Swisscontact is an independent non-profit development organisation established in 1959 by representatives of the Swiss private sector and civil society. Our development work focuses on private sector-led, sustainable economic development with improved quality of life for all in developing and emerging countries. A key focus is to strengthen the skills of individuals and foster the competitiveness of businesses.
Skills for Competitiveness (S4C)
The S4C-Project is implemented by the Swiss Foundation for Technical Cooperation (Swisscontact), the Bern University of Applied Sciences (BFH-CDC) and the Association for Swiss International Technical Connection (SITECO) working in close collaboration with Agency for Industry Human resource Development (AIHRD) under Ministry of Industry (MoI) and Ministry of Education, Culture, Research and Technology (MoECRT). Through the strengthening of Polytechnic institutes (Polys) in selected sectors and geographic locations and the improvement of structures and services at the interface between Polys and industry to improve quality and relevance of the overall Poly system in Indonesia.
Program Officer
Based in Jember, Jawa Timur (Job Code: ADV.000060)
Job Brief
The main workplace is located at the Polytechnic.
Your Tasks
The Program Officer Management Support will focus on the technical assistance for the establishment and strengthening of the Polytechnic:
Management Systems and Processes:
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Conduct activities to strengthen school managerial processes
- Educational management systems (e.g., strategic planning, accreditation, academic services, research and community services, capacity building, technical and administrative tasks)
- Occupational profiles, curricula and training material development
- Student affairs development
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Promote cooperation Poly &ndash industries &ndash expertise (partners)
- Establishment of an industry network in the Poly-region
- Internship management, Job placement, tracer study
- Knowledge and technology transfer
- Regular events between the Poly, local industry and government
Open position as Program Officer. She/he will stay at State Polytechnic of Jember / Politeknik Negeri Jember, Jawa Timur. https://www.polije.ac.id/
The contract on an annual basis ends each December and can be renewed each year. The project is expected to end in 2026
Requirements
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School management, training development and leadership experience
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At least 5 years of relevant working experience in Vocational Education and Training institutions (VET)
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Experience in processes such as accreditation, curriculum development, teacher training, research and community services, public-private cooperation, strategic planning
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Knowledge about the Indonesian Polytechnic/Community College and TVET system development
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Communication skills in English
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Desirable: Degree/working in a technical sector (food technology)
Please visit https://recruitment.swisscontact.or.id for further application submission
