Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 28 Feb 2017
Chemonics seeks a deputy chief of party - operations for USAID's Accès, Lecture, Retention, et Redevabilité (ACCELERE!) Project. ACCELERE! is a five-year, $134 million early grade reading project jointly funded by USAID and the UK Department for International Development (DFID). This primary education initiative serves to improve equitable access to education and learning outcomes for girls and boys in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This includes support for education service delivery in at least 25 education sub-provinces across target provinces, including Haut Katanga, Lualaba, Kasaï Central, Kasaï Oriental, and Equateur. Support extends to government schools and schools administered by religious networks that are recognized by the DRC government. ACCELERE! supports the government of the DRC to (1) increase equitable enrollment in quality education; (2) improve education quality; and (3) improve education governance and accountability by stakeholders. Efforts to support educational access for out-of-school youth through accelerated learning programs will include the above-listed provinces as well as North and South Kivu. The deputy chief of party - operations will be based in Kinshasa or Lubumbashi, DRC. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities:
- Provide oversight of all ACCELERE! operational units including grants, procurement, logistic, administration, human resources, and subcontracts
- Provide operational support for ACCELERE!'s provincial offices
- Oversee operational office systems ensuring they are streamlined, comply with Chemonics policies and procedures and USAID regulations, and observe best practices for administrative management
- Supervise operations managers in the ACCELERE! provincial offices
Qualifications:
- Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in education, public/business administration, international relations, other social sciences, or a similar relevant field
- At least ten years of relevant experience, with at least eight years of overseas experience in operations and program management for education and/or development work. Strong administrative management and operations background and demonstrated success in overseeing operations for development projects
- Previous experience with USAID-funded projects preferred
- Experience in Africa, West/Central Africa, and DRC, or other fragile and conflict-affected areas preferred
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Professional level oral and written skills in English and proficient oral and written skills in French
How to apply:
Send electronic submissions of your cv and cover letter with the position title in the subject line to ACCELEREDCOP@chemonics.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.