Capacity Strengthening Specialist - Improving Public Education Outcomes in Lebanon program

Chemonics International, a leading international organization based in Washington, D.C., seeks a Capacity Strengthening Specialist for the USAID-funded Improving Public Education Outcomes (IPEO) Program. The project aims to support the Ministry of Education (MEHE) and Center for Education and Research and Development (CERD) to improve reading, writing, and social and emotional learning skills of girls and boys in public primary schools in Lebanon. The program will support the public education system’s overall capacity to plan, budget, deliver, monitor, evaluate and institutionalize quality educational services by providing in-depth technical assistance to the CERD and the MEHE after assessing their institutional needs and gaps. Improving the use of data for enrollment, retention and learning will be essential for sustained outcomes. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world. 

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Develop and implement capacity assessments and lead training efforts
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 4 years of professional experience working in capacity building initiatives with government instituions, experience with MEHE and CERD preferred
• Experience conducting capacity assessments and planning trainings in the area of Education
• Ability to work with a variety of actors, including government stakeholders, NGOs, international organizations
• Demonstrated versatility, leadership, and integrity.
• Fluency in Arabic required; English preferred