Statement of Duties to be Performed:
(1) Management of the Education Sub-Team to include Portfolio Activity Programmatic Design and Management (45% of time)
The Sr. Education Advisor serves as the Education sub-team lead and assists the Office Director with technical oversight and management of the USAID/Ethiopia Education and Youth Portfolio. This includes the following areas:
▪ Provide technical leadership and insights into the design and development of new education activities and initiatives, analyze Government of Ethiopia policies, strategies, and implementation plans to ensure coordination and complementarity of efforts.
▪ Represent USAID in relevant Technical Working Groups.
▪ Oversee, monitor and report on performance of Implementing Partners’ field activities through review of project documentation, communications, and periodic field visits.
▪ Evaluate and analyze Implementers’ data to ensure accuracy and effectiveness of development activities.
▪ Support direct project management of EYO contracts and agreements to ensure that activity objectives are being effectively met within USAID guidelines and regulations.
▪ Assist EYO in preparation and presentation of key reviews and documentation, including semi-annual portfolio reviews, annual report narratives, implementation letters, activity approval documents, correspondence and others as required.
▪ Oversee learning processes across EYO programs to ensure data and research are used to inform programmatic improvements.
▪ Contribute to strategic planning, performance monitoring, and major EYO program decisions.
▪ Demonstrate independent action in setting work priorities, deciding on activity implementation matters, problem identification, and problem solving.
▪ Assure that all activities are carried out in a technically sound, cost-effective, and ethical manner, in accordance with Mission and Agency requirements and regulations.
(2) Stakeholder and Customer Relations (45% of time)
▪ Build and maintain key relationships with representatives of Ethiopia’s Ministry of Education and Regional Education Bureaus to foster collaboration and coordinate appropriate technical assistance. Other Government of Ethiopia relationships may also be formed with the Ministry of Women, and Social Affairs and The Ministry of Labor and Skill.
▪ Participate in bilateral and multilateral education working groups including the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) and Education Cannot Wait (ECW), as well as other development partners to discuss and develop plans to improve collaboration and coordination between the Government of Ethiopia, donors, and implementing partners, including NGOs and civil society organizations.
▪ Identify opportunities for engaging traditional and non-traditional partners, including the private sector, universities, and diaspora, in efforts to improve education services.
▪ Act as liaison between EYO and other Offices to ensure that cross cutting objectives are met. Proactively participate in team and Mission processes and activities.
▪ Provide briefings to visitors, short-term consultants, and other program-related guests of USAID (e.g., congressional delegations, senior-level USAID officials).
▪ Serve as a resource for USAID, US Embassy inter-agency and other personnel by addressing requests for technical and programmatic information, and providing guidance related to Agency goals and initiatives.
▪ Collaborate with key USAID Bureaus and offices as needed to ensure efficient program planning, management, and reporting.
▪ Represent USAID at internal and external events, receptions, conferences and workshops.
(3) Mentoring (10% of the time)
▪ Provide guidance on work tasks to EYO team members in collaboration with the EYO Director to improve team performance and meet development objectives.
▪ When appropriate, may serve as acting EYO Director or Deputy Director.
Supervisory Relationship:
The incumbent is supervised by the EYO Office Director
Minimum Qualifications Required for this Position
Applications will be initially screened by the Mission Human Resources Office to determine whether they have met the minimum qualifications listed below. All candidates who meet the minimum qualifications requirements will be referred to the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC) for further consideration and screening.
Education:
A minimum of an equivalent of a four-year degree in a functional area directly related to international education, international development, public administration, or social or behavioral sciences.
Work Experience:
At least five years of progressively responsible experience designing, managing, and implementing education programs in developing countries. Demonstrated track record of activity design and management in basic education, customer service, strategy formulation, and supervision, experience with education methodologies and evidence-based driven data, and experience working in education in crisis and with GPE and EWC is desirable.
CLOSING DATE/TIME FOR RECEIPT OF OFFERS: November 8, 2024, no later than 11:59 p.m (EAT)
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