The Mitchell Group, Inc. (TMG) an international development firm in Washington DC seeks qualified candidates and consultants for a potential USAID funded support services contract. The Senior Project Manager provides overall technical and administrative leadership and expertise for each data collection in the program and serves as the primary liaison with the Government of Madagascar, Ministry of National Education, USAID/Madagascar on management and technical matters. S/he will be responsible for the overall management and implementation of the data collection. S/he will supervise all personnel and data collectors assigned to this activity, and will ensure the project meets stated goals and reporting requirements. This position requires political gravitas, as s/he will interact with numerous Government of Madagascar institutions and senior-level national and county-level government officials. S/he will have demonstrated ability to work in complex, politically charged, and dangerous environments, to work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines
Education: Ph.D. with experience in education planning, finance, or administration required.
Skills and Experience: At least eight years’ experience in relevant management or supervisory positions is required. At least five years working with programs that have a similar focus on research, data collection, and analysis, in developing countries are required. Ample experience in sector and systems analysis, educational policy and administration, and national-level quality improvement initiatives is required. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of early grade reading reform programs required. An experience of three years in the education sector in sub-Saharan francophone Africa is required.
Language: The candidate must be professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English and French at FS4+ level. Working knowledge of Malagasy is preferred, but not required.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents as MS Word files via e-mail torosaa@the-mitchellgroup.com. In the subject line, please indicate “Senior Project Manager - Madagascar”. CV’s/resumes will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is encouraged. No phone calls please. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
· Completed and signed USAID form No. AID 1420-17
· Brief cover letter that includes a one paragraph summary of your key qualifications
· Current CV/résumé with references.
