Specific Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the COP, Finance and Administration Director, and Technical Leads as part of the senior leadership team to determine and support strategic objectives of the project.
• Lead to develop technical strategies and activities at the national, regional, and local levels, including conceptualizing new activities related to emerging trends and initiatives.
• Train and coach Ministry of Education officials, school administrators and local partners and community and school-based organizations in support of project related activities and objectives.
• Develop training and coaching program for Ministry officials, school administrators, local partners and community and school-based organizations to meet project objectives.
• Provide technical direction and oversight in the design, implementation, and monitoring of workplans and budgets.
• Supervise, either directly or indirectly, staff to carry out activities in the portfolio; in doing so, ensure activities are on track, meet RTI’s technical quality standards, and are delivered on schedule and on budget.
• Ensure adherence to USAID, project, corporate, and in-country policies, and procedures governing all technical work.
• Oversee and participate in the preparation of necessary technical and program-related reports, including presentations, peer-reviewed publications presenting innovation on health policy, and white papers.
• Represent the project and organization, as needed, and participate in outside associations, conferences, and symposia.
• Contribute to external communications and relationships.

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years of experience, or Master's degree and 8 years of experience in education, education policy and administration, public/business administration or relevant field
• Proven track record working on education projects, including quality improvement, leadership and management, accountability, and resource management and managing mechanisms, among others. Liberia experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with senior level representatives of developing country governments, international organizations, U.S. Government Agencies, other bilateral donors, civil society organizations, and private sector organizations.
• Demonstrated ability to organize and effectively and efficiently navigate the rules and regulations of U.S. Government awards.
• Full professional proficiency in English, with excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with USAID (highly desirable) and other donors (e.g. GPE, World Bank, DFID, etc.).
• Strong analytical and computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, web-based research)
• Ability to multi-task and keep track of concurrent activities and deadlines.
• Must be willing to live and travel within Liberia.