Indonesia, Jakarta - Grant Writer

Assignment #: 2022
Title: Grant Writer
Location: Habitat for Humanity Indonesia National Office, Jakarta, Indonesia
Term of service: 12 months

Position Summary: Reporting to the resource development manager, the assigned volunteer is responsible for supporting fundraising activities with a focus on grant writing. Specific duties include: collecting data in the field (with both national and field staff) in regard to grants and grant writing; writing grants targeted to multi-national corporations, international lending agencies and international communities in Indonesia to ensure continuation of their involvement in fielding volunteers and providing funds; coordinating administrative follow-up of the grants with the Resource Development manager; providing training-of-trainers in grant writing to the six affiliates in Indonesia. The work will be conducted mostly in Jakarta and the area surrounding the national office. The volunteer will be expected to work with minimal supervision and high initiative in grant writing.

Requirements: Written/oral fluency in English, four-year university degree, intermediate knowledge of Windows operating system, intermediate knowledge of PowerPoint presentations, experience working in cross-cultural settings.

Preferred skills: Basic written/oral skills in Malay/Indonesian, intermediate experience in interviewing for data collection, intermediate experience with community development, basic knowledge of micro-finance. An understanding of the operational nature and funding interests of the target groups in Indonesia will be an advantage.

Support from host organization:
HFH will provide: Office space shared with other staff including telephone, computer, printer and 24-hour internet connection; taxi fares for work-related transportation. Volunteer will be working with a full-time team able to speak English and assist with communication in local language.
HFH will arrange, but not pay for: Housing (for volunteer only; assistance not available for family members of volunteer).

Volunteer Budget: Volunteers will be responsible for all costs associated with living in the host country. An estimate for a single individual is given below. All figures in U.S. dollars.

*Visa costs will vary. Contact the nearest Indonesian Consulate for specific information regarding visas. Be sure to clarify all information regarding what type of visa you will need (tourist/business, single or multiple entry), length of stay and visa extensions, if necessary.

Description of assignment location: HFH Indonesia’s national office is located in West Jakarta with 12 full-time staff mostly able to communicate in English. Habitat Indonesia’s national office has been in its current location since October 2004. The office is a new five-story building with a well furnished space, air-conditioning, telephone and internet connections. Dress code at the office is casual, but due to the Asian culture and the religious background, it is preferable that dress is conservative.

The assignment is in an urban/semi-rural setting. While HFH Indonesia will not be able to provide housing for IVP they will assist in arranging safe and adequate accommodation. Most of the housing options are fully-furnished and air-conditioned with adequate clean water and electricity. Accommodations located near the office are available.

Additional information: Must provide proof of valid MEDEX medical insurance, visa, passport, work permit (if necessary) and plane ticket for return trip home. It is suggested that you purchase an open-ended flight ticket. Passport must be valid for at least six months past the return date. Volunteer must secure a long-term, multiple-entry visa; HFH Indonesia will assist with a letter of invitation for visa application.

Additional items to pack: all prescription medications, extra batteries, emergency contact phone/fax numbers in your home country, rain gear, sunscreen.

Indonesia:

Geography: Indonesia comprises more than 17,000 islands, making it the world's biggest archipelago and the largest country in Southeast Asia. The fourth most populous nation in the world, Indonesia is home to both the largest number of active volcanoes and the ''Wallace Line'' – the latitude where Asian and Australian flora and fauna meet. A variety of wildlife can be found easily on the islands.

Available services: In Jakarta, goods, services and general infrastructure are mostly at the level of any metropolitan city. Jakarta has excellent medical services often meeting international standards of hospitals/clinics. Banking is very accessible and most of the international banks, like Citibank, HSBC, Standard Chartered, have branches there. Cash machines or ATMs are also available at most places, but credit cards are not widely accepted. Traveler’s checks and U.S. dollars are accepted at most places in Jakarta. Public transportation (taxi, motorcycle, tricycle, bus) is available, along with individual cars or motorcycles for rent. Most international service organizations have representation offices in Jakarta, and HFH Indonesia currently works quite closely with some of them.

Safety and security: Indonesia’s immediate security situation has been relatively stable, as the initial legislative and presidential elections have drawn to a close. Pickpocketing and stealing are some of the most common crimes; therefore, caution should be exercised. Corruption is a major issue in the country. Some provinces in the eastern part of Indonesia (Poso dan Maluku) are still in conflict, but its influence is not directly felt in Jakarta.

There currently exist, however, at least two travel warnings against Indonesia due to recurring religious, ethnic and separatist threats especially towards Westerners. It is important that volunteers avoid all political involvement, especially large gatherings or protests. As when traveling for extended periods to any country, you should register with your embassy as soon as possible upon arrival.

Be sure to check with your respective government agency about whether it is advisable for citizens of your country to travel to Indonesia. Citizens whose country has issued a warning against all non-essential travel to Indonesia should not apply for this position.

Cultural insights: Indonesia is the largest Muslim country, but still guarantees freedom for their citizens to worship according to their religious beliefs. Most of HFH Indonesia’s volunteers and home owners are Muslim, but HFH Indonesia’s identity as a Christian service organization has no negative resistance. Dress conservatively with no revealing clothes. It is strongly encouraged to consume no alcohol (except beer, which is tolerated only at certain places) and not to use tobacco.

Indonesia is renowned for its application of wax on material and then dying the garment to make many designs, or batiking, as well as production of a variety of other apparel. Food is usually based around rice, and can be served with other spicy side dishes. Peanut sauces are also common. Some fruits that you will often encounter (and peel yourself before eating) are apples, mangoes, papaya, guava and starfruit, among many others.

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