Chief of Party,Career Opportunity in Uganda, Jobs in Uganda, at Save the Children
Save the Children seeks to fill the following positions for a USAID-funded program focused on improving the reading skills of primary-grade learners in government schools in Uganda through the scale-up of the EGR methodology approved by the MoES. The goal of the $36m, five-year project is to improve literacy by supporting interventions that (1) improve key aspects of reading skills in both English and 3 of the 12 selected local languages in the early primary grades, and (2) improve the year-to-year retention of learners in the primary grades through safe school environments within Uganda.The Chief of Party will be responsible for providing technical leadership and overall management direction for the project. S/he is also responsible for project inputs, program strategy, operations, external representation and coordination with project counterparts, USAID, the Government of Uganda, other donors within the sector and other programs as necessary. The COP is ultimately responsible for compliance with the agreement results and the oversight of project activities which will meet the stated objectives within the targeted districts. Academic back ground and Experience;- A Master’s Degree in Education, Administration, Management or related field is required;- At least 10 years demonstrated technical and management experience in education, with experience in sub-Saharan Africa preferred;- Technical understanding of primary education issues;- COP experience in education with an emphasis on girls’ education strongly preferred;- At least 8 years of demonstrated excellence in senior level management and leadership, including direct supervision of professional and support staff, evaluation of staff performance, and contract/grant management is preferred;- Experience in institutional capacity building of government counterparts at the national and/or local level is preferred; strong analytical skills related to this technical area a plus;- Excellent past performance references are required;- Demonstrated experience managing operations for a multi-million dollar complex, donor-funded project is preferred;- Ability to identify, address and resolve communication issues within the activity and with external stakeholders and coordinating multiple implementing partners or institutions within Uganda or the region is preferable;- Demonstrated problem solving skills, a collaborative and flexible manner, creativity and willingness to innovate;- Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with USAID/Uganda, host government partners at the national and district levels, and personnel within the activity is required; strong visionary leadership and demonstrated professional accomplishments;- Excellent representational and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations;- Strong working familiarity with USAID regulations, procedures, documentation and policies;- Fluent oral and strong analytical, written English communications skills is required;- Significant experience managing and mitigating fraud and corruption issues preferred.General specifications applicable to all positions;- Experience of working with local partners and District Local Government in Child Rights Governance, Health, Nutrition, Education, HIV/AIDS or Child Protection is an added advantage.- Strong analytical skills and strategic planning abilities.- Ability to establish and maintain conducive collegial relations and perform effectively as a member of a team.- Willingness to travel and work in hard-to-reach areas, occasionally under strenuous conditions.- Computer literacy and excellent documentation skills are a must.- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures.- Ability to intervene with crisis management or troubleshooting as necessary.- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.- Excellent time management and planning capacity.- Availability and willingness to work extra hours during times of humanitarian responses.Application letters with detailed CVs indicating 3 referees, two of whom should have been direct supervisors should be submitted to: Email: uganda.recruitment@savethechildren.orgOnly online applications shall be considered.Testimonials/certificates should not be attached to applications.The closing date for receiving applications is 20th January 2015. Candidates are therefore encouraged to apply at the earliest opportunity.All jobs close at midnight UK time on the date specified
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