Chemonics International, a leading international organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks candidates for the anticipated USAID Liberia Foundational Skills Activity (FSA). The project will work to increase the percentage of Liberian children accessing primary school and meeting government of Liberia learning standards. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
The Chief of Party (COP) will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the project. S/he will supervise project implementation and ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. The proposed COP will ensure an integrated vision among different components, actors, and partners of the project with a focus on achieving results. S/he will manage the quality and accuracy of project deliverables and oversee programmatic direction. The proposed COP will oversee project leadership, including supervising lead technical and operational staff.
Qualifications:
- B.A./B.S. in social sciences with ten years of senior level management experience in the design, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of activities of a similar size and complexity. Technical expertise in primary education highly preferred
- Skillful in high-level strategic leadership and effective stakeholder management, with experience successfully building and maintain relationships with project counterparts, particularly senior-level officials from the government, private sector, and civil society
- Experience serving as USAID Chief of Party or other management experience for donor efforts of similar scope, size, and complexity required
- Candidates with experience working in education development in Liberia, West Africa, or sub-Saharan Africa, especially post-conflict environments preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English required
How to apply
Application Instructions:
Please send an email with your CV and cover letter attached and “Liberia FSA COP Opportunity” in the subject line to LiberiaFSA@chemonics.com no later than November 4, 2022. We will review applications on a rolling basis, and only finalists will be contacted. No telephone inquiries, please.
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