Are you an experienced education expert passionate about transforming lives through accelerated learning? CARE Somalia is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) to join our USAID-funded Somalia Accelerated Education Activity (AEA). This groundbreaking five-year initiative aims to equip over 67,000 marginalized, out-of-school children and youth with the foundational skills they need to transition into further education and sustainable livelihoods.
Role Summary
As DCOP, you will work hand-in-hand with the Chief of Party (COP) to lead this ambitious program, ensuring high-quality implementation, fostering partnerships, and driving measurable results. This role is pivotal to the program’s success, blending strategic leadership, technical expertise, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Program Design, Development and Implementation: Oversee the design, planning, and delivery of impactful program strategies aligned with USAID objectives.
- Program Quality, Knowledge Management, and Learning: Ensure program activities are evidence-based, meet technical standards, and comply with USAID regulations.
- Program Quality, Knowledge Management, and Learning: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and sharing best practices.
- Capacity Building: Strengthen the skills of team members, partners, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality outcomes.
- Representation and Communication:Build and maintain collaborative relationships with USAID, government counterparts, partners, and beneficiaries.
- Team Management: Provide leadership and mentorship to program staff, creating an inclusive, results-oriented work environment.
- Other Responsibilities
§ Assist the COP in overseeing program budgets, financial management, and resource allocation.
§ Ensure compliance with donor rules, regulations, and CARE policies, including safeguarding and ethical conduct.
Qualifications
- University degree required
- Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible senior experience in international development as Deputy Chief of Party, Project Director or senior management experience on large education development projects.
- Demonstrated experience in USAID education programming, preferably in Somalia.
- Experience managing USAID cooperative agreements and/or contracts.
- Experience managing required programmatic and financial reporting requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with host governments, donors, other donor-funded projects and stakeholders, local organizations, and partners.
- Demonstrated commitment to principles of Gender Equity and Inclusion.
- Demonstrated commitment to Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Harassment (PSEAH).
- Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent demonstrated interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Experience in working in Somalia or a similar fragile context
Why Join Us?
At CARE, you’ll have the opportunity to be at the forefront of driving systemic change in education, shaping futures, and working with dedicated teams and partners to achieve tangible results. Together, we’re building a brighter, more inclusive tomorrow for Somalia’s children and youth.
Ready to make an impact? Apply today and help us shape the future of education in Somalia!
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