Mar 6, Chemonics Chief of Party Jobs in Zambia

Chemonics seeks a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID Foundational Learning Activity in Zambia. This five-year activity will seek to provide technical assistance in the education sector to scale the Primary Literacy Program (PLP), support the Ministry of Education to institutionalize the PLP and early learning reforms, and enhance the delivery of remedial and catch-up education. This position will be based in Lusaka, Zambia. 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 leadership, management, and technical direction for the Activity and serve as the primary liaison with USAID on strategic, managerial, and technical matters, including responsibility for making key decisions and solving programmatic problems in a timely manner

Oversee all contractual and budgetary aspects of program management

Ensure that work plan, MEL, and reporting efforts are aligned with contract requirements, project objectives, and USAID guidance

Professionally represent Chemonics to USAID, the Government of Zambia, Zambian counterparts, local partners, and other program stakeholders

Monitor and, where necessary, modify programmatic assistance to achieve results; ensure that relevant, productive, and complementary activities are implemented effectively

Ensure the activity meets high standards for performance and integrity that comply with applicable regulations and Chemonics policies

Qualifications:

Advanced degree in education policy, planning, curriculum development, teacher professional development or other relevant technical fields preferred

Minimum of ten years of technical experience in some or all of the following technical areas: early grade reading, disability inclusion, curriculum and material design, and/or capacity development in the education sector

Experience serving as USAID chief of party or other management experience for efforts of similar scope, size, and complexity required

Strong leadership ability and experience managing large teams in culturally diverse settings

Familiarity with Southern Africa, specifically in the education sector, required

Experience in Zambia is highly desired

Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity

Fluency in English is required.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Chemonics Chief of Party Jobs in Zambia

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