Chemonics seeks a Deputy Chief of Party for the USAID Uganda Targeting the Learning Crisis (TLC) Activity. This five-year activity will seek to address the current educational crisis in Uganda by substantially increasing the literacy and numeracy skills of primary school students in grades P1-5 including out-of-school children (OVCs) and refugee populations. The Uganda TLC Activity will leverage the global evidence base to implement cost-effective, sustainable, and impactful programming, to close gaps in foundational literacy and numeracy skills through interventions such as targeted instruction approaches like teaching at the right level for P3-P5 pupils, remediation for P1-P2 pupils, and supporting the transition from pre-primary to primary. This position will be based in Kampala, Uganda. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Requirements
- At least six (6) years of relevant work experience and a minimum of master’s degree preferred bachelor’s degree or eight (8) years of relevant work experience with a bachelor’s degree required.
- Minimum four (4) years of experience leading the technical direction of education programs preferred.
- Proven capability in conducting rigorous and ethical research, with a strong focus on both academic and applied research methodologies.
- Has a deep understanding of the Ugandan education system, including in-service and pre-service teacher training, central and decentralized systems, and experiences with evidence-based methodologies for improving fundamental literacy and numeracy skills among pre-primary and primary students in Sub-Saharan Africa.
- Demonstrated expertise in one or more of the following core areas: foundational literacy and numeracy skills, early childhood development, education intervention activities, education in emergencies, inclusive education and universal design for learning, curriculum and material design, and/or capacity development in the education sector
- Experience supporting education reform in Eastern Africa required; experience supporting education reform in Uganda highly preferred.
- Ability to cultivate constructive relationships with local communities, government authorities, implementing partners, and donors.
- Experience providing technical direction across multiple work streams.
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and demonstrated ability to coordinate complex technical activities in high-paced work environments.
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity.
