More information about this job:
Overview/Responsibilities:
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 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories.We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Education Team Leader in Maputo, Mozambique.
Project Description:
The goal of SFCS-OVC is to reduce the socio-economic impact of HIV/AIDS on OVC and their caregivers in Mozambique. The overall objective is to enhance the capacity of families and communities to support, protect, and care for OVC and caregivers.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Provide technical leadership to the project on improving school attendance
- Provide technical leadership to the project on learning outcomes for vulnerable children, especially girls.
- Provide technical leadership and direction for program interventions related to improved learning outcomes; define and implement activities in a manner that achieves the greatest coverage and impact;
- Lead and facilitate an effective partnership with local education institutions and other education stakeholders at national, provincial and district levels;
- Supervise relevant technical staff to ensure timely achievement of program results;
Monitor progress of education components of the program - Ensure synergies with other elements of the project to ensure comprehensive programming
Review and provide technical feedback on results and project reports to donors in order to ensure quality and full compliance towards achieving results. - Identify successful practices in the project that can be showcased in publications, communication materials and conferences.
- Prepare communications materials that highlight the Project’s successes and lesssons learnt in girls education
- Contribute to M&E
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in education with a experience in girls education
- Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience working on reading assessment, instruction, upper primary and lower secondary development (specifically 5th , 6th , 7th , and 8th grades) block grants and training especially in developing countries.
- Demonstrated ability to work with government and cooperating partners in implementing a complex project under challenging circumstances.
- In-depth knowledge of Mozambican education system
- Effective communication skills, both orally and in writing to make formal and informal presentations and to develop professional and analytic reports and program documents.
- Excellent interpersonal and team work skills.
- English and Portuguese is highly desired.
- Ability to navigate politically sensitive terrain and maintain constructive relationships with a diverse
- set of key stakeholders;
- Demonstrated ability to think strategically and transmit his/her vision to partners and colleagues.
- Expertise in education, with a focus on gender, vulnerability and inclusion
- Experience in upper primary and lower secondary development (specifically 5th , 6th , 7th , and 8th grades)
- Experience in research publication to develop the evidence-base for lesson learning and achieving results
Knowledge of and experience with the design, management and implementation of OVC programs. - Sensitivity to cultural differences and understanding of the socio-economic and political situation in Mozambique and the ethical issues surrounding OVC programming.
- Ability to organize systems to monitor results.
- Well-developed written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work well with others and to develop and maintain compatibility among project staff, subcontractors, consultants, and recipients of assistance.
- Ability to travel as needed
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package. Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360's Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your application.
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, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran with respect to policies, programs, or activities.
