Closing Date: Thursday, 10 June 2010
Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI was awarded a three-year contract with USAID/Sudan on a project named SUPPORT (Services Under Program and Project Offices for Results Tracking), and tasked with the responsibility of executing functions normally associated with USAID’s Program and Communications offices. As a part of the SUPPORT project, MSI is currently establishing an office compound suitable for USAID and partner meetings in Southern Sudan, hiring technical and support staff and facilitating VIP visits. For more information on our Sudan project (Services Under Program and Project Offices for Results Tracking – SUPPORT) please follow this link: http://www.msiworldwide.com/index.cfm?msiweb=project&p_id=150.
Position Summary: MSI is seeking an Education Project Management Specialist to be charged with responsibility for management of progress and impact of USAID southern Sudan education activities. S/he will utilize her/his technical skills and knowledge of program implementation to recognize opportunities for new initiatives and propose modifications to improve program results. The position will be part of the USAID Sudan Mission based in Juba.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the planning and design of educational activities, intermediate results, and measures of achievement in Sudan.
- Monitor progress and impact of USAID education/technology programs against benchmarks set forth in the implementing partners work plans.
- Track, revise and report on indicators of results for Southern Sudan education programs using radio and other forms of technologies.
- Write annual reports for Washington ensuring the measurements of progress are accurate and clearly describe the objective of the program and results achieved.
- Promote communication and interaction between USAID and southern Sudanese stakeholders, including: the Government of Southern Sudan, Ministry of Education Science and Technology, State Ministries of Education, beneficiary communities, private sector firms, civil society groups, Sudanese NGOs, and international NGOs.
- Track expenditures and obligations in grants and contracts and ensure that the flow of funds within the program is not disrupted.
- Participate on senior level management committee as the USAID representative for the technology program(s), implementing partner(s) and the GoSS Secretariat of Education.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated expertise in education programs.
- At least 4 years work experience in Education programs or related fields is required.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to take initiative and see programs through to completion.
- Knowledge of current education development in Southern Sudan is required.
- Excellent oral and written English is required and Arabic language would be a benefit. A working knowledge of southern Sudanese cultures, societies and values, especially regarding the conditions and role of women is desired.
- Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred.
- Sudanese candidates encouraged to apply.
Please note: This is a mid-level position. Applicants must meet the following education/experience requirements in order to qualify:
- Bachelors and 4+ years experience
- Masters degree and 2+ years experience
Source: Reliefweb
Management Systems International (MSI)
Management Systems International (MSI) is a global international development firm based in Washington, D.C. providing specialized short- and long-term technical assistance. Today, it has over 100 projects under management worldwide and its technical expertise has been expanded to include implementation of a range of analytical and field projects in democracy and governance, economic growth, organizational capacity building, education, and natural resource management. At the beginning of 2008, MSI joined Coffey International, Ltd., a global multi-disciplinary professional services organization with offices in 20 countries around the world. MSI became a part of Coffey International Development (Coffey ID), one of seven divisions which comprise the Coffey Group. Together, we aspire to create extraordinary outcomes for our clients, our staff and the communities in which we work. For more information on MSI, please visit our website at www.msiworldwide.com.
Closing date: 10 Jun 2010
Location: Sudan (the)
Location: Sudan (the)
Project/Proposal Summary:
MSI was awarded a three-year contract with USAID/Sudan on a project named SUPPORT (Services Under Program and Project Offices for Results Tracking), and tasked with the responsibility of executing functions normally associated with USAID’s Program and Communications offices. As a part of the SUPPORT project, MSI is currently establishing an office compound suitable for USAID and partner meetings in Southern Sudan, hiring technical and support staff and facilitating VIP visits. For more information on our Sudan project (Services Under Program and Project Offices for Results Tracking – SUPPORT) please follow this link: http://www.msiworldwide.com/index.cfm?msiweb=project&p_id=150.
Position Summary: MSI is seeking an Education Project Management Specialist to be charged with responsibility for management of progress and impact of USAID southern Sudan education activities. S/he will utilize her/his technical skills and knowledge of program implementation to recognize opportunities for new initiatives and propose modifications to improve program results. The position will be part of the USAID Sudan Mission based in Juba.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the planning and design of educational activities, intermediate results, and measures of achievement in Sudan.
- Monitor progress and impact of USAID education/technology programs against benchmarks set forth in the implementing partners work plans.
- Track, revise and report on indicators of results for Southern Sudan education programs using radio and other forms of technologies.
- Write annual reports for Washington ensuring the measurements of progress are accurate and clearly describe the objective of the program and results achieved.
- Promote communication and interaction between USAID and southern Sudanese stakeholders, including: the Government of Southern Sudan, Ministry of Education Science and Technology, State Ministries of Education, beneficiary communities, private sector firms, civil society groups, Sudanese NGOs, and international NGOs.
- Track expenditures and obligations in grants and contracts and ensure that the flow of funds within the program is not disrupted.
- Participate on senior level management committee as the USAID representative for the technology program(s), implementing partner(s) and the GoSS Secretariat of Education.
Qualifications:
- Demonstrated expertise in education programs.
- At least 4 years work experience in Education programs or related fields is required.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills and the ability to take initiative and see programs through to completion.
- Knowledge of current education development in Southern Sudan is required.
- Excellent oral and written English is required and Arabic language would be a benefit. A working knowledge of southern Sudanese cultures, societies and values, especially regarding the conditions and role of women is desired.
- Knowledge of USAID rules and regulations preferred.
- Sudanese candidates encouraged to apply.
Please note: This is a mid-level position. Applicants must meet the following education/experience requirements in order to qualify:
- Bachelors and 4+ years experience
- Masters degree and 2+ years experience
How to apply
To apply, please visit our website: http://www.msiworldwide.com. Reference Code: RW_85BN9J-51