Australian Development Scholarships

Government of Indonesia Key Agency

Short-listed ADS Candidates Briefing

14 December 2011

Auditorium - IALF Jakarta

Today’s Presentation Outline:

Overview Australian Scholarships

Overview AIP – ADS – Targeted Category

ADS Cycle (Pre-Award)

ADS JST interview Process

“Australia Awards” is the branding used to describe all of the scholarship programs currently on offer from the Government of Australia. These programs include:

Australian Development Scholarships (www.adsindonesia.or.id)

Australian Leadership Awards

Endeavour Awards

Information is available on all programs at www.australiaawardsindo.or.id

AIP (Australia-Indonesia Partnership) – ADS – Targeted Category

AIP’s Goal: GOI and GOA are to work in partnership to achieve a more prosperous, democratic and safe Indonesia in line with Indonesia’s Medium Term Development Goal.

ADS Targeted Category:

Responsive to Indonesia’s HR Medium Term Development Goal and AIP Country Strategy.

Improved impact of ADS Program on Selected Targeted Organizations/Key Agencies.

4 Pillars of Development Priority:

Pillar 1. Sustainable Growth and Economic Management

Pillar 2. Investing in People

Pillar 3. Democracy, Justice and Good Governance

Pillar 4. Safety and Peace

Targeted Category

Partnership between all stakeholders: Gov of Ind (GoI) – Gov of Australia (GoA) – Gov of Ind Key Agency (GoI KA).

Shared commitment/responsibilities:

ADS CycleStakeholders

Pre-Award On-Award Post-Award

GoI KA HRD Planning

Nomination

Communication

Check on progress

Re-integration

Candidates/Awardees Study Plan

Consultation

Completing study

Communication

Re-integration

Knowledge transfer

GoI / GoA Briefing

Workshops

Placement

Communication

Check in progress

Reintegration Seminar

Alumni PDA (Professional Development Activity)

ADS Cycle (Pre-Award)

Application

Short-listing

Interview and IELTS

Notification to successful applicants and KAs

Commencement of Pre-departure Training

Placement

Commencement of studies in Australia

Selection Process

Q: What is the ADS selection process? What are the requirements during the selection process?

A: There are two stages in the selection processes: the short-listing process (pre-selection process) and Final Selection process (JST Interview and IELTS test).

Short-listing ProcessAn independent Joint Selection Committee comprised of Australian and Indonesian academics will consider all applicants and shortlist all applicants based firstly on academic merit and IELTS or equivalent scoring. Only short listed candidates will be invited to participate in the 2nd stage of the selection process (JST interviewed and IELTS test).

Final Selection – JST (Joint Selection Team) Interview and IELTS testThe JST Interview will assess candidates’ academic ability, clarity of study goals, cultural adaptability, future planning and relevance of study to Indonesia’s development. The interview will be accompanied by an IELTS test to assess applicants level of English.

Interview Preparation

CD ADS

Australia Indonesia Partnership Country Strategy 2008 – 2013

Your plan after you coming back from Australia

Your contribution after coming back from Australia

Link the 4 pillars with your future contribution

Your challenges in doing your job and how to overcome them

Current global issues

Interview Process

Conducted by JST (Joint Selection Team)

Key scoring areas:

Indikasi motivasi dan inisiatif Anda untuk berhasil;

Kemampuan professional dan rencana setelah selesai studi di Australia;

Pemahaman tentang studi yang akan di ambil dan kemampuan dalammengatasi segala hambatan dalam studi;

Kemampuan menjelaskan hubungan antara rencana studi dan pilihanprioritas area pembangunan;

Pemahaman akan perubahan yang terjadi dalam dunia internasional; dan

Kemampuan mendemonstarsikan kemampuan kepemimpinan danperubahan dimasa depan.

Additional Considerations during Final Selection:

Based on Equity and Merit

Merit: English, Academic and Professional Records

Equity: a number of variables - field of study, Key Agencies, geographic focus area, gender balance etc.

JST Interview SCORES and IELTS Results

Competition

Tips for Interview

Material Preparation: review application, daftar pertanyaan, riset proposal, latihan wawancara dg orang lain/alumni

Physical Preparation:

Tidur cukup, sarapan

Mandi, sikat gigi, make up tipis, sisiran, parfum

Baju, sepatu rapi dan bersih – professional tp comfortable

Make a good first impression: ucapkan salam, jabat tangan, senyum

Think before answering: cerna pertanyaannya, kurang jelasminta diulang, jawaban singkat tapi padat

Watch your nonverbal behavior: gerak tangan, facial expressions, pandangan mata – eye contact

Ask question: Bertanya jika diberi kesempatan

Nervous? Pasti.......Overcome your nervousness

Thank You and Good Luck!