Job Title | Project Officer for Digital Democracy Initiative (PO-DDI) – 2 Positions |
Contract Type | Full-time (12 months) |
Team | Data Policy and Governance (DPG) |
Reports to | Manager, Data Policy and Governance Program (PM-DPG) |
Location | Jakarta (1 position), Bangkok (1 position) |
The Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) aims to help expand and protect inclusive democracy and civic space through improving the support infrastructure and ecosystem for pro-democratic local civil society and digital-driven civic action, strengthening the core and digital capacity of local civil society, and creating opportunities for local civil society groups to collectively test, learn, and share innovative ways to amplify and advocate for inclusive democractic spaces. The project focuses on supporting local civil society actors operating in restrictive contexts in Global South countries.
Tifa Foundation is the regional partner to implement the DDI project in the East and Southeast Asia region over the next 12 months. The project will test and implement a range of support mechanisms for civil society, including sub-grants, learning resources and opportunities, and technical accompaniment to build core organisational capacities and digital skills related to action on civic space and advancing inclusive democratic spaces offline and online.
The Project Officers for Digital Democracy Initiative (PO-DDI) play a key role in implementing activities under the DDI project. Under the supervision of the Project Manager for Data Policy and Governance (PM-DPG), they will be responsible for managing the entire project management cycle, from overseeing subgrants, capacity-building activities, accompaniments, and advocacy, to stakeholder engagement and donor reporting, ensuring timely, inclusive, and impactful delivery aligned with the regional vision of the project.
To apply, please submit your CV or resume, a list of contact references (who will only be contacted at the last stage of the recruitment process), and a one-page cover letter that clearly outlines your motivation for applying and details how your skills, experience, and qualifications align with the requirements of the position. Send all documents in the format PO-DDI – [Your Name] to recruitment@tifafoundation.id no later than 17 September 2025, 11.59 p.m. (Jakarta time).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage. Selected candidates will be invited to an interview with Tifa Foundation’s team and will undergo a written test in English.
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