Tanoto Foundation - Training Specialist (Jambi) and 3E Specialist (Riau)

Tanoto Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation which strives to be a center of excellence for facilitating and improving access to quality educationand to empowerment opportunities that contribute to poverty reduction. The Foundation currently runs a number of philanthropic programs in Indonesia ranging from scholarship, teachers training, school improvement programs, research support, to small business development.

Tanoto Foundation is currently looking for Training Specialist and 3E Specialist. Kindly read details below.

Training Specialist - Jambi

JOB SUMMARY:
The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the content and trainings, and achievements of results and impact of the training programs. S/He will act as the primary implementer of training-related activities of Tanoto Foundation programs in Jambi.  The incumbent is responsible for providing program design, monitoring and evaluation and impact measurement as well as implementation plans and milestones, to ensure consistency with approved strategies within the entire Tanoto Foundation Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Conduct baseline/ Knowledge Attitude & Practices Survey (KAP Survey) and compile data or information from various sources regarding teacher capacities and available resources for student-centered learning, particularly in the areas of reading, language, mathematics, and natural and social sciences. Ensure the proper socialization of project activities.

Ensure program planning and implementation is according to the set strategic plan, logical framework (log frame) and work plan, and is appropriate for all project sites.

Support the development and implementation of training materials relevant for projects and conduct all required trainings in the field.

Together with the Program Managers (PM) and M&E Coordinator, design a monitoring tool, based on the log frame and indicators, to ensure that an appropriate monitoring system is in place, and is being implemented by the Regional Project Officers (RPOs).

Coordinate with the PM and Regional Project Manager (RPM) to ensure the targets of the projects within the designated timeframe.

Advocate with and coordinate closely with governments particularly education departments, and school staff to encourage better educational services by them.

Provide monthly reports to the RPM on the progress made and potential problems.

Facilitate, control and support any consultants of the projects in the field.
Ensure the financial administration of the field projects meet the standards of the Tanoto Foundation system.

Conduct any other duties that may reasonably be assigned inline with the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Education or any relevant background.
• At least 3 years experience as trainer/facilitator of teacher trainings on teaching and learning methodology.
• Good communications skills, including negotiation skills
• Good interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for beneficiaries
• Willing to spend a considerable amount of time in the field
• Honest, responsible, self motivated and able to take initiative under minimum supervision 
• Able to give helpful directions, detailed instructions and demonstrations 
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team in a cross cultural environment
• Able to negotiate and to clarify expectations of both the beneficiaries and team

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Based in Jambi with up to 50% traveling within the province to the project sites

3E Specialist (Based in Riau)
Education, Empowerment, Enhancement

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Pelita Pendidikan Program Manager (PPPM), the Education, Empowerment and Enhancement (3Es) Specialist will play a key role in managing the Education, Empowerment and Enhancement (3Es) Project and providing direct oversight to program implementation in the field. The 3Es Specialist will work with all levels of staff across the Foundation to lead the development and implementation of pilot 3Es programs. Upon the completion of the pilot projects, the 3Es Specialist will design the program scale-up, ensuring sustainable implementation of the program. This role will have a high level of interaction and cooperation with APRIL and Asian Agri (Business group of RGE)

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Strategic Directions and Program Creation With guidance from the PPPM, the 3E Specialist will:

• Develop cohesive, focused and effective programming through providing technical input, content creation and strategic planning.
• Ensure the impact of program strategies are measured and reported
• Provide program design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the 3E Project.
• Ensure the implementation of research and integration of recommendations for Tanoto Foundation programs are raised to the PPPM.

Program Management

• Together with the Finance Department/Focal Point, make compiled expenditure projections and procurement plans for Education, Empowerment and Enhancement Project in accordance with procedures and requirements. Review monthly financial reports and define provisional budget as required and coordinate timely submission to PPPM.
• Conduct budget control and monitoring of expenditures according to policies.
• Undertake timely and accurate compilation of narrative reporting for Tanoto Foundation field programs in accordance with requirements.
• Ensure field staff receives adequate professional guidance and support, within 3E program and/or Tanoto Foundation in general.
• Identify, design and implement appropriate training and effective coaching and mentoring strategies for program staff.
• Promote an open, diverse and participatory work environment.

Monitoring and Evaluation

• Create and supervise evaluations, assessments, baselines, etc and ensure sufficient oversight of technical consultants hired for these purposes
• Support project monitoring systems and evaluations and facilitate the incorporation of lessons-learned into current and future programming.
• Develop program monitoring, including indicators for monitoring progress

Information sharing, learning, collaboration

• Assist in the development and maintenance of internal systems and mechanisms for documentation and sharing of lessons learned across the program.
• Ensure appropriate representation of Tanoto Foundation in programming, policy coordination and information sharing forums at the national level.
• Facilitate staff team building across projects and provinces.

Liaisons and Coordination

• To manage communication, coordination and collaboration of program activities inline with 3E Program, directed from Management of Tanoto Foundation and/or TF Singapore.
• Conduct any other duties that may reasonably be assigned from Supervisor and/or management of Tanoto Foundation.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• University degree relevant to education and understanding of the complexities of development programming in a rural context
• Minimum of 5 years project management experience in education, early child care and development, or working in private schools to develop curricula and capacity building.
• Demonstrated skills in program design and proposal development, including partnership relations
• Demonstrated experience in project management and capacity building of staff and/or working in an advisor or mentor role
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relations with local and national government, other partners and businesses
• Willingness to spend at least 50% of time in semi-remote rural areas
• Excellent communication skills, including written and spoken English

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Based in Riau with up to 50% travel to field offices and project
 
Should you meet the above requirements, please email your comprehensive resume and recent photograph to: dhitaeka_priyanti@rgei.com.

Please be informed that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further process.

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