Chemonics International Inc. Latest Jobs in Nigeria: Recruitment for Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party

THE ORGANIZATION:

Chemonics International Inc., a leading international consulting firm based in Washington, D.C., seeks experienced professionals for an anticipated teacher training and education project in Nigeria funded by US AID. The project will aim to enhance teacher education at the pre-service and in-service levels in order to improve reading at the basic education level. Positions are based in either Abuja or Kano and may involve periodic travel to states in northern Nigeria:

POST TITLE:   Chief of Party

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 or more years of COP or DCOP experience on USAID programs preferred,
• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in education, curriculum development, literacy, or a related field,
• Minimum 10 years experience in education, teacher training, or a related field, in Nigeria (international experience also welcome),
• Understanding of basic education system in Nigeria and experience working with federal and state education institutions in-country,
• Ability to travel throughout northern Nigeria to oversee program implementation and provide technical expertise,
• Proven ability to coordinate with diverse partners and actors across multiple distinct regions,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and advanced written and spoken English required.

POST TITLE:   Deputy Chief of Party

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Advanced degree or equivalent experience in education, curriculum development, literacy, or a related field,
• Minimum of 5 years of experience managing and implementing multi-faceted education development programs in Nigeria (international experience also welcome),
• Demonstrated success in engaging with and enabling education reforms within Nigerian institutions at federal state, and local/school level,
• Proven success managing and supervising staff,
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and advanced written and spoken English required.

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

Please email cover letters and CV (as attachments) to nigeriaeducation@gmail.com Please specify position being applied for in the subject line. Applications are due on or before 30^th November 2011 but will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Chemonics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.