Chemonics seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID-funded Jifunze Uelewe follow-on activity in Tanzania. This anticipated 4-5-year, $25-50 million project will focus on sustainably improving literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills for all pre-primary and standard grades 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 while making a different in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Provides overall leadership, management, and technical direction for the Activity;
- Responsible for making key decisions to meet project objectives;
- Serves as the key liaison to USAID, Tanzanian government, ministers and representatives, civil society and NGO representatives, implementing partners, and stakeholders;
- Oversees financial management and contractual accountability of project;
- Ensures compliance with USAID regulations and Chemonics policies and procedures;
- Ensures the quality, compliance, timeliness and efficiency of all products including the work plan, MEL Plan, client deliverables and other reporting efforts;
- Monitors and, when necessary, modifies programs to achieve results; ensure that all project activities are implemented effectively;
- Ensures the activity meets high standards for performance and integrity that comply with Chemonics policies;
- Applies 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 proactively and make appropriate adjustments and changes to ensure continuous improvement;
- Performs other duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in education or directly related field,PhD or EdD in education or directly related field preferred;
- Minimum 12 years of senior-level experience and/or technical experience with USAID or similar donor-funded programs, including 8 years senior leadership experience;
- 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;
- A strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning of education projects;
- Strong understanding of the development and education issues in East Africa;demonstrated experience working in Tanzania and the Iringa, Morogoro, Mtwara, Ruvuma, and/or Zanzibar regions preferred;
- Familiarity with USAID tools and methodologies to improve education outcomes;
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
- Fluency in spoken and written English; fluency in Kiswahili preferred;
- Qualified applicants from Tanzania highly encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Apply online at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/0d667866366949ceb53da6b4767a4ee8. This recruit is being conducted on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. No telephone inquiries. Finalists will be contacted. More information about Chemonics International can be found at www.chemonics.com.
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