Yayasan
Literasi Anak Indonesia:  IMMEDIATE VACANCY
 
Government
/School Liaison Officer
 
 Background
YLAI is an established NGO for informal
education that works in the field of Indonesian literacy education for young
children. It develops reading materials and resources in the Indonesian
language, as well as provides literacy training programs as a resource for
implementation in local kindergarten and primary schools. To date its programs
are reaching 12,000 schools across 7 provinces
Position Overview
The Government liaison officer is responsible
in overall communication with government and schools in terms providing reading
program and book distribution across provinces. The position will also play an
important role in achieving target of book distribution and training programs.
 
Duties & Responsibilities
           Job
Desk

• Server at the focal point for all communications
  activities for the project including proactive approach schools and local
  government ( Bupati, Bappeda, Office of Education, Office of Religious affairs,
  DPRD, Dewan Pendidikan).

• Coordinate with related party  in all levels related with books demand.
• Close coordination with PIC from local government and
  schools regarding with payment system related books purchasing.
• Collecting data of potential buyer from schools in
  seven provinces.
• Maintaining good communication with all party related
  with book distribution include schools, government, BAPPEDA, Office of
  Religious affairs , Office of Education).
• Contribute to the preparation of the
  project work plans and reports as appropriate.
• Perform other related tasks and
  assignments as required by the project.

Requirements

• Minimum
  Bachelor’s(S1) degree, in communication, educations, marketing or other
  relevant studies.
•  A
  minimum 5 years of professional experience, including some years working with
  government and schools.
• At least a
  working knowledge and understanding of  book marketing.
• Prior
  experience preferred working with schools, teachers, administrators and
  government officials.
• Ability to
  travel regularly to project sites and Province or District offices throughout
  Indonesia.
• Strong verbal
  and written communication skills both in English and Indonesian.  To be a successful member of the YLAI team,
  you will require the following:
• Have passion
  for our mission in the field of children’s literacy, and a strong desire to
  impact a dynamic nonprofit organization.
• Be an
  innovative and creative thinker that tries new things and inspires others to do
  so.
• Have a very
  high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Have a strong
  work ethic and require minimal direction.
• Work well
  independently as well as part of a team.
• Thrive in a

  fast-paced and fun environment.

 
Compensation:
YLAI offers a competitive salary with
excellent benefits. Benefits including 13^thmonth bonus, health
insurance for staff and their family; leaves and staff professional
development. The non-monetary compensation includes a unique opportunity to be
part of an innovative, meaningful, fun, and rapidly growing organization that
is changing transforming the lives of thousands of children in Indonesia by
focusing on literacy in education.
Application Procedure:
 
Please send a cover letter and resume by email, with
“Government/Schools Liaison Officer ” in the subject line, (no letters, calls,
faxes, or drop-ins) to admin@ mantikaeducation.com. Please
note that only short-listed applicants meeting the above requirements will be
contacted.
Deadline to submit application is Sunday,
April 3, 2016. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.
YLAI is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of
people from diverse backgrounds. For more information about our programs,
please visit our website www.literasi.org