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Deputy Chief of Party, Technical Lead at FHI 360
Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party, Technical Lead
Requisition: 2020200944
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job Type: Full time
Description
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Chief of Party, Technical Lead for an upcoming USAID-funded opportunity in Nigeria entitled, Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN).
This position will be based in Nigeria – in Abuja or field offices in the project’s target states – and is contingent upon award.
Project Description
The anticipated Leveraging Education Assistance Resources in Nigeria (LEARN) Program will support the government of Nigeria to accelerate the mastery of reading skills for children in the early primary grades in select states of Nigeria.
The anticipated 5-year activity is expected to build upon the results of the existing USAID Northern Education Initiative Plus, improving reading outcomes for Nigerian pupils in grades 1-3 by helping Nigerian government institutions and schools effectively leverage their resources and ensuring program schools are safe, supportive, and conducive to learning.
Under the guidance of the Chief of Party, the DCOP-Technical will provide technical leadership, develop technical strategies and oversee the technical implementation of LEARNigeria.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree (preferred) in Education, Social Sciences, or related field;
- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible technical management experience in support of large-scale international development programs;
- Experience with USAID-funded projects preferred;
- Proven leadership in implementation of similar-sized international donor education-related technical assistance projects, preferably in Nigeria or the region;
- Effective strategic planning, program evaluation, and project management skills;
- Strong consultative and negotiation skills;
- Ability to build positive working relationships with local communities, government officials, and donor representatives;
- Ability to analyze and establish effective and supportive cross-program coordination, organizational procedures, and management systems;
- Must have demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines;
- Fluent in English.
- Proficiency in Hausa preferred.
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