Location: Indonesia
Reports To: Chief of Party
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 Deputy Chief of Party to assist in managing 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:
- Assist the COP in overseeing all components of the program and day-to-day operations of the program
- Provide technical expertise in Indonesia’s higher education sector
- Assist the COP in monitoring, evaluation and reporting functions
- Ensure budget discipline
- Develop and maintain effective collaborations with program partners and key stakeholders
- Oversee financial and administrative functions, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of program activities, and management of program staff
- Represent IREX and support its organizational development
- 8 years of experience in international development, including strong financial and personnel management expertise
- Minimum 5 years 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
- International higher education reform experience, preferably in the region
- Experience in supporting the operations of 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
- A PhD 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 reporting in English required
To Apply
Go to http://www.irex.org/careers 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.
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