Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity. Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.
EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.
EDC is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Project Description
EDC is leading a 3-year, 2-country initiative to equip ethnic minority youth and community leaders with the knowledge, skills, and agency to build effective coalitions and move their community toward environmentally safe and sustainable practices, jobs, and habitats. EDC will work with ethnic minority communities in two countries: Indonesia and the Philippines. In the Philippines, EDC will work with the Badjao in Isabela and Zamboanga Cities. EDC uses a participatory community diagnostic process to identify local concerns around environmental degradation, priorities for transitioning to inclusive, green growth, and community assets and influencers. A subset of youth will be tapped for more advanced training in livelihoods related to green economy and environmental justice leadership, embedded within school systems and youth-serving organizations. Youth transitioning into working life will also be connected to virtual coaches to expand their social capital and support their early career advancement.
The Finance and Operations Officer will be responsible for managing project expenditure and accounts for EDC projects, meeting funder requirements using EDC’s policies and procedures. He/she will work closely with the EDC Headquarter Operations Team to ensure implementation finance and administration policies are followed. This position is based in Jakarta, and will report to the EDC Chief of Party for Indonesia.
Primary Responsibilities:
Skills and Experience
Candidates for this position must have at least 5 years of international development project financial management experience, preferably with a USAID-funded education project. Candidates must be fluent in Bahasa and English.
Education
The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree in the social sciences or related field. Master’s degree highly preferred.
Please note: There will be no relocation allowance provided for this position.
Job Closing Date: 17 June 2022
Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified. No phone calls, please.
Applications submitted without a resume will not be considered.
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EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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