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Chief of Party

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Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan
Full-time

The purpose of this anticipated five-year project is to improve learning outcomes in reading and math for grades 1-4 using evidence-based and sustainable implementation strategies and with an emphasis on bridging oral reading fluency to comprehension in reading. The three main performance objectives are: 1) Improved instructional quality in reading and math; 2) Impvroved formal and non-formal learning environments; and 3) A strengthened education system.   

The Chief of Party (COP) is responsible for overall aspects of program implementation and performance, both technical and managerial. The COP will manage the Deputy Chief of Party, Director of Finance and Administration, and technical team, with overall responsibility for overseeing coordination across results areas, coordination of decision making across key stakeholders, and supervision of partner organizations. S/he has overall responsibility for the development of the vision, strategy, and technical direction of the project. S/he leads planning and implementation of work plans to ensure quality results.  The COP will have overall responsibility in the areas of technical quality, monitoring, evaluation, reporting, operations, administration, logistics, procurement, budgeting, financial accounting, and overall client satisfaction.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible for daily oversight and direction of project activities
  • Develop and maintain positive relations with Ministry of Education officials and other government counterparts, USAID, local organizations and program partners
  • Build capacity of public and private sector institutions to ensure local ownership and sustainability of project activities
  • Communicate regularly with USAID to provide updates and progress reports
  • Oversee planning and implementation of project activities, including reporting, tracking of Performance Monitoring Plan and implementation of the project work plan
  • Supervise project technical and operations teams
  • Supervise the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of all local staff and consultants

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work and are subject to modification. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job.

Educational Background: 
A minimum of a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent; PhD or EdD is preferred) in education, education policy and planning, public/business administration, international relations, other social sciences, or a similar relevant field
Skills/Experience: 
  • Minimum of 12 years’ experience managing complex international and donor-funded development projects, preferably with USAID
  • At least 5 years of experience in the education sector in central Asia.
  • Demonstrated experience in project design, policy dialogue, strategic planning and implementation, education reform and national-level quality improvement.
  • Experience managing early grade reading programming is required; experience in teacher professional development and community engagement preferred
  • Must have demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in English are required
  • Proficiency in oral and written communication in Kyrgyz and/or Russian preferred

Organization Info

Fhi 360

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1974
About Us
Mission: 

To improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.

Why Work For Us?: 

We Believe…

…the key to improving the lives of the world's most vulnerable people lies in generating, sharing, and applying knowledge.

…sustainability comes from improving the capacity of individuals and countries to address their needs.

…in partnerships with governments, civil society organizations, the private sector, and communities.

…in approaches that address human needs as a whole

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Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Nov 25 2018
Active Until: 
Dec 25 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Fhi 360
industry: 
Nonprofit