INOVASI 3 - District Consultant, East Java

Location: Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, with travel to other INOVASI areas as necessary. The role requires residence in the partner district and is open to Indonesia nationals and permanent residents with authority to live and work in Indonesia. Applicants domiciled in Sidoarjo District are strongly preferred.

Company

hirify.global is a global development and consulting firm managing the INOVASI 3 education program on behalf of the Government of Australia through DFAT.

What you will do

• Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, education institutions, civil society organisations, universities, disability organisations, and other district stakeholders.
• Support activities that strengthen inclusive education policies, collaboration, evidence use, and Minimum Service Standards.
• Plan and coordinate logistics for events, including invitations, confirmations, resource-person arrangements, and participant information.
• Support GEDSI and climate change strategies and help create safe, inclusive, and sustainable learning environments.
• Assist with activity implementation reports, publications, data collection, and district-level pilots supporting teachers' and principals' capacity in curriculum, assessment, literacy, and numeracy.
• Participate in program meetings, prepare notes and minutes when requested, and complete related administrative tasks.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in office management or administration, preferably supporting education programs.
• Experience in at least one relevant area, such as teaching and learning, community development, literacy, numeracy, primary education, assessment, school leadership, inclusion, gender, or disability-inclusive education.
• Effective use of technology to support operations in a large program or organisation.
• High proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web browsers.
• Fluent Bahasa Indonesia; some English proficiency is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, independent working, and teamwork skills.

Nice to have

• Contacts with provincial government bodies.
• Residence in Sidoarjo District.

Culture & Benefits

• Seven-month consultant engagement, up to 84 days.
• Work supporting education reform, inclusive learning, and evidence-based policy implementation in Indonesia.
• Regular collaboration with government bodies, education institutions, civil society organisations, and community stakeholders.
• Work may involve contact with children and is subject to enhanced safeguarding due diligence.

Hiring process

• Successful candidates undergo safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.
• Applications close on 30 October 2026 at 23:59 GMT+7 Jakarta time.