Position Location: Amman, Jordan
Background:
Creative Associates International is a dynamic, fast-growing global development firm that specializes in education, economic growth, democratic institutions, and stabilization. Based in Washington, D.C., Creative has a field presence in more than 15 countries with a strong client portfolio that includes the U.S. Agency for International Development and the State Department, among others. Since its founding in 1977, Creative has earned a solid reputation among its clients and is well-regarded by competitors and partners alike.
Program Description:
The Technical Assistance Program (TAP), funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is a five-year education and youth program that seeks to transform the organizational culture and improve the abilities within the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Youth to ensure officials can implement desired reforms. Creative and its partners will provide technical assistance in the development, roll-out, and tracking of policies and procedures to incorporate international best practices for public education and youth programming. Among the many activities in the Jordan Technical Assistance Program, it will support curriculum development, promote inclusive learning techniques, improve the skills of teachers and school managers, and other tangible activities that ultimately support changing the organizational culture within the two ministries and relevant agencies. The program will further support Jordan’s outreach and behavioral change communications initiatives that are aimed at creating a culture of reading, the inclusion of vulnerable children, and increased youth engagement.
Position Summary:
The Director of Education Programs leads the implementation of and provides oversight to the project’s Education-focused activities. In this capacity, s/he provides programmatic leadership and technical oversight in the implementation of TAP’s Education activities and works closely with the technical leads, partners, and advisors to provide guidance, coordination and quality control of technical outputs.
Supervisory Responsibility:
This position reports to the DCOP. The position supervises a team of 5-8 staff members depending on needs, including staff embedded at the ministry of Education.
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Required Skills & Qualifications:
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