• Has a vibrant personal relationship with Jesus Christ;
• Is a consistent witness for Jesus Christ, maintains a courteous Christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of Food for the Hungry;
• Knowledge and experience working with other cultures;
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point;
• Good organizational and team management skills;
• Good working knowledge of M&E systems;
• Technical knowledge about basic education, alternative learning systems, adult education, teacher training and curriculum planning and development;
• Experience in school management and administration;
• Self starter, innovator, able to work independently with creativity;
• Good health, able to work in remote resource constrained settings;
• Ability to travel to field locations for up to 50% of time per year in the US and internationally, to insecure countries or locations;
• Ability to travel on rocky roads, stand for long periods of time;
• Medical fitness to live and travel in rural and urban areas with extreme conditions and limited medical support.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) in Education from College or university; Candidates who have a Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences or other related field will have an added advantage; five years of experience in management of learning institutions, including teaching and training; five years of work experience in a similar role in government or non-governmental organization; five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises staff and indirect supervision of 10 staff plus community volunteers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints, resolving problems, etc.

LANGUAGE SKILLS Proficiency in spoken and written English. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.