Kyrgyzstan: Policy and Systems Specialist- Improved Basic Education in the Kyrgyz Republic

Policy and Systems Specialist

Improved Basic Education in the Kyrgyz Republic

World Learning is a leading international non-profit organization advancing education, systems strengthening, and inclusive development through programming around the world. We are seeking an experienced Policy and Systems Specialist for the anticipated USAID-funded Improved Basic Education in the Kyrgyz Republic program, focused on improving early grade learning outcomes in the Kyrgyz Republic for 300,000 students in grades one through four, giving children a better foundation for educational achievement.

The Policy and Systems Specialist will lead capacity building and institutional strengthening efforts across the program, working closely with key education stakeholders such as the Ministry of Education and Sciences (MOES) and related government entities and structures.

Responsibilities

• Lead institutional assessments and develop capacity development plans in partnership with the MOES and related entities; provide ongoing support and mentorship;
• Design and provide expertise related to educational policy and education systems strengthening interventions;
• Contribute to the design and deployment of a systems strengthening and sustainability approach that adequately plans for scaling up, local capacity development, and project sustainability;
• Manage in-country training programs, workshops, public awareness seminars, and roundtables related to educational policy, systems reform, and regional capacity building;
• Provide expert technical guidance to MOES departments related to human and institutional development, policy reform, public communications and dialogue, and regionalized education system management;
• Provide technical assistance to MOES in strategic planning, information analysis and decision-making, process improvements, monitoring and evaluation, and human resource management and forecast;
• Support the Monitoring and Evaluation Manager in monitoring program performance and adapting approaches as needed based on lessons learned;
• Provide technical guidance to the Chief of Party, program staff and consultants, and consortium partners to troubleshoot problems related to the project’s technical approach and deliverables;

• Other responsibilities as assigned. Requirements

• Master’s degree in education, organizational development, public policy, government, management, social sciences, or related field;

• A minimum of 10 years of experience designing and implementing systems strengthening and capacity development activities; experience managing related activities for projects of similar size and scope, preferably in the Kyrgyz Republic or the region;

• Technical expertise in capacity development, institutional strengthening, and/or policy reform and communications, preferably related to education systems;

• Demonstrated knowledge of USAID rules, regulations, and reporting requirements preferable;

• Professional level of verbal and written fluency in English as well as in Kyrgyz and/or Russian; Kyrgyz Republic Nationals 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.

World Learning is anequal employment opportunity/affirmative action/veterans/ADA employer, committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce.

Recruitment is contingent upon successful award of the project. Interested candidates should submit their CV or resume and cover letter (in English) to: recruitment@worldlearning.org. Please include the post title on the subject line as well as a note in the email body explaining your qualifications for the position. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and qualified candidates should apply as soon as possible.