RTI International is accepting applications from qualified staff for the USAID Tusome Pamoja Program (2016 - 2021) in Tanzania. The 5-year program will assist the Ministry of Education to replicate and scale up reading, writing, and arithmetic improvement interventions in schools with an emphasis on curriculum and materials development for Grades 1-4 in Swahili and English. On behalf of the USAID/Tanzania, RTI will work with regional, district, and ward personnel to implement reading, writing, and arithmetic reforms in four mainland regions of the country and Zanzibar, with support given to approximately 3000 public primary schools in the selected regions. Additionally, Tusome Pamoja will implement activities to engage communities and parents to further the goals of improved student learning outcomes.

We are accepting expression of interest (CV/resumes) for the position of

DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY/EARLY GRADE READING SPECIALIST based in Dar es Salaam

The deputy Cheif of Party (Reading Specialist) will provide technical and policy advice, technical oversight and guidance and technical and/or operational management and leadership for the implementation of 

Results 1: Quality of early grade basic skills instruction improved

Results 2: Skills delivery and assessment systems of MOEST/PO-RALG strengthened

Results 3: Effective engagement in education of parents and community increased

• support the Chief of party to manage technical personnel and subcontractors in the implementation of the program
• serve as acting Chief of Party during any absence of the Chief of Party in assigned area of responsibility 
• Serves as RTI's alternate liaison to USAID, government counterparts, local organizations, and program partners when COP is Unavailable. Ensures a high level of communication and close working relationship with USAID.
• Assist the Chief of party to ensure timely project implementation and technical reliability, monitor project activities and ensure quality.
• Provide technical and/or operational guidance and serve as a subject matter expert in assigned area of responsibility.
• Coordinate the development, implementation and reporting on detailed management plans that may include implementation plans, deliverable tracking, etc., in assigned area of responsibility with particular focus on sub-national level activities
• Track and report quarterly on programmatic achievements as required for project deliverable reporting
• Ensure Effective coordination and synergies between national, sub-national, school-based and community-based activities with particular focus on policy dialogue at national and regional levels
• Support coordination and oversight of regional implementation
• In charge of the managerial and supervisory of direct reports and project teams as assigned

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in an education-related subject, other social science, political science or other relevant subject areas.
• 12+ years experience providing technical assistance for improved educational outcomes in pre-primary and/or primary education, with focus on early-grade reading.
• Prior experience in the following: leading, design, and Implementation of 3Rs program.
• Prior experience of working with large scale, complex education programs in East Africa, preferably Tanzania, targeting 3Rs.
• Prior experience of successfully working with National and Sub-National Tertiary Institutes in the education sector. 
• Experience and knowledge of community engagement strategies and practices for improving educational outcomes. 
• Experience and knowledge of sub-national, mentoring and leadership approach in support of early grade reading.
• Prior Experience in planning and budgeting supplies and services, including providing support to decentralized actors for planning and budgeting.
• Prior Experience of operations research, capacity building, systems strengthening and national and regional-level service delivery. 
• Prior experience with usingEGRA/EGMA assessments or similar.
• Proven ability to lead, manage, and motivate personnel.
• Excellent communication skills and ability(verbal and written). 
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability
• Must be professionally proficient in written and spoken English and strong preference for candidates who are fluent in written an spoke Kiswahili

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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