CAREER

Community Engagement Jr. Associate

At Think Policy we do Public Policy differently where we pursue our goal with RAISE (Reformist, Analytical, Inclusive, Solution-oriented, and Empathy) as the basis. Therefore, we are seeking for talent who is passionate about making an impact and excelling (Reformist), thirsty for knowledge/insights (Analytical), values fairness (Inclusive), has a growth mindset and seeks pragmatism (Solution-oriented), and can communicate effectively by understanding the pain points of others (Empathy).

Employment

Employment

Employment

Full Time

Full Time

Direct Report

Direct Report

Direct Report

Community Leadr

Community Leadr

Duration of Contract

Duration of Contract

Duration of Contract

3 months (extendable)

3 months (extendable)

Tribe

Tribe

Tribe

Community

Community

Location

Location

Location

Hybrid

Hybrid

Job Responsibilities

  1. Advocacy and public awareness

    • Representing Think Policy and/or Bijak Memantau at public seminars / forums to articulate vision plans and values held by the organization.

    • Representing Think Policy and/or Bijak Memantau at activities held by communities previously engaged as a part of networking and collaboration.

  2. Community engagement & partnership development

    • Assisting in the planning and development of Think Policy community engagement strategy: research and build networks with communities / civil society organizations at the national and local level, preparing collaboration agreements with communities if needed.

    • Identifying, researching, and giving suggestions for the development of Think Policy and Bijak Memantau community engagement events.

    • Identifying potential collaborations with communities, civil society organizations, student organizations and others, within and outside of the Think Policy ecosystem.

    • Engaging in the experiments and iteration for Think Policy community engagement activities, through research and evaluation.

    • Bridging the communication between Think Policy and other communities / CSOs that contributes in building a relevant collaboration, while ensuring deliberation and participation during the process.

    • Gathering stories, insights and suggestions from members of the Think Policy community for the purpose of learning and further strategy development.

  3. Program management support

    • Researching and suggesting the development of community engagement activities based on analysis and evaluation done in collaboration with the PMEL (planning, monitoring, evaluation and learning) team.

    • Supporting the implementation of activities done in collaboration with communities / CSOs within the Think Policy / Bijak Memantau ecosystem, from concept development to the program implementation. 

    • Preparing documents related to the programs, including but not limited to terms of references and letters, coordinating with other tribes if needed. 

Job Qualifications

  • Fresh graduate from any educational background (high school diploma or higher welcome).

  • Experience in organizing events as part of the program division or as a project leader.

  • Skilled in collaborating with diverse stakeholders from various backgrounds.

  • Strong interest and understanding of social and political issues.

  • Experience working with community partners from different groups, including women’s organizations, labor unions, disability groups, farmers, and other civil society organizations.

  • Strong administrative skills, including drafting and managing MoUs and Terms of Reference (TORs).