Chief Of Party

 World Learning seeks a Chief of Party for a USAID-funded education project in Lebanon.  Duration: 2 years.  Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Lebanese nationals are highly encouraged to apply.   Background:  This position will support a project aimed at training English teachers, developing extra-curricular activities, providing schools with ITC equipment and training, and school leadership development in order to enhance student achievement in public schools.    Chief of Party (Full time position)  The Chief of Party will preferably be of Lebanese nationality.  S/he will report to World Learning headquarters and be in charge of overall project operations. Job Responsibilities: Provide day-to-day oversight and leadership to all assessments, training, and follow-on programs for individuals and organizations. Coordinate overall communications with USAID/Lebanon. Liaise with local partner organizations, facilitate successful coordination of all organizational and individual training and capacity building activities and ensure transparency. Report regularly to headquarters, providing timely updates of all situational and project developments. Oversee program administration, implementation, and fiscal management Provide leadership to overall project operations and reporting, ensuring that a team of core experts are in compliance with donor regulations and local laws. Oversee the preparation of annual work plans and other USAID reporting requirements, Regularly update donor on progression of programs.  Ensure that the Mission's needs are met in the most cost-effective manner possible. Manage and supervise team of core experts.  Required Qualifications    PhD or Master’s degree. Min. 10 years of strong relevant experience in management of education programs. Solid knowledge of the Lebanese context. Strong experience in managing development programs for results. Excellent communication skills  Fluency in English and Arabic Strong team leadership capabilities Knowledge or experience with USAID's HICD model desirable. Lebanese nationals highly encouraged to apply.