Academy for Educational Development Implementing Partner for USAID North Sumatera.

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 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 stockholders for expansion and sustainability of the DBE 2 programs. Starting date: September 1, 2008

Requirements:
• At least 10 years experience in teacher education
• University degree in education; Doctoral preferred
• Familiarity with active learning pedagogy and school based management
• Understanding of the National Education System
• Knowledge of North Sumatera 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 references contact to: Human Resources, DBE 2, Jl. DI. Panjaitan No.166, Medan 20119, Sumatera Utara or Email to hrd_dbe2mdn@yahoo.co.id with a subject line that reads “DBE 2 University Advisor”. Application should be received no later than 8 August 2008. AED is an equal opportunity employer. Salary and benefits will be commensurate with experice.