Malawi - Chief of Party

Job Description

IMPAQ International is seeking a Chief of Party for a USAID-funded Early Grade Reading Activity in Malawi. The primary objective is to improve the reading abilities of Malawian learners in Standards 1 – 3.

The Chief of Party will provide technical leadership to the team, technical support to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) on reading, and grants management support. The incumbent shall ensure that program implementation helps the MoEST confront challenges faced on teaching learners reading.

Required Qualifications:

• Postgraduate qualification in Education, International Development or related field.
• At least 15 years of relevant experiences including teaching of reading, teacher training and/or learner assessments.
• On the ground experience in Sub Saharan Africa.
• At least 7 years’ experience managing complex and large programs.

Application:

Please visit https://international-impaqint.icims.com/jobs/1227/chief-of-party—malawi/job to apply.

About the Organization

IMPAQ International, a growing and dynamic social science research firm, provides high-quality research and impact evaluation services, policy analysis, and technical assistance services to U.S. and international government agencies, including the U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services, Labor, Housing and Urban Development, Education, and Agriculture; the World Bank; the Millennium Challenge Corporation; and the U.S. Agency for International Development. IMPAQ’s mission is to provide exemplary research and consulting services to its domestic and international clients. IMPAQ has a diverse and collegial work environment and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/D/V). IMPAQ was recently named in the Baltimore Sun’s list of Top Workplaces of 2011.