Chief of Party COP Belize
Chief of Party COP Belize
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Project Description
The Equipping Secondary Educators Program Partnership is a subactivity of the $125 Million Belize Compact funded by the Millenium Challenge Corporation which aims to address two binding constraints to economic growth and poverty reduction in Belize: (1) lowquality education and (2) high electricity costs. This $23 million Education subactivity is launched by the Government of Belize acting through the Millennium Challenge Account (MCABelize).
The objective of this Education project is to equitably increase the number of postprimary graduates with the competencies relevant to labor market demand responding to the root cause of low quality of education that has led to a shortage of trained professionals in all industries. The project has three activities: the Transforming Teaching and Learning in Secondary Education Access to and Progression through Secondary Education and Training and Transitioning to Work.
Position Description
The COP shall provide overall leadership strategic vision and direction program management and oversight and will serve as principal liaison to the Millennium Challenge Account Belize the Ministry of Education Culture Science and Technology and all stakeholders.
Qualifications :
Education:
A masters degree or higher in a relevant discipline in teacher training curriculum development or education administration
Skills and Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years experience implementing complex education programs in developing countries.
- 5 years experience leading or managing complex education programs preferably in teachers and school administrators training or curriculum revision.
- Demonstrated ability to establish professional relationships and to work collaboratively with host government agencies donors and civil society.
- A deep understanding of the secondary education landscape in Belize.
- Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills including ability to develop and communicate a common vision to diverse partners and foster collaboration across a multidisciplinary team.
Language:
Fluency in English is required.
Additional Information :
Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V) and has Affirmative Action Plans for Women and Minorities and for Disabled Workers and Veterans. EDC is a smokefree workplace.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
