Deputy Chief Of Party, D-Rasati Ii Lebanon

    World Learning has an immediate vacancy for a Deputy Chief of Party, on the USAID-funded D-RASATI II project in Lebanon.  Duration: 2 years.  This position is for a Lebanese national or a resident of Lebanon.  Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information. No telephone enquiries please.  Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis and qualified candidates must apply as soon as possible. Thank you. To apply: Please visit our website www.worldlearning.org and click on the employment tab to submit your application. If you do not see the job you are interested in, please “search all.” Please note, a resume and cover letter are required when applying to this position. Background:  World Learning is the lead implementer for the D-RASATI II project in Lebanon.  D-RASATI II   supports education reform in Lebanon by training English, science and math teachers in English language; developing school-based extra-curricular activities; providing schools with ICT equipment and training; and building the capacity school leadership development in order to enhance student achievement in public schools.  World Learning seeks a Deputy Chief of Party to provide operations and technical leadership to the project, in collaboration with the project’s Chief of Party. Deputy Chief of Party (Full time position) The  Deputy Chief of Party will work closely with the Chief of Party to manage the project. Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to) the following:   Coordinate field office activities and operations, in collaboration with the COP. Provide daily oversight of project staff to ensure smooth operations and project performance Track and manage program costs, in collaboration with the Finance and Administration Manager Track office’s submissions of program reports throughout the project Support HR-related activities, in collaboration with the COP. Serve as a key liaison among implementing partners, MEHE and USAID. Represent and coordinate activities with implementing partners, MEHE and USAID. Represent World Learning at meetings, professional events and conferences, as needed throughout the project. Serve as Acting Chief of Party (COP) during absences.      Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Education, social sciences or a related discipline. Strong experience in managing development programs for results. USAID experience preferred. Experience with management of field office operations on development programs. USAID project experience preferred. Solid knowledge of the Lebanese context. Excellent communication skills. Fluency in English and Arabic. Strong team leadership capabilities. Knowledge or experience with USAID’s HICD model desirable