Various Vacancy At IIEF

Institute of International Education (IIE) and

the Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF)

Long-term Higher Education and Participant Training Positions for USAID Project

IIE is one of the world’s largest and most experienced global higher education and professional exchange organizations. IIE, in collaboration with IIEF, is seeking candidates for multiple positions for the anticipated Program to Extend Scholarships and Training to Achieve Sustainable Impacts (PRESTASI) 3, funded by USAID.  All positions will be based in Indonesia and are contingent on IIE being awarded a contract and USAID approval of the proposed candidate.

Please send your resume and cover letter to iiecareers@gmail.com, and specify in the subject line the position for which you are applying. Qualified Indonesian nationals are encouraged to apply. No phone inquiries accepted.

Closing date:  November 25, 2013. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

For more information about IIE and IIEF, visit www.iie.org and www.iief.or.id.

1)      Chief of Party (COP)

Responsible for overall program leadership and direction, providing oversight to ensure quality work and compliance with contractual obligations and results. Requirements include:

·         Substantial experience with training and capacity development programs, including expertise in participant training;

·         Proven leadership and effectiveness in the administration of similar size (approx. $15-30M) international donor-funded projects, including demonstrated skills and success in strategic planning, management, supervision, and budgeting;

·         At least seven years of experience in senior management positions related to participant training programs, with significant experience in a team leader capacity;

·         Familiarity with USAID project management, and rules and regulations (previous COP experience preferred);

·         Graduate degree required in related field; and

·         English fluency.

2)      Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP)

Supports the COP on overall technical and operational management of the project, including overseeing effective monitoring and evaluation,  outreach, and communication activities. Requirements include:

·         In-depth experience providing technical assistance in international exchange, scholarship management, higher education, and/or short-term training;

·         At least seven years progressively responsible experience managing USAID- or similar donor-funded projects;

·         Experience with advocacy/marketing to various audiences, including academic institutions, private sector and NGO communities, and government;

·         Previous supervisory experience;

·         Graduate degree in related field; and

·         Excellent oral and written communication in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

3)      International Training Specialist

Responsible for identifying and placing participants in appropriate U.S. training programs. Requirements include:

·         Excellent understanding of the unique training needs of participants coming from diverse regions, rural areas, and underserved populations;

·         Demonstrated experience identifying and placing participants in U.S. training programs and excellent understanding of variable placement factors (cost, field of study, student background, etc.);

·         At least five years of experience in development and implementation of international programs;

·         Advanced degree or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent managerial experience; and

·         Excellent oral and written communication in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

4)      Local Recruitment/Outreach Specialist

Responsible for managing all aspects of a rigorous outreach program. Requirements include:

·         Excellence in innovative outreach that promotes participant training through a variety of mediums;

·         Experience recruiting candidates from disadvantaged and remote areas throughout Indonesia;

·         At least five years of experience in development and implementation of international programs;

·         Advanced degree or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent managerial experience; and

·         Excellent oral and written communication in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

5)      Finance Manager

Responsible for overall financial management of the project, including all accounting, reporting, and compliance activities. Requirements include:

·         Experience in establishing and managing project financial and accounting systems, monitoring budgets, preparing and managing monthly financial statements and forecasts, and maintaining cash flow projections;

• Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Federal Acquisition Regulations, and USAID rules and regulations;

·         At least 10 years of experience in financial management/project administration, preferably with USAID programs of similar size;

·         Previous supervisory experience; and

·         Graduate degree in accounting or business administration; and

·         English proficiency.