Public-Private Partnership & Institutional Linkages Program Coordinator

World Learning

Long Term Consulting - Egypt, Northern Africa

Apply by: 23rd February 2012

World Learning seeks a Public-Private Partnership and Institutional Linkages Program Coordinator for a USAID-funded education management program in the Arab Republic of Egypt. Duration: 4 years. Location: Cairo, Egypt. Recruitment contingent upon successful award of the project. Please transmit CV and cover letter (in English) with the post title on the subject line explaining why you are best qualified for this position, and three references with contact information, to recruitment3@worldlearning.org. Egyptian nationals are highly encouraged to apply. Only finalist candidates will be contacted.
Background: The primary purpose of this program is to support the establishment of three to five Science, Technology, and Mathematics model (high)schools in targeted governorates (STM schools). These schools will serve as centers of excellence, contribute to workforce development, and allow enrollment to a range of gifted students regardless of their gender, social, or economic background.

The successful Program Coordinator candidate will build strong relationships with Egyptian education counterparts (including the Ministry of Education), civil society organizations, universities, and private enterprise to ensure the program’s main goals: to prepare a cohort of students and teachers with specialized skills; reinforce collaboration with U.S. STEM schools and universities; expand the utilization of appropriate networks between Egypt and the U.S STM schools and organizations; raise awareness of specialized science and mathematics education among the public; and contribute to enhanced workforce development. The Program Coordinator will maintain clear and open communication with the project Chief of Party and the technical management team. In addition, the successful candidate will work in close collaboration with other technical program coordinators and the COP to successfully implement the project objectives and build the capacity of Egyptian counterparts.

Qualifications:
-Masters degree in education management, business administration, or marketing
-Minimum seven years of experience implementing international donor funded reform projects or other relevant experience;
- Demonstrated experience building sustainable public-private partnerships, workforce development, internship development. Or, experience transforming education systems through innovative reform and the ability to establish and foster public-private partnerships to benefit schools;
-STEM/STM or science/technology experience desired;
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
-Experience implementing USAID programs in Egypt and current knowledge of the Egyptian education system
-Knowledge of Arabic desired, but not required
- In-country travel is expected

No telephone inquiries, please.


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