DescriptionOverview RTI International is an independent, nonprofit research institute dedicated to improving the human condition. Our staff of nearly 6,000 works in more than 75 countries—tackling hundreds of projects each year to address complex social and scientific challenges on behalf of governments, businesses, foundations, universities, and other clients and partners. Through independent research and science-based programs, we are making positive impacts on people and communities around the world. Our diverse team embraces challenges in an inclusive atmosphere that values work-life balance and creates global opportunities for career development. If you’re looking for a dynamic workplace culture, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow, join our team and discover the RTI Difference. IDG’s International Education Division supports education development around the world by strengthening education policy, management and practice in order to achieve measurable improvement in teaching and learning. From our well-established reputation in education system strengthening, to innovative work in early grade assessment and learning, RTI is improving education quality, relevance and efficiency through implementation of projects funded by USAID, The LEGO Foundation, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, and other donors and clients. Project Summary The USAID Learn Together Activity (LTA) Follow-On will continue to support Tajikistan’s Ministry of Education and Science’s (MoES) capacity to develop and implement cohesive primary education policies and programs, including system strengthening and public-private partnerships. The primary goal is to build upon the work on USAID LTA to improve basic education skills for students in grades 1-4, with a focus on improving reading comprehension, critical thinking skills, and mathematics. Position Summary Reporting directly to the Chief of Party, the Deputy Chief of Party, Technical will be responsible for providing technical oversight and leadership to ensure technical excellence across project activities. They will manage a team of technical experts, ensure technical rigor of programming, coordinate STTA, in collaboration with the COP; and liaise with government technical staff across the education structure as needed. This position will be based in Dushanbe, Tajikistan and is contingent upon funding and award. Responsibilities Responsible for supporting the CoP in developing a technical vision and strategy for the project shared with project team and key stakeholders. Manage technical personnel and oversee all technical activities on the project to increase the capacity of the MOE and other relevant institutions/entities to implement improved reading instruction in Tajikistan, sustainably. Ensure that all technical activities conform to the terms and conditions of project requirements, including cost, schedule, and quality parameters. Ensure integration of project technical activities by leading the technical aspect of the annual work planning process, implementing the annual workplan, ensuring close integration of technical activities with monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts, and cost-effective operational management. Provide technical leadership across reading and learning programming, capacity building, systems strengthening, and school-based support to teachers. Ensure program strategies and activities represent global good practice in education. Ensure that key cross-cutting elements, such as equity and inclusion are in place and mainstreamed effectively in all program activities. This includes supporting private sector and civil society engagement. Support the preparation and delivering high quality reports to USAID, including quarterly and annual reports, annual work plans, technical and financial reports. Ensure all contractual deliverables and reporting requirements are met and in compliance with contractual requirements and U.S. federal regulations. Foster and maintain effective, professional relations with government counterparts, local organizations, donors and other stakeholders for successful implementation. Collaborate and share knowledge with other development partners and their initiatives. Liaise with USAID and RTI home office on technical issues and reporting on technical programming. Develop and implement practices to ensure a high level of staff morale and retention. Qualifications Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience, Master's degree and 10 years of experience, PhD and 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Progressively responsible experience and expertise working projects to strengthen education systems and improve education outcomes with a strong focus on reading and remediation programs. Demonstrated experience working closely with GoT counterparts and stakeholders, including supporting capacity building. Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands. Knowledgeable and experienced with international development contracting policies and procedures, specifically USAID. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff. Experience working in Tajikistan, preferable. Strong English language proficiency; Tajik and Russian language proficiency strongly desired. Tajik citizens/nationals are strongly encouraged to apply
ResponsibilitiesResponsible for supporting the CoP in developing a technical vision and strategy for the project shared with project team and key stakeholders. Manage technical personnel and oversee all technical activities on the project to increase the capacity of the MOE and other relevant institutions/entities to implement improved reading instruction in Tajikistan, sustainably. Ensure that all technical activities conform to the terms and conditions of project requirements, including cost, schedule, and quality parameters. Ensure integration of project technical activities by leading the technical aspect of the annual work planning process, implementing the annual workplan, ensuring close integration of technical activities with monitoring, evaluation, and learning efforts, and cost-effective operational management. Provide technical leadership across reading and learning programming, capacity building, systems strengthening, and school-based support to teachers. Ensure program strategies and activities represent global good practice in education. Ensure that key cross-cutting elements, such as equity and inclusion are in place and mainstreamed effectively in all program activities. This includes supporting private sector and civil society engagement. Support the preparation and delivering high quality reports to USAID, including quarterly and annual reports, annual work plans, technical and financial reports. Ensure all contractual deliverables and reporting requirements are met and in compliance with contractual requirements and U.S. federal regulations. Foster and maintain effective, professional relations with government counterparts, local organizations, donors and other stakeholders for successful implementation. Collaborate and share knowledge with other development partners and their initiatives. Liaise with USAID and RTI home office on technical issues and reporting on technical programming. Develop and implement practices to ensure a high level of staff morale and retention
QualificationBachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience, Master's degree and 10 years of experience, PhD and 8 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Progressively responsible experience and expertise working projects to strengthen education systems and improve education outcomes with a strong focus on reading and remediation programs. Demonstrated experience working closely with GoT counterparts and stakeholders, including supporting capacity building. Demonstrated skills in building, mobilizing, and leading multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to work under pressure, and with multiple concurrent demands. Knowledgeable and experienced with international development contracting policies and procedures, specifically USAID. Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to resolve sensitive and complicated work issues with senior high-level country counterparts, donor representatives, and senior-level staff. Experience working in Tajikistan, preferable. Strong English language proficiency; Tajik and Russian language proficiency strongly desired. Tajik citizens/nationals are strongly encouraged to apply