Technical Assistant for Governance

INTRODUCTION

The Banyuwangi Hijau Program is an initiative by the Banyuwangi Regency Government—launched on 21 February 2022—that aims to expand the coverage of sustainable waste collection services by providing recycling solutions that enhance the economic value of waste. This program also contributes to reducing the prevalence of stunting through multi-stakeholder partnerships[1]. Since its launch in 2022, various innovations have been implemented. Optimization efforts have also been carried out as the program has progressed from Phase 1 to Phase 2 and is now entering Phase 3.

Systemiq in collaboration with the Banyuwangi government is implementing Banyuwangi Hijau program (BWH) with a goal to deliver a circular city scale waste collection service to Banyuwangi residents. As a comprehensive program, BWH facilitates the government of Banyuwangi covering aspects of Governance (Gov) to ensure the design of the program is in line with local government planning and strategic targets, Behavior Change Campaign (BCC) to stimulate waste management behaviour change at household and community level, and Waste Operations (WO) to facilitate infrastructure preparation and operation.

The first phase Banyuwangi Hijau has already provided service access to 250,000 people (at least 44 villages in 6 sub-districts). The second & third phase Banyuwangi Hijau will provide service access to around 1.13 million people (at least 164 villages in 21 sub-districts). Banyuwangi Hijau program will provide the infrastructure to facilitate waste service for second & third phase consists of 1 TPS3R facilities and 2 TS (transfer station), with capacity of waste processing up to 150 tons per day, as well as waste collection fleet from the source to TPS3R/TS and waste collection fleet transporting residue from TPS3R/ TS to TPA (landfill).

One of the main activities in the program is government engagement at regency level to village level. The activities for roll out such as consolidation and socialization, facilitate to develop Perdes of waste management, and agreement UPT Pengelolaan Persampahan with village government.

To support the activities of governance workstream, additional Technical Assistants are needed who are tasked with assisting these activities.

OBJECTIVES

·     The selection of Technical Assistant who oversee assisting Deputy Program Manager, Officers and other Technical Assistants to support the administration, financial request and financial report.

·     In particular, the Technical Assistant is involved in the regency and village activities, especially phase 3 villages and provides the necessary support.

TECHNICAL ASSISTANT CRITERIA

Basic Qualification:

·     Have an educational background equivalent to S1 (Bachelor's Degree) in Economics, Accounting, Management, Social Development, or a related field.

·     Have at least 3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in administration, project/program management support, and financial management.

·     Possess strong skills in administration, financial management, and document management to organize documents for program implementation.

·       Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all administrative and financial processes.

·       Proficiency in maintaining well-organized records and filing systems (both physical and digital).

·       Possess strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.

·       Willing to be placed in Banyuwangi for at least until June 2026 and there is the option to extend as needed.

Preferred Qualification:

·       It is highly expected to have adequate knowledge or have been exposed to the Banyuwangi Hijau Program.

·     Proficient in operating Excel and familiar with file management systems such as SharePoint and Google Drive.

·     Experience working in a program or project environment, ideally within NGOs, development agencies, or government initiatives (regency, subdistrict, village level).

·     Domiciled in Banyuwangi.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Prepare and report the budget for activities, especially for phase 3 activities

·       Provide the administration needed

·       Submit the report in accordance with Systemiq compliance

·       Support governance team as needed and other Banyuwangi Hijau team

OUTPUT

·       Manage the administration and financial, from preparation to closing report (settlement & submission) in the context of implementation of Banyuwangi Hijau Program, especially with regency, subdistrict and village in phase 3 activities in accordance with Systemiq compliance.

·       Documentation of all data and information related to activities of Government workstream.