Chemonics seeks a technical director to be based in Berlin, Germany for the anticipated U.S. State Department-funded Supporting Education in Syria project. The project will seek to support and develop the capacity of the local education providers, education oversight bodies, and civil society organizations to more effectively manage education; develop innovative approaches to ensure students are recognized for their learning gains; provide teacher training to ensure quality and grade-appropriate education is provided in classrooms; support light refurbishments of damaged schools; and provide psychosocial support and training to children, teachers, and community members to address trauma. Qualified Syrians are strongly encouraged to apply. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities include:
- Provide direction and guidance to the technical team, working with the COP to design technically appropriate activities and training in the fields of remedial education, technical and vocational education, and psychosocial support
- Ensure integration, synergy, and cohesion among project interventions
- Work closely with technical specialists and field program coordinator to maximize project outputs and minimize risk as needed
- Ensure that lessons learned from project implementation are fed into quarterly reports and work-planning and otherwise shared with internal and external stakeholders
- Supervise technical specialists, and evaluate their performance to achieve program’s objectives
- Support the M&E director in improving monitoring and evaluation of technical interventions
- Provide other general duties and leadership as needed
Qualifications:
- High school diploma required; university degree preferred
- Minimum two years of experience designing and implementing programs in conflict areas, and familiarity with the challenges of education delivery in that context
- Minimum three years of supervisory work experience involving oversight and evaluation of staff performance and deliverables, and contract management
- Experience working on donor-funded projects in Syria desired
- Demonstrated analytical ability, and an understanding of the local and regional political context in Syria
- Strong attention to detail and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team and independently with minimal supervision
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Computer/software literate (Microsoft Office, SharePoint, etc.)
- Fluency in English and Arabic required
Application Instructions
Send electronic submissions to [email protected] by June 25, 2021. Please submit CV, cover letter, and three references, with the position title in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.
Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics. Military veterans, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply.
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