Communication & Knowledge Management Officer – Consultant (PARTISIPASI Program)

30 October, 2026

Position: Communication & Knowledge Management Officer – Consultant
Program: Indonesia Democratic Participation Program (PARTISIPASI) 2026–2030
Directorate: Programme Directorate
Reports to: Program Manager – Democracy, Justice and Public Service
Contract Period: 1 November – 31 December 2026 (with potential extension)

About the Position

KEMITRAAN (Partnership for Governance Reform) is seeking a qualified Communication & Knowledge Management Officer – Consultant to support the implementation of the Indonesia Democratic Participation Program (PARTISIPASI) 2026–2030.

As a Core Group Partner (CGP) in the PARTISIPASI consortium, KEMITRAAN leads the Civic Participation and Civic Education component, as well as initiatives to mitigate mis/disinformation, through direct implementation and partnerships with civil society organizations (CSOs) and community-based organizations.

The Communication & Knowledge Management Officer will play a strategic role in strengthening program visibility, knowledge management, public engagement, and policy influence. The position will translate program evidence, research findings, MEL data, and field experiences into compelling narratives, policy briefs, and multimedia content to inform public discourse and strengthen stakeholder engagement.

The role will also ensure that Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles and Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC) standards are integrated into all communication and knowledge management activities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Strategic Communication and Advocacy: Develop and implement an integrated communication, knowledge management, and influence strategy aligned with KEMITRAAN, TAF, and DFAT branding guidelines.
  • Evidence-Based Storytelling and Content Production: Translate program data, research findings, and field experiences into impact stories, case studies, policy briefs, newsletters, infographics, factsheets, documentary clips, podcasts, and digital campaign materials.
  • Knowledge Management and Learning: Document best practices, lessons learned, and field innovations, while managing the program's digital knowledge repository and organizing learning and reflection sessions.
  • Media Relations and Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with national and regional media, journalist networks, opinion leaders, government institutions, CSO coalitions, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Inclusive Communication: Ensure communication materials are gender-responsive, accessible, free from bias and stigma, and respectful of Indigenous Peoples and marginalized communities, including the integration of FPIC and ethical documentation standards.
  • Capacity Building and Partner Support: Provide coaching, mentoring, and capacity strengthening for program staff, CSO partners, and community groups on storytelling, ethical documentation, digital security, and knowledge harvesting.
  • Reporting and Documentation: Contribute communication and knowledge management inputs to periodic donor reports and consultant progress reports.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Communication, Journalism, Public Relations, Knowledge Management, Political Science, Development Studies, or related social sciences. A Master's degree is preferred.
  • Minimum 3–5 years of professional experience in strategic communications, public relations, or media, preferably within international development programs, NGOs/CSOs, democracy, or human rights initiatives.
  • Proven experience translating complex research and program data into evidence-based stories, policy briefs, and strategic advocacy campaigns.
  • Demonstrated experience producing diverse communication materials, including articles, policy briefs, digital content, infographics, and impact stories.
  • Experience in designing and facilitating learning workshops, reflection sessions, and managing digital knowledge repositories.
  • Proven experience integrating GEDSI principles, accessibility standards, and ethical FPIC/consent protocols into communication and media production.
  • Established networks with national and local media outlets, civil society coalitions, and digital media platforms in Indonesia.
  • Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
  • Proficiency in web Content Management Systems (CMS), design software (Canva/Adobe Creative Suite), social media analytics, and digital outreach tools.
  • Strong facilitation, coordination, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Contract Duration and Work Arrangement

The consultancy will run from 1 November to 31 December 2026, with the possibility of extension in line with the PARTISIPASI Program 2026–2030.

The consultant will work on a time-based arrangement of up to 15 working days per month, based on timesheets and submitted deliverables.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to review the full Terms of Reference (TOR) for detailed information about the assignment and its requirements.

Application period 29 October - 8 November 2026. Apply through the button below.

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1999-2000

Kemitraan bagi Pembaruan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan, atau KEMITRAAN, didirikan pada tahun 2000 setelah berlangsungnya pemilihan umum pertama di Indonesia yang bebas dan adil pada tahun 1999. Pemilu bersejarah ini merupakan langkah penting dalam upaya Indonesia keluar dari masa lalu yang otoriter menuju masa depan yang demokratis. KEMITRAAN didirikan dari dana perwalian multi-donor dan dikelola oleh United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) dengan mandat untuk memajukan reformasi tata kelola pemerintahan di Indonesia.
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2020

This agreement was signed between Green Climate Fund (GCF) and PARTNERSHIP. This agreement formalizes KEMITRAAN’s accountability in implementing projects approved by the GCF.

For your information, the GCF is the world’s largest special fund that helps developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their ability to respond to climate change.

These funds were collected by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. The GCF has an important role in realizing the Paris Agreement, namely supporting the goal of keeping the average global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius.

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2020

This agreement was signed between Green Climate Fund (GCF) and PARTNERSHIP. This agreement formalizes KEMITRAAN’s accountability in implementing projects approved by the GCF.

For your information, the GCF is the world’s largest special fund that helps developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their ability to respond to climate change.

These funds were collected by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. The GCF has an important role in realizing the Paris Agreement, namely supporting the goal of keeping the average global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius.

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2016

In March 2016, KEMITRAAN received international accreditation from the Adaptation Fund. The Adaptation Fund Board, in its 27th meeting, decided to accredit KEMITRAAN as National Implementing Entity (NIE) from the Adaptation Fund. KEMITRAAN is the first and only Indonesian institution to be accredited as a NIE Adaptation Fund in Indonesia.
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2003

In 2003, KEMITRAAN became an independent legal entity registered as a Non-Profit Civil Partnership. At that time, KEMITRAAN was still a program managed by UNDP until the end of 2009. Since the beginning of 2010, KEMITRAAN took over full responsibility and accountability for the programs and their development.
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2000-2003

KEMITRAAN played a crucial role in supporting the development of legislation to establish the KPK. This was followed by steps to support the Government and DPR in selecting competent commissioner candidates and also supporting civil society groups to critically monitor the selection process. After the commissioners were appointed, they asked KEMITRAAN to help with the institutional design and initial recruitment of the KPK, as well as play the role of donor coordinator. It is clear that KEMITRAAN plays a key role in supporting the Corruption Eradication Commission to develop the capacity and strategies needed to work as effectively as possible.
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1999-2000

The Partnership for Governance Reform, or KEMITRAAN, was founded in 2000 following Indonesia’s first free and fair general election in 1999. This historic election is an important step in Indonesia’s efforts to move away from an authoritarian past towards a democratic future. PARTNERSHIP was established from a multi-donor trust fund and is managed by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with a mandate to advance governance reform in Indonesia
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