Job Description

INOVASI - Education and Technology Officer

Project Overview and Role:

Background

The Innovation for Indonesia’s School Children (INOVASI) Program is a partnership between the Governments of Australia (GoA) and Indonesia (GoI). INOVASI includes Indonesia’s Ministry of Education and Culture (MoEC), Ministry of Religious Affairs (MoRA), the National Development Planning Ministry (Bappenas), and sub-national partners in the provinces of West Nusa Tenggara, East Nusa Tenggara, North Kalimantan and East Java. The Program seeks to identify and support changes to education practice, systems and policy which demonstrably accelerate improved student learning outcomes. INOVASI is managed by Palladium on behalf of The Government of Australia (GOA), through the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and formally started on 18 January 2016.

The eight-year program (2016-2023) supports selected government partners (sub-national and national) to identify and understand systemic problems impacting on teaching and learning outcomes in Indonesia and to develop and implement local solutions. The program has three focal areas for investigation: the quality of teaching in the classroom, the quality of support for teachers, and learning for all. Improved student learning outcomes in basic education provide the foundation for a more skilled Indonesian workforce that will drive economic growth and stability.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Purpose of the Position: The Education and Technology Officer will support the EPP and GEDSI teams in developing and implementation of e-learning resources with a specific focus on microlearning by working closely with the Jakarta and four provincial teams in contributing to the improvement of learning outcomes.

Working with children
Is this position likely to come into contact with children? Yes No

Duties: Under the direction of the EPP and GEDSI Manager, the Education and Technology Officer will:

• Provide IT support and advice to the EPP and GEDSI teams
• Provide technical advice to the provincial teams on educational matters as required, including regular assistance to District Coordinators and District Officers in program planning, implementation, mentoring and quality assurance.
• Provide technical advice for the design, piloting, implementation, and revision of digital training resources
• Work closely with other INOVASI staff, other education programs in Indonesia, MoEC, MORA in order to identify the most appropriate mediums for effective learning experiences (interactive PDFs, webinars, e-learning videos, animations, etc) for relevant target users.
• Manage the quality of content output to ensure the highest standards and experience are attained.
• Undertake monitoring and quality assurance of provincial activities as advised by the EPP and GEDSI Manager.
• Work closely with other program staff from Education System and Policy, MERL, and Communications teams, to ensure effective horizontal and vertical coordination and implementation of specific activities in the province.
• Contribute to EPP and GEDSI team meetings and activities as requested.
• Other duties as may reasonably be required by the EPP and GEDSI Manager consistent with the incumbent’s qualifications and experience.

Required Qualifications:

The Education and Technology Officer will possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Degree in education technology or in other relevant field such as instructional/learning design, content design and development multimedia design, graphic design.
• Demonstrated experience as an e-learning developer.
• Relevant work experience working in development programs in relevant field.
• Demonstrated understanding of basic education and the challenges and conditions for improving and sustaining quality education in Indonesia or a similar country context.
• Knowledge of the Indonesian Ministry of Education structure and existing digital learning platforms is advantageous.
• Experience with DFAT or other development agency, preferably within the education technology is advantageous.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, proactive technical trouble-shooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

Application closed on Wednesday, 3rd August 2022 at 11.59 PM (Jakarta time)

Palladium embraces diversity and equal opportunity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and we welcome applications from all, including from female applicants and people with disability. We aim to provide a work environment which is inclusive, supportive and safe for all of our employees. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Palladium is a child-safe organisation, and screens applicants for suitability to work with children. A copy of Palladium’s Child Protection Guidelines is available on our website: thepalladiumgroup.com/policies

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted. All applications should be submitted through the Palladium website. Should you experience any issues lodging an application online please contact inovasi.recruitment@thepalladiumgroup.com stating the position in the subject line.

Company Overview:

About Palladium - Palladium is a global leader in the design, development and delivery of Positive Impact – the intentional creation of enduring social and economic value. We work with governments, businesses, and investors to solve the world's most pressing challenges. With a team of more than 3,000 employees operating in 90 plus countries and a global network of over 35,000 experts, we help improve economies, societies and, most importantly, people's lives.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion - Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status.

Should you require any adjustments or accommodations to be made due to a disability or you are a neurodivergent individual or for any other circumstance, please email our team at accessibility@thepalladiumgroup.com and we will be in touch to discuss.

Safeguarding - We define Safeguarding as “the preventative action taken by Palladium to protect our people, clients and the communities we work with from harm”. We are committed to ensuring that all children and adults who come into contact with Palladium are treated with respect and are free from abuse. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced selection process including safeguarding-focused interviews and a rigorous due diligence process.