Food Policy and Advocacy Specialist

Center for Indonesia's Strategic Development Initiatives (CISDI); Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta; On-site; USD 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled legal analyst with expertise in policy advocacy and regulatory reform. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your knowledge of administrative law and governance frameworks to influence food policy and public health initiatives. Collaborating with diverse stakeholders, including civil society organizations and policymakers, you will design and implement legal frameworks that promote transparency and good governance. If you are passionate about human rights and eager to make a meaningful impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in legal analysis and policy advocacy.
• Strong knowledge of administrative law and governance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft policy recommendations.
• Build coalitions with civil society organizations and policymakers.

Skills

Legal Analysis

Policy Advocacy

Regulatory Reform

Coalition Building

Analytical Skills

Cross-Cultural Communication

Leadership Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law

Master’s degree in Law or Public Policy

Job description

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law (LL.B) required; a Master’s degree in law, public policy, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in legal analysis, policy advocacy, or regulatory reform, preferably in civil society engagement, public health, or governance, especially food policy.
• Proven experience in legal research, drafting policy recommendations, and analyzing regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to build coalitions and work collaboratively with civil society organizations, policymakers, and regulatory bodies.
• Experience working on issues related to good governance, or industry interference is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of administrative law, governance frameworks, and public policy-making processes.
• Familiarity with legal instruments on transparency, anti-corruption, and industry interference (e.g., UN Convention Against Corruption, WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Article 5.3).
• Experience in designing and implementing legal frameworks for conflict of interest policies, ethics regulations is preferred
• Ability to manage budgets, teams, and coordinate with various stakeholders
• Strong analytical skills to evaluate legal and develop policy recommendations

Competencies

• Strong advocacy and interpersonal skills, including ability to navigate and facilitate advocacy and lobby activities in a dynamic environment, as well as integrate innovative initiatives;
• ability to take and receive feedback constructively;
• cross-cultural communication;
• Outstanding working quality and organization;
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage a multi-stakeholder project;
• Ability to multitask and adaptive to changes;
• Great initiatives and eagerness to learn new knowledge;
• Excellent writing, oral communication, interpersonal skills, and formal presentation skills in Indonesian and English;
• Capacity to communicate complex legal and policy issues to non-legal audiences.
• Commitment to principles of human rights, democracy, and transparency in governance.