Chief of Party, Egypt

Chief of Party, Egypt

Chief of Party, Egypt


Title: Chief of Party, Egypt
Department: IDP
Location: Cairo, Egypt,
Type: Full_Time
Position #: 121001


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Description:
World Learning seeks a Chief of Party (COP) for a USAID-funded education management program in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Duration: 4 years. Location: Cairo, Egypt. Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Please transmit CV and 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 contact information, to . Only finalist candidates will be contacted. No telephone enquiries please. Thank you.
Background: The primary purpose of this program is to support the establishment of three to five Science, Technology, and Mathematics model (high)schools in targeted governorates (STM schools). These schools will serve as centers of excellence, contribute to workforce development, and allow enrollment to a range of gifted students regardless of their gender, social, or economic background.

Chief of Party's responsibilities:
. provide overall strategic vision;
. manage the program and its staff;
. manage subcontractors;
. build strong relationships with Egyptian education counterparts (including the Ministry of Education) civil society organizations, universities, and private enterprise to ensure the program's main goals:
1. to prepare a cohort of students and teachers with specialized skills;
2. reinforce collaboration with U.S. STEM schools and universities;
3. expand the utilization of appropriate networks between Egypt and the U.S STM schools and organizations;
4. raise awareness of specialized science and mathematics education among the public; and
5. contribute to enhanced workforce development.

Qualifications:
. Masters or PhD degree in an education administration, policy, or management;
. Minimum seven years of experience implementing international donor funded education reform projects;
. Demonstrated experience in working in a decentralized education management and teacher professional development,
. STEM or STM education experience desired;
. Experience in workforce development, use of instructional modern technologies, curriculum and assessments, the development of internships, and linkages between schools, students, and relevant institution, desired;
. Experience transforming education systems through innovative reform and the ability to establish and foster public-private partnerships to benefit schools;
. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to manage a large, diverse, and non-traditional education project;
. Experience implementing USAID programs in Egypt and current knowledge of the Egyptian education system;
. Knowledge of Arabic desired, but not required
. In-country travel is expected

















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