The
Institute of International Education (IIE) is the world's most experienced global higher education and professional exchange agency. It provides training and leadership development programs for public and private sector professionals around the world.
The
IIE Beijing Office is currently seeking applications from resident Chinese nationals for the following full-time position:
Title:
Program Officer, International Fellowships Program
Reports to:
Director, IIE Beijing Office
Application deadline:
20 April 2008
Background:
IIE administers the
International Fellowships Program (IFP) for the
Ford Foundation in China.
This is an annual scholarship competition, designed to provide opportunities for advanced degree study to exceptional
people ("IFP Fellows") who will use this education to become leaders in their fields, furthering development in China
and greater economic and social justice worldwide. The program actively seeks applications from social groups and
communities that lack systematic access to higher education. More information about the program is available
at
www.china-ifp.org.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Implementing an annual application and selection cycle: advertising, collecting applications, administering the selection process, coordinating selection committees, preparing for selection and interview meetings
- Overseeing in-country English language training programs for IFP Fellows: assessing the quality of language training programs, reviewing programs, negotiating appropriate terms of payment
- Advising IFP Fellows prior to departure: conducting educational assessments of the Fellows, counseling with them about educational goals, advising them about possible placement options and strategies, assisting with their communications with universities and IFP-related institutions
- Raising public awareness of the program: developing creative new approaches for advertising the program and explaining the merits of the program to the public, through a variety of press and media (for example, TV, radio, local newspapers, and documentary film).
- Communicating wisely and effectively with all stakeholders about the program: the Fellows themselves, potential applicants, the Ford Foundation, IFP staff worldwide and in China, Chinese government institutions and ministries, and the broader public.
The successful candidate will join a team of people working on the program, including the IIE Beijing Office Director and at least two other IIE staff.
Qualifications:
- Ability to work effectively and responsibly with a wide range of people, individually and in teams
- Excellent communications skills in both Chinese and English
- Significant administrative skills and experience
- Strong preference will be given to those with a Master`s Degree or equivalent work experience.
- Personal experience in degree study programs in other countries would be an important asset.
How to apply:
Please email a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information of three references to:
info@iiebeijing.org.
In the subject field of the email, please type only: IIE PROGRAM STAFF
Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
