Division: Education Programs Division
Reports To: Division Director, Education Program Division
Date Posted: 11/21/2011
Application Deadline: 1/6/2012
Position Summary
IREX is currently seeking a Chief of Party for an anticipated Development Scholarships and Higher Education Program (DSHEP) in Timor-Leste. This program is being solicited by USAID for a period of five (5) years. The Chief of Party will maintain overall responsibility for meeting program objectives while being based in Timor-Leste. This position is contingent on funding.
Individuals should be able to demonstrate experience in implementing and managing higher education and/or scholarship programs, and have a proven track record of providing expertise through training, mentoring, analysis or on-site consulting.
Duties & Responsibilities
· Provide vision and strategic direction for the program
· Develop and implement a plan of activities to meet program objectives
· Develop and maintain effective partnerships with universities and other organizations
· Serve as primary liaison with donor
· Manage and mentor project staff
· Oversee project budgeting and ensure budget discipline
· Oversee monitoring, evaluation and reporting on program activities
Qualifications
· Graduate degree required in relevant field
· Minimum 10 years experience in managing international programs related to academic degree programs, adult teaching methodologies, organizational performance and performance improvement
· Demonstrated ability to design and deliver effective scholarship programs
· Regional field experience strongly preferred
· Experience managing donor-funded activities required
· Demonstrated ability to lead and develop staff, manage budgets and plan strategically and creatively to meet specified objectives
· Must have complete working knowledge of USG training policies and requirements and knowledge of U.S. Government contracting requirements.
· Strong representational and organizational skills required
· Ability to communicate professionally and provide written reporting in English required; knowledge of Bahasa and/or Tetum languages preferred
Application Instructions
Chief of Party (Development Scholarships and Higher Education Program)
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