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

To apply, please submit your CV or resume, a list of references (who will only be contacted during the final 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 formatGA-DDI – [Your Name]to[email protected]nolater thanOctober 10, 2025, at 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 the Tifa Foundation team and required to take a written test in English.

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