Chief of Party job vacancy-Zambia 2016
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID program to enhance the quality of instruction and improve reading outcomes for students in Grades 1 to 4 in Zambia. Chemonics currently implements education programs around the world, including those that focus on early grade reading. Our approach promotes meaningful local partnerships and builds on evidence-based methodologies to generate tangible results. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
Provide technical leadership and overall program management, supervision, and oversight to ensure that all activities and partners achieve targeted results
Serve as a key liaison with USAID and other relevant counterparts and implementing partners
Ensure an integrated vision among program components and actors
Identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner, suggesting appropriate program adjustments
Implement activities per approved work plans and budgets; propose adjustments according to performance monitoring data gathered in the field
Work in complex, politically charged environments across different cultures; manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines
Qualifications:
Master’s degree or a foreign equivalent in education, public policy, management, social sciences, or a related field required
Minimum 10 years of supervisory and technical experience in education, with a focus on early grade reading, teacher training/professional development, and curriculum and materials design
Experience with capacity building and professional development preferred
Demonstrated experience implementing education projects in Zambia and Southern Africa preferred, especially those that focus on basic education, early grade reading, or strengthening education systems
Experience overseeing early grade reading assessments or similar impact evaluations to measure student learning outcomes preferred
Strong communications skills, with a record of successfully leading large teams in culturally diverse settings
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluent English required
HOW TO APPLY:
Send electronic submissions to zambiaegrrecruit@chemonics.com by April 21, 2016. Please include Chief of party in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification form and submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com with only “Chief of party – early grade reading program” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.