Chemonics Chief of Party Jobs in Tanzania
Chemonics Chief of Party Jobs in Tanzania
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated USAID-funded Jifunze Uelewe activity in Tanzania.
This 5 year, $39 million project will focus on sustainably improving literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills for all pre-primary and standard 1 – 4 learners in target regions; strengthening the capacity of local and regional government to sustain improved learning outcomes; and increasing community support for safe and inclusive learning environments.
The chief of party provides technical, compliance and managerial oversight; ensures operational and programmatic integrity; creates a positive and productive working environment; and embraces our corporate values.
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 to ensure all activities and partners achieve the initiative’s targeted results
Provide overall technical and managerial leadership of the program in compliance with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies and procedures
Serve as a key liaison with USAID, host country government and representatives, civil society and NGO representatives, and other relevant counterparts, implementing partners, and stakeholders
Manage staff and ensures the project meets the stated goals and reporting requirements of the project
Ensure the quality, timeliness and efficiency of all products
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in-depth technical expertise in the program, ensuring an integrated vision among various components and focusing on achieving results
Identify issues and risks related to project implementation in a timely manner, suggesting appropriate program adjustments
Supervise preparation of work plans, progress reports, financial reports, logistics and other documents
Oversee financial management and accountability of project
Qualifications
Advanced degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in education or directly related field;
Minimum 10 years of senior-level experience and/or technical experience with USAID or similar donor-funded programs
Experience designing, implementing and managing large education projects particularly related to pre-primary and primary literacy and numeracy skill development, particularly promoting gender equity, social and emotional learning, and inclusive education
Recognized national or international-level expertise in education policy and system reform for pre-and in-service teacher education and professional development
Experience supervising long-term field staff and short-term U.S., third country, and local experts
Understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning of education projects
Understanding of the development and education issues in East Africa
Demonstrated experience working in Iringa, Morogoro, Mtwara, Ruvuma, and/or Zanzibar preferred
Familiarity with USAID tools and methodologies to improve education outcomes
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Fluency in spoken and written English
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Chemonics Chief of Party Jobs in Tanzania
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