Monday, December 29, 2014

Chief of Party, Tanzania at American Institutes for Research


Chief of Party, Tanzania at American Institutes for Research
Overview:

The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a U.S.-based not-for-profit institution working "to conduct and apply behavioral and social science research to improve people's lives and well-being, with a special emphasis on the disadvantaged." Since 1946, AIR has worked with U.S. and international partners in over 80 countries to ensure that research translates into effective and successful programs in the areas of education, health, and workforce development. 

AIR is seeking senior-level professionals with a proven track record of successfully implementing and managing value chain projects in countries with a socio–cultural and economic situation similar to Tanzania. The COP will be responsible for oversight of the entire project, and will be required to work with various stakeholders, including high level government and USAID officials.

AIR is looking for a Chief of Party for a proposed five-year, USAID-funded education project in Tanzania, where this position will be based. 

Responsibilities:

The Chief of Party will be responsible for:
•Serving as the chief representative for a USAID-funded project for all local counterparts and stakeholders. 
•Providing vision and leadership for development and institutionalization of the project's technical components
•Maintaining consistent communication with the USAID staff
•Managing a team of local staff 
•Overseeing all project monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, as well as information dissemination

Qualifications:

•PhD degree in education, international education development, or other relevant international development degree and 6 years of relevant experience or a Masters degree and 8+ years of relevant experience. 
•Experience in Tanzania and/or East Africa.
•Experience in early grade reading, basic education, literacy, curriculum development, teacher professional development and/or capacity building. 
•Management and finance oversight of large overseas projects in developing countries.
•In-country local staff managerial experience.
•Previous experience as a DCOP or COP on a USAID funded project desired. 

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