Job vacancy Education Technical Lead

Position Summary:

Responsible for the implementation of educational technical activities related to the project and also be responsible for coordinating with sub-grantees, Local stakeholders, USAID, international and local partners, and community organizations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure program activities address the reduction of out-of-school children
• Improve learning outcomes for marginalized students
• Implement evidence-based interventions tailored to the local context
• Work closely with INGOs, CSOs and stakeholders
• Ensure capacity building and ownership of program activities by counterparts
• Provide technical expertise for the design and implementation of the grants program
• Align program activities to achieve defined objectives and outcomes
• Collaborate with the M&E officer to design and implement a plan
• Use MEL data to inform program implementation and strengthen outcomes
• Contribute to quarterly and annual reporting
• Initiate procurement requests for program activities
• Provide technical reviews and approvals for relevant procurements
• Integrate ongoing learning into program adaptations, working closely with the Chief of Party
• Participate on education related networks, and clusters beneficial for the program

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of five (5) years working on education programs
• Master's degree/Bachelor's degree in International Development
• Extensive experience in Education and Youth Engagement (YEE, Leadership Development) in Asia, preferably Myanmar
• Work experience in designing, planning, implementing and evaluating education programs in Myanmar
• Work experience on USAID projects is strongly preferred
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills are essential
• Proven strategic relationship management skills and advocacy skills
• Planning and monitoring, coaching, mentoring, training and facilitation skills
• Accountability and responsibility for own performance
• Demonstrate high degree of professionalism and integrity
• Stays calm and adaptable to unforeseen change