Education Information Management System Verification Adviser – Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Possibility of working with the Ministry of Education in PNG that is making great strides in improving access to education • Positive atmosphere of support from CDF • Opportunity to add value to improve the education system

In 2011, AusAID commenced a new program to support the PNG education sector. This support includes direct financing, procurement, scholarships and technical assistance. A major focus of technical assistance is the provision of high quality capacity development to the Department of Education to help sustain the gains the Department has recently made towards achieving Universal Basic Education.

The objective of this verification exercise is to advise the DoE and AusAID on the accuracy of EMIS data and the effectiveness of the EMIS vis-à-vis the school subsidy process and to establish a documented EMIS data verification process in partnership with DoE EMIS officers that can be used by the DoE thereafter.

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• strong background and experience in statistics, including excellent quantitative analysis skills • familiarity with working within a government, preferably in a developing country context

Attached is the full terms of reference including the selection criteria and responsibilities.

If you have what it takes to make a difference for children in PNG, please email your CV in AusAID format to sruti.ravi@grminternational.com following the steps below. a) State ‘EMIS Verification Adviser – PNG’ in the subject line and state where you saw this advertisement b) Download the attached CDF Application to be attached to the body of your email. Applications close on 18th November 2011. Click here to be directed to the AusAID Adviser Remuneration Framework

About CDF… CDF is a new facility, funded by Australian Aid and managed by GRM International on behalf of AusAID, responsible for sourcing and providing quality development expertise to the Papua New Guinea Education Sector. CDF provides full administrative, financial and logistical support to advisers located in Papua New Guinea.

About GRM International… GRM is a leading international professional services firm specializing in the provision of project design, management expertise and technical assistance to development projects for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations. We assist developing regions globally to achieve sustainable economic growth……. and create a better future!