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Deputy Chief of Part, USAID Liberia Education Systems Strengthening Activity

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Project Overview and Role:

Palladium International,
LLC is seeking a Deputy Chief of Party for a potential upcoming Education Systems
Strengthening project in Liberia. The Deputy Chief of Party must have the education
and program management experience, interpersonal skills, and professional
relationships as well a desire to grow into a CoP role. This is a full-time
position based in Monrovia, Liberia

 Primary Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Work closely with the COP, Finance and Administration Director, and Technical Leads as part of the senior leadership team to determine and support strategic objectives of the project.
  
• Lead to develop technical strategies and activities at the national, regional, and local levels, including conceptualizing new activities related to emerging trends and initiatives.
  
• Train and coach Ministry of Education officials, school administrators and local partners and community and school-based organizations in support of project related activities and objectives.
  
• Develop training and coaching program for Ministry officials, school administrators, local partners and community and school-based organizations to meet project objectives.
  
• Provide technical direction and oversight in the design, implementation, and monitoring of workplans and budgets.
  
• Supervise, either directly or indirectly, staff to carry out activities in the portfolio; in doing so, ensure activities are on track, meet Palladium’s technical quality standards, and are delivered on schedule and on budget.
  
• Ensure adherence to USAID, project, corporate, and in-country policies, and procedures governing all technical work.
  
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of necessary technical and program-related reports, including presentations, peer-reviewed publications presenting innovation on health policy, and white papers.
  
• Represent the project and organization, as needed, and participate in outside associations, conferences, and symposia.
• Contribute to external communications and relationships.

Required Qualifications:

• Demonstrated senior-level leadership (e.g., Project Director, Deputy Director) to programs of similar magnitude and complexity is preferred.
  
• Proven track record working on education systems strengthening projects, including quality improvement, leadership and management, accountability, and resource management and managing mechanisms, among others. Liberia experience is strongly preferred.
  
• Demonstrated experience working with senior level representatives of developing country governments, international organizations, U.S. Government Agencies, other bilateral donors, civil society organizations, and private sector organizations.
  
• Demonstrated ability to organize and effectively and efficiently navigate the rules and regulations of U.S. Government awards.
  
• Full professional proficiency in English, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
  
• Experience with USAID (highly desirable) and other donors (e.g. GPE, World Bank, DFID, etc.).
  
• Strong analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web-based research)
  
• Ability to multi-task and keep track of concurrent activities and deadlines.
  
• Must be willing to live and travel within Liberia.