Jan 13, 2012

Chemonics calling for Applicant

*Chemonics International Inc*, a leading international consulting firm
based in Washington, D.C., seeks candidates for the following positions on
the anticipated Indonesia PRIORITAS (Prioritizing Reform, Innovation, and
Opportunities for Reaching Indonesia’s Teachers, Administrators, and
Students) Project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID) in Indonesia. PRIORITAS aims to provide the Government of Indonesia
(GOI) with technical assistance, training and related resources necessary
to improve the quality of teaching. The project team will assist the GOI at
the national, provincial and district levels to improve data-based decision
making, communication and coordination, as well as provide training for
district and school administrators  on school management, financial
analysis and governance so that necessary resources will be available to
continuously improve teaching and learning. Technical activities will build
on and further consolidate gains made under previous Decentralized Basic
Education (DBE) Projects.

* *

*Early Grade Reading Advisors (Jakarta). *

At least 10 years of experience in education development, specifically in
tertiary curriculum development and managing early grade reading programs.
Must have experience in training teachers. Advanced degree in education or
related field required. Responsibilities will include:

·      Working at Teacher Training Institutes (TTIs) to develop and
incorporate early grade reading curricula, and providing capacity-building
activities.

·      Designing and delivering trainings and workshop on early grade
reading.

·      Supporting materials development.

·      Supporting developing e-learning curricula for teachers.

·      Leading and analyzing early grade reading assessments.

* *

*Science and Math Advisors (Jakarta). *

At least 10 years of experience in education development, specifically in
tertiary curriculum development and managing science and math programs.
Must have experience in training teachers. Advanced degree in education or
related field required. Responsibilities will include:

·      Working at Teacher Training Institutes (TTIs) to develop and
incorporate science and math curricula, and providing capacity-building
activities.

·      Designing and delivering trainings and workshop on science and math.

·      Supporting materials development.

·      Supporting developing e-learning curricula for teachers.

* *

*Provincial Director (Banten). *

At least 7 years of experience managing education projects at the district
or provincial level. Responsibilities will include:

·      Leading province office including managing all province staff.

·      Ensures compliance with all USAID rules and regulations.

·      Liaises with province-level government offices.

·      Ensures coordination with other donor-funded projects.

·      Ensures coordination among province and district level activities.



*Teacher Training Specialist (various provinces). *

At least 7 years of experience working with teacher training institutes to
support both pre-service and in-service teacher training. Responsibilities
will include:

·      Acts as lead liaison with Teacher Training Institutes (TTIs),
including supporting capacity-building activities.

·      Supports in-service teacher training at the school level.

·      Ensures integration of best practices into teacher training
activities.

·      Designs and delivers training workshops and seminars.



*Education Governance and Management Specialist (various provinces). *

At least 7 years of experience working closely with local governments and
school administrators on issues such as developing strategic plans and
budgets. Experience in the education sector strongly preferred.
Responsibilities will include:

·      Works with local government and service providers to help school
stakeholders develop annual plans, annual budgets, and school work plans.

·      Follows up on progress of training participants and pairs them with
mentors.

·      Provides technical advice on strategic and financial planning.

·      Supports data management for school and sub-district education
officials.

·      Supports implementation of the whole-school approach.



*Policy and Advocacy Specialists (various provinces).
*

**At least 7 years of experience working with local governments.
Responsibilities will include:

·      Provides advocacy technical advice and leadership.

·      Helps coordinate and build linkages among education stakeholders at
the district and sub-district levels.



*Communications and M&E Specialists (various provinces). *

At least 7 years of experience working closely with local communities,
particularly community leaders and parents’ organizations. Experience in
the education sector strongly preferred. Responsibilities will include:

·      Supports provincial communications efforts and/or monitoring and
evaluation efforts.

·      Engaging communities in education efforts.



*Information, Communication and Technology Specialists (various provinces).
*

**At least 5 years of experience using ICT solutions to support education.
Responsibilities will include:

·      Provides technical advice and leadership for ICT at the provincial
level.

·      Supports development of ICT resources, ranging from high to low
tech.



Applicants are requested to send CVs to
indonesiabasiceducation@gmail.comas
 soon as possible. Please write the
position you are applying for in the
subject of your email. Only the strongest candidates will be contacted. No
telephone inquiries, please.

URGENT: Various Opportunities with Chemonics

Chemonics International Inc, a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks candidates for the following positions on the anticipated Indonesia PRIORITAS (Prioritizing Reform, Innovation, and Opportunities for Reaching Indonesia’s Teachers, Administrators, and Students) Project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Indonesia. PRIORITAS aims to provide the Government of Indonesia (GOI) with technical assistance, training and related resources necessary to improve the quality of teaching. The project team will assist the GOI at the national, provincial and district levels to improve data-based decision making, communication and coordination, as well as provide training for district and school administrators  on school management, financial analysis and governance so that necessary resources will be available to continuously improve teaching and learning. Technical activities will build on and
further consolidate gains made under previous Decentralized Basic Education (DBE) Projects.  
 
Early Grade Reading Advisors (Jakarta). 

At least 10 years of experience in education development, specifically in tertiary curriculum development and managing early grade reading programs. Must have experience in training teachers. Advanced degree in education or related field required. Responsibilities will include:
·       Working at Teacher Training Institutes (TTIs) to develop and incorporate early grade reading curricula, and providing capacity-building activities.
·       Designing and delivering trainings and workshop on early grade reading.
·       Supporting materials development.
·       Supporting developing e-learning curricula for teachers. 
·       Leading and analyzing early grade reading assessments.
 
Science and Math Advisors (Jakarta). 

At least 10 years of experience in education development, specifically in tertiary curriculum development and managing science and math programs. Must have experience in training teachers. Advanced degree in education or related field required. Responsibilities will include:
·       Working at Teacher Training Institutes (TTIs) to develop and incorporate science and math curricula, and providing capacity-building activities.
·       Designing and delivering trainings and workshop on science and math.
·       Supporting materials development.
·       Supporting developing e-learning curricula for teachers. 
 
Provincial Director (Banten). 

At least 7 years of experience managing education projects at the district or provincial level. Responsibilities will include:
·       Leading province office including managing all province staff.
·       Ensures compliance with all USAID rules and regulations.
·       Liaises with province-level government offices.
·       Ensures coordination with other donor-funded projects.
·       Ensures coordination among province and district level activities.
 
Teacher Training Specialist (various provinces). 

At least 7 years of experience working with teacher training institutes to support both pre-service and in-service teacher training. Responsibilities will include:
·       Acts as lead liaison with Teacher Training Institutes (TTIs), including supporting capacity-building activities.
·       Supports in-service teacher training at the school level.
·       Ensures integration of best practices into teacher training activities.
·       Designs and delivers training workshops and seminars.
 
Education Governance and Management Specialist (various provinces). 

At least 7 years of experience working closely with local governments and school administrators on issues such as developing strategic plans and budgets. Experience in the education sector strongly preferred. Responsibilities will include:
·       Works with local government and service providers to help school stakeholders develop annual plans, annual budgets, and school work plans.
·       Follows up on progress of training participants and pairs them with mentors.
·       Provides technical advice on strategic and financial planning.
·       Supports data management for school and sub-district education officials.
·       Supports implementation of the whole-school approach.
 
Policy and Advocacy Specialists (various provinces). 

At least 7 years of experience working with local governments. Responsibilities will include:
·       Provides advocacy technical advice and leadership.
·       Helps coordinate and build linkages among education stakeholders at the district and sub-district levels.
 
Communications and M&E Specialists (various provinces). At least 7 years of experience working closely with local communities, particularly community leaders and parents’ organizations. Experience in the education sector strongly preferred. Responsibilities will include:
·       Supports provincial communications efforts and/or monitoring and evaluation efforts.
·       Engaging communities in education efforts.
 
Information, Communication and Technology Specialists (various provinces). 

At least 5 years of experience using ICT solutions to support education. Responsibilities will include:
·       Provides technical advice and leadership for ICT at the provincial level.
·       Supports development of ICT resources, ranging from high to low tech. 

  

Applicants are requested to send CVs toindonesiabasiceducation@gmail.com
 as soon as possible. Please write the position you are applying for in the
subject of your email. Only the strongest candidates will be contacted. No
telephone inquiries, please.

ACDI/VOCA - Economist/Value Chain Specialist (Marketing Focus)

Since 1963 and in 145
countries, ACDI/VOCA has empowered people in developing and transitional
nations to succeed in the global economy. Based in Washington, D.C., ACDI/VOCA
is a nonprofit international development organization that delivers technical
and management assistance in agribusiness, financial services, enterprise
development, community development and food security in order to promote
broad-based economic growth and vibrant civil society. ACDI/VOCA currently has
approximately 93 projects in 40 countries and revenues of $124 million. 
  
We
are currently seeking applicants for a Economist/Value Chain Specialist with a
Marketing Focus for the current AMARTA II project. The AMARTA II project is a
follow-on to the 4-year AMARTA project, and it aims to strengthen the value
chains of three high-value commodities (coffee, cocoa and horticultural crops).
The primary components of the project are Value Chain Strengthening; Increased
Access to Agricultural Credit; and Improvement of the Policy a Regulatory
Environment of the Agriculture Sector in Indonesia. This is a long-term opportunity and position is immediately available.  
  
Job Summary: 
The
Economist/Value Chain Specialist is a key position supporting the value chain
development activities and key aspects of improving smallholder and community
level economic impacts increased incomes and employment. 
The
Economist/Value Chain Specialist will be responsible for identifying markets
(domestic and exports), quantity and quality demanded and prices offered,
communicating with farmers groups, facilitating market linkages, contracts and
sales agreements, planning and organizing market events/meetings to bring
together producers and marketing firms. The incumbent will work closely with
Commodity Specialists (Value Chain Managers) and others in the field.
 
Qualifications:
  
Education: B.S. in Business with 10 years of relevant experience in marketing farm
commodities. 
Experience: 
1. Demonstrated
experience in marketing of agricultural commodities; 
2. Marketing of cocoa,
coffee and vegetables, working with exporters, wet markets and supermarkets and 
3. Developing and
implementing market information systems. 
Language:
Native (Bahasa) language skills required. One or more local languages
(Provincial level languages) and English language skills at level 4. Candidates
who have not worked with USAID-funded projects may be given English language
test. CVs should indicate the approximate level of language.
 
  
To
be considered for this recruitment, please submit a resume to acdivocarecruitment@yahoo.com and include Position
Title in the Subject Line. No phone calls please. Only finalists contacted.
Women and minorities encouraged to apply. EOE. 

Jan 12, 2012

IC Notification - Communication & Publication Consultant for R2C3 – Local Consultant

Procurement Notice of Individual Consultant
IC/UNDP/CPRU/008/2012
 
UNDP Indonesia hereby invites you to submit a proposal for the following Individual Consultant assignment:
 
Title of the assignment: Communication & Publication Consultant for R2C3 – Local Consultant 
Project name: NPM R2C3 
Period of assignment/services: 3 months  - From< End of  January  2012> to: < End of April 2012> 
 
A complete set of the IC documents can be downloaded from the UNDP Procurement website at www.undp.or.id/procurement.

 
This procurement notice will be open until Monday, 23 January 2012 at 16.00 hours (Jakarta Local Time). 

PROGRAM MANAGER IESR Institute

Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR), sebuah organisasi non profit - Lembaga Swadaya Masyarakat (LSM) yang bergerak di bidang advokasi kebijakan dan kampanye energi, perubahan iklim dan industri ekstraktif, membuka Lowongan sebagai : Program Manager dengan tanggung jawab sebagai berikut:

Tugas dan Tanggung Jawab:

· Manajemen Program (Merencanakan, Memantau & Meng evaluasi program)

· Mengelola dan memantau anggaran program di bawah dukungan dari Senior Finance Officer.

· Berkoordinasi dengan Direktur untuk memantau tren yang ada dan mengembangkan strategi organisasi.

· Mengatur, memberi pengarahan dan saran kepada staf program melalui pertemuan rutin mingguan dan bulanan. 

· Secara progresif membangun kapasitas staf program untuk melakukan pengendalian kualitas program dan mendokumentasikan keberhasilan program tersebut 
sebagai bahan pembelajaran.

· Meningkatkan sistem operasional, proses dan kebijakan dalam mendukung misi organisasi - khususnya, mendukung pelaporan manajemen , arus informasi dan 
manajemen, proses bisnis dan perencanaan organisasi yang lebih baik.

· Memainkan peranan penting dalam hal perencanaan jangka pendek (3 bulan) dan jangka menengah (1 tahun), termasuk memberikan inisiatif yang mengarah 
pada keunggulan operasional.

· Mengelola komunikasi dengan lembaga donor dan pihak lain.

· Menulis proposal pendanaan untuk donor dan mengawasi pelaporan ke donor

· Melakukan pertemuan rutin dengan Direktur Eksekutif sekitar perencanaan fiskal dan operasional.

Persyaratan:

• Minimum S1 dari fakultas yang relevant
• Mempunyai pengalaman minimal selama 3 – 4 tahun sebagai program manager
• Mempunyai pengalaman yang signifikan dalam perencanaan program, monitoring dan evaluasi
• Mempunyai keterampilan yang signifikan dalam melakukan advokasi kebijakan
• Mempunyai keahlian dalam pengembangan proposal dan pelaporan donor
• Mempunyai keahlian dalam manajemen organisasi merupakan suatu nilai tambah.
• Dapat bekerja keras dan terorganisir
• Berdedikasi untuk bekerja pada organisasi non-pemerintah
• Mempunyai keterampilan yang baik dalam hal manajerial dan komunikasi.
• Mempunyai keahlian yang baik untuk menulis dengan bahasa Inggris.
• Mampu berkomunikasi secara lisan dan tulisan secara aktif, baik dengan bahasa Indonesia maupun bahasa Inggris

Surat Lamaran, Riwayat Hidup dan deskripsi singkat tentang pengalaman yang relevan dan keahlian dalam 5 tahun terakhir (tidak lebih dari 1 halaman) dapat dikirimkan kepada:

recruitment.iesr@gmail.com


Lowongan akan ditutup pada tanggal 23 Januari 2011.

Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR)
Jl. Mampang Prapatan VIII Komplek Bappenas No. R-13, Jakarta, 12790
Tel: +62+21+7992945 Fax: +62+21+7996160 http://www.iesr-indonesia.org