Vacancy at EP-POM Education Planning Specialist (Short Term)

An AusAID funded project, Performance Oversight and Monitoring (POM) requires a qualified Education Planning (Access) Specialist for short term assignment.
Responsibilities:

Liaise effectively with government stakeholders and AusAID and lead the design of an appropriate approach and methodology for a research study on education district infrastructure planning.Identify the TORs for the team required and assist in their recruitment and preparation for field studies.Manage, support and implement field activities.Analyse study findings and develop conclusions and recommendations.Prepare draft report, incorporate comments as appropriate and contribute to the preparation of the final report;Participate in presentations to
stakeholders and in follow up activities as identified and approved.

Qualifications, Skill and Attributes:
Minimum of 7 years relevant education planning experience, preferably in Indonesia;
Knowledge of community based school construction process; Experience in conducting field research, particularly in education and social sector development areas;Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internal and external to the organisation;Proven ability to plan and schedule inputs and to produce effective outputs to achieve desired outcomes;Demonstrated team management skills;Good communication and negotiation skills; Fluent in English and competence in Bahasa Indonesia preferred; and Ability to write technical reports in English
Duration and LocationThe study is planned in two
stages with the second stage dependent on the results of the first. Part 1 of the Study is to be completed by 31 August 2012. The position is based in Jakarta. Extensive travel will be required throughout Indonesia.
Interested candidates must send application letter and updated CV with 3 referees by e-mail to: ep_pomjobs@yahoo.com  . Please indicate “Education Planning Specialist” in the email subject and submit the application before 24 June 2012. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Performance Oversight and Monitoring