Abt Associates is a specialist international health and social sector consulting company that provides services to public and private sector clients. Abt Associates is a wholly owned Australian subsidiary of Abt Associates, regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors, contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Abt Associates is an organisation that has a personal commitment to its staff and as such we value the long-term relationships that we build with the people who work for us.
KOMPAK Program
KOMPAK is an Australia-Indonesia government partnership supporting the Government of Indonesia's efforts in reducing poverty through improvements in basic service delivery and creating opportunities for work. KOMPAK focuses its efforts on three result areas:
Supporting Local Governments and Service Units to better address the needs of basic service users;
Supporting the poor and vulnerable to benefit from improved village governance; and
Supporting the poor and vulnerable to benefit from increased opportunities for employment and economic development.
The Opportunity
The ECED Consultant shall provide input and facilitate the studies related to standardized indicators that contribute to the National Action Plan of HI-ECED targeting the changes at the area of outcome level, to develop input/recommendation of the DAK nonfisik for BOP PAUD, and to facilitate activities related with Hi-ECED in KOMPAK’s working areas.
Key Duties
Facilitate the studies of standardized indicators that contribute to the National Action Plan of HI ECED as input for the process of implementation of HI ECED at the national and sub national which includes:
Documents study and mapping of indicators of HI ECED which has been used and see the results regarding to outcome level in HI ECED programs across ministries/ institutions
Facilitate meetings and provide recommendations from the results of standardized indicator analysis to ensure access and quality of HI ECED services especially those that can show changes in results for example in early childhood growth and development
Writing reports and dissemination of study result to related stakeholders
Facilitate the study of the costing on DAK non Fisik for the utility of BOP PAUD includes:
Documents study to identify the implementation of BOP PAUD in national and sub national levels (mechanism, policy and regulation, social accountability, budget)
Facilitate meetings and provide input on the effectiveness of BOP PAUD utilization
Provide and facilitate activities related to the program of HI ECED in KOMPAK working area
Key Requirements
Minimum 12 years of experience in education system in Indonesia
Postgraduate degree in relevant field, and doctor degree is preferable
Proven expertise and experience in delivering high quality research and reports in Indonesia on relevant education sector for early childhood education and development in particular and basic services more generally
Demonstrated knowledge of the government regulations, policy and planning and budgeting processes particularly related with early childhood education and development governance in Indonesia
Strong advocacy and communication skills; writing and presenting to a wider range of audiences; and drafting practical recommendations based on evidence
Experience in development monitoring and evaluation system in education sector particularly for out of school children
Experience working with government agencies
Fluency in written and spoken Bahasa Indonesian and English languages
Understanding of gender equality and social inclusion issues
Further Information & Application
Further information in regards to this opportunity can found in the Position Description available from the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website at:
Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website and MUST include a CV and covering letter addressing the key requirements listed above.
We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from experienced and capable women and people with disabilities.
Applications close: 20 August 2019 – midnight (AEST)
We welcome and thank all applicants however; only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Abt Associates – Who We Are
Abt Associates is a recognised leader in the international development sector. Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Operating in remote and challenging environments, we offer innovative solutions, extensive experience in the region, strong technical capacity, and a proven project management track record. We are committed to gender equity in our employment strategies and encourage applications from capable women. Abt Associates is a child safe organisation and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children. For more information about our company and what we do visit our website at www.abtassociates.com
