Deadline: Ongoing
FHI 360 is currently seeking applications from the eligible applicants for the post of Chief of Party in Dakar, Senegal.
The Chief of Party (COP) is responsible for overall aspects of program implementation and performance, both technical and managerial.
The mission of FHI 360 is to improve lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions for human development.
Key Jobs Responsibilities
The Chief of Party will perform the following functions-
- Responsible for daily oversight and direction of project activities.
- Develop and maintain positive relations with Ministry of Education officials and other government counterparts, USAID, local organizations and program partners.
- Build capacity of public and private sector institutions to ensure local ownership and sustainability of project activities.
- Communicate regularly with USAID to provide updates and progress reports.
- Oversee planning and implementation of project activities, including reporting, tracking of Performance Monitoring Plan and implementation of the project work plan.
- Supervise project technical and operations teams.
- Supervise the recruitment, hiring, and supervision of all local staff and consultants.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must have-
- A minimum of a Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent; PhD or EdD is preferred) in education, education policy and planning, public/business administration, international relations, other social sciences, or a similar relevant field.
- Minimum of 12 years’ experience managing complex international and donor-funded development projects, preferably with USAID.
- At least 5 years of experience in the education sector in West or Central Africa.
- Demonstrated experience in project design, policy dialogue, strategic planning and implementation, education reform and national-level quality improvement.
- Experience managing early grade reading programming is required; experience in teacher professional development and community engagement preferred.
- Ability to work in complex environments, work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in French are required.
- Proficiency in oral and written communication in English preferred.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit their applications through online process.
For more information, please visit FHI 360.
