Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Liberia Education System Strengthening Activity 37 views

Deputy Chief of Party – USAID Liberia Education Systems Strengthening Activity
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Position Summary and Responsibilities:
Palladium International, LLC is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for a potential upcoming Education Systems Strengthening project in Liberia. The Deputy Chief of Party must have the education and program management experience, interpersonal skills, and professional relationships as well a desire to grow into a CoP role. This is a full-time position based in Monrovia, Liberia
Work closely with the COP, Finance and Administration Director, and Technical Leads as part of the senior leadership team to determine and support strategic objectives of the project.
Lead to develop technical strategies and activities at the national, regional, and local levels, including conceptualizing new activities related to emerging trends and initiatives.
Train and coach Ministry of Education officials, school administrators and local partners and community and school-based organizations in support of project related activities and objectives.
Develop training and coaching program for Ministry officials, school administrators, local partners and community and school-based organizations to meet project objectives.
Provide technical direction and oversight in the design, implementation, and monitoring of workplans and budgets.
Supervise, either directly or indirectly, staff to carry out activities in the portfolio; in doing so, ensure activities are on track, meet Palladium’s technical quality standards, and are delivered on schedule and on budget.
Ensure adherence to USAID, project, corporate, and in-country policies, and procedures governing all technical work.
Oversee and participate in the preparation of necessary technical and program-related reports, including presentations, peer-reviewed publications presenting innovation on health policy, and white papers.
Represent the project and organization, as needed, and participate in outside associations, conferences, and symposia.
Contribute to external communications and relationships.
Key Competencies Required:
Demonstrated senior-level leadership (e.g., Project Director, Deputy Director) to programs of similar magnitude and complexity is preferred.
Proven track record working on education systems strengthening projects, including quality improvement, leadership and management, accountability, and resource management and managing mechanisms, among others. Liberia experience is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience working with senior level representatives of developing country governments, international organizations, U.S. Government Agencies, other bilateral donors, civil society organizations, and private sector organizations.
Demonstrated ability to organize and effectively and efficiently navigate the rules and regulations of U.S. Government awards.
Full professional proficiency in English, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
Experience with USAID (highly desirable) and other donors (e.g. GPE, World Bank, DFID, etc.).
Strong analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web-based research)
Ability to multi-task and keep track of concurrent activities and deadlines.
Must be willing to live and travel within Liberia.
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