Chiefs of Party, Education Assessment and Monitoring Evaluation Projects, Various Countries

Chiefs of Party, Education Assessment and Monitoring Evaluation Projects, Various Countries

Company Profile:

MSI is a Washington, D.C.-based international development firm with a 30-year history of helping to deliver development results across the developing world. In 2008, we became the America’s operation of the international development arm of Coffey International Limited. Since that time, we’ve greatly expanded our ability to respond seamlessly and flexibly to client needs with our sister offices in the UK and Australia. Together, we are always driving toward results. We care deeply about the global issues we tackle. Our projects drive governments and organizations toward better results, helping the people they serve to live better lives. Today, we are proud to work in partnership with USAID, the private sector, local organizations, universities and foundations to create solutions to global needs. We collaborate with our partners in some of the most challenging and economic climates in the world, including Pakistan, Afghanistan and Iraq. We possess a core group of development experts in the fields of monitoring and evaluation, public sector reform, governance and anti-corruption who forge close relationships with our clients and partners to achieve the most effective development outcomes. Alongside the international development arm of Coffey, our team includes more than 2,100 development professionals with more than 70 corporate and project offices worldwide. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.

Proposal Summary:

MSI is seeking to build a roster of Chief of Party (COP) candidates for upcoming multi-year education assessment and monitoring & evaluation projects that will be field-based.

Position Summary:

The COP will be responsible for overall management and progress of the anticipated education assessment and M&E project. The COP will serve as the primary point of contact with the donor Education Team and will ensure timely delivery of quality data and reports. The assignment will be long-term and would be based in the field.

Responsibilities:

· Responsible for daily oversight and direction of all project activities.

· Develop project workplan and ensure timely delivery of high-quality reports.

· Interface with donor point of contact to provide regular updates and progress.

· Interface with home office to provide regular updates and coordinate on technical, financial and administrative management issues.

· Develop overall progress reports for submission to donor.

· Ensure smooth hiring and management of project personnel.

· Coordinate with Ministry of Education and assessment authorities to develop joint work plan and ensure timely delivery of training and institutional capacity-building support.

· Coordinate with other education support implementation projects.

Qualifications:

· Minimum of a Master’s degree in education, PhD/EdD preferred.

· Minimum eight years’ experience working in the field of education evaluation.

· Minimum six years’ experience providing financial, administrative and technical guidance to project team staff.

· Experience working on standardized educational testing required, experience directing Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) activities preferred.

· Experience working directly with USAID and other international donors in the reporting and management of education projects.

· At least four years’ experience based in Africa, Middle East and/or Asia.

· Ability to effectively manage a diverse project team.

· Excellent writing and communication skills in English.

Only candidates who have been selected for an interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.

To apply: Please visit our website, www.msiworldwide.com