Amideast Looking for DEPUTY CHIEF OF PARTY (on a USAID Higher Education Program in Jordan) at Amman, Jordan Full Time

Job Description and Requirements
All interested applicants should send a cover letter and CV to [email protected]

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Established in 1951, Amideast is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to creating hope, opportunity, and mutual understanding among people in the Middle East, North Africa, and United States through life-changing opportunities for education and cultural exchanges. Working with local, regional, and international partners, we provide programs and services that improve educational opportunity and quality, expand access to U.S. study, empower youth and women, strengthen local institutions, and develop language and professional skills for success in the global economy. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., Amideast operates offices in 11 countries in the MENA region. For more information, visit us at www.amideast.org.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Deputy Chief of Party position will be hired on a USAID higher education program in Jordan. This program will work assist Jordanian higher education institutions provide quality, inclusive, student-centered, market relevant education and foster innovation for economic growth, through partnerships with industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaborate with the Chief of Party to provide technical leadership and vision for the program
Serve as Acting Chief of Party in the COP’s absence
Oversight of some program staff
 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required

Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in the higher education sector, of which 9 years must be in areas related to higher education institutional capacity development and/or private sector engagement, preferably both
Previous experience as a Deputy Chief of Party or other key leadership role
Demonstrated ability to obtain results in complex international development assistance programs in Jordan or similar developing country contexts
Previous experience as a key technical resource in systems strengthening, policy reform, and collaborating, learning and adapting
Previous experience working with USAID and/or other international donors
Understanding of Jordanian context
Master’s degree in relevant field
English fluency required
 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The incumbent in this position will work in a professional office environment and will utilize the following equipment when working from the corporate office or remote home office (either on a full time, temporary, or hybrid basis).

Computer (laptop or desktop)
Printer/Photocopier/Scanner/Fax
Telephone

Up to 50% business travel may be needed to support the Program as needed.

The physical demands and work environment that have been described is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This position description is an overview of the major functions and requirements of this position. This document is not intended to be an exhaustive list encompassing every duty and requirement of the position; the Employee’s Manager may assign other duties as related or as otherwise deemed appropriate and necessary within the general scope, without the need for additional compensation.

Amideast is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Positions that involve interaction with children will be required to read, acknowledge, and comply with and attend special training in accordance with the Child Protection and Safeguarding policy. All Amideast representatives must comply with the Code of Conduct and all applicable organizational policies which include but are not limited to, Anti-Human Trafficking and Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse.

Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.