MEL & Safeguard Officer – Consultant (PARTISIPASI Program)

30 October, 2026

Position: MEL & Safeguard 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 MEL & Safeguard 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 MEL & Safeguard Officer will lead the planning, implementation, and reporting of the program's Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) system, while ensuring the integration of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles and overseeing safeguarding, ethics, and risk compliance.

The position will ensure that program achievements are properly documented, meet donor reporting standards, support adaptive decision-making, and uphold the rights and protection of program stakeholders, partners, and marginalized communities.

Key Responsibilities

  • MEL System Design and Management: Develop and maintain the MEL framework, logical framework, performance indicators, and quantitative and qualitative data collection tools.
  • Performance Monitoring and Reporting: Monitor program progress, maintain the program database, conduct data quality assessments, and prepare periodic donor and program reports.
  • GEDSI Mainstreaming: Integrate GEDSI principles into program planning, monitoring frameworks, and activities, ensuring meaningful participation of women, youth, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, and marginalized groups.
  • Safeguarding and Risk Compliance: Monitor compliance with donor and institutional safeguarding policies, conduct policy assessments, and develop improvement plans for sub-grantees.
  • Grievance Redress and Incident Management: Manage the Feedback and Grievance Redress Mechanism (FGRM), including confidential incident reporting and escalation procedures, in accordance with Do No Harm principles.
  • Coordination and Capacity Building: Coordinate with the MEL Hub and relevant KEMITRAAN directorates, and provide technical assistance, training, and capacity strengthening for program staff and partners.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Political Science, Gender Studies, International Development, Public Policy, Law, or a related field. A Master's degree is an advantage.
  • Minimum 5–7 years of professional experience in MEL frameworks, GEDSI mainstreaming, safeguarding, and program risk management, preferably in development, democracy, or human rights programs.
  • Proven experience in developing Theories of Change, logical frameworks, performance indicators, and quantitative and qualitative monitoring tools.
  • Experience in conducting policy equivalence assessments, grievance redress mechanism management, and due diligence for local CSOs and sub-grantees.
  • Experience working with international donor-funded programs, particularly DFAT-funded projects, is an advantage.
  • Strong data analysis skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, digital monitoring tools (KoboToolbox, ODK, Google Forms), and data visualization software.
  • Strong understanding of Do No Harm principles, safeguarding, physical and digital security, and GEDSI-sensitive approaches.
  • Excellent facilitation, coordination, and interpersonal skills.
  • Fluent in written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia and English.

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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