Purpose of Position:
IIE is seeking applicants for a Chief of Party, for the anticipated 5 year USAID funded STEM Teacher Preparation Program (STPP) . The STEM Teacher Teacher Preparation Program will provide pre-service teacher candidates with deep content knowledge and the ability to continually refine their STEM pedagogical skills and will support teachers already within the Ministry of Education’s system as they transition from teaching through traditional lecture to project-based and inquiry-based pedagogy. The program will support the expansion and sustainability of STEM education by preparing candidate teachers to deliver STEM curricula, adopt evolving STEM teaching methodologies, and engage in research and innovation, in addition to strengthening STEM in-service professional development programs.
The Chief of Party will provide overall leadership, vision, management, and direction for the program in order to achieve program goals and objectives. He/she will be responsible for the overall program management and implementation. Work is carried out independently under general supervision.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
- Provide leadership, management and direction to the program.
- Build strategic partnerships with USAID/Egypt, the Government of Egypt (GOE), and program stakeholders and partners.
- In collaboration with USAID/Egypt, set a clear strategic vision and plan, develop, and coordinate training activities and corresponding budget(s) to meet project goals and objectives.
- Build capacity of the local in-country team, including coaching and mentoring, to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables.
- Oversee the design and implementation of efficient, results-oriented, cost-effective interventions to improve STEM teacher education, including pre- and in-service teacher training.
- Coordinate with USAID partner organizations as requested by USAID/Egypt – including GOE ministries, agencies, universities, PVOs/NGOs, and private sector entities – to conduct training needs assessments (TNAs) and plan, implement and evaluate training program results.
- Oversee project finances, budgeting, and procurement, ensuring that all finance and procurement is compliant with USG and IIE policies and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with applicable contract and sponsor requirements and all IIE policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties and functions as assigned.
People Management
- Manage and lead a team, including both direct and indirect reports.
- Prioritize, organize, distribute, and coordinate the flow of work. Assess workload based on priorities and level of complexity.
- Guide individual performance via timely feedback and support. Make recommendations to Director of Operations (higher level supervisor) concerning employment, termination, performance evaluations, salary actions, and other personnel actions.
- Train team on all policy and program updates; identify appropriate training and development opportunities.
Job Requirements
Requirements
Education/Experience:
- Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area (such as Education, Higher Education Management, Public Administration, Business Management, International Relations, Social Sciences, Nonprofit Management, or other).
- At least ten (10) years of comparable experience in educational or international not-for-profit organizations and experience in fields of international education and training, including previous supervisory experience.
- Experience managing USAID programs required; COP/Project Director experience preferred.
- Direct work experience in Egypt or MENA region preferred.
- Experience on teacher training programs and/or STEM education programs preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English; knowledge of Arabic is preferred.
- Demonstrated understanding of the Egyptian context; understanding of teacher training context preferred.
- Strong knowledge of relevant USAID and USG policies, strategies, and requirements.
- Knowledge of international best practices in teacher training.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills; must be accurate and follow through on assignments.
- Proven strong team building, capacity building and management skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with tact and discretion.
- A commitment to international education, cross-cultural exchange, and the IIE’s mission.
Work Environment and Physical Demands: Essential functions are typically performed in an office setting with a low level of noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. IIE is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer of Females/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
Travel
10 to 25%
