Deputy Chief Of Party - Ibesp

DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY - PROGRAMSWorld Learning has an immediate vacancy for a Beirut-based Deputy Chief of Party for Programs for the USAID-funded Improved Basic Education Services Program (IBESP) in Lebanon. Duration: 4 years. Reporting to the Chief of Party, this is a senior level technical position that will lead the project offices field operations. 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. Background: IBESP will improve reading outcomes for primary-level public school students, strengthen Lebanese institutions to better direct and monitor education, and expand access to safe education for all children, including Syrian refugees.  Primary Responsibilities:• Oversees and provides guidance and support to Beirut- and field-based technical staff to implement program components, including support for early grade reading instruction, teacher training, and community outreach.• Provides leadership and overall coordination, for the development of IBESP’s annual work plan• Working closely with the COP, informs MEHE of best practices and lessons learned from field operations.• Ensures adherence to management policies and procedures for quality assurance of trainings, reporting, information outreach and dissemination to stakeholders.• Ensures quality assurance by using the Work Plan and PMP to track overall progress and results against each of the Intermediate Results.• Serves as World Learning's alternate liaison to USAID, government counterparts, local organizations, and program partners when COP is unavailable. • Maintains and strengthens cooperative relationships with key stakeholders. • Ensures the timely and quality completion of all program technical deliverables and reports in accordance with USAID guidelines. Qualifications:• MBA or Master’s degree from an accredited university in education, development, or additional experience in similar types of programs;• At least 10 years of relevant technical management of large-scale, complex international development assistance programs in diverse geographic locations, including supervisory experience preferably with USAID;• Strong interpersonal and training skills, with demonstrated cultural sensitivity and experience working with large and geographically dispersed teams;• Previous experience with an international non-profit organization • Fluency in English, both verbal and written as well as fluency in Arabic is required. Knowledge of French preferred.