Appel à candidature : Chemonics recrute un(e) Chef(fe) de parti adjoint(e) – Technique au Niger.

Appel à candidature : Chemonics recrute un(e) Chef(fe) de parti adjoint(e) – Technique au Niger.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Work closely with the Chief of Party to provide expert input into the overall technical approach of the project and on all project activities.
• Provide overall technical guidance and oversight to the design, technical implementation, and monitoring of project activities related to increasing access for out-of-school adolescents and youth to safe, equitable and contextually-relevant learning opportunities delivering foundational learning; helping parents, caregivers and community leaders to better support, value and ensure safe, equitable and contextually-relevant learning opportunities; and strengthening the non-formal education system through flexible pathways and increased coordination.
• Supervise, mentor, and support the professional development of technical staff as assigned, and coordinate and monitor technical team tasks for maximum synergy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Assist in the oversight and, as helpful, coaching of technical subcontractors and grantees.
• Develop terms of reference for short term technical assistants and supervise their work.
• Build collaborative relationships with the relevant central and local governmental agencies, donor/client organizations, private sector actors, and other non-governmental organizations and institutes to enhance quality and effectiveness and sustainability of program the project materials and interventions. Includes participating in relevant coordination committees and working groups and establishing close working relationships with the relevant technical staff of USAID in coordination with the Chief of Party.
• Collaborate closely with the monitoring, evaluation, research, and learning team to review, analyze, and evaluate the effectiveness of the program’s technical approaches and recommend improvements to meet project goals.
• Lead or closely oversee production of project deliverables and reports or report components related to each technical area.
• Undertake other duties as assigned by the COP; serve as Acting COP as needed. Providing overall vision, management, and strategic leadership to the Activity.
• Adheres to and champions all Chemonics values including Caring, Excellence, Innovation, Integrity, and Opportunity.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated expertise in one more of the following core areas: non-formal education, girls’ education, foundational literacy and/or numeracy, education in emergencies, youth skills development.
• Experience supporting education reform in West or Central Africa required; experience supporting education reform in Niger is highly desired.
• At least six (6) years of relevant work experience and a minimum of bachelor’s degree or eight (8) years of relevant work experience without a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum four (4) years of experience leading the technical direction of education programs.
• Advanced degree in education or related field.
• Profession proficiency in written and spoken French is required. Proficiency in spoken Zarma or Hausa and written and spoken English preferred.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate complex technical activities in high-paced work environments.
• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.