Chief
of Party, School-Community Partnership for Education (SCOPE), Rwanda
Location:RwandaDivision.:International Programs
Description
Summary
Program
Description:
The primary purpose
of the School-Community Partnerships for Education (SCOPE) is to improve
literacy outcome for children in primary grades. School learning is enhanced by
supportive home environments and communities, and ensuring the provision of
quality education and high level of student learning is a community issue that
extends beyond the classroom and formal education structures. By fostering partnerships
between schools and the broader community, SCOPE will lead to greater
engagement by education stakeholders to support schools and improve student
literacy skills. SCOPE will consist of three interrelated core activities: 1)
Strengthen the capacity of school leadership to improve student literacy
through school-community partnerships; 2) Increase effective community and
parental involvement to improve literacy skills; 3) Foster a culture of
reading.
Responsibilities
The Chief of Party
will be responsible for technical leadership, administrative oversight, and
overall coordination of SCOPE. S/he will serve as principle institutional
liaison with USAID and key stakeholders. S/he will manage staff and ensure
SCOPE meets stated goals and reporting requirements, as well as ensure the
quality, timeliness, and efficiency of all products and activities generated
under SCOPE. S/he will ensure sound grant implementation and management by
sub-grantees and project staff and the timely submission of all technical and
financial deliverables to USAID. The Chief of Party will lead the program’s
annual work planning process, detailing resource deployment estimates
(personnel, equipment, and budget) necessary to achieve proposed milestones and
targets. S/he will supervise the project office and key personnel. S/he will
oversee the hiring process of local personnel and the identification and
selection of appropriate short- and long-term technical assistance. The Chief
of Party will ensure that efficient systems to support all aspects of the
program are in place and support the effective use of program resources in
compliance with USAID regulations and Save the Children policies. S/he will
represent SCOPE for Save the Children in formal and informal relationships with
USAID, the Rwanda government, other donors and partners. S/he will fully inform
Save the Children’s home and field office on all matters relating to the
program, and maintain appropriate links with partner.
Requirements
- A
Master’s degree in education, business, program management, international
development, or a related field from an accredited university is required; - At
least seven years of experience managing and implementing education
programs in developing countries is highly desired; - At
least five years of experience in senior program management (including
direct supervision of professional and support staff); - Experience
with effective behavior change communication and early-grade or family
literacy programming is desired; - Previous
experience in East Africa is desired; - Demonstrated
ability to establish and sustain professional relationships with host
country government counterparts is desired; - Excellent
written and oral communication skills in English (i.e. Level IV fluent) are
required.
Employee
Type
Full-Time Regular
Save the Children is
the leading independent organization for children in need, with programs in
over 120 countries, including the United States. We aim to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate
and lasting change in their lives by improving their health, education and
economic opportunities. In times of acute crisis, we mobilize rapid assistance
to help children recover from the effects of war, conflict and natural disasters.
Each year, we and our partners reach millions of children in communities around
the world. Join our dedicated and diverse staff in their work to improve the
well-being of children everywhere.
Save the Children
provides an attractive benefits package including competitive salaries, a
matching retirement plan, health and welfare benefits, life insurance, an
employee assistance program, generous time off and much more. We provide equal
employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and qualified applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, ancestry, sexual
orientation, national origin, age, handicap, disability, marital status, or
status as a veteran. Save the Children complies with all applicable laws
governing nondiscrimination in employment.
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