[newdevjobsindo] Vacancy SCOPE HE Programme Manager

Desember 28, 2023   Comment  

Senior Programme Manager

EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package – Higher Education (SCOPE HE) programme

Location:             Jakarta, Indonesia

Duration:           One-year contract, with possibility to extend to four years

Salary:                 Competitive, commensurate with experience

 

1. Background

In today's interconnected world, promoting exchanges and fostering people-to-people connectivity is increasingly vital for sustainable development and global collaboration. The European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have a long-standing history of working together in trade facilitation, regional economic integration, transport, and people-to-people connectivity in education and research. Over the last four decades, both have emerged as dynamic regional blocs, fostering economic growth, cultural diversity, and cooperation among their member states. Both strive to balance economic and financial stability with environmental responsibility while ensuring society benefits from connectivity.

Access to higher education has expanded in the ASEAN region, enrolment rates have risen, and the quality of education has improved over the last four decades. However, challenges remain in realising the full potential of higher education, technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), and research, such as quality assurance, equitable access to education and training, skills gaps, and strengthening research capacity.

Nuffic Southeast Asia and DAAD have designed a new EU-funded programme in the Southeast Asia region. EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package – Higher Education (SCOPE HE) programme will aim to strengthen the connection between ASEAN and the EU by focusing on gender equality, women's empowerment, digital skills, and green skills within the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025 (MPAC). Through this initiative, individuals, institutions, and societies in both regions will benefit from enhanced knowledge-sharing, inclusive practices, and a more robust global partnership.

The SCOPE HE programmes consists of 3 components that will strengthen:

• Student and academic mobility, intra-ASEAN and between the EU and ASEAN, complementing the Erasmus+ programme in line with the relevant ASEAN strategy and action plan.
• EU-ASEAN cross-regional university networks to tackle global challenges jointly by fostering research and technological connectivity.
• ASEAN regional network of Vocational Education Institutions and businesses focusing on the "Green Transition", "Sustainability", and "Digitalisation."

The SCOPE HE programme will do so by: 

• Providing capacity building for the Higher Education Institutions (HEI), TVET Institutions, and individuals.
• Providing technical assistance where and when external input is needed on relevant matters.
• Organising policy dialogues to exchange ideas, share best practices, and align strategies to achieve common goals in education, skills development, and research within the ASEAN region and between ASEAN and the EU, and
• facilitating networking to connect individuals and institutions.

The programme will take an impactful approach based on evidence and adaptability, and that relies on the four core principles:

• A demand-driven approach adjusted to the specific needs and potential risks identified and aligned with the SEA region's demand.
• Inclusion of regional and national partners to maximise the impact and create synergies by combining regional-level cooperation with key ASEAN bodies and targeted actions at the country level.
• A multidimensional approach to identify possible leverage, particularly on economic development, environmental sustainability, and digital connectivity with the other workstreams of the EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity package and the ASEAN Roadmap on the ASEAN Higher Education Space 2025.
• An impact-oriented approach includes collaboration, open communication, and information exchange.

2. Responsibilities and Main Duties

As the Senior Programme Manager, you will lead the Programme Management Office (PMO) including the team working on Nuffic's specific responsibilities in the programme. You will oversee the compliance, coordination, contracting, and human resources aspects of the EUR 9.3 million SCOPE HE programme.

S/he will be responsible for a range of strategic, managerial, and operational tasks, including:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations and expected outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with the Team Leader, DAAD and Programme Officers to ensure seamless integration and coordination across project result areas.
• Provide leadership for Result Areas 1 and 3, ensuring the overall programme objectives are aligned with the agreed workplans, anticipating challenges and implementing proactive solutions.

• Manage and mentor a high-performing team, providing guidance and support to ensure individual and PMO's collective success, fostering a positive and collaborative culture.
• Coordinate efforts across the programme team and facilitate regular communication channels to ensure the smooth flow of information.
• Exercise financial stewardship by overseeing budgetary allocations and expenditures, ensuring effective resource utilisation.
• Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to address financial considerations and maintain budgetary compliance.
• Cultivate and maintain open, honest, and constructive relationships with the programme partner, the European Union, and other stakeholders.
• Line-manage the Higher Education (PMO – HE), Technical and Vocational Education programme officers and Training (PMO – TVET) and local consultants in Vietnam and Thailand.
• Implement mechanisms for continuous learning, evaluation, and improvement.

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate should have a results-driven mindset and be able to showcase:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Development, Project Management, Business Administration), a degree in the education sector would be a plus.
• 10-12 years of experience managing large-scale regional programmes, with a proven track record of successful outcomes.
• 6-8 years of experience managing a team of at least 3 staff.
• 4-6 years of proven experience managing EU-funded programmes (management of an EU contribution agreement would be a valuable plus).
• Expertise in compliance, coordination, and human resources management.
• Demonstrated ability to provide strategic leadership and set a clear vision for program objectives.
• Strong project management skills, including strategic planning and overseeing budgets.
• Experience in financial management, including budgetary oversight and compliance.
• Exceptional interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including advocacy and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work autonomously with flexibility, drawing on past practices and policies.
• Commitment to continuous learning and improvement, adapting strategies based on feedback.
• Ability to collaborate effectively, working closely with the Team Leader and program officers.

Our offer

• A dynamic and international work environment.

·        The opportunity to shape the future of people-to-people connectivity in the ASEAN region in the fields of 'Green Transition', 'Digital Transformation' and 'Blue Economy.'

·        An attractive salary

·        A one-year contract under Indonesian Labour law, with the possibility to extend to four years.

The following competencies are required: 

• Planning and organising 
• Effective communication
• Solution-oriented and Results-Driven analytical skills
• Team Collaboration
• Adaptability and Innovation
• Working autonomously with flexibility
• Accuracy and attention to detail

 

For more information about the position, please contact: pvantuijl@nuffic.nl

 

Application:

If you want to apply, please submit your motivation letter, including how you respond to the required qualifications, a CV as well as the names and contact information of three references to: sea.recruitment@nuffic.nl and put SCOPE PM in the subject line. The deadline for applications is 19 January 2024. We will contact shortlisted candidates only.

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