Chief of party
Posted in January 22, 2017
Chemonics
Job Type
Full Time
Location
Somalia
Description :
Background:
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated five year, $50 to 100 million USAID New Education Activity in Somalia. The project aims to increase equitable access to education for marginalized populations and enhance education authorities’ ability to manage and lead the education sector. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide overall project leadership, management, and technical direction
- Supervise technical and administrative staff
- Serve as the project’s primary liaison with USAID and international and regional partners
- Oversee performance management and strategic communications
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree or foreign equivalent in education, political science, international development, public administration, international relations, other social sciences, or a similar relevant field; or a bachelor’s degree and at least 20 years of relevant management, supervisory, and technical experience
- Minimum 10 years of progressively increasing responsibility working in education or related field
- Minimum 10 years of relevant management, supervisory, or technical experience with USAID or similar donor-funded programs
- Experience implementing activities of similar scope and complexity to the education project in Somalia and in a similar conflict environment
- Demonstrated track record of working in teams and fostering partnerships
- Leadership in local capacity development
- Experience in increasing equitable access to services for marginalized populations
- Demonstrated understanding of the technical activities the project will implement, including increasing equitable access to education and capacity building of local and national authorities
- Proven effective oversight ability to collaborate with diverse technical personnel required
- Strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), and experience in providing overall oversight for MEL systems and assuring data quality
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Strong communication skills, and the ability to hold ultimate responsibility for the quality and timeliness of project reporting and communication efforts
How to apply :
Please send an electronic submission of your CV and cover letter by March 1, 2017 to SomaliaEdCOP@chemonics.com with “Chief of Party” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Only finalists will be contacted.