| Job title: | Grants Assistant for Digital Democracy Initiative (1 position) |
| Contract type: | Full-time (12 months) |
| Team: | Grants; Data Policy and Governance (DPG) |
| Reports to: | Grants Officer |
| Location: | Jakarta (working from Tifa’s Jakarta office) |
| Monthly remuneration: | USD-1,400/month commensurate with the applicant’s skills and experience (gross, including benefits, tax, and insurance) |
| Application deadline: | 10 October 2025 (11.59 p.m. Jakarta time) |
| Start date: | 24 November 2025 at the latest |
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 democratic 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 Grants Assistant for Digital Democracy Initiative (GA-DDI) project plays a crucial supporting role in the effective management of grants throughout their lifecycle. This includes assisting in key stages throughout the grants management and reporting process. The Grants Assistant also acts as a communication link by liaising with partner organizations, providing updates and responding to inquiries, and coordinating meetings related to the grant process. They will assist the DDI Program Team, Finance Team, and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Team in carrying out the DDI project according to the project’s budget, timeline, and reporting requirements. Overall, the Grants Assistant contributes to the smooth administration and accountability of grant-funded activities.
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 GA-DDI – [Your Name] to recruitment@tifafoundation.id no later than 10 October 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 required to take a written test in English.
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