USAID DBE - University Adviser

Project Description

USAID's Decentralized Basic Education, Teaching and Learning (DBE 2) Program seeks to improve the quality of teaching and learning in Indonesia¢s public and private sector primary schools. DBE 2 is based on successful aspects of existing efforts to improve educational quality and seeks to leverage these efforts by focusing more on teacher training and the learning environment. An intricate combination of teacher training, school based management, classroom materials development, early childhood
education, university partnerships and ICT strategies will be implemented to strengthen Indonesia's primary education system, ensuring that Indonesian youth have the knowledge necessary to compete in the global economy. This position is based in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Qualified applicants are sought for the following position:

University Advisor
Working with the Provincial Coordinator, the University
Advisor will collaborate with DBE 2 university partners (local universities, US
universities, UT), LPMP, and stakeholders (DPRD, Bappeda, Dinas Pendidikan, and
Departemen Agama) to contribute to capacity building of school and university
personnel, assisting in the design and delivery of in-service teacher training
and in the strengthening of pre-service teacher education, and tailoring collaboration
with stakeholders for expansion and sustainability of the DBE 2 programs. Starting date: September 1, 2008.
Required Job Qualifications
* At least 10 years experience in teacher education
* University degree in education; Doctorate preferred
* Familiarity with active learning pedagogy and school based management
* Understanding of the National Education System
* Knowledge of North Sumatra government policies and of key institutions and individuals in the area of education
* Experience with capacity building, monitoring and evaluation
* Proven experience working with international education projects
* Proven ability to work effectively with persons from diverse backgrounds
* Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia

Qualified candidates should send a letter of interest, a
resume and three reference contacts to: Human
Resources, DBE 2, Jl. DI. Panjaitan No. 166, Medan 20119, Sumatera Utara, or email
applications to hrd_dbe2mdn@yahoo.co.id with a subject line that reads ¡DBE 2 University
Advisor¢. Applications should be received no later than 8 August 2008. AED is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with
experience.
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