IREX INTERNATIONAL JOB VACANCIES 2015
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 Indonesia Sustainable Higher Education Research Alliances (SHERA) Program. The primary objective of SHERA is to increase the capacity of university faculty, staff, Ph.D. students, and post-docs at targeted Higher Education Institutions to develop world-class research skills. A related objective is to strengthen the institutional environment that enables and encourages research. An expected outcome of this initiative is that an increased number of Indonesian HEIs will take part in joint research collaborations with U.S. entities in science and technology. The Chief of Party will be responsible for overall program management and impact; external representation; and coordination with USAID, program partners and stakeholders, and other donors and other program contractors.
The position is contingent on funding.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- 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
- Oversee program communications and reporting
- Design and facilitate program trainings/workshops
- Manage and mentor program staff
- 7 years’ experience managing development assistance programs, including strong financial and personnel management expertise
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience managing programs in Asia required, experience in Indonesia preferred
- 5 years’ experience managing USAID-funded programs required
- Experience working with higher education institutions and higher education capacity development programs in developing countries, especially in the area of university research and international partnerships between universities to support and drive research
- Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the award
- Proven track record in designing, implementing and successfully delivering higher education projects
- 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
- Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, manage budgets and plan strategically and creatively to meet objectives
- Strong representational and organizational skills
- A Master’s Degree or higher in education, international development, international education or similar field is desired
- Professional fluency in English required
To Apply Go to HERE, click on the corresponding position and apply through our website. Please supply a resume and a cover letter with your application.
Closing Date: 02 Jul 2015
