RTI Call for Chiefs of Party - Various USAID Workforce Development and Higher Education Programs Kenya
RTI Call for Chiefs of Party - Various USAID Workforce Development and Higher Education Programs Kenya
Job DescriptionRTI International is seeking qualified Chief of Party (COP) candidates for various upcoming USAID-funded workforce development, youth development, and higher education programs in Asia, Africa and the Middle East regions.
Programs are expected to focus on strengthening workforce developmental a systemic level, creating employment opportunities for youth, developing strong partnerships between educational institutes and the private sector, building positive youth development practices, ensuring curriculum enables student’s to gain work-ready and technical skills that address current and future market needs, and improving pedagogy and administration of educational institutes (secondary and tertiary).
Responsibilities
The COP will be responsible for leading all aspects of project performance, providing technical guidance to all tasks under the project, and representing the project’s activities as a whole to external audiences.
He/She will ensure close collaboration and teamwork across project components to make sure they complement each other; and will be responsible for the day-to-day operational oversight and administration of the program.
Provide overall leadership and technical direction for the project; work closely with and directly component leads to ensure integration of interventions across the activity and to secure coordination with stakeholders.
Oversee strategic planning, implementation and management of the project; provide all management of project office, activities and operations.
Serve as key liaison with the donor, the host government, and implementing partners; and ensure the completion of contractual deliverables.
Foster and maintain effective, professional relations with a broad range of government counterparts, educational institutions, sector associations, private sector, and other donors, with a strong focus on partnerships between educational institutions and the private sector.
Confer with USAID management on strategic issues to maximize impact and scale, minimize costs, and maximize efficiency and sustainability in achieving project requirements.
Serve as primary liaison with USAID, the Local Government and RTI home office.
Oversee the development, monitoring, and reporting of project
deliverables and targets as referenced in the project work plan, M&E plan, and project SOW in accordance with USAID guidelines.
Ensure all activities conform to the terms and conditions of project requirements, including cost, schedule and quality parameters.
Directly supervises and mentors project staff.
Qualifications
Master’s degree in education, business, economics, or related field.
At least 12 years of experience in the implementation and management of international donor- (including USAID-) funded youth development, workforce and/or private sector development projects with at least 5 years in a senior-level management position.
Extensive technical expertise in youth development or workforce development, as well as private sector development sectors.
Prior experience in working with technical vocational education and training institutes, higher education institutions, or skills development service providers, and brokering partnerships with the private sector.
Experience developing long-term relationships with key stakeholders including client representatives, private sector firms, educational institutions (secondary or tertiary), and government counterparts.
Strong communication skills and demonstrated track record in engaging both the public and the private sector.
Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representative and senior-level staff.
Professional fluency in English is required. Second relevant foreign language a plus.
Relevant geographic experience, both working and living preferred.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 20th November 2019
For more information and job application details, see; RTI Call for Chiefs of Party - Various USAID Workforce Development and Higher Education Programs Kenya
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