Chemonics International, a U.S. based international development consulting firm, is recruiting for various technical and program management positions for the anticipated USAID-funded Jifunze Uelewe activity in Tanzania. This 5 year, $39 million project will focus on sustainably improving literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional skills for all pre-primary and standard 1 – 4 learners in target regions; strengthening the capacity of local and regional government to sustain improved learning outcomes; and increasing community support for safe and inclusive learning environments. We are seeking individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Positions:
Deputy Chief of Party – Technical,
Teacher Professional Development Lead,
Literacy Technical Lead,
Numeracy Technical Lead,
Inclusion Specialist,
Pre-Primary Specialist,
Community Engagement Lead,
and Regional Education Advisors
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (Master’s level or equivalent) in education or directly related field;
- 10 years of demonstrated experience working in improving early grade education initiatives, including designing and implementing pre-primary and primary literacy and numeracy programs, curriculum development, and teacher professional development activities, particularly promoting gender equity and social and emotional learning
- Experience supervising long-term technical staff and short-term assignments;
- A strong understanding of monitoring, evaluation, and learning of education projects;
- Strong understanding of the development and education issues in East Africa; demonstrated experience working in Iringa, Morogoro, Mtwara, Ruvuma, and/or Zanzibar preferred;
- Familiarity with USAID tools and methodologies to improve education outcomes;
- Fluency in spoken and written English;
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
- Program Management Positions: Finance and Operations Manager; Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Specialist; Data Lead; Grants Manager; Book Supply Chain Specialist
Qualifications:
- A degree in an area of expertise relevant to the position;
- Minimum of five years of relevant experience; experience on large, complex, donor-funded projects preferred
- Demonstrated experience in supervisory positions;
- Experience with USAID programming, regulations, and reporting requirements;
- Strong working in in East Africa; demonstrated experience working in Iringa, Morogoro, Mtwara, Ruvuma, and/or Zanzibar preferred;
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with government officials, international donors, and private sector stakeholders;
- Excellent written and oral communications skills;
- Fluency in written and spoken English required;
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
This recruit is being conducted on a rolling basis, so please submit your application as soon as possible. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted. More information about Chemonics International can be found at www.chemonics.com.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.
