Chief of Party (CoP) Early Reading Remediating Activity, Dominican Republic

World Vision International

World Vision is a Christian humanitarian, development and advocacy organisation devoted to improving the lives of children, families and their communities around the world. Our over 34,000 staff members working in nearly 100 countries are united in helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds, even in the most dangerous places, inspired by our Christian faith.

Through our work, every 60 seconds … a family gets water … a hungry child is fed … a family receives the tools to overcome poverty.

Here’s where you come in:

As the Chief of Party (CoP) Early Reading Remediating Activity, Dominican Republic you will oversee and lead the implementation of the forecasted USAID-funded Early Reading and Remediating Activity in the Dominican Republic. You are required to collaborate with the Ministry of Education and other critical partners to provide strategic and high-level support for effective capacity building at the local level and sustainability of the project interventions. You will oversee a team of experts and support staff, prepare reports and annual operating plans, align project initiatives with in-country priorities and ensure the program is compliant with USAID and World Vision Dominican Republic regulations. This Early Reading and Remediating Activity is expected to be a 3-5 year program. The solicitation is expected to be released around September 30th, 2022. This recruitment is subject to grant award.

Local applicants are encouraged to apply.

Requirements include:

• University Graduate in Economic Sciences, Administration, Social Development or areas for project management purposes.
• Master’s degree in education, especially with a focus on Early Reading Remediating Activity program or equivalent experience in Education program management.
• Familiarity with USAID programs, their history and their development; mastery of USAID regulations governing such programs.
• Proven ability to coordinate with other key stakeholders such as governmental and non-governmental organizations in Dominican Republic.
• 10+ years of extensive international development experience managing large grant-funded projects in developing countries,
• 5 years managing large education projects
• 10+ years of extensive international development experience managing large grant-funded projects in developing countries,
• Fluent in English and local language.