GEPI: Hiring a 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 workplans and strategies to support entrepreneurs and
the entrepreneurial ecosytem 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 desireable
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 <mailto:secretariat@gep-indonesia.org>

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