Chemonics seeks a chief of party for the anticipated five-year, USAID-funded Malawi Early Grade Reading Improvement (MERIT) activity. MERIT aims to improve reading abilities of Malawian students in Standards 1 to 4 nationwide. The chief of party will serve as the program's technical and administrative director; coordinate activities; liaise with clients, stakeholders, and beneficiaries; and ensure that MERIT's assistance, training, and policy assessments are technically sound and appropriate. 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 program leadership, management, and technical direction and ensure delivery of targeted, quick-response technical assistance to the government of Malawi
- Manage and supervise the work of program personnel and subcontractors in compliance with USAID rules and regulations
- Ensure that financial and administrative activities are carried out according to USAID and Chemonics policies and procedures
- Serve as the program's key liaison with USAID, government counterparts, and local partners
- Oversee work planning, performance management, and strategic communications
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in education, international development, or related field required
- Minimum 15 years of relevant experience including teaching of early grade reading, teacher training, and/or learner assessments; chief of party experience on a USAID-funded project preferred, particularly managing projects valued at $50 million or more
- Minimum seven years of experience managing complex and large programs in developing countries; experience in Sub-Saharan Africa preferred
- Ability to strategically coordinate with multiple partners and actors across multiple sectors
- Demonstrated diplomatic skills liaising with program stakeholders, USAID, and other donors
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in written and spoken English required
HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to Malawireading@chemonics.comby February 13, 2015. 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 formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only "Chief of Party – MERIT" 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.
