Chief of Party, Education - International Relief & Development - Baghdad, Iraq

Location: Baghdad, Iraq
FLSA: Exempt
Classification: Regular Full-time

IRD is seeking Chief of Party (COP) candidates for an anticipated USAID –funded education strengthening project in Iraq. Working closely with teacher training institutes, Ministry of Education  provincial and central offices and select schools, the project will support the Government of Iraq's capacity to deliver quality primary education (improved student learning outcomes and sustained enrollment rates), particularly among vulnerable populations, by addressing key constraints and opportunities that exist along the service delivery chain, especially teacher training, improved school management and curriculum and pedagogy reform for addressing The COP will provide overall project leadership, strategic guidance and  managerial and technical oversight, with ultimate responsibility for achieving cost effective, timely, contractually compliant project results and impacts.

Essential Job Functions
• Oversee the establishment of effective project reporting, monitoring and evaluation, financial management, personnel and procurement systems; • Supervise senior project technical and administrative staff; • Represent and serve as primary point of contact, for the project with USAID, the host government and donors; and • Monitor program indicators and evaluate results for improved program implementation.

Required Skills
• Masters’ degree in education, international education, education administration or a similar field. • Minimum of 10 years of technical and project management experience on international projects in the areas as basic education strengthening, educational sector reform, and education improvement  • Minimum of two years of experience managing complex donor education projects as a COP, Deputy COP, or Country Director • Minimum of two plus years of donor-funded project work experience in the Middle East • Oral and written fluency in English • Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access)
Success Factors • Recognized ability to establish strong working relationships with officials at all relevant levels of host country governments • Demonstrated proficiency in program management, utilizing analytical, program design, and M&E tools to achieve results. •Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, manage diverse teams  and communicate effectively with team members of varied work styles. •Demonstrated ability to train, coach and build capacity of staff. •Awareness of and sensitivity to multi-cultural international development work. •A demonstrated ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and process information in support of changing program activities. • Strong writing, proofreading and editing skills. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. • Superior interpersonal skills and ability to interact with staff both in headquarters and the field, donor agency staff and others.

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