Project Director

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Project Director

Project Director

Location: Djibouti City, Djibouti
Time Type: Full-time
Posted on: Posted Today
Job Requisition ID: Requisition – 2024200525

Project Description:

This reading project in Djibouti is funded by USAID and collaborates with the Government of Djibouti to improve the reading performance of primary school children. The activities of this project include improving primary reading instruction, mobilizing communities to encourage early-grade reading, and improving policies for better reading outcomes in primary schools nationwide.

Position Description: FHI 360 is seeking a short-term Chief of Party (COP) with a possibility of extension to a long-term assignment who will provide overall technical and managerial oversight for the project. The candidate will serve as the primary liaison with USAID, ministry counterparts, stakeholders, and other partners in Djibouti. They will ensure the integrated vision of different components, supervise project implementation, and facilitate project closeout. This position requires expertise in early-grade reading policy, political savviness, and intercultural understanding.

Job Summary and Responsibilities:

• Manage the technical, operational, financial, and personnel components of the project.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with USAID, Ministry officials, and key stakeholders.
• Provide technical and managerial oversight to the planning and implementation of project activities.
• Supervise project staff and subcontractors.
• Facilitate project closeout.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in education or a relevant field preferred.
• At least 8+ years of senior management and/or technical leadership experience in international education, including 5 years of experience in USG-funded programs.
• Knowledge of USG rules, regulations, policies, and procedures related to project and program compliance and reporting.
• Experience managing national early-grade reading programs and expertise in early-grade reading policy.
• Proficiency in written and oral communication in French and English.

Please note: This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job and may be subject to revisions. FHI 360 is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to preventing any type of abuse, exploitation, and harassment in its work environments and programs.

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