Tajikistan: Chief of Party, Tajikistan

Chief of Party, Tajikistan Basic Education Project
World Learning seeks a Chief of Party for an anticipated USAID-funded basic education program in Tajikistan. The Chief of Party will be responsible for technical leadership and provide administrative oversight of the implementation of all components under this program. S/he will serve as World Learning’s principal liaison to USAID. The ideal candidate will be a dynamic individual and seasoned director, able to work effectively and respectfully with individuals form diverse backgrounds, and experienced in teacher training and systems improvement to support basic education improvement.

Job Responsibilities:
• Provide overall leadership, management, and direction for the program;
• In conjunction with USAID/Central Asia and World Learning HQ, determine annual priorities, develop work plans, and ensure program responds to changing conditions and operating environments
• Oversee program administration, implementation, and fiscal management;
• Serve as overall communications/liaison with USAID/Central Asia, implementing partners, and key stakeholders including the government of Tajikistan;
• Ensure timely and quality support to USAID Mission;
• Oversee and monitor quality of teacher training programs and institutions, development and implementation of professional teaching standards, and improvement of infrastructure to support sustained quality education;
• Report regularly to World Learning headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and program developments;
• Ensure reports, work plans, and other program deliverables are timely and of high quality;
• Manage and supervise team of local and international staff and consultants;
• Represent World Learning at conferences, working groups, and meetings to support World Learning’s thought leadership in teacher training and basic education in Tajikistan and the region;
• Other responsibilities that may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in a relevant field (such as political science, education, public policy, academic administration, business administration) required, PhD degree highly preferred;
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in the successful implementation of education development, including professional development for primary education programs;
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Chief of Party or a Country Director in a development project in the field, preferably in the region and/or for a basic education program;
• Proven leadership in the administration of donor-funded programs of a similar size and complexity;
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate relationships with education administrators as well as government authorities;
• Previous resident work experience in Tajikistan or Central Asia strongly preferred;
• Understanding of education issues in Tajikistan, and knowledge of Tajik counterparts, individuals, and organizations active or interested in teacher training and basic education issues are highly desirable;
• Experience in overseeing monitoring and evaluation of development programs;
• Sound knowledge of USAID rules and regulations;
• Excellent communication and diplomatic skills;
• English fluency required; Tajik and Russian proficiency preferred
• Commitment to inclusive programming that encourages full participation of individuals regardless of gender, disability status, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or other marginalized status;
• Strong team leadership capabilities.

Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Please transmit: CV or resume not to exceed 3 pages; cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position; and three references with current contact information (phone, mail address and email address). Qualified applicants must apply ASAP as interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. To apply: Please visit our website www.worldlearning.org and click on the employment tab to submit your application. If you do not see the job you are interested in, please “search all.” Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please. Thank you.