Early Grade Rteading Project (USAID Funded) Jobs recruitment at Chemonics International in Kenya 2013
Chemonics International Inc. is a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. that has been implementing USAID programs in Kenya for 20 years.
Chemonics seeks experienced professionals for an anticipated early grade reading project in Kenya funded by USAID.
This 3.5-year contract aims to create a national reading program in the 28,000 formal and non-formal public and private primary schools across Kenya.
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world and demonstrate leadership, versatility, and integrity in their work.
All candidates must possess a degree in a relevant field and English fluency is required.
Experience in Kenya or East Africa is preferred.
Chief of Party
- Minimum 10 years experience in managing education programs in developing countries, preferably in the implementation of a national scale-up and coordination of such activities;
- Proven ability to work collaboratively with host-country officials, donors, and other key stakeholders;
- Doctorate level degree in relevant field required.
Deputy Chief of Party, Programs
- Minimum 10 years relevant technical experience and program management in developing countries, preferably in the implementation of a national scale-up and coordination of such activities;
- Advanced degree in education or social sciences required.
Deputy Chief of Party, Operations
- Minimum 10 years experience managing projects in developing countries in the areas of administration, finance, procurement, human resources, and grants administration;
- Advanced degree in management or finance required.
Private Sector Development Specialist
- Minimum 5 years experience implementing activities designed to leverage private investments to support development goals;
- Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with institutional and private stakeholders in Kenya.
Chemonics seeks additional specialists in the following areas:
- Reading
- Instructional Materials/Curriculum Design
- Teacher Professional Development
- Reading Assessments and Standards
- Community Engagement
- Media/Public Relations
- ICT for Education
- Training
- Organizational Development/Institutional Strengthening
- Quality Assurance
- Kiswahili Language
- Gender and Disabilities
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Finance
- Procurement
- County Program Managers
Application Instructions:
Please submit cover letter, resume, and three professional references to chemonicsreadingrecruit@gmail.com by September 1, 2013.
Please note the position title in the subject of the email.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
No telephone inquiries please.
Finalists will be contacted.