EDC’s
International Development Division (IDD) focuses on three major areas: literacy
and basic education, youth livelihoods and workforce development, and health.
Another key strand of EDC’s international work focuses on helping countries
expand economic oppo
International Development Division (IDD) focuses on three major areas: literacy
and basic education, youth livelihoods and workforce development, and health.
Another key strand of EDC’s international work focuses on helping countries
expand economic oppo
rtunity and build civic society.
EDC
works with governments, agencies, and other partners in 35 countries to develop
programs that are respectful of cultural traditions and beliefs. The
international division comprises six regional centers coordinating EDC’s work
in West and Central Africa, East and Southern Africa, North Africa and the
Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Central Asia,
and South and Southeast Asia.
works with governments, agencies, and other partners in 35 countries to develop
programs that are respectful of cultural traditions and beliefs. The
international division comprises six regional centers coordinating EDC’s work
in West and Central Africa, East and Southern Africa, North Africa and the
Middle East, Latin America and the Caribbean, Eastern Europe and Central Asia,
and South and Southeast Asia.
At
the moment, EDC is preparing for a complex basic education project focused on
improved improve early grade reading and writing outcomes in Malawi.
the moment, EDC is preparing for a complex basic education project focused on
improved improve early grade reading and writing outcomes in Malawi.
Chief
of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP:
of Party (COP) and Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP:
- Demonstrated
experience scaling up activities of similar scope, in a context similar to
Malawi. - A
demonstrated track record of achieving results in a development context.
Specific and relevant development outcomes achieved as a result of the
proposed COP’s and DCOP leadership must be well documented by the
Contractor. - Demonstrated
management and supervisory experience of a relevant scope and scale. - The
COP and DCOP must have at least five years of progressively more
responsible supervisory work experience that involved direct leadership of
professional and support staff, oversight and evaluation of staff
performance and deliverables, and contract management. - Demonstrated
track record of working in teams and fostering partnerships. Effective
partnerships and coordination with relevant institutions and structures
are critical to MERIT’s success. Specific instances when the COP and DCOP
has formed, led or participated in relevant partnerships must be well
documented by the Contractor. - Leadership
in local capacity development. The COP and DCOP must have a demonstrated
ability to provide oversight of local capacity development efforts,
including working with local partners to ensure adherence to all sub-award
requirements. - Experience
working within Malawi or a demonstrated understanding of the country
context. - The
COP and DCOP must have a demonstrated understanding of the technical
activities MERIT will implement including improved instruction for primary
grade reading outcomes, experience working with and within communities
implementing activities of similar scope and scale, experience with
reinforcing safer learning environments for children in early grades of
primary education and a strong sense of demonstrated work experience
institutionalizing activities with recipient governments. - The
COP and DCOP need not be a recognized expert in all of these areas but
must have a combination of educational and work experience that clearly
demonstrates an ability to provide effective overall technical leadership
and oversight. - Complementarity
of technical understanding with the other key personnel is essential. - A
strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation and learning. The COP and
DCOP need not be an ME&L expert but must possess demonstrated
experience in providing overall oversight for ME&L systems and
assuring data quality. - Strong
communication abilities. Strong writing and communication abilities are
essential; as both the COP and DCOP will hold ultimate responsibility for
the quality and timeliness of MERIT reporting and communication efforts.
Interested
applicants may send resumes to IDDJobs@edc.org.
Please list the position and region to which you are applying in the subject
line of the email. No phone calls please.
applicants may send resumes to IDDJobs@edc.org.
Please list the position and region to which you are applying in the subject
line of the email. No phone calls please.
