Chief of Party, USAID/Rwanda Teaching and Learning Materials Supply Chain

Summary

Save the Children is seeking a Chief of Party (COP) for the anticipated five-year USAID-funded Teaching and Learning Materials Supply Chain (TLMSC) program in Rwanda. The Activity aims to strengthen the book supply chain to increase the quantity, quality, affordability, and accessibility of books and other physical and digital reading materials in schools, homes, and communities. By working to improve the capacity and systems of key actors along the book chain, such as the Rwandan Ministry of Education (MINEDUC) and the private sector, while simultaneously strengthening linkages between these actors, this Activity will improve the sustainability of the Rwandan book supply chain.

This senior leadership position will provide overall strategic direction in the design, management, implementation and overall quality assurance of the project. The COP will be Save the Children’s primary point of contact with USAID and all relevant stakeholders. This position will collaborate with MINEDUC and other critical partners to provide high-level support for effective capacity building at the local level and sustainability of the project interventions. The COP 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’s compliance with USAID and Save the Children regulations. The project must be designed to align closely with the current objectives of the Government of Rwanda so that activities are complementary and create sustainability.

This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

• Develop strategic plans, annual and quarterly work plans, and overall management of the program in line with USAID guidelines to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure high quality technical leadership and oversight is in place for the program.
• Lead team to provide proper coordination and guidance among local government, country-wide initiatives, community partners, NGOs and other key stakeholders.
• Support the development of strong M&E mechanisms, program monitoring tools and efficient systems to ensure high quality implementation.
• Establish compliance with USG regulations, procedures and Save the Children guidelines.
• Represent Save the Children with partners and key stakeholders, maintain positive relationships with USAID, local ministries, and the country office team.
• Establish effective communication and coordination with personnel from the government in order to implement interventions and incorporate country-wide priorities.
• Actively participate as a member of the Country Extended Senior Management Team (ESMT), contributing to country strategic plans.
• Create and sustain a work environment of mutual respect where the project team strives to achieve excellence.
• Incorporate SC’s vision and values and full adherence to Code of Conduct principles.
• Closely monitor security dynamics in the project areas and report to the Country Director on significant changes in the security context.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in education, international development, business administration, or another social science is required.
• Minimum 7-10 years of professional experience designing, managing and implementing programs in the fields of literacy, international education, and/or supply chain management.
• At least five years of senior program experience working and living in a developing country, especially in Rwanda or another Central African country.
• Prior experience as Chief of Party, Deputy Chief of Party, or other similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of USAID approaches and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to lead and work effectively in team situations.
• Creative problem solving skills with the ability to work effectively in resource-constrained environments.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, business administration, or international development.
• Experience working with public-private partnerships.
• Knowledge of Kinyarwanda will be considered an asset.

Why you should join the Save the Children Team

Save the Children US offers outstanding benefits that include health, dental, vision and life insurances, pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b), generous vacation, personal sick leave, family leave, parental/adoption leave, commuter benefits, dress for your day, and much more.

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About Save the Children

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