COMMUNITY FACILITATOR - TECHNICAL

CITARUM LIVING LAB

DEPARTMENT/UNIT Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indonesia)

FACULTY/DIVISION Office of the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indonesia)

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE 14,690,000 - 18,940,000 IDR

LOCATION Bandung, Indonesia

ORGANISATIONAL CONTEXT
Monash is a university of transformation, progress and optimism. Our people are our most valued asset, with
our academics among the best in the world and our professional staff revolutionising the way we operate as an
organisation. For more information about our University and our exciting future, please visit www.monash.edu.
In establishing the Monash Indonesia campus the University is continuing its commitment to being a truly global
university. This new Monash campus joins a dynamic network alongside the highly successful Monash University
Malaysia, as well as our partnered campuses in Suzhou and Mumbai.
The campus will make a strong and distinctive contribution to Indonesia’s social, economic and technological
development. Through the establishment of this campus Monash is cementing its position as a truly global
university. Monash is committed to making a global impact and this requires a global outlook. Indonesia is a key
partner for Australia and the University, and we’re committed to building important and lasting relationships.
The establishment of a local Monash campus will build and strengthen existing ties between Australia and
Indonesia, and provide access to exceptional students, staff, research collaborations, industry engagement and
alumni. We will pave new pathways for students who desire a global education and be awarded at the
conclusion of their studies with a world-class Monash University degree. For more information, please visit
https://www.monash.edu/indonesia.

Citarum Living Lab

Monash Art Design and Architecture (Caulfield Campus, Melbourne) is collaborating with Monash Indonesia and
partner Universitas Indonesia, in a place-based project that is addressing pollution of the Citarum River from
unmanaged solid waste and waste water. The purpose of the Living Lab is to collaborate with local stakeholders
to co-develop and build an integrated solid waste and waste water infrastructure pilot that demonstrates
nature-based solutions and social innovation, in a real and practical way. In 2023, the Living Lab is establishing a

Modified date: December 2022

Project Team in Bandung to collaborate with various community groups on the co-design of sanitation
infrastructure, waste infrastructure and environmental (waterway) restoration, as part of the demonstration
project.

POSITION PURPOSE
The Community Facilitator (CF) - Technical (Citarum Living Lab) at Monash Indonesia will be working with the
Project Team and the International research team at Monash Australia and partners in Indonesia, Australia and
Europe. As part of the Project Team, they will provide specialist technical expertise on the design and
implementation of neighbourhood and river revitalisation projects.
As a critical member of the cross-disciplinary Australia and Indonesian Citarum Living Lab team, the CF-Technical
will work under the supervision of the Project Team Lead to undertake the architectural/engineering
community-based design and planning activities for Sanitation (Sanimas) and/or Waste (TPS-3R) projects in
villages in Bandung Regency. The key objective of this role is to undertake technical design of Sanitation
(Sanimas) and/or Waste (TPS-3R) and/or environmental (waterway) restoration projects, facilitating effective
community-based design by incorporating preferences and needs of diverse community members and project
end-users and beneficiaries, and mitigating conflicts and disputes.

Reporting Line: The position reports to the Design and Engagement Lead at Monash Australia and Project Team
Lead in Bandung Indonesia and works under broad direction from academic leads at University of Indonesia,
University of Padjadjaran, Monash Indonesia and Monash Australia (Monash Art Design & Architecture, Monash
Sustainable Development Institute).
Supervisory Responsibilities: Not applicable

Financial Delegation: Not Applicable

Budgetary Responsibilities: The position will be required to undertake project costings and work within agreed
expenditure limits of discrete projects.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
In this 12-month appointment, the CF-Technical has responsibility for:

1. Architectural/Engineering Lead in the community-based design and planning activities

• Through a collaborative and inclusive, co-design approach, support Community Facilitators - Social
and Academic Team to develop a concept plan for an integrated solid waste and waste water
infrastructure pilot.

• Provide technical expertise in relation to Water, Sanitation (Sanimas) and/or Waste (TPS-3R) and/or
environmental (waterway) restoration projects incorporating data and information collected
through the research fieldwork and community design and planning processes.
• Support the community design and planning processes;
• Build local capacity of project end-users, beneficiaries and government for the technology
(Operation and Maintenance) - facilitate trainings and workshops on Operation and Maintenance
• Ensure close collaboration with the relevant agencies and institutions at the national and local levels
during concept design, Detailed Engineering Design and construction implementation;
 • Lead in the day-to-day technical and financial management of project work planning, budgeting,
procurement, tendering documentation, implementation planning, and monitoring of project
activities in the field;
• Liaise with the Academic Team and relevant Kabupaten Bandung agencies to provide technical
support to project activities.
2. Lead in on-site activity management
• Support Academic Team and partners with field access and implementation of design activities;
• Plan and coordinate ongoing community engagement in the study site in collaboration with the
Project Team and local partners.
• Ensure site health and safety systems are followed and proactive action taken if required;
• Ensure all fieldwork activities are completed in accordance with project ethics/safeguard
requirements and project timeframes, to meet key funding milestones
3. Technical Lead in documentation, reporting, and any other duties required
• Lead in results-based reporting on activities and outputs in line with donor and government
requirements;
• Lead in project documentation of construction contracts, progress reports, field test results, etc.;
• Coordinate different technical components among different project sites during the implementation
of the activities;
• Support to results-based monitoring and evaluation efforts in all project locations and for the
programme duration
• Support with all activities to comply with the Project Safeguards, Gender Equality, Disability and
Social Inclusion (GEDSI) plans and policies, and Research Ethics/Permits
• Provide a range of technical support to Academic Teams in Indonesia, Australia and Europe,
including fieldwork plans, expense tracking, conduct of fieldwork, data collection and validation.
• Other duties as directed by Team Lead from time to time

KEY SELECTION CRITERIA

Education/Qualifications
1. The appointee will have:
• A degree in: Environmental/Civil. Engineering, or Architecture or a relevant field

At least 5-years of experience with:

• Designing and managing construction projects;
• Peri-urban/urban waste, water and/or sanitation infrastructure design and systems (i.e. Sanimas, TPS-
3R);
Familiarity with community-based development and participatory design processes.

Knowledge and Skills

2. Experience providing technical support for infrastructure projects by Government or International
Development agencies
3. Excellent project management and delivery skills with the ability to support projects through to completion
in accordance with agreed standards and timeframes
4. Demonstrated ability to build relationships and interact with a variety of stakeholders, including technical
experts, community and industry
5. Experience working in a technical design environment to deliver solutions, with a focus on social and
economic implications highly desirable.
6. Excellent planning and organisational skills, with experience establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
7. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a team as well as the ability to work with
independence, judgement and initiative
8. Strong analytical and problem-solving skill
9. Advanced computer literacy with the ability to use project management, technical drawing (i.e. AutoDesk
AutoCad) software
10. Bilingual in Indonesian and English with high quality written and verbal communication skills. Sundanese
speakers are highly desirable.

OTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

• Travel to the project site in Bandung Regency
• There may be a requirement to work flexibly - evenings, weekends - and additional hours from time to
time
• There may be peak periods of work during which taking of leave may be restricted

GOVERNANCE
Monash University expects staff to appropriately balance risk and reward in a manner that is sustainable to its
long-term future, contribute to a culture of honesty and integrity, and provide an environment that is safe,
secure and inclusive. Ensure you are aware of and adhere to University policies relevant to the duties
undertaken and the values of the University. This is a standard which the University sees as the benchmark for
all of its activities in Australia and internationally.

APPLICATION
For position enquiries, please contact Dr Michaela Prescott ([email protected]) Monash Art
Design and Architecture.

To apply for this position, please send your CV and cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria to
[email protected] by 15 January 2023.