Component 1 coordinator | ReliefWeb - 2015

Chemonics seeks a short-term Component 1 coordinator (C1C) for the ongoing USAID-funded Sindh Reading Program (SRP) program. The C1C should be familiar with the government of Sindh’s in-service institutions and programs and should also be capable of interacting with these government institutions. The C1C should be experienced in managing and coordinating continual development programs with government of Sindh institutions that are innovative and that link with the new pre-service degree programs that USAID has been supporting through the Teacher Education Program. This short-term technical expert will be primarily responsible for the day to day technical start-up and coordination of the Component 1 face-to-face training of teaching and learning associates (TLAs) and affiliated activities. The C1C will also have a support role in preparing for assessment practice, as well as access and material development, leading to relevant learning outcomes for youth as part of SRP’s Components 2, 3, and 4. The C1C will report directly to the deputy chief of party in charge of overall program technical coordination. We are looking for individuals who have a passion in making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• ​Develop transition plan for technical activities between the TLA training in August and the face-to-face training planned for September


• Establish installation of monitoring tools for all TLAs


• Coordinate the orientation of formative assessment tools for TLAs during their on-the-job training


• Coordinate all day-to-day tasks associated with the Component 1 face-to-face trainings beginning in September


• Initiate registration process of all face-to-face participants into the SRP’s SMS platform


• Develop face-to-face refresher training guidelines and training manual for TLA management

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in education or related field required


• Five years of experience in the development and implementation of in-service education programs, either donor assisted or with the government or private sector


• Experience in developing, supporting, or coordinating in-service programs for primary grade teachers with government of Sindh or private teacher-training institutions in Pakistan


• Strong communications skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed


• Ability to work collegially and productively with a wide range of citizens and groups in regional and local government and in the community


• Ability to manage a technical team with minimal supervision


• Ability to make timely and effective decisions to produce results through strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs and policies


• Willingness to travel within the requested SRP districts of Sindh


• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity


• Strong English writing and speaking skills​

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Application Instructions:

Send electronic submissions to SRPrecruit@chemonics.com by August 30, 2015. Please include “C1 Coordinator” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.

In addition, please download and complete Chemonics’ equal employment opportunity self-identification formand submit it separately to EEOselfidentify@chemonics.comwith only “C1 Coordinator – SRP” in the subject line. If you prefer not to disclose your sex, race, or ethnicity, you may check “I do not wish to complete the information requested.” Thank you for completing the form and supporting our equal employment opportunity reporting requirements.

​​​​Chemonics is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, age, or other legally protected characteristics.​​