IREX INTERNATIONAL JOB VACANCIES 2014
Location: Indonesia
Reports To: Director of Education Programs Division
Division: Education Programs Division
About IREX
IREX is an international nonprofit organization providing thought leadership and innovative programs to promote positive lasting change globally. We enable local individuals and institutions to build key elements of a vibrant society: quality education, independent media, and strong communities. To strengthen these sectors, our program activities also include conflict resolution, technology for development, women, and youth.
Founded in 1968, IREX has an annual portfolio of over $70 million and a staff of over 400 professionals worldwide. IREX employs field-tested methods and innovative uses of technologies to develop practical and locally-driven solutions with our partners in more than 100 countries.
Summary of Position
IREX seeks a Chief of Party to direct an anticipated USAID-funded Higher Education Program in Indonesia. The program is expected to help the GOI reform Indonesia’s higher education system by stimulating linkages between American and Indonesian higher education institutions to improve the curriculum and teaching practices, enhance organizational management, and increase applied research in a variety of disciplines, especially in science and technology.
The position is contingent on funding.
Summary of Responsibilities:
IREX COPs maintain overall responsibility for meeting program objectives and are based in the country of performance. Among other duties the COP will:
- Provide vision and strategic direction for the program
- Supervise the planning, development of processes, schedules, and overall program events and operations
- Develop and manage relationships with the donor (USAID), the Government of Indonesia, and other stakeholders
- Develop and manage effective partnerships with Indonesian and US academic institutions and foster linkages between Indonesian and U.S. institutions
- Work with Indonesian universities to improve curriculum development, research development, teaching methodologies, etc.
- Manage subgrants to Indonesian institutions
- Manage program budget and ensure budget discipline
- Coordinate with home office
- Oversee program communications and reporting
- Design and facilitate program trainings/workshops
- Manage and mentor program staff
- 10 years of experience in international development, including strong financial and personnel management expertise
- Minimum 5 years of professional experience in higher education training and university partnerships programs
- Proven track record in designing, implementing and successfully delivering higher education projects
- International higher education reform experience, preferably in the region
- Excellent convening ability, management, communication, negotiation, diplomacy, and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of policymaking and investment planning, including experience in a variety of technologically advanced market environments
- Experience in managing U.S. Government-funded activities
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, manage budgets and plan strategically and creatively to meet objectives
- Strong representational and organizational skills
- A Ph.D. in education, international development, international education or similar field is desired
- Experience in Indonesia or South East Asia is preferred
- Ability to communicate professionally and provide written reports in English required
Go to CLICK HERE and click on Current Openings. Then click on the corresponding position and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application. If you are creating a new profile you need to do so and then go back in to apply for a position.
Closing Date: 26 May 2014
