We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position Director of Pre-Service Strengthening for an upcoming USAID-funded opportunity in Liberia entitled, “Transforming the Education System for Teachers and Students” (TESTS). This position will be based in Liberia and is contingent upon award.
Project description
This anticipated five-year comprehensive teacher training program in Liberia aims to improve early childhood education and primary education teachers’ quality and instructional delivery. TESTS will build capacity and strengthen teacher training institutions in the areas of primary and early childhood education, improve the quality of critical teaching skills and improve the enabling environment for teacher practice.
The Director of Pre-Service Strengthening will report to the Chief of Party and has the overall responsibility for leading the planning and implementation of all technical activities for the preservice teacher education component of the project. He/She will supervise/oversee pre-service coordinators at select universities to help implement and monitor program interventions. The Director will work with stakeholders in the Government of Liberia, including the Ministry of Education, partner organizations, and Liberian universities. Along with the COP, the Director will work to build capacities of the MOE and Liberia universities including administrators and instructors. The Director will provide overall technical guidance to the pre-service teacher training program in Liberia by:
Working closely with the Chief of Party, Director of Operations, ministries, and universities to complete project objectives in a compliant way, on budget and on time
Providing overall quality assurance oversight on the design, implementation, and evaluation of program activities to ensure alignment with project objectives, university priorities, and government policies;
Whenever appropriate, supervising the integration of technology into teacher training activities.
Qualifications
Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent; PhD or EdD is preferred) in education, curriculum and instruction, education policy and planning, or a similar relevant field;
Minimum of 8+ years’ experience in pre-service training projects, preferably with USAID;
At least 5 years of experience in the education sector in Liberia or the region;
Demonstrated experience in project design, policy dialogue, strategic planning and implementation, education reform and national-level quality improvement;
Experience managing teacher training and professional development programming is required; experience in community engagement/mobilization preferred;
Must have demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, work across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines;
Experience as a teacher or teacher educator is preferred;
Excellent oral and written communication in English required.
We offer competitive compensation and a package of exceptional benefits. Please visit the FHI 360 Career Center at http://www.fhi360.org/careers for a list of all open positions.
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