Chemonics
International, a leading international organization
based in Washington, D.C., seeks candidates for an anticipated basic education
project funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Positions
may be based in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, or in regional offices to be determined.
We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the
lives of people around the world.
Chief of Party:
·
Minimum 10
years of COP, DCOP, or senior leadership experience managing education programs
in developing countries programs, preferably with USAID in East Africa.
·
Master’s
degree in education, reading, or other relevant field required, Ph.D.
preferred.
·
Demonstrated
skill in collaborating with host-country officials, donors, and stakeholders.
Deputy Chief of Party
·
Minimum 10
years relevant technical experience in early grade reading and program
management in East Africa, preferably in Tanzania.
·
Advanced
degree in education or other relevant field required.
Chemonics seeks specialists in the following areas:
·
Early Grade Reading
·
Instructional Materials Creation
·
Curriculum Design
·
Teacher In-Service and Pre-Service Training
and Professional Development
·
Reading Assessments and Standards
·
Community Engagement
·
ICT for Education
·
Orphans and Vulnerable Children (OVCs)
·
Gender and Disabilities
·
Institutional Strengthening
·
Education Leadership and Management
·
Swahili Language
·
Media and Public Relations
·
Monitoring and Evaluation
·
Regional Program Managers
General Qualifications:
·
Advanced
degree in relevant technical area and specialty
·
Minimum 5 years demonstrated
relevant experience in basic education
·
Knowledge and experience
in the Tanzanian education system
·
Experience on USAID or
other donor-funded programs preferred
·
Outstanding leadership,
management, and interpersonal skills
·
Ability to conceptualize
and lead technical tasks
·
Fluency in English
required; proficiency in a Swahili preferred.
·
Commitment to
leadership, versatility, and integrity.
·
Tanzanian candidates are
encouraged to apply.
To apply, email your cover letter
and CV to tanzaniaeducationrecruit@gmail.com by October 25, 2014. Please use the subject line NAME –
POSITION TITLE. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling bases, and only short-listed
candidates will be contacted. Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does
not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,
disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization,
or other non-merit factors.”
