Description:
This is a Key Personnel position, subject to USAID approval. It is also subject to project award and funding. National candidates are encouraged to apply. This position will be based in Islamabad.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, implementation, and monitoring of the project’s education interventions, particularly in foundational learning (reading and math).
- Oversee the development and adaptation of curricula, teaching materials, and assessment tools tailored to the local context, ensuring alignment with national education standards.
- Lead efforts to strengthen the capacity of teachers, head teachers, and local education administrators through training, mentoring, and ongoing support to improve pedagogical practices and educational leadership.
- Ensure that project interventions are of high quality and achieve desired learning outcomes, using data and evidence-based approaches to inform decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Foster strong partnerships with local government agencies, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to align project activities with national education priorities and policies.
- Work closely with the project’s M&E team to track progress toward objectives, identify challenges, and make data-driven adjustments to the project’s technical approach.
- Contribute to the preparation of high-quality project reports, briefs, and other communication materials for USAID and other stakeholders.
- Ensure that all project activities are inclusive and address the educational needs of girls and marginalized groups.
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in education, international development, or a related field. A focus on foundational learning, curriculum development, or educational leadership is preferred.
- At least 10 years of experience in technical leadership roles in education projects, with a focus on foundational learning (reading and math). Experience with USAID-funded projects is highly desirable.
- Technical experience and understanding of one or more of the following sectors: education systems, youth development, skills training, and capacity building.
- Experience of working in Pakistan preferred.
- Experience recruiting, developing, and managing staff and teams.
- Demonstrated skills building and maintaining relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners.
- Fluency in English required (spoken and written).
- Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent demonstrated inter-cultural, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation, Harassment, and Abuse (PSHEA).
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of Diversity, Equity, Belonging and Inclusion (DEBI).
- Ability to travel within Pakistan as required and as security conditions allow.