VACANCY:

Local Recruitment/Outreach Specialist for USAID Scholarship and Training Program

The Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF) seeks a Local Recruitment/Outreach Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded scholarship and training program in Indonesia, which will be implemented together with its U.S.-based partner, the Institute of International Education (IIE), one of the world’s largest and most experienced global higher education and professional exchange organizations. IIEF, committed to promoting the development of the Indonesian people through international education, offers expertise in scholarship and fellowship management, leadership development, educational services, institutional capacity building, and testing and certification. For more information about IIEF and IIE, please visit www.iief.or.id and www.iie.org .

Project and Position Description

The Local Recruitment/Outreach Specialist will lead all phases of a rigorous outreach program to identify and select participants for the Program to Extend Scholarships and Sustainable Impact (PRESTASI), a five-year project that aims to equip Indonesian individuals and entities with leadership skills to achieve key development objectives, primarily through long-term academic training and short-term training in the U.S.

The Local Recruitment/Outreach Specialist will be responsible for managing comprehensive recruitment, application, and selection processes based on objective and transparent criteria, particularly targeting participants from remote and disadvantaged areas of Indonesia, as well as promotion of the PRESTASI brand throughout Indonesia and globally.

This is a 2 ½-year position based in Jakarta, with an estimated start date of April 2014.

Principal Responsibilities

· Develop, implement, and organize outreach strategies, activities and parameters for PRESTASI that facilitate participant’s recruitment and retention;

· Support the development of Program Descriptions for Development Objective Teams;

· Implement comprehensive mapping of potential candidates, including area of origin, gender, and other criteria;

· Conduct innovative outreach efforts through a variety of mediums among targeted groups to promote PRESTASI program, including development and dissemination of brochures and other advertising materials, presentations, workshops, and dissemination of information in line with PRESTASI branding;

· Initiate and maintain relationships with various academic communities, private sector agencies, NGOs, government agencies, and other community agencies as required;

· Initiate and develop strong, collaborative working relationships with government scholarship funding agencies (DIKTI, Beasiswa Unggulan, etc.) to identify areas for joint outreach and recruitment;

· Communicate with USAID Technical Offices regarding timeline and roles in the selection phases; and

· Design and manage transparent, equitable, and compliant selection processes in multiple regions of Indonesia.

Qualifications

· Demonstrated excellence in conducting innovative outreach that promotes participant training through a variety of mediums;

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

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

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

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

· Prior experience in working with media preferred.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send your CV to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and specify “Local Recruitment/Outreach Specialist” in the subject line.

Qualified Indonesian nationals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only qualified candidates will be contacted.

VACANCY:

International Training Specialist for USAID Scholarship and Training Program

The Indonesian International Education Foundation (IIEF) seeks an International Training Specialist for an anticipated USAID-funded scholarship and training program in Indonesia, which will be implemented together with its U.S.-based partner, the Institute of International Education (IIE), one of the world’s largest and most experienced global higher education and professional exchange organizations. IIEF, committed to promoting the development of the Indonesian people through international education, offers expertise in scholarship and fellowship management, leadership development, educational services, institutional capacity building, and testing and certification. For more information about IIEF and IIE, please visit www.iief.or.id and www.iie.org .

Project and Position Description

The International Training Specialist will lead in-country training activities for the Program to Extend Scholarships and Sustainable Impact (PRESTASI), a five-year project that aims to equip individuals and entities with leadership skills to achieve key development objectives, primarily through long-term academic training and short-term training in the U.S.

The International Training Specialist will be responsible for planning and implementing all short- and long-term training activities for the program, including language and pre-academic training, placement, and pre-departure orientation for Indonesian scholars.

This is a five year position based in Jakarta, with an estimated start date of April 2014.

Principal Responsibilities

· Plan, develop, and coordinate training activities and corresponding budget(s) to meet project objectives and goals;

· Provide individual counseling for scholars to assess training needs and assist scholars in searching for prospective universities and appropriate training;

· Serve as liaison between scholars and U.S.-based placement team regarding deadlines for student grades, convocation, etc.;

· Manage university placement process documents, applications, and U.S. visa processes for scholars in a timely manner;

· Develop Stakeholder Compacts, Program Descriptions, Training Implementation Plans (TIPs) and Training Intervention Request Forms (TIRFs) for scholars;

· Develop and implement pre-academic training program, pre-departure orientation and returning scholar training activities;

· Respond to inquiries providing information requiring comprehensive knowledge of university policies and procedures and resolve any issues on training and monitoring;

· Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or program changes; and

· Monitor and report on progress of program objectives.

Qualifications

· 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 seven 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.

Application Instructions

To apply, please send your CV to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and specify “International Training Specialist” in the subject line.

Qualified Indonesian nationals are encouraged to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and only qualified candidates will be contacted.