FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development
organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing
integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health,
Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender,
Youth, Research and Technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities to
address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than
60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified
candidates for the position of Project Director, Chief of Party in Ghana.
organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing
integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health,
Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender,
Youth, Research and Technology- creating a unique mix of capabilities to
address today’s interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than
60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified
candidates for the position of Project Director, Chief of Party in Ghana.
Position Description:
The Chief of Party (COP) or Program Director
provides overall project technical and managerial leadership; liaison and
communication with local partners, governmental organizations and donors;
direction of planning and implementation of project work plans to ensure
quality project results. The COP should have a record of effective management,
strong human-relations, strong writing and communications skills and a working
knowledge of Ghana’s basic education system.
provides overall project technical and managerial leadership; liaison and
communication with local partners, governmental organizations and donors;
direction of planning and implementation of project work plans to ensure
quality project results. The COP should have a record of effective management,
strong human-relations, strong writing and communications skills and a working
knowledge of Ghana’s basic education system.
Minimum Requirements:
·
Graduate degree in education At least 10 years
experience in managing USAID, Dfid or other donor projects
Graduate degree in education At least 10 years
experience in managing USAID, Dfid or other donor projects
·
Eight plus years education administrative
experience at school, district, regional or national levels
Eight plus years education administrative
experience at school, district, regional or national levels
·
Demonstrated expertise in basic education issues
Demonstrated expertise in basic education issues
·
Documented excellence in project performance and
technical report writing
Documented excellence in project performance and
technical report writing
·
Masters degree in education, linguistics, or
related field required, PhD preferred.
Masters degree in education, linguistics, or
related field required, PhD preferred.
·
Working mastery of Word, Powerpoint, Excell and
other standard computer software systems
Working mastery of Word, Powerpoint, Excell and
other standard computer software systems
·
Fluency in English
Fluency in English
·
Experience working in West Africa and Ghana,
specifically, is highly preferred
Experience working in West Africa and Ghana,
specifically, is highly preferred
How to apply:
FHI 360 has a competitive compensation package.
Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter
or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover
letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your
application.
Interested candidates may register online through FHI 360’s Career Center at www.fhi360.org/careercenter
or through the Employment section at www.fhi360.org. Please submit CV/resume and cover
letter including salary requirements. Please specify source in your
application.
AA/EOE/M/F/V/D
Closing Date: Monday, 31 December 2012