Organisation of People with Disabilities (OPD) Partnership Specialist

We are searching for an experienced Organisation of People with Disabilities (OPD) Partnership Specialist at our Jakarta facility. 

Background of The Project:
Indonesia’s Vision 2045 sets the goal for Indonesia to transition from a resource-based economy towards an advanced service, technology, and knowledge-based economy by the centenary of its independence (2045). The 2025-2045 National Long Term Development Plan emphasises the urgency of Indonesia’s human resource development to fully realise 2045 goals.

Faced however with persistent low student performance that is emblematic of a learning crisis, significant improvement in student learning will be required to reach Indonesia’s 2045 goals. Government of Indonesia (GoI) has started an ambitious program of education reforms. Successive education ministers have set out to modernise the education system through reforming the national curriculum and teaching and assessment approaches, to produce citizens with strong foundational skills, open minds, and inclusive values. 

Australia is a long-term supporter of the Indonesian basic education sector, with continuous investments supporting education quality improvements for the past two decades, including through the INOVASI program (Phase 1 2016-2020; Phase 2 2020-2023) that focused on supporting acquisition of literacy and numeracy foundational skills in early grades classrooms; exploring local problems and solutions; and generating evidence to inform government policy development and practices.

This third phase of INOVASI (2024-2027) builds upon the existing program’s approach and lessons learned and takes the focus on the development of foundational skills through to the end of the primary grades. Phase 3 will engage with priority issues of Australia’s development policy: gender equality, effective inclusion of children with a disability, responses to the climate change challenge in education. It will focus on the challenge of policy implementation and the gaps that exist between national policies and practices at district and school levels and use the well attested-success of INOVASI’s local problem-based approach to continuously support policy development for effective fit between policy and implementation context.

INOVASI Phase 3 is implemented in 25 districts and cities across Indonesia, in the provinces of West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, North Kalimantan, East Java, West Java, and Maluku. The program also works in Ibu Kota Nusantara (IKN)

The Program is managed by Palladium on behalf of the Government of Australia through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT).


Purpose of the Position: 
The Organisation of People with Disabilities (OPD) Partnership Specialist is a half time staff (.5) position reporting to the Deputy Director Development Priorities. The specialist will coordinate closely especially with the GEDSI (gender equality, disability and social inclusion) team, and the Operations team, and more broadly, with other program units.  The specialist will manage partnerships with national-level OPDs and provide technical support to sub-national OPDs,  strengthening their capacity to deliver services which support schools and district stakeholders to implement inclusive education and Regulation 48/2023 on Reasonable  Accommodation for students with disabilities in formal early childhood education and  basic education levels to enhance basic skills (literacy, numeracy and character development).

Duties:

Identify partnership opportunities and potential collaborations in INOVASI partner provinces to support the district ecosystem in implementing and improving inclusive education policies and providing reasonable accommodations for children with disabilities.

Manage and assist disability and women’s organizations in activities that support district ecosystems in increasing access and learning quality for all students, including students with disabilities, including support for their families.

Provide technical assistance to OPDs to influence and support school ecosystems, create inclusive learning environments, and particularly foster disability-friendly settings.

Facilitate dialogues and discussions between INOVASI, OPDs, women organisations, and education actors at national and sub-national levels to advance inclusive education policies and practices.

Support OPDs and women organisations in building strong partnerships with district stakeholders to ensure disability program sustainability.

Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of OPD and gender organisation programs, providing evidence of their impact on district ecosystems and learning outcomes for all students, including students with disabilities.

Organize and support events, workshops, and activities to discuss and advance disability in education policy and practices at national and sub-national levels.

Collaborate with internal teams to ensure compliance with disability regulations and standards in educational settings.

Undertake other duties as required by the line manager or the disability team, consistent with the specialist’s qualifications and experience.

Qualifications and Experience:
The Organization of People with Disabilities Partnership Specialist should possess the following:

A degree in education or a relevant development subject, or an appropriate tertiary qualification with significant relevant experience in education or social sciences.Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in inclusive education, focusing on disability and social inclusion.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of inclusive teaching and learning, particularly barriers to access and inclusive practices.Ability to work independently and as part of a team.Willingness to travel to partnership areas.Experience with DFAT or other development agencies, preferably within the education sector.A high level of integrity, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to perform under pressure.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion:
Palladium is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We provide assistive technologies, flexible work arrangements, and an inclusive culture that values diverse abilities.

We actively encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and provide accommodations to ensure an accessible and supportive recruitment process. If you have the skills and experience to excel in this role but need accommodations during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Application closes on Monday, 6 January 2025 at 23:59 Jakarta Time
Contract Details:
Fixed Term position (50%) with a one-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
Working arrangement: 20 hours per week.

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