The American Institutes for Research (AIR) is a premier research organization specializing in education, educational assessment and other social policy issues. AIR’s International Development Program seeks to enhance the capacity of developing countries to improve their quality of life through education and social development. We have worked in collaboration with local partners in more than 80 countries over the past three decades. In partnership with others, we seek to: ensure children’s equitable access to all levels of education; improve the quality and relevance of education; and empower individuals, communities, and institutions as agents of social and behavioral change. Headquartered in Washington, DC, AIR is recruiting candidates for the position of Chief of Party for a proposed international education program in Ethiopia.

The Chief of Party (COP) will provide the vision, technical leadership and management oversight for the project in addition to the supervision, administration, and implementation of the contract in the field. This individual will establish and maintain systems for project operations, ensure that all contractual deadlines are met and targets are achieved, maintain working relationships with project stakeholders and partners, and oversee the preparation and submission of periodic progress and financial reports. The COP will deal with partner organizations and coordinate with USAID and other donors in all aspects of project planning, monitoring, and execution.

Required Qualifications:
Interested candidates should possess the following qualifications: Ph.D. level degree in international education or related field; 10 years of experience working in education in developing countries, with special emphasis on teacher development, and development and production of teaching/learning materials in Africa, or other experience directly related to tasks in the SOW; 8-10 years previous successful experience managing and providing technical, administrative and financial guidance as either a chief of party or similar senior level position on international education projects; experience in strategic planning, managing and directing a large staff and multiple sub-contractors on complex projects; experience managing a national intervention with a large budget; excellent oral and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are required.

Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of USAID regulations; familiarity with management of projects in post-conflict situations highly desirable; Knowledge of Amharic.

To apply, please go to http://jobs-airdc.icims.com and reference job number 5409. EOE.