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 looking for a Chief of Party for a USAID-funded education project Malawi. The anticipated project has a heavy focus on early grade reading with activities in improving teacher effectiveness, and building assessment capacity. This position will be based in Lilongwe, Malawi.
ResponsibilitiesThe Chief of Party must provide technical leadership to the team, technical support to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) on reading, and grants management support. The COP shall ensure that program implementation helps MoEST confront challenges faced on teaching learners reading. Other responsibilities are:
•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
•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•Postgraduate qualification in Education, International Development or related field
•At least 15 years of relevant experiences including teaching of reading, teacher training and/or learner assessments.
•At least 7 years of experience managing complex and large programs
•On the ground experience in Sub Saharan Africa.
•Previous experience as a DCOP or COP desirable
•Experience with USAID preferred
AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, and tuition assistance. For more information,
please visit our website at www.air.org.
To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com?&sn=devnetjobs.org and conduct a job title search. EOE
•At least 15 years of relevant experiences including teaching of reading, teacher training and/or learner assessments.
•At least 7 years of experience managing complex and large programs
•On the ground experience in Sub Saharan Africa.
•Previous experience as a DCOP or COP desirable
•Experience with USAID preferred
AIR offers an excellent compensation and benefits package, including a fully funded retirement plan, generous paid time off, subsidized garage parking, and tuition assistance. For more information,
please visit our website at www.air.org.
To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com?&sn=devnetjobs.org and conduct a job title search. EOE
Chief of Party American Institutes for Research Lilongwe, Malawi
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