Vacancy title:
Deputy Program Manager, Zambia Education Data Activity
Jobs at:
DevTechDeadline of this Job:
23 November 2021
Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
About Us
DevTech Systems, Inc. (DevTech) is an international consulting firm dedicated to development, with 35 years of experience providing advisory services and technical assistance to government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in more than 100 countries. DevTech core practice areas include: Economic and Data Analysis, Monitoring and Evaluation, Education and Youth Development, Gender and Inclusive Development, and Public Financial Management.
Overview
USAID/Zambia has executed a contract with DevTech for the Education Data Activity from April 2018 to December 2022. The Deputy Program Manager will support the Program Manager full time in managing the technical operations and overall implementation of the project and be responsible for logistical support of field teams in Zambia. S/he will also serve, when needed, as Acting Program Manager on activity implementation and management
Responsibilities
• Assist the Program Manager providing overall technical direction for education research activities.
• Oversee the Early Grade Reading Assessment (EGRA) and Early Childhood Education (ECE) research design, including training, tools development, data collection, and data cleaning
• Supervise the Finance and Operations Manager (FOM) to ensure adherence to the financial process and procedures outlined by DevTech, as well as USAID and meets deadlines. This requires that the DPM also receives some orientation on DevTech financial systems. The DPM does not need a financial background to conduct this duty.
• Recruit and supervise local consultants/Short Term Technical Assistance (STTAs) and facilitate international STTAs
• Control for quality on all technical deliverables and ensure their timely completion
• Participate in and provide oversight to EGRA assessments, data quality assessments, and research studies as specified by USAID.
• Support the dissemination of EGRA assessment and research study results to key stakeholders.
• Engage in training and capacity building activities with government officials
• Liaise with DevTech’s home office project manager to ensure completion of objectives and track progress to date.
Qualifications
• Master’s degree/advanced degree in education, Education Management, Policy and Evaluation, or related social science field.
• Seven (7) years of experience in project management and/or the design and implementation of M&E programs, educational curricula, policies, and strategic plans.
• Experience managing teams at the Deputy PM level.
• Acquainted with policy dialogue, education reform, and national-level education quality improvement.
• Experience interfacing with stakeholders and beneficiaries.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 84
Level of Education: Postgraduate Degree
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EEO Statement
NOTE: This job posting should not be construed to imply that the requirements are the exclusive standards of the position nor will it be the sole basis for any subsequent employee evaluations. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties as may be required by their supervisor.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.
To apply for this job please visit uscareers-devtechsys.icims.com.
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