Network & Web Developer
Jakarta, Indonesia
AVI has negotiated this assignment in good faith with the Host Organisation, and the information contained was
correct at the time of acceptance of the request. However, while AVI takes responsibility for matters under our
direct control, all assignments and arrangements are subject to change due to the inherent low levels of
predictability in developing country environments. This assignment may be amended or withdrawn to reflect
changes in circumstances.
General Details
Assignment Title
Network & Web Developer
Host Organisation
Pusat Penelitian Oceanografi – Lembaga Ilmu Pengetahuan
Indonesia (P2O-LIPI) / Oceanography Research Institute
Website of Host Organisation
http://www.oseanografi.lipi.go.id/
Duration of Assignment
13 months
Start Date
06 June 2016
Pre-departure Briefing Date
30 March 2016 / 4-6th June 2016
AVI Assignment Code
10533605
Australian Partner Organisation
N/A
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
Host Organisation Overview
Pusat Penelitian Oceanografi (P2O) LIPI began in 1905, when the Visscherij Station was established in
a Jakarta fish market.
The centre was established with the purpose of conducting marine research to explore marine
resources with important economic value.
P2O’s current key goals include:
 Through the use of Science and Technology, achieve optimal results in the field of oceanography
research in order to take advantage of sustainable marine resources for the welfare of society.
 To reform the bureaucracy of P2O-LIPI in order to encourage the repositioning of the Research
Centre for Oceanography and improve the function and core-competences of the centre.
In order to achieve the highest standards P2O-LIPI is expected to produce significant research and
innovation in meeting the needs of government, to advice on policy development and improve services
to the public, industry, and other stakeholders. Attainment of the vision is outlined in the three main
statements, namely:
1. To increase oceanographic research that contributes significantly to stakeholder knowledge and
have a major impact for the public;
2. To improve public services in the form of the provision of data and oceanographic information that
is accurate, timely and appropriate.
3. To support the continuity of the use of marine resources and environment-based science for public
welfare.
P2O-LIPI’s main activities include:
 Preparing materials for the formulation of policy research in oceanography;
 Developing guidance, coaching and providing technical guidance in the field of oceanographic
research
 Developing programs and implementation of oceanography research
 Monitoring the utilisation of the results of research;
 Implementation of administrative affairs.
P2O-LIPI office located in Ancol area in North of Jakarta. The office itself is a well maintained six
stories office, fully air conditioned. The office has internet access, IT equipment, and standard
administrational/office resources.
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
Assignment Overview
Network systems play a vital role in supporting the work of the Research Centre. P2O want to develop
both their existing systems and the human resources in the workplace to optimise the use and manage
information networks and the organisational website.
The position will require a person who has database information system management skills that could
be taught to specific staff with in the organisation.
P2O-LIPI are currently hosted an AVI volunteer as an English Editor of Science Publications.
Assignment Objectives
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To improve and develop network and information systems that allow easy access to and
management of information collected by P2O-LIPI
To develop and, with local colleagues, maintain a web journal of Marine Research in Indonesia
(MRI).
Duties and Responsibilities of the Volunteer
In consultation with their line manager and relevant stakeholders, volunteers complete a work plan in
the first three months of their assignment. The duties below are an indication of the type of work that
may be involved in meeting the Assignment Objectives:
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Perform analysis and evaluation of network systems
Create a network security system
Development of network systems (design, SOP, and documentation)
Creating and maintaining a web journal of Marine Research
Train local staff to input and manage data and web based information.
Increase the capacity of existing IT human resources at the Research Centre for Oceanography –
LIPI
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
Assignment Information
Line Manager
Director
Staff Supervision
The volunteer will not be responsible for the direct management of staff
but will provide supervision, guidance and mentoring support to range of
staff as required.
Hours & Days of Employment
From 8.00 am to 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday
The expectation is that the volunteer will work the equivalent of a 5-day week to a maximum of 40
hours per week.
Leave Entitlements
Same conditions and terms as local colleagues apply, including national holidays. However, as a
minimum, volunteers will accrue 1 week of leave for each 3 months of work.
Other Conditions
N/A
Language Skills and Level Required
Medium: Ability to converse about non-technical matters
Language Support
AVI provides language support during the in-country orientation period. Most often additional resources
for further development later in the assignment will be available if required.
Living as a Volunteer
Pusat Penelitian Oceanografi (P2O) - LIPI is located in Ancol business and recreation area in North
Jakarta. The research center itself is a well maintained office and is fully air conditioned.
Jakarta (also DKI Jakarta), is the capital and largest city of Indonesia, with the population of greater
Jakarta estimated at 23 million, making it the fourth largest urban area in the world. Like many big
cities, Jakarta suffers from major urbanisation problems, with traffic congestion, air pollution and waste
management severe problems.
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
Jakarta has huge shopping malls, cinemas, museums, art galleries, coffee shops, bars and restaurants
serving foods from every corner of the globe, and the popular cities of Bogor and Bandung (retreats
from the heat and traffic of Jakarta) are around 2-3 hours away.
Volunteers must always remember that although Jakarta is a metropolitan city, the vast majority of the
population is Islamic and the majority of the population relatively conservative. Therefore, volunteers
may, at certain times, be required to alter their behaviour in accordance with the Islamic norms of the
surrounding community. While this does not necessarily mean a volunteer will be required to wear
Islamic attire (such as a jilbab [headscarf for females]) or fast during the holy month of Ramadan, for
example, he or she will be expected to be respectful and mindful of the setting they work in at all times.
The volunteer will most likely attract considerable positive attention. As most people are extremely
friendly, this is of little concern, but it does mean that the volunteer, as an example of Australian culture
and values, must endeavour to ensure that he or she is setting a good example at all times.
Traffic, as with most places in greater Jakarta, is always a problem, but living close to the place of work
saves the volunteer having to deal with a lengthy commute from home to office each day. Traffic
congestion in Jakarta is terrible, with journeys measured in time rather than distance. There is a range
of local transportation available including train, transbus (fast bus), local buses and small mini buses as
well as taxis and motorcycle taxis. Most volunteers rely on local transport as driving (either car or
motorcycle) in Jakarta is not for the faint hearted. A motorcycle could be purchased for between IDR 810 million or AUD 800-1000 and sold at the end of the assignment for a similar amount. Fuel costs IDR
8,500 / litre or AUD 0.85 / litre.
Indonesia has extremely good and affordable telecommunications systems, especially in the major
cities (for around AUD 50 per month volunteers can have internet installed in their accommodation).
There are a range of pre-paid telephone networks that support the use of smart phones, and many
restaurants, coffee shops, and shopping malls also provide free wi-fi.
Allowances & Support
These allowance levels are based on the Cost of Living in country. They will be reviewed periodically
and may increase or decrease. Volunteers will be given notice of any change to the allowance level.
Living Allowance
Accommodation Allowance
AUD 950.00 per month
AUD 300.00 per month
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
Housing
The volunteer will need to find their own accommodation once they have arrived at assignment. There
is a wide range of accommodation available in the area from student style rooms to private house
(which are currently popular with many volunteers). The volunteer will need to rely on the support of the
Host Organisation and current volunteers in the area to identify appropriate accommodation. Most
rented accommodation come unfurnished or semi-furnished
The allowance will limit the volunteer to more basic accommodation and applicants should not expect
to have many of the electrical appliances they may be used to.
AVI will advance the Accommodation Allowance for a 12 month period as rent in Indonesia is generally
paid 12 months in advance rather than monthly.
Other Allowances & Support
All AVID Volunteers receive the following:
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Pre-departure Briefing in Melbourne
In-country Orientation on arrival
Pre-departure vaccination expenses
Visa expenses
Pastoral care, assignment monitoring and security guidance
Return airfare to country of assignment
Psychological and medical advice and support services
Re-entry support services
Settling in allowance (assignments longer than 6 months)
Re-settlement allowance (assignments longer than 6 months)
Preparing Your Application
Personal Circumstances Constraints
We are NOT able to accept applications from people with the following personal circumstances due to
security, cultural, legal or visa restrictions in this location.
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Applicants with criminal convictions
Our agreement with the Indonesian Government stipulates the following:
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volunteers must hold Australian citizenship
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volunteers must be between 21 and 70 years of age
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
Selection Criteria
Please begin by writing your responses to the following three questions, in a document headed Response to Selection Criteria:
a. Why do I feel that volunteering overseas is the right thing for me to be doing at this time in my life?
(up to half a page)
b. What are the biggest personal adjustments I’m likely to have to make to be accepted as a useful
colleague and engaged community member in this assignment? (up to half a page)
c. How do I match the Essential Skills & Experience: Write a brief summary of your most relevant
experiences, results and achievements responding to each criteria in the Essential Skills & Experience
section of the Assignment Description.
To find out more details about preparing your application, please visit:
http://www.australianvolunteers.com/volunteer/application-process/
To find out more details about the personal competencies required to be a volunteer, please visit:
http://australianvolunteers.com/volunteer/have-you-got-what-it-takes/
Qualifications, Essential Skills & Experience
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Relevant tertiary, professional or technical qualifications and/or certification or equivalent work
experience in database information systems.
Record of continuous professional development
Demonstrated experience and results in developing networks and or websites
Demonstrated success in building the skills of others through formal and/or informal training and
coaching
Demonstrated success in consulting with stakeholders and facilitating thework of others to
achieve an agreed outcome
Desirable Skills & Experience
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Bahasa Indonesia language skills
Experience as a network administrator
How to Apply
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.
All applications must be submitted online. If you haven’t already done so, you will need to register on
our website prior to applying.
Once completed, please visit www.australianvolunteers.com, log in, select the assignment you are
interested in and follow the prompts at the end of the page.
The Australian Volunteers for International Development (AVID) program is an
Australian Government initiative. This assignment has been developed by Australian
Volunteers International, a delivery partner for the AVID program.