Chief of Party Full-Time

RTI International is hiring a Chief of Party based in Maputo.

RTI International is supporting education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, DFID and other donors and clients.

Applications are being accepted for an anticipated USAID-funded. Improved Learning Outcomes in Primary Education (SABER) in Mozambique. The 5-year activity will improve early grade reading outcomes in Mozambique with the following anticipated objectives:

• 1) Improved classroom instruction;
• 2) Improved student learning outcomes and
• 3) Strengthened teacher professional development. Successful candidates must possess excellent oral and written communication skills in Portuguese and English. Position is based in Maputo, Mozambique.

Responsible for the overall implementation of the project by ensuring integration of project activities through:

• 1) the annual work plan and budgeting process;
• 2) creating/maintaining an effective project management team;
• 3) overseeing an effective monitoring and evaluation system.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in international development, education, public administration or related field;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in similar education intervention activities, and experience managing complex international donor-funded development activities in challenging environments;
• Demonstrated leadership, effective organizational development, partnership-building, managerial, team-building and communication skills;
• Proven ability to coordinate with government stakeholders, as well as non-governmental organizations.