Governance Support Officer

Company Description

SNV is a global development partner, deeply rooted in the countries where we operate. We are driven by a vision of a better world: A world where across every society all people live with dignity and have equitable opportunities to thrive sustainably. To make this vision a reality, we need transformations in vital agri-food, energy, and water systems. SNV contributes by strengthening capacities and catalysing partnerships in these sectors. We help strengthen institutions and effective governance, reduce gender inequalities and barriers to social inclusion, and enable adaptation and mitigation to the climate and biodiversity crises.

Building on 60 years of experience we support our partners with our technical and process expertise and methodological rigour. We do this in more than 20 countries in Africa and Asia with a team of approximately 1,600 colleagues. By being adaptable and tailoring our approaches to these different contexts, we can contribute to impact at scale, resulting in more equitable lives for all.

Our core values of people-centeredness and respect, equity and equality, and diversity and inclusion, are fundamental to who we are, and what we do. This is reflected in our vision and mission, and strategy, which sets out our aspirations and commitments as our compass towards 2030.

We are currently looking for Governance Support Officer, full-time, based in Jakarta to ensures SNV is in control of its organisation compliance, as well as contracting and procurement practice.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

Job Description

The Governance Support Officer monitor and support the organisation's corporate compliance (legal, tax, donor contract and policy coherent oversight), corporate risk and control, contracting and procurement, project execution and country logistics to ensure the organisation, country and project team are compliant to SNV's policies and procedure, legal, tax and donor contractual requirement.

Key Deliverables

1. Timely and quality reporting for the MoU, including RIK (Rencana Induk Kegiatan) planning and reporting as follows:
   1. Gather relevant data (project, finance, HR) for the purpose of country planning and reporting to Government of Indonesia at national, provincial and district levels.
   2. Write planning and (semi) annual progress reports with inputs from project managers and management to be submitted to the Government of Indonesia as part of the MoU. 
2. Coordinates with relevant ministries in monitoring of the operational permit (MOU) and on the work permit for foreign employees.
3. Responds adequately to information requests from government partners regarding SNV projects.
4. Organize coordination and monitoring meetings of projects in close collaboration with Project Management of SNV as required in agreements with the Government of Indonesia.
5. Actively engage with PMs to regularly update the internal SNV website and support with other government related communications, where required.
6. Trainings or information sessions on the MoU and RIK progress provided as needed, in accordance with SNV’s annual plan.
7. Critically assess SNV's Legal risk exposure in the Country.
8. Conduct legal analysis and provide written advice on legal matters (regarding legal sources/ jurisprudence, etc.).
9. Attend meetings with donor organisations on contract discussion, if needed.
10. Provide advice on compliance with laws and regulations in Indonesia.
11. Support in reporting to the manpower department.
12. To maintain contract database and organise executed versions of contracts.

Qualifications

1. University Degree in Law
2. At least 5 years of relevant experience. Prior experience in an international development organisation and with Ministry of Home Affair would be an advantage.
3. S/he have a strong network with different ministries at national and regional level and able to navigate within these networks to pave positive relations for SNV activities.
4. Excellent interpersonal and communications skills, including report writing
5. Good command of spoken and written English
6. Good negotiation and coordination skills
7. Self-motivated and organized
8. Ability to work independently and with the team
9. Willingness to work a flexible schedule
10. Initiative and creative in solving problems
11. Excellent computer skills in MS Office, Power Point, Outlook/ Internet and social media platforms.

Experience in supporting agriculture and WASH projects would be an advantage

Additional Information

Contract type: National Contract, Full Time.

Contract Duration: 1 year with the possibility of extension

Desired start date: August/ September 2025

Working at SNV
SNV offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package. We offer a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal global network of experts. 

SNV strives to be an inclusive employer, thriving on the diversity of its people and does not discriminate on the basis of disability status, religion, ethnic origin, gender and sexual orientation, etc.

How to apply

If you believe that your credentials meet the outlined profile, we invite you to apply by uploading your CV and a letter of motivation before/on the 25 July 2025. 

Please submit your application only via SmartRecruiters. All information will be in the strictest confidence. We will revert to you as soon as possible when we have reviewed your application.

If we see that your experience and skills match the requirements of the position, we will contact you to advise you of the next steps in the recruitment process.

Reference check and vetting

We will require that you provide us with the full details of three people who are willing to act as a reference.  We will not contact these references without your explicit permission.

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme. 

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