IREX INTERNATIONAL JOB VACANCIES 2015
Location: Indonesia
Division: Education Programs Division
Reports To: Director of Education Programs
Date Posted: 1/12/2015
Application Deadline: 2/27/2015
Position Summary
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
Citizens of Indonesia currently or previously employed by U.S. universities and/or Indonesian higher education institutions are encouraged to apply.
Duties & 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, particularly focused on research
- 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, especially in the area of university research and international partnerships between universities to support and drive research
- 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, partnership development, communication, negotiation, diplomacy and interpersonal skills
- Experience in leading development of public-private partnerships between industry and higher education institutions
- Experience in managing U.S. Government-funded activities, USAID experience preferred
- 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 a similar field is desired
- Experience in Indonesia or South East Asia is preferred
- Ability to communicate professionally and provide written reports in English required
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