Chemonics International, a global international development
consulting firm (www.chemonics.com) seeks qualified Indonesian specialists for the USAID
Higher Education Leadership and Management (HELM) project in Indonesia. HELM
aims to improve the academic performance of Indonesia’s higher education sector
through analytical support for strategic planning, policy analysis, and
capacity development approaches for effective implementation of key reforms
throughout Indonesia’s higher education sector. We are looking for an
individual who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people
around the world.
COMPONENT D AND E ASSISTANT
Post-graduate Program
Strengthening Program – (Component D) is designed to
strengthen or create post-graduate-level programs in Higher Education
Leadership and Management. DIKTI has requested the expansion of masters
programs and/or development of doctoral level/S3 programs at three
universities.
Community Colleges Program –
(Component E) The Government of Indonesia seeks to
expand vocational education and training opportunities and to expand the gross
enrollment in higher education. In pursuit of these aims, a recent policy
initiative intends to establish a community college in each district.
HELM will select four Community Colleges as institutional partners. These
partners will participate in the HELM capacity building programs and HELM will
provide additional support specifically addressing the needs of the community
colleges.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Under the guidance of the Component D specialist and
the Program Coordinator (PC). This is not a
supervisory position, but requires extensive coordination with the technical
team members as well as coordination and communication between sub-offices.
As teamwork is crucial
to the success of the project, the Component D&E Assistant will coordinate
with other technical, cross-cutting, managerial and administrative HELM staff,
and may be asked to complete other project related tasks per direction from the
PC and the Chief of Party (COP).
Eligibility Requirements for this Position
- The successful candidate will have excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and cross-cultural skills; demonstrated ability to perform and prioritize a variety of tasks within deadlines.
- Masters degree in education related field required.
- Minimum 5 years of working experience in education research or related field is required. USAID or other international donor experience preferred.
- Proficiency with computer programs (word, excel, outlook), data analysis/problem solving capabilities, well as writing skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia required.
- Must be organized, detail oriented, self-motivated, and able to work well on teams with strong analytical/problem solving capabilities.
- Must be interested in working with a multi-cultural, international team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Application submission instructions:
Interested applicants for all positions listed below are
requested to send a cover letter and resume (English) to indonesiahelm@gmail.com by September 16, 2013. Please list the position title in the subject
line of the email. These positions are subject to USAID approval and salary
scales.
Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age,
equal pay, disability, and genetic information.
No telephone inquiries, please. Applications will be
considered on a rolling basis. Only qualified candidates will be contacted.
