Government Convergence Specialist

Overview

RTI International / Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is both a global research institute and a leading international development organization. We combine these powerful capabilities with those of our partners to co-create smart, shared solutions for a more prosperous, equitable, and resilient world. Based in North Carolina, USA, RTI is one of USAID’s top implementing partners. A commitment to making meaningful change energizes our 6,000 staff who deliver results across eight international development sectors and in more than 80 countries. RTIs Sustainable Growth & Resilience (SG&R) technical unit within the International Development Group brings together RTI experts and capabilities across food security, agriculture, energy, environment, water, governance, and economic opportunity. SG&R will leverage RTIs experience designing and delivering multisectoral programming and technical solutions to respond to climate change, build resilience, and promote economic growth around the world.

The RTI Center for Governance promotes strong, stable societies by empowering people and strengthening institutions. Building on RTI’s decades-long legacy of leading governance projects around the world, the Center works to increase transparency and accountability, mitigate corruption, and help government actors to better deliver on the needs of citizens. Boasting a global reach, the RTI Center for Governance includes partners, expertise, and learning from major initiatives spanning sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Southeast Asia. The Center leverages RTI’s longstanding local partnerships to bring together governments, civil society, the private sector, and communities to define problems and jointly create sustainable solutions in countries around the world.

Project Description

The recently awarded United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Philippines’ New Higher Education Activity will strengthen the Philippine higher education system to support broad-based, inclusive growth and become a key driver of development. It will do this by strengthening the innovation capacities and workforce development functions of Philippine higher education institutions (HEIs) in faculty development, curriculum improvements, and engagement with industry and international partners, as well as overall improvements in HEI management and administration. The Activity will also support improvements in the regulatory environment to improve governance in the sector, support Philippine policies in strengthening human capital development, and provide a platform for convergence for local stakeholders to work together in achieving shared development goals.

Responsibilities
Position Description

RTI is seeking a Government Convergence Specialist on the recently awarded, New Higher Education Activity. The Government Convergence Specialist will be responsible for the implementation of program activities that support collaborative efforts between government agencies in the areas of innovation and workforce development.

This position will be based in Manila, Philippines, and reports to the Higher Education System Strengthening Advisor (HESSA) and Deputy Chief of Party – Technical (DCOP-Technical).

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Support the UPSKILL Team in Consultation Meetings and Workshops with government agencies and partners in the area of higher education. Specifically lead coordination meetings for the successful implementation of the Philippine Qualifications Framework (PQF) working closely with the PQF National Coordinating Council (PQF NCC).
• Organize and facilitate convenings, deliberations, workshops, and other events that enable stronger linkages and programs between partner agencies.
• Coordinate the conduct of studies, surveys, and data collection that support evidence-based policy making and delivery.
• Support to CHED Transnational Education (TNE) Secretariat to ensure that the TNE Roadmap is implemented in a timely manner.
• Provide technical advice and implementation support to UPSKILL Higher Education Strengthening activities on data systems, and Improvement
• Gather data on activity outputs towards the program’s Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) efforts.
• Create regular reports and communication materials that the capture impact of program activities.

Perform other tasks as may be assigned by the HESSA and DCOP – Technical.

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree and 8 years of experience, Masters degree and 6 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in the policy and regulatory environments of workforce development, higher education and/or innovation.
• Demonstrated experience working with government agencies and multi-agency coordinating councils.,
• Demonstrated ability to engage and build professional relationships with government stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to independently organize and facilitate meetings and events with government stakeholders.
• Ability to conduct research and studies that support policy development and implementation is preferred.
• Experience with government processes and operating frameworks is preferred.
• Proficiency in English is required, along with excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Ability to work throughout the Philippines.

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