Liberia: Technical Officer II

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 Technical Officer II in Monrovia, Liberia.
Position Description:
The Liberia Teacher Training Program (LTTP), funded by USAID and implemented by Family Health International (FHI 360), is a five-year $65 million project. The LTTP is designed to work with the Ministry of Education to comprehensively address the needs of the teacher training and support system for basic education. This includes the preparation of faculty for the three Rural Teacher Training Institutes; curriculum development; training for classroom teachers at the primary and junior secondary levels; community and In-Service support for teachers in the classrooms. The project started in 2010 and is due to finish on June 1, 2015.
The Technical Officer is a member of the project senior management team, working with the Chief of Party, to provide leadership in developing strategies in technical programming for achievement of program objectives. The Technical Officer manages the coordination of activity components that include Teacher Education and Curriculum Development; Reading and Math; and Continuous Professional Development.
The Technical Officer will ensure that activities are effective, collaborative and implemented in a timely fashion and in compliance with the deliverables set forth in the approved work plan. The Technical Officer will provide technical support to working groups that will develop supplementary strategies and materials to complement teacher training development and curriculum strengthening. This position will have responsibility to work well and cooperatively with project and government colleagues. S/he should be able to listen and respond appropriately to colleagues, international and local, and particularly be able to understand and respond to the needs and priorities of government or official bodies with which the project will work in very close cooperation – at the central, county and district levels. The Technical Officer will coordinate the work of the technical teams and full-time local advisors, consultants and officers working at the central office and satellite offices and those who are working with the Ministry of Education to support activities and programs throughout the country.The Technical Officer will report directly to, and work closely with, the Chief of Party. This job will require a criminal background check.The Technical Officer II will:Provide technical oversight and guidance for ensuring the contractual outputs and deliverables are in compliance with USAID standards and meet the beneficiaries’ needs as planned and approved.Work with each team leader to ensure budgets and implementation plans are adhered to as approved. In the event of minor changes, work with each team leader, the Senior Management Team and beneficiaries to resolve any differences that may arise. In the event of major changes, work with the Chief of Party to seek approval from USAID and the Ministry of Education.Guide monthly program reviews, approve requisitions, monitor the preparation of monthly and quarterly plans and reports, and conduct performance evaluations.Work in close collaboration with the Senior Director for Operations to ensure effective communication between technical and operations personnel in the FHI 360 central office and in the regions.Support the National Reading Campaign.Oversee the design and implementation of all teacher training activities across the project.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, Management and Other Job-related Field required.Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience required.Demonstrated skills working on large programs with complex financial management procedures and processes. Field management experience in Africa, and experience in development programs.Ability and willingness to travel to field and satellite offices, as will be required.Ability to respond to changing situations in a flexible manner in order to meet project needs.Understanding of larger policy goals and how they impact program management. Strong interpersonal communications and team collaboration skills. Negotiation and reconciliation skills.Mentoring, motivating and empowering performance.Proficient in MS Word and MS 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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