The Digital Democracy Initiative (DDI) aims to help expand and protect inclusive democracy and civic space by improving the support infrastructure and ecosystem for pro-democratic local civil society and digital-driven civic action, strengthening the core and digital capacity of local civil society, and creating opportunities for local civil society groups to collectively test, learn, and share innovative ways to amplify and advocate for inclusive democratic spaces. The project focuses on supporting local civil society actors operating in restrictive contexts in countries of the Global South.

The Tifa Foundation is the regional partner responsible for implementing the DDI project in East and Southeast Asia over the next 12 months. The project will test and implement a range of support mechanisms for civil society, including sub-grants, learning resources and opportunities, and technical support to build core organizational capacities and digital skills related to defending civic space and advancing inclusive democratic spaces both offline and online.

The Grants Assistant for Digital Democracy Initiative (GA-DDI) project plays a crucial supporting role in
the effective management of grants throughout their lifecycle. This includes assisting in key stages
throughout the grants management and reporting process. The Grants Assistant also acts as a
communication link by liaising with partner organizations, providing updates and responding to
inquiries, and coordinating meetings related to the grant process. They will assist the DDI Program
Team, Finance Team, and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Team in carrying out the DDI
project according to the project’s budget, timeline, and reporting requirements. Overall, the Grants
Assistant contributes to the smooth administration and accountability of grant-funded activities.

To apply, please submit your CV or resume, a list of contact references (who will only be contacted at the last stage of the recruitment process), and a one-page cover letter that clearly outlines your motivation for applying and details how your skills, experience, and qualifications align with the requirements of the position. Send all documents in the format GA-DDI – [Your Name] to [email protected] no later than 9 December 2025, 11.59 p.m. (Jakarta time). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage. Selected candidates will be invited to an interview with Tifa Foundation’s team and required to take a written test in English.

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