Deputy Chief of Party – Jordan – Early Grade Education Activity

  • Full-time

Company Description

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic opportunity. Since 1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than 80 countries around the world.  

EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.   

Job Description

Project Description

The goal of the is to advance national efforts to strengthen the caliber of pre- and in-service teacher education and improve Kindergarten through Grade Three foundational and socioemotional skills across the Kingdom of Jordan.

The activity will achieve this purpose through the following two results:

1. Improved quality of early grade pre-service education programs; and

2. Strengthened quality of early grade student education

Position Description

The Deputy Chief of Party must be capable of fulfilling the role of the Chief of Party in
that person’s absence. In addition, his/her responsibility will be to ensure effective field coordination.

Qualifications

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

Education:

  • A Master’s degree, preferably in education, public policy, international development, or related sectors; AND at least 8 years of systems strengthening, research, and policy experience in education and governance, preferably in Jordan or similar contexts, and in managing central and field teams.
  • In lieu of a Master’s degree, the DCOP must have a bachelor's degree, preferably in education, public policy, international development, or related sectors; AND at least 10 years of systems strengthening, research, and policy experience in education and governance, preferably in Jordan or similar contexts, and in managing central and field teams.

Skills and Experience:

  • Extensive experience in systems strengthening and institutional capacity building in areas of public financial management, procurement, and human resource reforms;
  • Demonstrated ability to advise host country contacts at the ministerial level, and create and maintain effective working relations with international and local stakeholders, NGOs, local partners, and U.S. Government Agencies;
  • A good understanding of the local context; and
  • Excellent communication and writing ability in English.

Language:

Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is preferred.

Additional Information

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

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and 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.