Job Hiring: AusAID Job in the Philippines

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SPECIALIST â€" EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT COOPERATION

The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is responsible for the delivery of Australia’s Development Cooperation Program to the Philippines, one of the largest aid programs in the Philippines. AusAID is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic and innovative person to fill the Education Specialist position in the Education Portfolio team.

The Education Specialist will contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of AusAID’s program in the Philippines, by providing expert advice on education issues to the Education Portfolio team, other portfolio teams, and senior managers at the Manila Post. The Education Specialist’s expertise on education issues will assist in: supporting AusAID’s broad basic education reform program, and its program of education to Muslim and Indigenous People including basic education in the Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (ARMM); contributing to the planning, design, implementation and review of education initiatives; supporting AusAID’s dialogue with stakeholders and partners on education strategies, plans, programs and initiatives; and contributing to an analytical and research agenda on education issues.

Selection Criteria

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons, with local nationals being encouraged to apply. This is an Overseas-based employee position and not an Australian Public Service position. Further details on job description and selection criteria (also attached herein) for the position can be accessed under job vacancies at: http://www.philippines.embassy.gov.au/mnla/aboutus.html

Conditions of Contract

The Position will be a full-time ongoing position based in AusAID’s Manila office. The successful candidate is expected to commence as soon as possible. The commencing salary of Php175,000 per month is negotiable depending upon qualifications and experience, with entitlements to leave, comprehensive health insurance and other conditions.

Expressions of Interest

Interested applicants must address the selection criteria (2 pages) and detail suitability to perform the duties of the position including personal qualities, experience, skills and knowledge. All applications should be forwarded to: The PCCO, 9th Floor, Salcedo Towers, 169 H.V. dela Costa Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City 1227 Philippines, or at ipe_careers@pcco.org.ph on or before Wednesday, 23 November 2011. Please include a curriculum vitae, and two (2) work-related referral letters (preferably from current supervisor and addressing the criteria). Do not send copies of academic transcripts, awards, degrees, or published papers. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Envelopes should be clearly marked "Specialist â€" Education / AUSAID". Due to volume of applications, AusAID will only contact shortlisted applicants.

AusAID is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and maintains a smoke-free working environment.