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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
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