability:
Conduct child protection assessments and monitor situations that could cause potential risks to children and other vulnerable groups.
Participate in evaluations and assessments related to child protection activities, ensuring integration of community feedback.
Support the assessment of the impact of GEDSI and child protection integration on program outcomes and provide actionable insights for improvement.
Prepare regular reports regarding project’s progress and achievements, including main achievements, challenges and recommendations for project’s improvement.
Produce regular progress reports (monthly and quarterly) highlighting key achievements, challenges and next steps for GEDSI and child protection integration.
Document field implementation processes and provide monthly activity progress reports to supervisors.
Contribute to monthly, quarterly, and annual project reporting.
Facilitate documentation of best practices, lessons learned, and case studies to improve child protection’s implementation in the project.
Support the Program Manager and the Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning (MEAL) team to develop GEDSI and Child protection specific indicators.
Assist in the development of M&E tools/tools to track the progress and impact of child protection interventions.
Collect important and accurate data related to the implementation of child protection in the project, using standardized tools and methodologies.
Implement activities with communities as per the Annual Plan, adhering to standards and budget.
Provide community development technical assistance, including project management, activity implementation, reporting, communication systems, and internal monitoring and evaluation.
Facilitate community organization processes at the village level.
Recommend project team for revisions in planning and budgeting based on monitoring, reflection, and learning with communities and partners.
Facilitate inclusive dialogue processes with communities and partners.
5. Networking and Coordination Development:
Responsible for planning, implementing and monitoring activities with local governments, educational institutions, learning communities, families and children
Work with schools, and communities and local government to ensure child protection services are provided effectively and in a timely manner.
Build partnerships with government agencies, child protection networks, law enforcement and other NGOs to encourage a coordinated approach to child protection.
Build partnerships with various organizations, institutions, and entities at the village level to improve child and family welfare, especially for the most vulnerable.
Represent the institution in child protection coordination meetings and other related networks and contribute to the development of joint strategies.
Support the establishment of referral pathways to ensure children have access to necessary services (e.g. legal aid, health services, psychosocial support).
Collaborate with local government and schools to embed GEDSI and Child rights principles into education policies and practices.
Work closely with the Program Manager, Basic Education Project Officer, Early Childhood Care and Development (ECCD) Project Officer and Child Protection Project Officer, and local government to ensure well-coordinated implementation of program activities.
Work closely with local beneficiaries (e.g., schools, communities, vulnerable groups and stakeholders) to ensure their participation and inputs.
Build trust among schools, communities, and local stakeholders and ensure that program activities reflect local needs and contexts.
Facilitate and manage relationships with communities and village-level development partners, including village governments, existing community organizations, faith-based communities, private sectors, and community leaders.
Provide accurate organizational identity information.
Enhance understanding of the political situation in the service area to respond appropriately as an organizational representative.
6. Management & Leadership
Becoming a focal person in the implementation of child protection activities and child protection initiatives in accordance with established plans and guidelines.
Facilitate school and community-based campaigns to raise awareness of children rights and protection issues.
Involving schools, local communities, families and children to identify risks and mitigate risks and collaborate in finding solutions.
Working together with other stakeholders to advocate for child protection policies and practices.
Collaborate with stakeholders at the district level to advocate for gender and disability sensitive education policies.
Building and strengthening community-based child protection mechanisms such as child protection committees in schools and communities, for child protection efforts.
Develop an advocacy framework that focuses on the importance of GEDSI in education and child protection.
Develop and manage annual performance agreement
Submits periodical/ monthly accomplishment report
Support Project Manager and other staff to ensure project goals are met according to KREASI Design and Annual Plan on time, on budget and with quality.
Build and maintain positive spirit of working in team with other staff in respective unit and department
Be a role model and inspiration in managing work, communication and relationship with internal staff and external parties.
Manage all risks related to KREASI Project according to organization policies, guidelines, and standard. This includes risks in fraud, safeguarding, and other related risks.
Required Education, training, license, registration, and/or Certification
Bachelor's degree in Gender Studies, Disability Studies, Social Sciences, International Relations, Sociology, Psychology, Social Work, Child Protection, Development Study, or related field.
Required Professional Experience
Minimum 3 years of experience working in the field of gender equality, disability, and social inclusion in education and/or child protection, with focus in implementing, monitoring and evaluation, and safeguarding.
Experience in facilitating GEDSI and CP training and capacity building initiatives.
Proven experience in data collection, case management and reporting in child protection contexts.
Has experience in community mobilization, advocacy, and working with vulnerable groups.
Strong ability to develop GEDSI and CP mainstreaming strategies
Good understanding of the Indonesian education system, child protection policies, government structures, child protection framework, and international standards.
Preferably experienced in coordinating between sub-district and district-level government institutions and humanitarian organizations.
Required Language(s)
Good written and verbal communication skills in both English and Indonesian.
Required travel and/or work environment accommodations
Familiarity with the conditions of the service area is an advantage.
Have his/her own vehicle.
70% Field 30% Admin.
Preferred understand the field conditions and their limitations, as you will reside in the service area (specifically similiar with Tobelo, North Halmahera conditions).
Prepared to engage in field mobility activities.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge and/or other Qualifications
Strong skills in facilitating and building interpersonal relationships.
Proficient in using digital applications and continuously learning to improve documentation processes.
Understanding of community development and mobilization concepts.
Strong critical and analytical thinking skills.
Strong facilitation skills are required to build relationships with various stakeholders.
ONLY a shortlist of applicants will be contacted.
WVI implements a Safeguarding Policy as a form of our commitment to protect children and adult beneficiaries. WVI has zero tolerance towards incidents of violence or abuse against children or adults, including sexual exploitation or abuse, committed either by employees or others affiliated with WVI work, and WVI also participates in the Steering Committee for Humanitarian Response (SCHR) Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS).
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only