Liberia: Senior Director of Teacher Education Liberia Teacher Training Program

Organization: FHI 360
Country: Liberia
Closing date: 31 Jul 2013

Africa NGO Jobs Vacancies  FHI 360 is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in Health, Education, Nutrition, Environment, Economic Development, Civil Society, Gender, Youth, Research and Technology– creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 60 countries, all 50 U.S. states and all U.S. territories. We seek qualified candidates for the position of Senior Director of Teacher Education Liberia Teacher Training Program in Monrovia, Liberia.
Position Description:
The Liberia Teacher Training Program (LTTP), now in its second phase, provides support to the Ministry of Education (MOE) and five counties. Its overarching goal is to establish a functional teacher professional development system while strengthening the capacity of the MOE at all levels to manage such a system. The project is also working to improve early grade reading and mathematics. The duration of this position will be 06/01/2010 to 06/01/2015. LTTP is, funded by USAID and implemented by FHI 360 is a five-year $65 million project that will run through 2015.Interventions are in three areas:Policy (including EMIS): Policies, systems and capacity development of central MOE, county and district education offices, Rural Teacher Training Institutes (RTTIs), and universities;Pre-Service & In-Service: Pre- and in-service policies and teacher professional development (TPD); andReading & Math: Improved teacher training programs inclusive of reading/math delivery systems.LTTP is at a critical midpoint in its performance period and seeks a senior teacher development advisor to assess the current programs and ensure the project is having a positive impact on teacher effectiveness and student learning.
As a member of the senior management team, the Senior Director of Teacher Education (SDTE) will provide leadership in developing strategies to improve the quality of teaching in Liberia. S/he will work closely with Ministry counterparts and lead a team of TPD specialists to design, implement, evaluate and continuously improve teacher education programs.
The SDTE will serve as a key liaison to the MOE and will facilitate discussions on the quality and effectiveness of the pre-service programs and explore options to institutionalize in-service TPD programs, incorporating early grade reading and math, information communication technology, sensitivity to post-conflict dynamics, and gender equity concerns.
The SDTE will ensure the activities are effective in improving teaching practice and student learning, are designed collaboratively and within the resource constraints and systems of the Liberian education system, and build the capacity of local stakeholders to manage the system in the near future.
The Senior Director of Teacher Education Liberia Teacher Training Program will:The SDTP will lead the project’s TPD team to collaborate with Ministry counterparts at all levels (national, county, and district), RTTIs, universities, and other stakeholders to improve the quality of teaching and learning in Liberia. Specific job functions are to:Lead the TPD team, coordinate with the project’s monitoring and evaluation specialists, and engage with MOE counterparts to assess the impact of the TPD programs on teacher effectiveness and student learning outcomes and ensure that all programming is sensitive to post-conflict dynamics;Develop strategies to encourage the MOE and other stakeholders to improve the quality and effectiveness of teacher education programs;Manage the project’s TPD resources to support MOE-led efforts to improve teacher quality;Work with each team leader (pre-service, in-service, reading and math) to ensure budgets and implementation plans are developed, approved, and adhered to;Manage a team of TPD professionals, including empowering and motivating staff to perform at high levels, creating an atmosphere of inquiry and continuous improvement, identifying areas for capacity building, evaluating performance, and working with team members to achieve individual and shared objectives;Identify success stories to share, areas for further study, and critical issues to raise for discussion and problem-solving;Work in close collaboration with the Senior Director for Operations to ensure effective communication between technical and operations personnel in the Monrovia office and in the regions.Ensure compliance with USAID regulations as well as FHI 360 policies and procedures.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with a job.
Minimal Requirements:
Masters in one of the following or related fields: Education, Education Planning, Education Policy, Elementary Education, International Education, Education Management or other relevant field. Minimum 10 year(s) of relevant experience required.Minimum 10 year(s) of relevant experience requiredExperience and expertise with teacher professional development program design and implementation for pre- and in-service teachers; curriculum and materials development; active learning methods; learning materials in low-resource environments; and mentoring and capacity-building of teachers, teacher educators, staff, and counterparts;Expertise in early grade reading and math preferred;Familiarity with INEE minimum standards and strategies for education in post-conflict environments preferred;Experience with research, monitoring, and evaluation and the application of findings to improve programs;Demonstrated management and leadership skills working on large and complex donor-funded programs;
Minimum of five (5) years field management experience in Africa, and ten (10) years of experience in development programs; and Experience managing and reporting on large donor-funded programs, especially USAID contracts.A demonstrated ability to focus on results and achieve impact in a very under-resourced and dynamic environment;A passion for continuous learning and improvement;Understanding of larger policy goals and how they impact program management;Ability to respond to changing situations with patience and flexibility;Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment and gain the respect and confidence of host country counterparts, staff, and clients;Experience working in a post-conflict environment;Strong interpersonal communications and team-building skills, including negotiation and reconciliation skills;Ability to mentor, motivate and empower the performance of team members and counterparts;Excellent written and oral communications skills in English; and Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.*Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the key responsibilities of the job.

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