Chemonics International INC
Chemonics International INC
Chemonics International INC
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Summary
- Vacancy: —
- Location: Dhaka
- Experience: At least 8 years
- Published: 4 Jul 2024
Requirements
Education
- Master’s degree in education, social sciences, or a related field.
Experience
- At least 8 years
Additional Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years of experience working in the education sector, mainly operationalizing the teachers training in the field, in USAID or similar donor-funded activities.
- Demonstrated experience in leading regional level project implementation including the design of the operational plan, particularly focusing on training initiatives.
- Proven ability to analyze, plan, implement, and monitor project activities, facilitate training/orientation events, organizing project events.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including fluency in Bengali and English – with an ability to write and speak.
- Familiarity with educational reforms and a commitment to promoting continual professional development in the education sector will be a plus.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, proficient in essential computer software such as MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and MS Access.
- Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities & Context
- Supervision and Reporting: Reports to the Deputy Chief of Party
- Period of Performance: This is a long-term position for one year, with the possibility of extension.
- Location of Assignment: The location of assignment is in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Job summary
- USAID funded Higher Secondary Education Activity (HSEA), implemented by the Chemonics International Inc, will support the Ministry of Education’s DSHE, its higher secondary teacher training institutes, and the National Academy for Educational Management (NAEM) to improve the quality of HSE teaching. The project’s objectives are 1) Teachers’ instructional and management skills enhanced 2) Leadership and supervision capacity of principals and education officers strengthened 3) Coordinated and harmonized training for teachers/principals/education officers introduced in HSE.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the quality implementation of HSEA interventions in the project sites supervising HSEA’s regional team members. Collaborating with Higher Secondary Technical Training Institutes (HSTTIs), selected colleges, and the regional Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) offices, the incumbent offers technical guidance, monitors progress, and ensures compliance and coordination in the field level with planned activity standards. Furthermore, this role actively contributes to providing strategic input during work planning and reporting for the assigned tasks.
Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party, the Project Implementation Manager will be responsible for the following tasks, including but not limited to:
- Supervising Regional Technical Coordinators and providing strategic guidance and support to ensure effective project delivery across designated regions.
- Developing quality standards and checking the progress of tasks assigned to regional technical coordinators, ensuring deliverables meet activity expectations.
- Assigning and monitoring resources during training delivery at project sites to maximize efficiency and deliverables.
- Assessing risks and opportunities across designated regions, consulting with key stakeholders to contribute to work planning.
- Providing guidance to the regional team for facilitating stakeholder engagement through “pause and reflect” sessions to assess achievements, identify performance gaps, and develop improvement strategies at regular intervals.
- Providing regular updates on project/event status, training schedules, progress, and changes (if any) to the DCOP.
- Analyzing regional teams’ deliverables against timelines, including training attendance and disbursement of allowances/honorariums, and assisting in scope, schedule, or budget revisions when necessary.
- Monitoring and providing guidance during the orientation program for College Governing Body members at selected colleges.
- Coordinating regularly with the Deputy Chief of Party and Operations teams to ensure the seamless implementation of all assigned tasks.
Employment Status
Contractual
Job Location
Dhaka