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Education Adviser - Federated States of Micronesia

Scope Global
  • Adviser Remuneration Framework (ARF) – B3
  • 12 month role with a possible 12 month extension
  • Remote initially with a view to be deployed to Chuuk

Chuuk is the largest State of the Federated States of Micronesia. In terms of education, Chuuk shares almost 50% of schools and school population of the FSM. Chuuk experiences some of the biggest challenges within educational issues compared to other three States. Chuuk DOE needs assistance to thoroughly understand and respond to challenges and opportunities that are specific to Chuuk. This position will work closely with the Chuuk State DOE and also collaborate with National DOE on matters on national policy and guidelines for implementation of national programs and policy making.

You will be accountable to, and managed by Director of Education, Chuuk Department of Education.

This role is expected to commence in June for a period of 12 months with a possible 12 month extension.

Please note there are special COVID-19 provisions with this position, please read the Information for Applicants – available on https://www.pactam2.com/ carefully to understand those conditions.

Key objectives:

  • Support Chuuk SDOE to prepare the groundwork for implementation of IQBE
  • Support to roll-out FedEMIS in Chuuk
  • Support in strategic planning and policy making in areas like teacher evaluation, school accreditation, students assessment, education policy and its enforcement
  • Support in preparing policy briefs, strategic development plans and proposals for funding, development of evaluation tools, programs/project evaluation and writing analytical reports and summaries
  • Facilitate and support curriculum revision and implementation
  • Provide advice and guidance on cross-cutting issues

Selection criteria:

Qualifications

  • Master’s or higher in Education Planning, policy and/or Management and administration

Skills, experience, knowledge

  • 10 years’ experience in education planning
  • Experience in a developing country or Pacific Island country
  • Proven experience in writing project proposals and program reports
  • Proven experience in project management, monitoring and evaluation
  • Experience in public school system
  • Some experience in resource base development and management.
  • Analytical report writing skills

The benefits:

  • Remuneration in line with the ARF – B3
  • Mobility and special location allowances
  • Flights, medicals, and insurance
  • Pre-departure briefing and in-country orientation
  • Ongoing assignment monitoring and support

Scope Global – Engaged in the present to develop the future

Scope Global is a specialist project management company with people as the focus of its program delivery. We have a history of successfully managing projects in the international development and international education sectors.

The Pacific Technical Assistance Mechanism Phase 2 (PACTAM2) is an Australian Government initiative, funded through the Australian aid program and managed by Scope Global. It places highly skilled Advisers with Partner Governments in participating Pacific Island countries to build capacity and to meet identified human resource needs. If you are interested in other PACTAM2 opportunities and would like to receive updates, please register your interest.

To apply:

Scope Global recruitment operates under equal employment opportunity principles and laws. We encourage appropriately qualified and experienced people to apply regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, physical ability or beliefs.

Applications will only be accepted via our online application system. For more detailed information on the position and to apply online, please click apply now.

For more information contact a member of our team at [email protected], using the subject line: Education Adviser - Federated States of Micronesia enquiry via EthicalJobs.

PACTAM2 love to hear from applicants across the region.

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