World Education, a division of JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI/WE) is dedicated to improving people’s lives around the world through greater heath, education and socioeconomic equity for individuals and communities, and to providing an environment where people of passion can pursue this cause. JSI/WE is seeking a Chief of Party for the anticipated USAID Bridging Education Solutions for Transformation (BEST) Activity, a program that seeks to develop and test a practical and scalable model to improve students’ literacy through developing cost-effective and practical literacy packages for grades 4-6, improving teachers’ competencies in teaching literacy in pilot primary schools, and documenting and using evidence to support the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport’s (MoEYS) efforts to scale-up successful practices.
Only Cambodian nationals will be considered. Recruitment is contingent upon the successful award of the project.

The Chief of Party (COP) will provide leadership, management, and technical assistance for upper primary education and curriculum development program design, delivery, and management. The COP is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring, and management of the performance of the award and for the vision, strategic direction, and management of the project to achieve the objectives and expected outcomes of the project. The COP will supervise personnel and oversee quality technical control in provinces of implementation. The position is also responsible for overall leadership and supervision of JSI/WE’s project staff and consortium partners, stewarding JSI/WE resources, and conducting program-wide performance management. This will be a full-time position based in Phnom Penh. The COP will be supervised by the Vice President of the Asia portfolio of JSI/WE.

• Provide project leadership and technical direction, aligned with project objectives, and technical standards to achieve the greatest coverage and impact;
• Lead and facilitate effective partnerships with MoEYS, local partners, civil society, private sector and other stakeholders;
• Serve as principal contact and principal representative of JSI/WE to USAID, and the Royal Government of Cambodia; keep up to date on developments in USAID and Government development strategies;
• Supervise staff to ensure timely achievement of program results, product delivery, and regular reporting;
• Manage partners and ensure coordinated inputs and technical/managerial quality of all partners and employees;
• Manage, supervise, and coordinate all project planning and implementation, including timely deployment of the project team;
• Monitor progress of project activities, report to USAID and partners on progress and program outcomes, and ensure project deliverables are met on time;
• Outline internal lines of communication for effective management;
• Coordinate with other donor-funded implementation partners, as appropriate;
• Organize and manage external communications and provide information dissemination.

• Master’s degree in education, social sciences or equivalent required.
• At least 8-10 years of consecutive proven work experience in basic education or curriculum development programs or similar donor supported initiatives in related areas, including management positions, preferably in Cambodia;
• Strategic planning experience and financial management oversight is critical;
• Prior experience in managing USAID-funded projects and strong knowledge of USAID’s financial management systems, programs and reporting requirements, is strongly preferred;
• Proven ability and experience in working in partnership, and leading participatory processes, with multiple partners, particularly MoEYS;
• Program/project management experience working with rural, underserved populations, preferably in Cambodia;
• Ability to manage a consortium with international and national subpartners;
• Demonstrated experience and knowledge of capacity building and professional development in a developing country, preferably in Cambodia;
• Effective oral and written communication skills to make formal and informal presentations and compose professional and analytical reports and program documents in English.