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Program Officer The Global Entrepreneurship Program

Program Officer


About The Global Entrepreneurship Program – Indonesia (GEPI)

The Global Entrepreneurship Program Indonesia (GEPI) aims to catalyse Indonesia's entrepreneurship ecosystem. We aim to identify and support entrepreneurs through initiatives such as incubators and
business accelerators while connecting high potential and impact entrepreneurs with financing and capital.

GEPI formally was started in January 2011 by a group of 13 prominent business leaders in Indonesia who now comprise the Board of Founders. It has a full-time Secretariat in Jakarta. GEPI works in partnership with the many organizations and companies focused on developing entrepreneurship in Indonesia to do perform many activities including:

• Raising the awareness of entrepreneurship and innovation in Indonesia

• Identifying and supporting entrepreneurs through innovative programs

• Working together with entrepreneurship groups and the Government of Indonesia to improve the enabling environment for entrepreneurship

• Working together to ensure that emerging entrepreneurs can have access to finance and domestic and international angel investors and

• Helping entrepreneurs and innovators scale


Job Description – Program Officer

GEPI seeks a Program Officer for its programs to identify, support, and sustain entrepreneurs in Indonesia. The Program Officer will report directly to the Executive Director.

We are seeking a professional that is passionate about entrepreneurship and its potential to catalyze growth and change in Indonesia. The Program Officer will be well positioned to take on leadership roles for exciting programs around developing and launching entrepreneurship incubators, business accelerators, and business plan competitions.

Working at GEPI provides a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment where initiative is both expected and required. Based on the high profile nature of our mission and work, GEPI also provides and requires access to influential members of Indonesia business community, international government institutions, and multilateral organizations.

If you are a self-starter, enjoy an open and challenging environment, and possess a passion for making a difference in Indonesia through catalyzing entrepreneurship, we encourage you to consider joing GEPI as
a Program Officer.


Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Develop work plans and strategies to support entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem through programs including but not limited to incubators, business accelerators, and business plan competitions

• Manage and execute programs including project management, budget setting, and some administrative tasks

• Ensures that events are successful in execution and support GEPI's mission

• Develop high level strategies and proposals concerning new programs and activities to better support entrepreneurship in Indonesia

• Design training programs and develop materials

• Provide direct support, coaching, and training to supported entrepreneurs

• Work closely with external partners to launch and design new impactful programs

• Maintain and enhance GEPI's online presence through social media and networking

• Develop new partnership with private and public sector, individuals, and others


Qualifications:

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree. A degree in business or public administration, economics, finance or a related degree desirable but no a requirement

• Possess professional work experience of 2-5 years in the private, public, or nonprofit sectors with a strong track record of achievement

• Substantive knowledge and a passion for entrepreneurship

• Experience managing complex project and event management helpful

• Familiarity with a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and a willingness to share in strategic thinking and administrative tasks

• Comfort with web applications, social media and networking

• Fluency in Indonesian, Highly proficient in English


How to apply:

If you are as excited about entrepreneurship as we are, please submit a cover letter with a detailed CV and a list of three references to secretariat@gep-indonesia.org; secretariat@gep-indonesia.org>

We will only be contacting short-listed candidates that meet the above specified criteria.