Thursday, January 19, 2012

Education Policy Specialist - and Education Policy Coordinator

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm, seeks to fill the following long-term, full-time position for a project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Higher Education Leadership and Management (HELM) project. The primary objective of the HELM project is to provide technical assistance to strengthen the capacity of Indonesian higher education institutions to perform more effectively in financial management, general administration and management, quality assurance, and collaboration with external stakeholders. We are seeking successful candidates for following positions:


1. EDUCATION POLICY SPECIALIST
Technical Position: Past experience supporting or leading the development of national or sub-national higher education policies with relevant stakeholders. Past experience in strategic planning processes for higher education institutions and providing technical support, advice, and trouble-shooting for higher education institutions. Experience in support to universities to troubleshoot issues and/or identify key resources.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor degree (B.A./B.S.) in higher education, education policy, education administration/management. Comparative and international education or relevant field required; Master's degree preferred
* Minimum 6 years' relevant experience in one or more of the areas outlined above
* Familiarity with Indonesian higher education systems preferred
* Experience working with international donors or organizations preferred
* Interest in working with a multi-cultural, international team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
* Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia

2. EDUCATION POLICY COORDINATOR
Technical Position:
Previous experience supporting, leading, or developing the capacity of higher education institutions to operate effectively and efficiently. Past experience working with or supporting higher education institutions or government bodies responsible for developing and implementing funding policies. Proven experience organizing trainings, seminars, and capacity building activities for higher education institutions. Experience in providing support to universities to troubleshoot issues and/or identify key resources.

Qualifications:
* Bachelor degree (B.A./B.S.) in higher education, education policy, education administration/management, comparative and international education or relevant field required
* Minimum 4 years' relevant experience in administrative and logistical support to higher education institutions or support projects
* Familiarity with Indonesian higher education systems preferred
* Experience working with international donors or organizations preferred
* Interest in working with a multi-cultural, international team in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
* Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia

Interested applicants are requested to send a cover letter and resume (references will not be contacted prior to the interview) to indonesiahelm@gmail.com by Friday, 27 January 2012. Please list the position title in the subject line of the email submission.

No telephone inquiries please. Only qualified and final candidates will be contacted. These positions are subject to USAID approval and salary scales.

Chemonics International (www.chemonics.com) was founded in 1975 and is one of the largest U.S. consulting firms providing expertise in developing and emerging-market countries for initiatives financed by USAID.

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