International Development Leader for Education Programs

hace 1 mes

Guate, Guatemala RTI International A tiempo completo
Deputy Chief of Party, USAID/Guatemala Basic Education Quality and Transitions

Overview

RTI International is a renowned research institute with over 30 years of experience in assisting governments, communities, and the private sector. As a leader in international development, we have a strong track record of implementing projects in education and other disciplines. Our International Education Division supports education development worldwide by strengthening education policy, management, and practice to achieve measurable improvements in teaching and learning.

Project Description

The USAID/Guatemala Basic Education Quality and Transitions project aims to improve foundational reading, math, and socio-emotional skills, as well as increase student survival and transition rates from primary to lower secondary education in rural Guatemala. We will work with local partners to strengthen their capacity to become USAID implementing partners and transition the award to their leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Chief of Party in providing leadership and overall management of a multi-disciplinary team to implement education solutions in Baja Verapaz, Huehuetenango, El Quiché, and San Marcos areas.
  • Assist the Chief of Party in managing all aspects of staffing, including creating and maintaining a clear organizational structure with specific roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines.
  • Develop partnerships with clients, implementers, and stakeholders, and foster coordination.
  • May coordinate and oversee the operation of sub-awardees.
  • Coordinate the development, implementation, and reporting of detailed management plans, including implementation plans, deliverable tracking, etc., in assigned areas of responsibility.
  • Track and report quarterly on programmatic achievements as required for project deliverable reporting.
  • Interact with various levels and locations of the organization for project management, technical, and operational support to the project.
  • Interface with USAID and other counterparts regarding the overall direction of the project in the absence of the Chief of Party.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with key stakeholders, including government counterparts, grantees, and implementing partners.
  • Liaise regularly with the Chief of Party and senior technical and operational staff on management and decision-making.
  • Act as Chief of Party in the absence of the Chief of Party.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in education, development, or a related field, and at least 12 years of professional experience.
  • Ten years or more of progressively responsible work experience implementing social sector development programs with demonstrated strong management and coordinating skills.
  • Five years of management experience, including direct supervision of professional and support staff and assembling teams working on multi-faceted international development programs.
  • Significant experience in the administration and management of implementing donor-supported development projects of similar size and complexity.
  • Proven track record of working effectively with other projects, high-level host country host government counterparts, and other international partners.
  • Strong skills in project and administrative management.

Desired Skills

  • Knowledgeable and experienced with international development contracting policies and procedures, specifically USAID.
  • The ability to build consensus and show the ability to recruit and develop high-performing teams.
  • Strong leadership skills across various levels of staff and locations.
  • Strong ability to work across operational and technical areas within business groups and corporations.
  • Familiarity with international development systems, policies, finances, and management in developing countries.
  • Excellent knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability to work well with others.
  • Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
  • Culturally sensitive and respectful.
  • Fluency in Spanish, professional proficiency in English.
  • Knowledge of and/or proficiency in K'ich'e, Mam, or another language of the Western Highlands is highly desirable.

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