FHI 360 is a global organization that mobilizes research, resources and relationships so people everywhere can access the opportunities they need to lead full, healthy lives. With collaborations in over 60 countries, we work directly with local leaders to advance social and economic equity, improve health and well-being, respond to humanitarian crises and strengthen community resilience.
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Team Leader for an upcoming Education Activity: Ethiopia Support for Girls' Education and Improved Learning.
This position will be based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and is contingent upon award.
Project Description :
Ethiopia Support for Girls' Education and Improved Learning (2024 โ 2029) is the FCDOโs new bilateral education program in Ethiopia. The programme will provide improved access for marginalised groups, improved retention and transition rates, improved learning outcomes, improved school capacity and capability through:
School leadership support
Equity support
Teacher support
English language
Position Description :
The Team Leader will be responsible for providing overall leadership, management oversight, partner coordination, and technical direction for the programme, ensuring an integrated vision across components and actors, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the award. The Team Leader will be the primary liaison with FCDO, key stakeholders, and other implementing partners. The Team Leaderโs responsibilities include technical direction setting and leading on the planning, management and monitoring of program strategies, activities, financial expenditure and costed workplans; leading and managing an effective program delivery team to achieve results; relationship management with key stakeholders, and overseeing an effective monitoring, evaluation and learning system. The Team Leader will be expected to identify programme delivery issues and risks in a timely manner and suggest appropriate programme adjustments. They will supervise activity implementation and ensure activities meet stated goals and reporting requirements. The Team Leader will have a deep understanding of the education sector and will have experience leading similar projects. They will have a track record of working effectively in complex and sophisticated environments, across different cultures, and managing diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines.
Job Summary/Responsibilities:
Provide leadership to the project team on technical and operational aspects of the project, including planning and implementation of the project; ensuring clarity over plans and priorities, and models and facilitates effective collaboration.
Provide technical and managerial leadership, including capacity building to the project.
Oversee the development and implementation of programme work plans and strategies aligned with FCDO and Government of Ethiopia priorities.
Manage the relationship and communications with relevant FCDO representatives.
Manage relationships with relevant external stakeholders and partners.
Oversee development and application of a robust monitoring, evaluation research and learning framework.
Hold accountability for overall financial and operational compliance including safeguarding procedures.
Ensure international best practice and standards are used to guide the technical and programmatic aspects of work plans and activities.
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or comparable level of professional experience in education, public administration, international development, or related field; Masterโs, Ph.D. or Ed. D. is preferred.
Minimum 10 years of related experience in increasingly senior roles; at least eight years leading large and complex education programmes at a senior level working in a non-governmental organisation (NGO) or commercial consulting firm.
Knowledge and expertise in the design of education interventions and in driving improved learning outcomes in low- and middle- income country education systems.
โExperience :
Proven track record of managing complex education programs that are of a similar scope and scale to this program, including in contexts affected by crises and conflict.
Demonstrated knowledge of FCDO programming and operating procedures.
Proven track record in forming and managing partner relationships to improve education outcomes.
Demonstrated experience of improving learning outcomes, driving systems level change, and delivering high performing programmes.
Solid understanding of, and commitment to, gender and social equity issues in education; expertise in gender equality and social inclusion preferred.
Experience of developing and using adaptive approaches in education program delivery and coordinating with multiple key stakeholders preferred.
Demonstrated leadership, strategic planning, effective organizational development, partnership-building, capacity-building, managerial, teambuilding and communication skills.
Staff and financial management experience, with experience in leading and motivating individuals and teams to deliver high quality products and achieve program outcomes.