INOVASI 3 - Education Quality Improvement in East Java

Palladium: Make It Possible; Jawa Timur; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

An international development organization in Indonesia is seeking a Short-Term Personnel consultant to improve education quality through training and mentoring programs. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in teaching development, strong classroom management skills, and be fluent in Bahasa Indonesia. This role involves designing training, providing support to educators, and collaborating with various stakeholders. Applications close on 29 October 2025.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in teaching development and teacher training.
• Strong understanding of deep learning approaches and classroom management.
• Willingness to collaborate with the INOVASI team and local government partners.
• A high level of proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web browsers.
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia, with some proficiency in English preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training on the deep learning approach.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and technical support to education stakeholders.
• Develop relevant learning materials and strategies.
• Conduct monitoring and evaluation of program implementation in pilot schools.
• Prepare periodic activity reports and recommendations.

Skills

Teaching development

Classroom management

Communication skills

Facilitation skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Web browsers

Job description

Background

INOVASI 3 is a partnership program between the Indonesian Government and the Australian Government aimed at improving the quality of student learning outcomes in basic skills (literacy, numeracy, and character) through the implementation of inclusive policies and practices in basic education. INOVASI 3 is a continuation of the INOVASI 2 program, which will be carried out in 6 provinces (West Java, East Java, North Kalimantan, Maluku, West Nusa Tenggara, and East Nusa Tenggara) from 2024 to 2027. The strategy in INOVASI 3 focuses on strengthening the education ecosystem by providing inclusive education services, guided by principles such as PDIA (Problem-Driven Iterative Adaptation), TWP (Thinking Working Politically), collaboration, locally led, diversity, inclusion, and evidence-based approaches. The primary objective of the INOVASI East Java program is to improve the quality and learning outcomes of students by enhancing teaching practices and implementing education policies that strengthen the educational ecosystem in partner districts and cities.

Key Partners

• Sidoarjo District, Lumajang District, Tuban District
• Probolinggo District
• Batu City, Sumenep District, Pasuruan District

Previous Programs Implemented Under INOVASI in East Java

• Climate change education
• Literacy and numeracy improvement
• Character development (safe, joyful, and inclusive schools)
• Inclusive education
• Partnerships with disability organizations (HWDI)
• Educational leadership development

Current Key Initiatives

• Deep Learning Program (PM) for primary schools
• Kurikulum Berbabis Cinta (KBC) for Islamic schools (Madrasah Ibtidaiyah)

These programs will be implemented in Tuban and Lumajang Districts as key partners.

The Deep Learning Program is a priority initiative that requires qualified personnel capable of training and applying this approach with school supervisors, principals, and teachers. At present, INOVASI East Java lacks internal human resources with the necessary expertise to support this program, which will be piloted in 19 primary schools across three clusters in two partner districts.

Position Requirement

INOVASI East Java needs one (1) Short‑Term Personnel (STP) consultant who will focus on:

• Supporting the implementation of the Deep Learning Program
• Improving the quality of teaching and learning
• Enhancing classroom management
• Providing mentoring and technical assistance to supervisors, principals, and teachers

The Program is managed by Palladium on behalf of DFAT.

Purpose of the Position

Under the supervision of the Provincial Manager, the STP‑Education Quality Improvement will support the provincial team in carrying out training and mentoring the implementation of deep learning and other related activities.

Working with Children

Is this position likely to come into contact with children? ☒ Yes ☐ No

Duties

• Designing and delivering training on the deep learning approach.
• Providing ongoing mentoring and technical support to education stakeholders.
• Developing relevant learning materials and strategies.
• Conducting monitoring and evaluation of program implementation in pilot schools.
• Preparing periodic activity reports and recommendations.
• Work closely with the Ecosystem Coordinator, Education Coordinator and MERL Officer to ensure that activity arrangements are prepared in a timely and compliant manner with applicable Palladium and DFAT regulations and policies.
• Participate actively in INOVASI meetings, take notes and minutes at key program meetings when requested.
• Coordinate with Finance and Operations Officer to support the INOVASI team with travel, accommodation bookings, transport, catering.
• Other duties as may reasonably be required by the Provincial Manager and other staff Jatim with the incumbent’s qualifications and experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• At least 5 years of experience in teaching development and teacher training.
• Strong understanding of deep learning approaches and classroom management.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills.
• Willingness to collaborate with the INOVASI team and local government partners.
• Able to use technology effectively to support the operations of a large program or organisation.
• Contacts with provincial government bodies is advantageous.
• High level proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and web browsers.
• Fluent Bahasa Indonesia, some proficiency in English preferred.
• Sound problem solving and decision making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of a team.

Application Closes

Application closes on 29 October 2025 at 23:59 Jakarta Time.

Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Palladium is committed to embedding equity, diversity, and inclusion into everything we do. We welcome applications from all sections of society and actively encourage diversity to drive innovation, creativity, success and good practice. We positively welcome and seek to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce; and that all job applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment regardless of their background or personal characteristics. These include: (but are not limited to) socio-economic background, age, race, gender identity and expression, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, nationality, veteran, marital or Indigenous status. Women are encouraged to apply.

Child Protection

INOVASI has zero tolerance for child abuse and exploitation. All successful candidates will be required to adhere to our Child Protection Policy and will be subject to background checks as a condition of employment.