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FHI 360 is a global development organization with a
rigorous, evidence-based approach. Our professional staff includes experts in
health, nutrition, education, economic development, civil society,
environment and research. FHI 360 operates from 60 offices with 4,400 staff
in the U.S. and around the world. Our commitment to partnerships at every
level and our multidisciplinary approach enable us to have a lasting impact
on the individuals, communities and countries we serve–improving lives for
millions. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Senior
Education Advisor in Juba, South Sudan.
Project Description:
The project will improve quality of education resource
distribution while increasing access to formal and non-formal education
services for South Sudanese learners at the primary school level. The project
will integrate a conflict sensitive approach and will work closely to support
South Sudan’s educators, communities and education authorities to expand
education services across formal and non-formal education. Efforts will be
focused at the community level.
Position Description:
Provide overall technical expertise on the expansion of
equitable education services and well-being and stability components. Provides
technical support and guidance to staff and partners in the region and in
country offices. Implements and monitors technical strengthening initiatives.
Works with communities and partners to maximize local capacity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Overall
management and implementation of education program activities (planning
and budgeting, budget execution and financial management, human resource
development, communication and coordination with donor agencies and NGOs
supporting development and rehabilitation of education);
- Strengthen
the technical quality of education programs and the capacity of staff to
implement the high quality programs;
- Define
strategic direction and ensure high quality education programming;
- Manage
project related budgets, supervise staff, oversee program
implementation, provide technical assistance;
- Engage
with the MoGEI to integrate key elements around teacher and learner
well-being
- Evaluate
programmatic effectiveness and provide technical assessment reports;
- Build
administrators/officials capacity to produce standardized competencies
and models regarding psychosocial support and learner-well being
- Build
capacity of education authorities to deliver education and increase
access to underserved groups;
- Develop
and implement policy reforms to ensure equity and transparency of
management of education services;
- Strengthen
capacity of community groups to provide sustainable support to making
schools inclusive;
- Organize
and build capacity of community groups for education planning; build
capacity to identify education-related needs;
- Train
community groups to develop School Improvement Plans;
- Strengthen
payam capacity to deliver and monitor education services;
- Build
capacity of ministries’ departments to manage delivery of services.
Minimum Requirements:
- 10
years’ experience in the education sector
- Experience
and facility with rapidly changing project designs
- Preparation
of project designs
- Implementation
of psychosocial well-being activities, or other related areas
- 5
years’ work experience in developing countries, including
conflict-affected environments
- Knowledge
and practical experience developing standards for assessment systems,
including for student learning outcomes, teacher performance, and school
performance;
- Knowledge
of USAID project management, evaluation procedures and standards, and
requirements
- Knowledge
of education policy issues that affect student learning
- Knowledge
of the USAID PMP process
- Knowledge
of all technical and management aspects required to develop reliable and
meaningful assessment tools that can inform teacher practice as well as
policy direction
- Must
be able to read, write, and speak fluent English
- Sensitivity
to cultural diversity and understanding of the political, contextual,
and ethical issues in South Sudan
- Articulate
and professional and able to communicate in a clear, positive fashion
with clients and staff.
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.
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