NUFFIC NESO INDONESIA JOB VACANCIES 2025
Job Description
Programme Officer – Higher Education (PO – HE)
EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package – Higher Education
Programme (SCOPE-HE)
- Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
- Duration: One-year contract with possible to extend
- Salary: Competitive, commensurate with experience
Background: Programme Objectives and Scope
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 longstanding 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 players, fostering economic growth, cultural diversity, and cooperation among their member states. Both regions 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 an EU-funded programme to respond to these challenges in the Southeast Asia region. EU-ASEAN Sustainable Connectivity Package-Higher Education Programme (SCOPE-HE) aims 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 programme consists of 3 components that are strengthening:
- 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 is doing this by:
- 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;
- Providing capacity building for Higher Education Institutions (HEI), TVET organisations, and individuals.
- Providing technical assistance where and when external input is needed on relevant matters, and facilitating networking to connect individuals and institutions.
The programme is taking an impactful approach based on evidence and adaptability, and relies on the following 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.
Responsibilities and Main Duties
The Programme Officer for Higher Education (PO-HE) will assist the Senior Programme Manager in delivering Result Area 1 on Higher Education. Her/his role will involve programme management, stakeholder engagement, event logistics, administration, finance, and support for communication efforts relating to Result Area 1 of the EUR 9.3 million SCOPE-HE Programme over four years. S/he will be accountable for the following tasks:
- Programme Support: Assist the Senior Programme Manager in planning and executing activities under Result Area 1 related to Higher Education and propose solutions to address challenges that may arise during the implementation of activities under Result Area 1.
- Day-to-day Management: Plan, coordinate and manage day-to-day activities and operations under Result Area 1 and ensure that activities progress according to the established plan and timelines.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Actively foster positive relationships with relevant Divisions at the ASEAN Secretariat, Higher Education Departments in ASEAN member states, HEIs, relevant stakeholders, and subject matter experts to ensure collaboration and support for Result Area 1 objectives.
- Logistics Management: Oversee logistics for events, meetings, and other activities related to Result Area 1, and coordinate venue bookings, travel arrangements, and other logistical requirements.
- Administration: Handle administrative tasks related to Result Area 1, including documentation, record-keeping, and coordination of paperwork and ensure efficient communication and coordination within the team and with external partners.
- Financial Oversight: Manage financial aspects under Result Area 1, including budget tracking, expense reporting, and financial compliance, and collaborate with the Finance Manager and Finance & Administrative Officer to ensure financial processes align with programme and organisational standards.
- Support to Communication Manager: Collaborate with the Communication Manager to assist in developing and creating content relevant to Result Area 1 to promote programme activities through various communication channels.
- Support to Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Officer: Assist the MEL Officer in effectively collecting data and evidence in Result Area 1, ensuring the programme has reliable information to make decisions and achieve the goals.
- Reporting: Prepare regular reports on the progress of Result Area 1 activities for the Senior Programme Manager and other relevant stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Higher Education, International Development, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in programme management, preferably in international development or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years of working experience in the international education sector.
- Familiarity with the structure and working modalities of Directorates and Divisions at the ASEAN Secretariat is considered an advantage.
- Familiarity with the Higher Education environment and institutions is an advantage.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective engagement of HEIs, stakeholders, and experts.
- Experience in managing large-scale event logistics, administration, and coordinating day-to-day activities.
- Basic understanding of programme budget as well as monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Good IT skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook (particularly MS Excel and PowerPoint).
- Good command of English, written and spoken.
Our offer
- A dynamic and international work environment.
- An attractive salary
- A one-year contract under Indonesian Labour Law, with the possibility to extend to three years.
The following competencies are required:
- Communication Skills: Effective written and verbal communication for clear and concise stakeholder interaction.
- Team Collaboration: Demonstrated skill in working collaboratively within and across different functional areas.
- Adaptability: Adapting to changing priorities and requirements in a dynamic operational environment.
- Problem Solving: Capacity to identify challenges and develop effective solutions in the context of Higher Education initiatives.
- Interpersonal Skills: Strong ability to build positive relationships with Higher Education Institutions, government stakeholders, and experts.
- Time Management: Efficient time management skills to meet deadlines and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in administrative tasks, documentation, and financial oversight.
- Proactive Attitude: Taking initiative and being proactive in managing tasks and responsibilities.
Application Requirements:
Interested candidates must submit a detailed CV and cover letter, along with the names and contact information of three references. Please send your application to: sea.recruitment@nuffic.nl with SCOPE-HE PO-HE in the subject line.
The deadline for all applications is 14 April 2025. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.