LOCATION: Nigeria
Chemonics seeks a chief of party for an anticipated USAID-funded teacher training and education project in Nigeria. The project will enhance teacher education at the pre-service and in-service levels in order to improve reading at the basic education level. Positions are based in either Abuja or Kano and may involve periodic travel to states in northern Nigeria. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. Responsibilities include:
Provide leadership, program direction, and technical expertise. www.nigerianbestforum.com/
Serve as the project’s principal liaison with USAID staff, institutions, and client partners
Play a lead role interacting with Nigerian counterparts, donors, and other key stakeholders
Supervise a diverse professional team
QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree or equivalent experience in education, curriculum development, literacy, or a related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in education, teacher training, or a related field; experience on international development projects preferred
Minimum five years of chief of party, deputy chief of party, or similar executive project leadership experience on USAID or similar donor-funded programs
Demonstrated knowledge of the education system in Nigeria and experience working with federal and state education institutions in-country
Proven ability to coordinate with diverse partners and actors across multiple, distinct regions. www.nigerianbestforum.com/
Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to travel throughout northern Nigeria
Fluency in English required
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Send electronic submissions to nigeriaeducation@chemonics.com by December 31, 2011. Please submit a cover letter and CV as attachments with the position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.
Applicants should also download and complete our EEO self-identification form and separately submit it to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.com when applying for this position. Please include “name of position, region/country” in the subject line. Disclosing this information is voluntary and applicants can indicate on the form their choice not to disclose.
Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability and genetic information.
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