Chief of Party

Company Description

Education Development Center (EDC) is a global nonprofit that advances
lasting solutions to improve education, promote health, and expand economic
opportunity. Since ‎1958, we have been a leader in designing, implementing, and
evaluating powerful and innovative programs in more than ‎80 countries around
the world.
EDC promotes equity and access to high quality education and health services
and products that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse
backgrounds learn, live, and work together. We support an inclusive workplace
culture that embraces many perspectives and broadens our understanding of the
communities we serve, enhancing and enriching our work.

Job Description

Project Description
The purpose of the Partnerships Activity is to strengthen the higher education
system to address Egypt 's development priorities. Through partnerships with
the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOHESR), Egyptian
higher education institutions (HEIs), and the private sector, the Partnerships
Activity will accelerate the MOHESR's vision to transform Egypt's public HEIs
into world class, market-relevant centers of learning that prepare and connect
Egyptian students to the workforce.
The activity will achieve this purpose through the following three results:
‎1. Higher education entities strategically plan, manage, and monitor an
effective higher education system;
‎2. HEIs deliver high-quality, inclusive, market-relevant, interdisciplinary
education that facilitates graduates' employability; and
‎3. HEI campuses provide inclusive access to a modern environment equipped
with new technologies and scientific resources.
Position Description
The Chief of Party (COP) will be dedicated to this activity full-time, have
overall responsibility for the activity, and serve as the principal
institutional liaison to USAID/Egypt. They will be responsible for overall
technical direction and strategic oversight of the activity.
The candidate for the position of Chief of Party shall have at a minimum the
following qualifications:

Qualifications

Education:
Master 's degree in education, organizational development, management,
development studies, international affairs/relations, or another relevant
field.
Skills and Experience:
* A minimum of ‎8 years of progressively responsible experience in senior program management involving the administration of multi-faceted, international donor-supported programs with skills in strategic planning, management, and supervision;
* Demonstrated ability to provide oversight of local capacity development efforts, including working with local partners, HEIs, and the private sector, to ensure adherence to all sub-award requirements;
* Proven ability to communicate a common vision among diverse partners and the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams. Experience working with host government ministries is strongly preferred;
* Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written, to fulfill the diverse technical and managerial requirements of the agreement;
* Experience managing programs in the MENA region.
Language:
Fluency in English is required. Fluency in Arabic is preferred.

Additional Information

Due to the volume of applications submitted, only finalists will be notified.
No phone calls, please.
EDC is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring
an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free
workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and
excellent benefits. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are
encouraged to apply.