EDC’s International Development Division is currently seeking a Chief of Party for our international youth development project in East Africa.
Candidates for this position will have a proven track record of overall technical and management leadership to a team of international and local professionals seeking to engage youth in the design and delivery of youth development services.
The COP candidate must have a minimum of 5-10 years experience in participatory international youth development programs.
Overall responsibilities will include leading and managing an international project’s administrative, programmatic, technical, and operational aspects in the field — in collaboration with Project Director and in accordance with EDC, funder, and host country requirements.
Experience should include having served as Chief of Party, or similar leadership position managing overseas, large and complex development projects. Candidates are required to possess a Masters Degree in Social Sciences/Management Development studies or related degree. Must be fluent in English.
Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the world’s leading non-profit research and development firms.
Established in 1958, EDC’s work spans the globe, joining research with practice to meet today’s and tomorrow’s challenges in education, health promotion, technology, human rights, and the environment.
Closing date: 31 Aug 2010
Location: Kenya
How to apply
Interested applicants should send resume with cover letter to Erin Murray at emurray@edc.org with COP in the subject line.
You can also visit www.kenyanvacancies.com for more jobs
Candidates for this position will have a proven track record of overall technical and management leadership to a team of international and local professionals seeking to engage youth in the design and delivery of youth development services.
The COP candidate must have a minimum of 5-10 years experience in participatory international youth development programs.
Overall responsibilities will include leading and managing an international project’s administrative, programmatic, technical, and operational aspects in the field — in collaboration with Project Director and in accordance with EDC, funder, and host country requirements.
Experience should include having served as Chief of Party, or similar leadership position managing overseas, large and complex development projects. Candidates are required to possess a Masters Degree in Social Sciences/Management Development studies or related degree. Must be fluent in English.
Education Development Center (EDC) is one of the world’s leading non-profit research and development firms.
Established in 1958, EDC’s work spans the globe, joining research with practice to meet today’s and tomorrow’s challenges in education, health promotion, technology, human rights, and the environment.
Closing date: 31 Aug 2010
Location: Kenya
How to apply
Interested applicants should send resume with cover letter to Erin Murray at emurray@edc.org with COP in the subject line.
You can also visit www.kenyanvacancies.com for more jobs
