Vacancy in Tanoto Foundation – Training Specialist

Tanoto Foundation(www.tanotofoundation.org) is a
not-for-profit foundation which strives to be a center of excellence for
facilitating and improving access to quality education and to empowerment
opportunities that contribute to poverty reduction. The Foundation currently
runs a number of philanthropic programs in Indonesia ranging from scholarship,
teachers training, school improvement programs, research support, to small
business development. Tanoto Foundation is currently looking for Training
Specialist to be based in Riau, Jambi, and North Sumatra. Kindly read details
below.  Training Specialist – School Improvement
Program
(3

positions : Riau, Jambi and North Sumatera) Job SummaryThe Training
Specialist (TS) will be supporting the implementation and management of Pelita
Pendidikan Program and Improvement Program of RGE Schools under overall
guidance of Pelita Pendidikan Program Manager and in collaboration with Pelita
Pendidikan Regional Program Manager.
 Pelita Pendidikan  Program is a
multi-year school development program initiated by Tanoto Foundation, a
philanthropic organization founded by Mr. Sukanto Tanoto and Ms. Tinah Bingei
Tanoto. Pelita Pendidikan Program has been implemented since 2010 in the
provinces of Riau, North Sumatera and Jambi.
 Training Specialist
will be key person in facilitating training and training of trainers for
teachers, training for principals and school supervisors, and monitoring the
progress of learning and ensuring the fulfilment of expected impact to students
performance. In general, the TS will be responsible for, including but not
limited to, developing training manuals/modules as required, deliver training,
provide technical assistance for team and counterparts, ensuring quality of the
training program achieved, communication and coordination with BU/BG,
Counterparts and Beneficiaries; Monitoring and Evaluation activities, and
strengthening branding of Tanoto Foundation in the areas/sites.
 Responsibilities: Program Implementation1.      
Design, and facilitate
principal, school supervisor and teacher training including students-literacy
oriented program, that align with Tanoto Foundation’s vision and mission and
under collaboration with Pelita Pendidikan Program Manager (PPPM) and Education
Specialists, Regional Program Manager and other training specialist2.      
Develop and/or review
module and manual for trainings of teachers, principal and school
supervisors,  for continuous development,
standardization and quality assurance. It may include the following activities:·        
Assess teacher’s
capacity and competency, also literacy skills of primary schools students
within implementation areas (needs assessment).·        
Conduct desk review on
best practices in teacher training and literacy program, from national level
(MOEC, national training providers, Private training providers), international
level (International Organization/Agency, international Publication, etc)·        
Periodically evaluate
the modules/manuals to fit in into dynamic changes within education sector in
Indonesia (Curriculum, Long-term Education Policy, Government Strategy focus,
etc)3.      
Provide support and
technical assistance to teachers, principals and schools supervisors in
optimizing their forum: Kelompok Kerja Guru (KKG) and Kelompok Kerja Kepala
Sekolah, or other networking/forum to ensure sustainable learning4.      
In collaboration with
other specialist, (Environment, Construction, CSR), responsible to develop
training implementation strategy that comprehend multi-focused/thematic issues
that align with the Tanoto Foundation implementation strategy, including but
not limited to:·        

To provide inputs and
insight into other program component related to modules/manuals/training
strategy that will be delivered in other program·        
To incorporate
issues/focused key message from other program into teacher training and how to
apply it into daily teaching and learning activities Program Quality
Assurance
1.      
Develop capacity of
Regional Office Team and work with them to monitor the progress of training
knowledge application and to support the achievement of targeted performance at
the level of principals, teachers, school supervisors and students2.      
Review feedback from
Regional Office Team to strategize follow up, mentoring or coaching to ensure
quality of program3.      

Lead and get support
from M&E Department to monitor the output of the training as stated in TOR,
including to ensure the training content is deliver and the beneficiaries
experience the improvement of performance4.      
Document the change of
performance at the targeted beneficiaries and progress to the alignment and
achievement to overall program goal (objective) 5.      
Coordinate with the
Regional Program Manager in ensuring that all training schedule is well
coordinate with Regional Project Officer and the timeline is planned. Monitoring and Evaluation1.      
Work with
M&E Department, to develop monitoring and evaluation tools for impact on
teacher training programs and exercise the monitoring and evaluation activities2.      
Support
the development of impact evaluation tools of the program and impact evaluation
activities, if required.3.      
Periodically
submit monitoring result to PPPM and RPM regarding improvements of partners’
schools in teaching and learning activities post teacher training (and library
improvement program), based on agreed monitoring tools Others1.      
Perform other relevant duties as reasonably
assigned by the immediate supervisor or Management of Tanoto Foundation.2.       Supporting the process of the following projects:·        
Identification of
Human Interest Stories and/or other inspiring stories to be submitted for to
Corporate Communication Department. ·        
If required,
collecting baseline and needs assessment data for a new program initiative
(daycare center/ECE in Asian Agri and RAPP sites), Pelita Pendidikan and RGE
Schools. Duty
Station and working condition:
The Regional Project
Officer will be based in Tanoto Foundation Regional Offices and within
designates area/site, with frequent travel to other area/site as required.
 Supervisor             : Pelita Pendidikan Program ManagerSupervisee            : N/A Line Coordination and
day to day works:
–         
Internal                  :
Head of Tanoto Foundation, Regional Program Manager, Specialists, FFAO, Sr.
Program Officer, Regional Project Officers, TF Jakarta Staff
–         
External :
District Education Offices, Schools Principal, Schools Teacher, Estate Manager,
Head of Administration in estate (KTU), National and Local Facilitators
 QUALIFICATIONS 

  1. Bachelor
    Degree within Education Program from reputable university – a Post
    graduate would be advantageous.
  2. A minimum
    of 5 year experience as Principal
    or School Supervisor or Teacher for elementary schools
  3. Experience
    in developing training modules/manuals for 
    principals and teachers competency improvement
  4. Experience
    in facilitating capacity development for principals and teachers through
    public school, private schools, or humanitarian or social business
    (NGO/INGO)
  5. Experience
    in monitoring and evaluating the progress of capacity development at
    teachers and principals and seeing the impact at students level (student
    evaluation program)
  6. Proven
    experience in liaisons with stakeholders and counterparts.
  7. Demonstrated
    ability to achieve results independently and under team work mechanism
  8. Strong
    communication skills, ability to communicate in English (both oral and
    written) is desirable.
  9. Able to do
    multi-tasking, working in high pressure to meet results, working with
    minimum supervision and multi-cultural environment.
  10. Willing to
    be placed in and travel to remote areas with minimum facilities and
    supervision.
  11. Able to
    use computers and MS Windows Applications (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Power Point)
    and internet.
  12. Can drive
    motorcycle (and car) and have valid driving license

 Should you meet the
above requirements, please email your comprehensive resume to: dhitaeka_priyanti@rgei.com.
Please be informed that
only qualified candidates will be contacted for further process.

 

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