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. 

This Primary Education in Crisis Activity in Ethiopia will meet children’s essential demand for education in Ethiopia. The Activity’s purpose is: Improved learning outcomes, wellbeing, and systems resilience for most vulnerable primary school age children affected by crises in Ethiopia. Achievement of this objective is an essential ingredient for Ethiopia’s long-term stability and economic growth. This Activity will benefit from the robust partnership between USAID and The LEGO Foundation, as it is designed to be co-funded from both organizations. In addition to co-funding, the Activity will draw on the extensive expertise of both organizations in foundational skills and playful learning. 

The COP will have overall responsibility for the activity. S/he will serve as the institutional liaison and will be responsible for overall technical direction and strategic oversight of the project. The following minimum qualifications apply to this Key Personnel position:

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

Education:

Masters Degree or higher in education or related field.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in senior program management implementing humanitarian AND international development activities preferably in Education or Child Development in Africa.
• Regional experience is preferred.
• Proven leadership experience involving the administration of similarly sized, international donor-supported programs with skills in strategic planning, inclusive management, supervision, and budgeting.
• Proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.
• Evidence of strong communication skills, both oral and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the agreement.

Language:

Professionally proficient and fluent in written and spoken English.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.