Consultant: Program Officer (Indonesian Nationals Only)

Job Title:                                            Consultant: Program Officer

Department:                                      Program

Division:                                            Program Management

Line Manager:                                   Program Coordinator

Line Management Responsibility:  N/A

Duty Station:                                    Jakarta

Position Type:                                   Consultant

 

Nurani Perdamaian Indonesia (NPID) is a humanitarian organization established on March 01, 2023. With legality certification by the Indonesian Ministry of Law and Human Rights through AHU Number -0003058.AH.01.07.TAHUN 2023. Our organization is affiliated with the Nonviolent Peaceforce organization and operates as a branch representative of the Nonviolent Peaceforce for Indonesia. Nonviolence Peaceforce (NP) is a nonpartisan international organization globally recognized for its Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) strategies in preventing violence, increasing the safety and security of civilians, and strengthening local peace infrastructures across its programme locations.

 

OVERVIEW

NP is an implementing organization of the ongoing peace process between the Moro Islamic Liberation Front and the Philippine government. Our mandate for implementing the peace process includes monitoring and reporting individuals’ concerns about safety, protective accompaniment for civilians and organizations in areas of conflict, including NP team members accompanying hostage survivors to reunite with their families. NP monitors whether conflicting parties are abiding by ceasefire agreements, and it verifies and reports compliance and noncompliance with agreements. NP creates safe spaces for peaceful dialogue between different stakeholders in the country, including local institutions, for community-based conflict prevention and conflict resolution, training local leaders and organizations in UCP methodologies for monitoring, unarmed peacekeeping, and civilian protection.

To broaden the appreciation and acceptance of Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) in the country, NP is working to increase awareness, engagement, and participation by building support at the local, regional, and national levels.

 

JOB SUMMARY

Under the supervision and guidance of the Program Coordinator, the Program Assistant Consultant will support the effective and timely implementation of program activities. This consultancy role includes assisting in the planning and coordination of field activities, maintaining accurate and well-organized program documentation, supporting stakeholder engagement and logistical arrangements, and ensuring compliance with organizational procedures and donor requirements.

The Consultant will also provide day-to-day programmatic and administrative support to facilitate smooth operations and contribute to the achievement of program objectives. As a consultant, the role is expected to deliver outputs in line with agreed timelines and quality standards, ensuring accountability and consistent support to the program team.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

General Tasks

• Support the Program Coordinator in planning and implementation of program activities in line with work plans and donor requirements
• Provide logistical and administrative support for meetings, workshops, and field activities.
• Ensure accurate documentation of program activities (attendance lists, reports, minutes, photos).
• Identify potential risks and challenges in program delivery, and propose practical mitigation measures.
• Maintain proactive engagement with local government agencies, community leaders, and stakeholders to ensure relevance and sustainability of program activities.
• Identify potential risks and challenges in program delivery, and propose practical mitigation measures.
• Facilitate regular coordination meetings, ensuring alignment of field activities with program objectives.
• Coordinate with MEL, Finance, and other program units to ensure integrated and compliant program delivery.
• Provide inputs for case studies, lessons learned, and success stories that reflect program achievements.
• Collect and compile data from field activities for MEL purposes.
• Support the preparation of activity reports and contribute to donor reporting requirements.
• Assist in drafting case stories, lessons learned, and other knowledge products.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, or other relevant fields.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience in program coordination and implementation, preferably with NGOs, CSOs, or donor-funded projects.
• Solid understanding of project cycle management, monitoring & evaluation, and donor compliance.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with local government, CSOs, and community stakeholders.
• Languages:
  • English: Not mandatory, an added advantage

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience in peacebuilding, rehabilitation and reintegration, social cohesion, or PVE/CT programs.
• Experience in developing capacity-building initiatives and facilitating training/workshops.
• Familiarity with international donor frameworks.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken

 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and work within a team
• Ability to set priorities and solve problems
• Attention to detail
• Ability to adjust to difficult and sometimes insecure working circumstances
• Must be able to work independently and with a diverse group of colleagues.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent reporting, analytical, and presentation abilities in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and online collaboration tools (e.g., Google Workspace, Teams, Zoom).

PERSONAL QUALITIES

• Demonstrates honesty, integrity, and professionalism in all aspects of work.
• Flexible yet highly organized and systematic in approach.
• Emotionally mature and able to remain calm and focused under pressure.
• Strong team player with a willingness to learn and grow.
• Committed to upholding organizational values and safeguarding principles.

 

DURATION

The consultancy engagement will be for a fixed period of three (3) months, commencing on 10 November 2025 and concluding on 10 February 2026. Any extension beyond this period shall be subject to mutual agreement and the organization’s operational needs.

 

FEE AND PAYMENT TERMS

• The Consultant shall receive a monthly professional fee of IDR 6,500,000, which is inclusive of all applicable costs and expenses, including but not limited to taxes, transportation, communication, and logistics.
• Payments will be processed on a monthly basis, upon submission and approval of a duly accomplished timesheet and any required supporting documentation.

 

APPLICATION PROCESS

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and a cover letter (max. 1 page) through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 4th November 2025.
• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.

 

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.
NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.

All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.

 

NO FEE

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.