Aland Islands (Finland): Chief of Party, Kosovo

World Learning seeks a Chief of Party for the USAID-funded Transformational Leadership Program – Scholarships and Partnerships (TLP-SP) to be based in Pristina, Kosovo. Duration: 3.5 years. Position to be filled as soon as possible. Please transmit: CV or resume; cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position; and three references within the last three years with current contact information (phone, mail address and email address). This is a re-posting and if you had previously applied, it is not necessary to do so again. Thank you.

Background: The purpose of the TLP-SP is to develop a cadre of leaders to drive significant change in Kosovo in priority economic, political, and social development areas. This high-profile program is part of a broader Transformational Leadership initiative and requires coordination with inter-related but separate projects. Key components of this program include: overseeing an Advisory Committee comprised of prominent stakeholders; strengthening university management and capacity in Kosovo; managing higher education scholarships for US graduate studies and professional certificates; and overseeing partnerships between US universities and selected faculties of the University of Pristina.

Chief of Party (Full-time position)

The Chief of Party will be a dynamic senior-level professional with a proven track record of successfully managing complex international development and higher education projects in sensitive environments. Reporting to World Learning headquarters in Washington, DC and working very closely with USAID, the COP will be in charge of overall program operations and will represent the TLP-SP to stakeholders and at public events**.**

Job Responsibilities:

· Provide overall leadership and direction for the program in Kosovo with a focus on managing for results, working to a high standard, and fostering a climate of accountability and transparency

· Oversee program administration, implementation, and fiscal management in close collaboration with key team members

· Coordinate overall communications with USAID/Kosovo, serving as Mission’s principal contact

· Manage and supervise team of local staff fostering a collegial work environment of continuous growth and improvement and excellent office morale

· Prepare high-quality reports and other work products for USAID

· Develop and manage relationships with key high-level stakeholders

· Manage all activities related to the Advisory Committee

· Provide leadership to overall project operations and reporting, ensuring a rigorously implemented program that complies with USAID regulations and local laws

· Liaise with partner organizations, facilitate successful coordination and transparency of all organizational and individual training and capacity building activities

· Develop and manage relationships with key stakeholders in Kosovo and with US university partners as their work relates to in-country capacity-building activities

· Report regularly to World Learning headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and project developments

· Regularly update donor on progression of programs

· Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications

· Master’s degree

· Minimum 15 years of senior management experience on development projects that include education, university partnership, academic exchange, and/or organizational performance improvement components

· Minimum five years prior experience as Chief of Party on a complex donor-funded project, preferably USAID

· Strong experience in designing, implementing, and delivering development programs for results

· In-depth knowledge of USAID policies, rules, and regulations

· Experience in and knowledge of Kosovo or the region

· Strong skills in financial, program, and personnel management

· Excellent communication skills, including significant public speaking experience

· Strong interpersonal skills; comfortable operating cross-culturally

· Strong and positive team leadership experience

· Strong work ethic

· Demonstrated success working with diverse groups of high-level stakeholders from government, higher education, donor, civil society, and private sector communities

· English fluency

To apply: please visit our website www.worldlearning.org and click on the employment tab to submit your application. If you do not see this position listed, please “search all.” Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone inquiries please. Thank you.