Technical Lead, Malawi USAID/ Enhancing Community Engagement in Teaching & Learning Material Utilization and Management
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Summary
Save the Children is seeking a Technical Lead for an anticipated five-year USAID-funded Teaching and Learning Materials program in Malawi. This activity aims to strengthen the community’s role in ensuring oversight, transparency, and accountability in the management and utilization of Teaching and Learning Materials (TLM’s) in Malawian public primary schools and communities. By working to improve the capacity and systems of key actors along the book chain, such as the Malawi Ministry of Education and the private sector, while simultaneously strengthening linkages between these actors, this activity will improve the sustainability of the Malawi book supply chain.
The Technical Lead will report directly to the Chief of Party and ensure technical implementation of high impact and proven interventions that meet stated goals and reporting requirements. They will assume the responsibilities of the COP in their absence and coordinate with USAID, key stakeholders, implementing partners and government representatives. They will manage the implementation of key program activities, oversee the work of technical staff, and ensure efficient operational support for the project team.
This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding.
What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties)
- In collaboration with the COP, ensure that the program is delivered according to the contractual requirements with the donor and government i.e., that all activities and deliverables are completed within the agreed timescale and budget and reports are submitted per agreed schedules and any other requirements or criteria are fulfilled.
- Design and regularly update detailed annual work plans and ensured these are used by the team appropriately to monitor progress towards completion and achievement of program objectives.
- Ensure that programmatic and financial reports for donors, government, and Save the Children are prepared as required, ensuring these are of the highest quality and submitted in a timely manner to the donor.
- Assist with the preparation and revision of a realistic budget, authorizing and monitoring expenditures in line with the budget, donor guidelines, and Save the Children’s grant management and financial regulations.
- Manage and motivate direct reports to achieve their work plan objectives, and to contribute to the achievement of the overall program goals.
- Maintain good working relationships with government officials, ministries, implementing partners, and the international and local NGO community.
- Work with program staff based in the country office to identify the technical support needs of the program and ensure this support is provided.
- Monitor country-level activities, identify challenges, and develop appropriate reporting and results of project activities to the COP, including progress and annual reports.
- Coordinate closely with the SC offices in administrative and HR matters, especially regarding operations and financial matters as they relate to the program.
- Attend and actively participate in periodic program meetings and ensure a summary of progress and challenges are prepared and presented with follow-up actions as required.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree in education, international development, or related field is preferred; Bachelor’s degree is required.
- Minimum of five to seven years of professional experience in managing and implementing education, literacy, and/or supply chain management programs of similar size and scope with a minimum of three years of experience in the region, ideally in Malawi.
- At least three years of demonstrated experience in managing and supervising a technical team and in project design.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with government representatives, private sector entities, local community organizations, donors, and other stakeholders, particularly at the sub-national level.
- In-depth knowledge of USAID approaches and regulations.
- Strengths in inspiring and enabling others through teamwork, training, and capacity development to realize organizational objectives.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with public-private partnerships.
- Familiarity with the political, social, and cultural context of Malawi.
- Knowledge of Chichewa will be considered an asset.
Qualified local candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
About Save the Children
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