Country: Senegal
Closing date: 31 Jan 2016
FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology — creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories. We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of: Chief of Party
Description:
The purpose of this anticipated five-year project is to improve reading outcomes of children in early grades of public school and the equivalent grades in daaras in the following regions in Senegal: Diourbel, Fatick, Kaffrine, Kaolack, Louga, Matam and St. Louis. Interventions will be aligned with the following three outcomes 1) Early grade reading instruction in public primary schools and daaras improved; 2) Delivery systems for early grade reading instruction improved; and 3) Parents and community engagement in early grade reading improved.
Job Summary / Responsibilities:
The Chief of Party (COP) is responsible for overall aspects of program implementation and performance, both technical and managerial. The COP will manage the Deputy Chief of Party, Director of Finance and Administration, and technical team, with overall responsibility for overseeing coordination across results areas, coordination of decision making across key stakeholders, and supervision of partner organizations. S/he has overall responsibility for the development of the vision, strategy, and technical direction of the project. S/he leads planning and implementation of work plans to ensure quality results. The COP will have overall responsibility in the areas of technical quality, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, operations, administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, financial accounting, and overall client satisfaction. Responsibilities include:
- Responsible for daily oversight and direction of project activities
- Develop and maintain positive relations with Ministry of Education officials and other government counterparts, USAID, local organizations and program partners
- Build capacity of public and private sector institutions to ensure local ownership and sustainability of project activities
- Communicate regularly with USAID to provide updates and progress reports
- Oversee planning and implementation of project activities, including reporting, tracking of Performance Monitoring Plan and implementation of the project work plan
- Supervise project technical and operations teams
- Supervise the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of all local staff and consultants
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent; PhD or EdD is preferred) in education, education policy and planning, public/business administration, international relations, other social sciences, or a similar relevant field
- Minimum of 12 years’ experience managing complex international and donor-funded development projects, preferably with USAID
- At least 5 years of experience in the education sector in West or Central Africa
- Demonstrated experience in project design, policy dialogue, strategic planning and implementation, education reform and national-level quality improvement.
- Experience managing early grade reading programming is required; experience in teacher professional development and community engagement preferred
- Must have demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French are required
- Proficiency in oral and written communication in English preferred
This job description summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.
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FHI 360 is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. FHI 360 is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
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