Vacancy - Training Specialist

Tanoto
Foundation(www.tanotofoundation.org) is a not-for-profit foundation which
strives to be a center of excellence for facilitating and improving access to
quality educationand to empowerment opportunities that contribute to poverty
reduction. The Foundation currently runs a number of philanthropic programs in
Indonesia ranging from scholarship, teachers training, school improvement
programs,research support, to small business development. 

Tanoto Foundation is currently looking for
Training Specialist. Kindly read details below. 

Technical Project Officer
(TPO), Training Specialist 

  

JOB SUMMARY: 

The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the content
and trainings, and achievements of results and impact of the training programs.
S/He will act as the primary implementer of training-related activities of
Tanoto Foundation programs in Riau/ Sumatera Utara/ Jambi.  The incumbent
is responsible for providing program design, monitoring and evaluation and
impact measurement as well as implementation plans and milestones, to ensure
consistency with approved strategies within the entire Tanoto Foundation
Program. 

  

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 

  

Conduct
baseline/ Knowledge Attitude & Practices Survey (KAP Survey) and
compile data or information from various sources regarding teacher
capacities and available resources for student-centered learning,
particularly in the areas of reading, language, mathematics, and natural
and social sciences. Ensure the proper socialization of project
activities. 

  

Ensure program planning and implementation is
according to the set strategic plan, logical framework (log frame) and
work plan, and is appropriate for all project sites. 

  

Support
the development and implementation of training materials relevant for
projects and conduct all required trainings in the field. 

  

Together with the Program Managers (PM) and M&E
Coordinator, design a monitoring tool, based on the log frame and
indicators, to ensure that
an appropriate monitoring system is in place, and is being implemented by
the Regional Project Officers (RPOs). 

  

Coordinate
with the PM and Regional Project Manager (RPM) to ensure the targets of
the projects within the designated timeframe. 

  

Advocate with and coordinate closely with
governments particularly education departments, and school staff to
encourage better educational services by them. 

  

Provide
monthly reports to the RPM on the progress made and potential problems. 

  

Facilitate,
control and support any consultants of the projects in the field. 
Ensure
the financial administration of the field projects meet the standards of
the Tanoto Foundation system. 

  

Conduct
any other duties that may reasonably be assigned inline with the position. 

  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Bachelors degree in Education or any relevant background. 
At least 3 years experience as trainer/facilitator of
teacher trainings on teaching and learning methods 
Good communications skills, including negotiation skills 
Good interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy,
willingness to listen and respect for beneficiaries 
Willing to spend a considerable amount of time in the field 
Honest, responsible, self motivated and able to take
initiative under minimum supervision 
Able to give helpful directions, detailed instructions and
demonstrations 
Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team in a cross cultural
environment 
Able to negotiate and to clarify expectations of both
the beneficiaries and team 

  

WORKING CONDITIONS: 

  

Based in Riau, Jambi or North Sumatra 
with up to 50% traveling within the province to the project sites 

  

Should
you meet the above requirements, please email your comprehensive resume and
recent photograph to:dhitaeka_priyanti@rgei.com
. 

Please
be informed that only qualified candidates will be contacted for further
process.