Vacancy Announcement
Chief of Party (Development Scholarships and Higher
Education Program)
General Information
Location: Timor-Leste
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
Please click on the "Apply" button and supply a
resume and a cover letter with your application on this link: IREX
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE
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