Administrative Staff (Program Officer) (Office of External Relations)
Ref no:
14/17
Field of study
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Deadline:
April 30, 2017
Contact Info:
Remark:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for interviews.
Qualification:
Job Description:
As a member of the Office of External Relations, the Program Officer will be responsible for developing and maintaining AIT strategic partnerships in designated countries in the Asia-Pacific region, and beyond.
Duties
- Prepare proposals for submission to various current and potential donors/partners for partnerships and resource mobilization for AIT, including scholarships.
- Prepare official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and / or Agreements (MoA).
- Facilitate meeting arrangements, as well as prepare follow up Minutes of official meetings.
- Monitor and write reports on the use of funds / grants for scholarships, and activities of some sponsored projects and partnerships.
- Conduct research on higher education market – education providers, education receivers, and funding sources.
- Other relevant assignments as assigned by AIT Central Administration.
Qualifications and skills:
- Bachelor degree/Master’s degree with three years of work experience
- Relevant experience, including areas such as higher education, international organizations, government and private sector.
- Professional interest in higher education, science and technology, sustainable development and international relations.
- Demonstrated research and report-writing skills.
- Understanding and interest about ASEAN and its countries.
- Familiarity with international, regional, diplomatic, government and non-governmental organizations, including development agencies and UN agencies.
- Excellent English proficiency with demonstrated writing skills. Knowledge of Asian language is an advantage.
- Ability to work under time pressure and in a multicultural environment.
- Articulate, ability to work both independently and in a team, and remain committed to the mission and principles of AIT.
- Knowledge and experience in information management, database systems – an advantage; financial management – an advantage.
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