[newdevjobsindo] GIZ Indonesia for the TVET System Reform 2.0 (TSR 2.0) Project: Private Sector Organization Advisor

November 01, 2021   Comment  

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations on behalf of the German Government. We work to shape a future worth living in over 120 countries around the world. 

The Indonesian government places a high priority on improving the quality and quantity of TVET. This initiative is mainly driven by the fact that despite the positive economic growth rates, the development of the labour market falls short of the Indonesian government's expectation. Although the unemployment rate fell from 6.1% to 4.1% in 2012-2016 and that of youth unemployment from 19.5% to 15.4%, the 15-24 age group still represents the majority of the non-employed labour force at 58%. Furthermore, the open unemployment rate of graduates of TVET secondary schools (SMKs) in August 2017 is still high (23%, 1,621,402; source: BPS, 15 Dec 2017). The Indonesian government is, therefore, aiming for an extensive modernisation and expansion of the TVET system. 

The project TVET System Reform 2.0 (TSR 2.0) is a follow-on project, a joint effort between the Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs (CMEA) and the German Development Cooperation through GIZ, aiming at supporting the implementation of key elements of the Indonesian Government's reform agenda on technical and vocational education and training (TVET). 

The German and Indonesian Government are committed to implement a cooperation with the aim to support the Indonesian Government to implement key elements of the Indonesian Government's National TVET Strategy. TVET System Reform 2.0 (TSR 2.0) Project implements the activities at 2 level, national and sub national level, i.e. in the national level, TSR Project support to strengthen the capacities of the National TVET Committee (KNV) to fulfil its mandate. The results hypothesis is as follows: Mandated by the Presidential Staff Office, KNV will submit proposals for harmonizing the divergent regulations in legislative procedures. In this way, overlapping responsibilities of the ministries involved are resolved and policy recommendations for a future oriented design of the VET system are formulated on the basis of a central data analysis. The intention is for the private sector to play a proactive, self-confident role in KNV and in sectoral TVET committee. 

TVET System Reform 2.0 Project is therefore recruiting one Indonesian candidate for the following position:

 

Private Sector Organization Advisor 

 

1. Responsibilities 

The Private Sector Organization Advisor will be responsible in

1. Supporting the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce (KADIN) in coordination with the local KADIN network, design and implement activities with the ultimate objective of strengthening the capacity of KADIN, both at national and subnational level, in accordance with the role and function of KADIN as private sector representative organisation.
2. Communicating closely with partners, i.e., leading companies, the upcoming sectoral skills council, sector associations, TVET institutions, ministries to explore potential cooperation opportunities.
3. Providing professional advice to partners and cooperating with important stakeholders
4. Conducting technical and administrative tasks relevant to the area of responsibility
5. Ensuring strong linkages of activities, results, and experience with other fields of activities in the Project and government priorities
6. Providing advises for organisational development of KADIN 

2. Tasks 

1. Professional Advisory Services
1. Together with relevant Advisors in the Project, initiate, coordinate and implement outreach activities related to strengthening the capacity of Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and private sector engagement in TVET, these may include organize conferences, workshops, trainings and other activities.
2. Defines terms of reference (TOR), selects, and supervises contracted third parties who carry out selected project activities (including the performance evaluation).
3. Conceptualises, prepares, implements and follows-up on workshops, seminars, field visits and other events of the project.
4. Monitors the activities and their impact in the area of responsibility.
5. Develops and organises quality assurance measures and implements necessary changes, improvement, and initiatives in coordination with the relevant advisors in the Project.
6. Develops and prepares all necessary documents and communication materials that will be used in above activities and initiatives according to delegation and timeline.
7. Identifies and establishes contacts with relevant projects/ program, institutions and persons.
8. Support project level networking and communication with counterparts
9. Follow up area of responsibility related documentation and reporting with counterparts
10. Engage with Indonesian and international companies, organisations and public institutions and build reliable relationships with relevant stakeholders 

2. Support to Project Management

a.     Ensures that activities in the area of responsibility are integrated into the overall project planning and implementation.
b.     Prepare and follow up the meetings of Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and provide information for the project management
c.     With supervision of senior advisor, draw out the annual action plan and corresponding budget projections in line with the overall priorities to secure achievement of the project's objective, outputs and indicators
d.     Contribute to the sustainability process of Indonesian Chamber of Commerce's role in the TVET in Indonesia: Explore opportunities for funding/co-financing of activities in Indonesia and eventually other countries in the region to secure independence and sustainability. 

3. Support to Reporting, Communication, Knowledge Management & Monitoring and Evaluation

1. Prepare and formulate input for project updates for both external and internal stakeholders (progress report, website and social media etc.) and contribute to reports required by the project and KADIN.
2. Prepares input to various project reports/publications including annual progress reports as required by the Principal and Senior Advisor and GIZ Headquarters;
3. Contribute to the implementation of the communication strategy of both the project as well as the country office providing and share content via Social Media and other communication channels.
4. Contributes to the knowledge management materials of TSR (guidelines, manuals and procedures) that support the private sector engagement in TVET.
5. Document project activities for knowledge pooling, monitoring & evaluation and dissemination and assume the responsibility of one indicator on the project level
6. Compiles information about policy, strategies and regulations relevant for area of responsibility 

4. Other Duties/ Additional Tasks
1. Conducts relevant support to other advisors
2. Independently manages other duties relevant for the area of responsibility at the request of management;
3. Carries out other relevant tasks as assigned by the Principal and Senior Advisor;
4. Treats TSR and KADIN documents, information, and operations as confidential.
5. Cooperate and exchange with relevant Focal Point Indonesia regarding all tasks and responsibilities 

3. Required qualifications, competences, and experience 

1. Qualifications

1. Advanced university degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in social sciences/ development studies/ economics/ business administration or other field which enables the candidate for the tasks.
2. Possess an International Certified In-Company Trainer (Trainer for work-based learning in the company such as internship, apprenticeship, dual-TVET, etc.) 

2. Professional experience

1. A minimum of 10 years of relevant professional experience in a business member organisation, ideally with experience in organizational development and TVET
2. 5 years of experience in skill development/employment and labour market.
3. 5 years working experience with international development organisations, consultancies, bilateral agencies are an asset.
4. 5 years of experience as Trainer or assessor for in company trainer training 

3. Other knowledge, requirements, and additional competences

1. Excellent knowledge of the Indonesian private sector/chambers and compliance
2. Thorough knowledge of governmental institutions within Indonesia, especially those related to TVET and the private sector
3. Aptitude to develop networks and managing relationships with all relevant stakeholders
4. Experience with collective action projects/multi stakeholder partnerships is an advantage
5. Excellent command of MS-Office suite.
6. Good working knowledge of modern telecommunication systems.
7. Excellent English and Bahasa Indonesia language skills (oral and written)
8. Basic knowledge of German language would be an asset.
9. Excellent communication and networking skills.
10. Soft skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, mediation and communication skills are essential.
11. Ability to work to deadlines.
12. Willingness to up-skill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.

 

Duty Station:  Jakarta
Joining Date: ASAP
Direct Supervisor: Senior Advisor for the TVET System Reform 

Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter, CV, trainings attended and list of references (a must), addressed to recruitment-indo@giz.de. The closing date to submit the application letter is on 15 November 2021. 

Please indicate your application by putting the following code in the subject line: TSR – PSO 

Please name your file as follow format:

[Your Complete Name]_[Motivation Letter/CV/Latest Education Certificate] (i.e: Nakula Sadewa _CV or Nakula Sadewa _Motivation Letter or Nakula Sadewa _Reference)

 

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.