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Project Description 

The Nemangkawi Mining Institute (NMI) Market Diversification Activity Phase 1, funded by PT Freeport Indonesia, will begin preliminary work on improving the training and organizational capacity of NMI in the Mimika Regency of Papua, Indonesia. This preliminary work will lay the foundation for NMI to become an independently financed, certified center for training excellence capable of providing market-relevant training programs that help diversify and stimulate the local economy and provide Papuans with more employment opportunities.

Position Description 

Reporting to the EDC Project Director, the Private Sector Engagement Specialist (PSES) will take the lead in identifying, selecting, and strengthening NMI partnerships with the private and public sectors in the Mimika regency and Papua more generally. The PSES will lead NMI’s initial local labor market assessment and coordinate with the project team and NMI leadership to identify private sector partners and other potential partnership opportunities, foster continued collaboration among partners, and coordinate effectively with stakeholders on developing and investing in NMI’s ability to respond to local market needs with market-driven training offers and qualified, work-ready graduates.

Essential Functions

The Private Sector Engagement Specialist’s specific responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the implementation of a local labor market assessment in the Mimika regency, Papua, under the direction of the EDC Labor Market Assessment Advisor, NMI leadership, and EDC Project Director;
• Conducting trainings on Labor Market Assessment tools and approaches for data collectors and NMI staff;
• Managing and supporting assigned Local Labor Market Assessment data collectors, including overseeing organization of meetings and calls with private sector entities, data collection quality and use of collection protocols, timely submission of data and reports, and management of internal meetings to ensure completion of the assessment;
• Coordinating closely with the Project Director, NMI leadership, Labor Market Assessment Advisor, and relevant stakeholders to identify private sector partners for technical training development and employment opportunities for NMI graduates, as well as other potential partnership opportunities;
• Developing and implementing outreach strategies to key industries (both in private and public sectors);
• Building a defined pipeline of potential external funding and investment opportunities for the training institute;
• Providing technical leadership for the design, formalization, management, and strengthening of innovative public-private partnerships;
• Overseeing implementation of private-sector engagement to deepen plans and activities;
• Coordinating with national, regional, regency, and local level private sector engagement forums for SMEs, large corporations, partner agencies, as well as local youth service providers;
• Developing and implementing outreach strategies to the key industries (both in private and public sectors).

Other Responsibilities:

• Provide feedback on private sector engagement activities and other implementation concerns at the field level;
• Provide technical inputs to NMI Market Diversification project team meetings and written materials for quarterly reports;
• Comply with project and organizational policies on technical activities with regards to security, human resources, financial and grants management;
• Comply with EDC’s administrative and HR regulations, including policies and procedures on performance management and annual performance review;
• Travel to local community sites, as needed.

Organizational Relationships and Employment Status

• Reports to: EDC Project Director
• Supervisor Oversight: Labor Market Assessment Data Collectors
• Regular full-time employee

Please Note: This position is not eligible for relocation or posting allowances and the salary will be paid in Indonesian Rupiah (IDR).

The candidate for the position of Private Sector Engagement Specialist shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education: 

Master’s degree in business, education, social development, or related field from a reputable educational institution; Specialized training in or experience in private sector engagement activities, vocational technical training or related or similar fields would be an advantage.

Skills and Experience:  

• Minimum 8 to 9 years (10 – 11 years with a bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience working on public-private partnerships in Indonesia, preferably on employment and workforce development initiatives;
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in private sector engagement and workforce development;
• Knowledge of the private sector landscape, workforce development, vocational training system and economic development in Papua and Indonesia more broadly;
•  Demonstrated good facilitation and presentation skills;
• Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment;
• Demonstrated capacity for coordination, networking, and task management;
• Excellent people skills at all levels, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work in a multicultural work environment;
• Working knowledge of MS Word, MS Excel and MS PPT (preparing effective PowerPoint presentations);
• Willingness to work and travel in all project areas;
• Knowledge of Papuan culture and experience working with ethnic minorities in Papua would be a distinct advantage.

Language:   

• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and excellent English language written and oral communication skills.
• Working knowledge of local dialect(s).

EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.