Education Sector Development - Cardno Acil

Cardno Acil is part of a global consulting organisation which manages projects for major donors, delivering aid work in core disciplines such as education, health, HIV and AIDS, governance, resource and environment management and infrastructure. Our work expands across Europe, Latin & North America, Asia, the Pacific and Africa. With more than 3000 staff internationally, our vision is to be a world leader in the provision of professional services for the improvement of physical and social infrastructure.

Closing date: 19 Jan 2010
Location: Indonesia - Jakarta

PREPARATION FOR THE EDUCATION SECTOR SUPPORT PROGRAM (ESSP)


SHORT TERM EXPERTISE REQUIRED
The ESSP is being designed as a joint Australia-European Commission (EC) program of support for education sector development, 2010-2015.
Australia’s contribution to ESSP will comprise four components. Component 1 will support the construction of new junior secondary schools. Component 2 will support Government of Indonesia (GoI) to improve capacity of educational leadership and management at provincial, district and school levels. Component 3 will support the accreditation of madrasah. Component 4 will contribute financing for analytical effort and capacity development planning.

To ensure continuity and transition between Australia’s current support for education quality improvement, and to assist in preparing for the implementation of activities under Component 2 of the ESSP, AusAID is providing technical assistance (TA) to the Government of Indonesia for operational planning.

We are seeking qualified applicants with international experience and the following qualification/experience:

• At least a Masters Degree in Education or another suitable field.
• Minimum of ten years experience in education policy, planning and management
• Experience in planning and implementing large-scale policy-led education reform programs
• Proven ability to undertake high level strategic dialogue with government officials
  

To provide technical services for the Operational Planning TA in the following areas:

• Component 2 Operational Planning
• Design of Accredited Training Programs
• Organizational Development for involved entities
• Mapping of District Training Demand and Facilities
  

How to apply
Terms of Reference are available at http://www.mcpm-aibep.or.id or http://www.cardnoacil.com
Please submit a comprehensive resume to dewi.sudharta@cardno-jakarta.com by 19 January 2010.
Qualified Indonesian nationals are encouraged to apply.

All applications will be treated with strict confidentiality. Only short-listed candidates will be notified.