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Activity Description

The purpose of the USAID Dominican Republic Basic Education Recovery Activity will help Ministry of Education (MINERD) achieve the goals outlined in the institutional strategic planning to improve the quality of education in the early grades of primary school, with special attention given to diminishing the long-standing gaps in students’ learning outcomes that were further exacerbated by COVID-19 school closures. The Basic Education Recovery Activity will coordinate with MINERD to achieve four key objectives: 1) Improve literacy instruction in pre-first and the early primary grades; 2) Provide remedial reading interventions for students in first through third grade who are most at risk for academic failure; 3) Implement social and emotional learning (SEL) interventions for all students in grades pre-first through third grade; and 4) strengthen system-level inputs/processes to ensure improved reading and SEL outcomes for all children. Applicants are encouraged to identify private sector and other innovative solutions to accomplish the desired objectives and results of the activity.

Position Description

The Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) acts as the Chief of Party (COP) in the absence of the COP and is responsible for management of the technical activities and implementation of the project.

The candidate for the position of Deputy Chief of Party shall have at a minimum the following qualifications:

Education:

Master’s degree in a relevant field such as education, management, social sciences or development studies (or bachelor’s degree with five years of relevant experience). 

Skills and Experience:

• At least 8 years of experience successfully implementing international development activities, including 3 years’ senior program management experience and supervision of professional/support staff; 
• Experience working with MINERD, directly or indirectly;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including report writing;
• Experience working on Public Private Partnerships in education preferred;
• Management experience in areas such as finance, procurement, operations, and human resources preferred; 
• Education sector experience in policy advocacy, monitoring, oversight, capacity building preferred; and
• Experience in remote and hybrid learning, specifically teacher training and Interactive Audio Instruction strongly preferred.

Language:

Fluency in Spanish and Working Proficiency in English is required.

Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified.  No phone calls, please.

EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.