Save the Children_Pakistan based
Deadline: July 04, 2007
Deadline: July 04, 2007
Save the Children, a leading U.S. and international child-focused relief and development agency seeks a Director to be responsible for the overall management of a USAID-funded Cooperative Agreement. S/he will provide strategic and operational leadership to develop and implement the project and will work in Sindh and Balochistan as well as the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) to strengthen community participation, develop capacities of School Management Committees and build partnerships for school improvement between communities, government and other organizations working to improve education in Pakistan. The project will emphasize measurable improvements in access and quality and is expected to have national and international partners.
Responsibilities include leading the project's strategic, financial, and operational planning; supervision; and representing the project with USAID, Government of Pakistan, donors, and partners.
Requires Advanced degree in education, development, or related field; minimum 8-10 years' experience managing overseas, multi-partner development programs; experience managing large field programs with multiple local and international partners, with expertise in scaling up programs in complex environments; demonstrated skills in strategic planning, management, and budgeting; experience implementing school improvement programs in partnership with government, communities, and NGOs; familiarity with USAID regulations and policies; extensive experience in South Asia, with experience in Pakistan preferred; and fluency in English; with proficiency in Urdu desirable. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Please visit our Career Website at http://www.savethechildren.org/careers/index.asp and apply online to position #3347. Save the Children offers comprehensive benefits and competitive salaries. EOE M/F/D/V/
