Project Officer Community Development Adaptation Fund Pekalongan

Position: Project Officer Community Development
Contract Duration: 6 Months (January 1 – June 31, 2026. )
Level: L-4
Responsible to: Team Leader Adaptation Fund Pekalongan
Departement: SGS - AF Pekalongan
Duty station: Pekalongan - Central Java

Programme Background

The Pekalongan Adaptation Fund (AF) Program is a collaboration between KEMITRAAN and the Government of Pekalongan City, supported by the Adaptation Fund, and implemented from 2021 to 2026. The program aims to strengthen the resilience of coastal communities to the impacts of climate change and disasters through the development of sustainable livelihoods, institutional strengthening, and community economic empowerment.


Job Purpose

The Project Officer – Community Development (PO Comdev) will support the implementation of the Adaptation Fund Pekalongan Program (2021–2026), a collaboration between KEMITRAAN Partnership and the Government of Pekalongan City with support from the Adaptation Fund. The program aims to strengthen the resilience of coastal communities affected by climate change through sustainable livelihood development, institutional strengthening, and multi-stakeholder collaboration.

The PO Comdev is expected to strengthen, accelerate, and support community empowerment activities, particularly during the final phase of the program towards achieving its 2026 targets.


Duties and Responsibilities

  • Mobilize, facilitate, and strengthen the capacity of target community groups (fisher groups, cooperatives, community-based organizations, tourism awareness groups/Pokdarwis, and others) in developing sustainable coastal livelihoods.
  • Organize and oversee training activities for beneficiary groups in target villages.
  • Develop and maintain effective partnerships with government institutions, non-government organizations, academics, consultants, volunteers, and other relevant stakeholders.
  • Contribute to the preparation and implementation of work plans and annual work plans together with the AF Pekalongan PMU.
  • Coordinate with the MEL Officer in preparing work plans, Terms of Reference (ToR), and program reports.
  • Prepare and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports in a timely and high-quality manner.
  • Coordinate facilitators and stakeholders in the implementation and documentation of Free, Prior, and Informed Consent (FPIC/PADIATAPA).
  • Supervise and document the handover process of goods and assets related to program activities.
  • Ensure monitoring and evaluation activities are conducted in accordance with the logical framework and M&E plan.
  • Ensure all project-related administrative requirements are properly fulfilled.
  • Supervise and provide guidance to the Junior Project Officer (JPO).

Expected Outputs

  • Daily activity timesheets in accordance with the employment contract.
  • Monthly progress reports on program implementation, particularly related to livelihood components.
  • Collection and analysis of beneficiary data disaggregated by gender and vulnerable groups.

Qualifications

  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree (S1) in civil engineering, environmental studies, economics, social sciences, tourism, culture, or other relevant fields.
  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in sectors related to sustainable livelihoods, such as sustainable fisheries, ecotourism, urban agriculture, waste management, circular finance, entrepreneurship, community development, local economic development, poverty reduction, agriculture, construction, environment, or training.
  • Proven experience in facilitating economic inclusion of vulnerable and marginalized groups and working with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Experience in adapting to and implementing organizational and project regulations.
  • Ability to prepare work plans, Terms of Reference (ToR), and reports.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as collaboratively in a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Strong communication skills.

The Candidate We Are Looking For

We seek individuals who uphold integrity, accountability, and inclusivity, and who are committed to advancing collaborative governance and sustainable development.

How to Apply

Send your CV, cover letter, and supporting documents through the link below no later than 23 December 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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2016

Pada bulan Maret 2016, KEMITRAAN menerima akreditasi internasional dari Adaptation Fund. Dewan Adaptation Fund, dalam pertemuannya yang ke-27, memutuskan untuk mengakreditasi KEMITRAAN sebagai National Implementing Entity (NIE) dari Adaptation Fund. KEMITRAAN menjadi lembaga pertama dan satu-satunya lembaga Indonesia yang terakreditasi sebagai NIE Adaptation Fund di Indonesia.

2020

Perjanjian ini ditandatangani antara Green Climate Fund (GCF) dan KEMITRAAN. Perjanjian ini meresmikan akuntabilitas KEMITRAAN dalam melaksanakan proyek-proyek yang disetujui oleh GCF.

 

Untuk diketahui, GCF adalah dana khusus terbesar di dunia yang membantu negara-negara berkembang untuk mengurangi emisi gas rumah kaca dan meningkatkan kemampuan mereka dalam merespons perubahan iklim.

 

Dana ini dihimpun oleh Konvensi Kerangka Kerja PBB tentang Perubahan Iklim (UNFCCC) pada tahun 2010. GCF memiliki peran penting dalam mewujudkan Perjanjian Paris, yakni mendukung tujuan untuk menjaga kenaikan suhu global rata-rata di bawah 2 derajat celsius.

2000-2003

KEMITRAAN memainkan peran krusial dalam mendukung pengembangan undang-undang untuk membentuk KPK. Hal ini diikuti dengan langkah mendukung Pemerintah dan DPR dalam memilih calon komisioner yang kompeten dan juga mendukung kelompok masyarakat sipil untuk mengawasi secara kritis proses seleksinya. Setelah komisioner ditunjuk, mereka meminta KEMITRAAN untuk membantu mendesain kelembagaan dan rekrutmen awal KPK, serta memainkan peran sebagai koordinator donor. Sangat jelas bahwa KEMITRAAN memainkan peran kunci dalam mendukung KPK untuk mengembangkan kapasitas dan strategi yang diperlukan agar dapat bekerja seefektif mungkin.

2003

Pada tahun 2003, KEMITRAAN menjadi badan hukum yang independen yang terdaftar sebagai Persekutuan Perdata Nirlaba. Pada saat itu, KEMITRAAN masih menjadi program yang dikelola oleh UNDP hingga akhir tahun 2009. Sejak awal tahun 2010, KEMITRAAN mengambil alih tanggung jawab dan akuntabilitas penuh atas program-program dan perkembangannya.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.