Chief of Party

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We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Chief of Party (COP) for the upcoming MCC Belize Training and Transitioning to Work Activity which seeks to improve the efficiency, inclusivity and effectiveness of systems related to governance, financing and quality assurance of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system. This position will be based in Belize and is contingent upon award.  

Project Description 

The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and the Government of Belize (GOB) have signed a $125 million, 5-year Compact that aims to address the binding constraints of low-quality education by equitably increasing the number of post-primary graduates with the skills relevant to labor market demands. Under the Compact, an Education Project will invest in Belize’s secondary education and technical and vocational education training (TVET) sector.  

Position Description 

The Chief of Party (COP) is responsible for providing overall leadership, management oversight, and technical direction for the program, ensuring an integrated vision and implementation across components and actors, with a focus on achieving the results defined in the award. The COP’s responsibilities include managing the annual work plan and budgeting process; creating, developing and managing an effective project management team; overseeing an effective monitoring and evaluation system; and coordinating activities and partners to achieve results.

This individual will be the primary liaison with the MCA Belize entity and MCC, key stakeholders, and other implementing partners. The COP will be expected to identify issues and risks related to program implementation in a timely manner and make appropriate program adjustments. They will supervise activity implementation and ensure activities and deliverables meet stated goals and reporting requirements. The COP will have demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact. 

Job Summary/Responsibilities 

• Leads the project team and oversees all technical and operational aspects of the activity 

• Ensures the quality and timeliness of contractual and technical deliverables 

• Coordinates and oversees preparation of the annual/quarterly work plans, budgets, and annual/quarterly progress reports 

• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities to ensure that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters. 

• Serves as primary liaison between the activity and the local MCA Belize entity, MCC, the Government of Belize, other MCC-funded activities, and other donor-funded education projects 

• Establishes project teams, standard operating procedures and systems 

• Recruits and orients of project staff, ensuring their familiarity with program objectives, policies and their individual responsibilities 

Required Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s degree in education, public administration, international development, or related field. Master's degree preferred. 

• Minimum 10 years of related experience in increasingly senior roles. At least five years managing TVET education programs at a senior level (Project Director, Team Lead, DCOP or COP equivalent) 

• Knowledge of and experience with Belizean the education system (in particular, secondary, TVET, and tertiary) and Ministry of Education  

• Relevant managerial and technical experience working with programs that are of a similar scope and scale to this program. 

• Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments, across different cultures, and manage diverse teams to deliver impact within agreed timelines 

• Proven ability to manage productive relationships with government stakeholders and donors 

• Demonstrated knowledge of MCC and Government of Belize rules, regulations, policies, and procedures as they relate to project and program compliance and reporting. 

• Knowledge of and commitment to gender and social inclusion in education 

• Experience in the education sector in Belize or the region. 

• Oral and written fluency required in English. 

The expected hiring salary range for this role is BZD 100,000 - 130,000 annually for basic salary. When determining an offer amount, FHI 360 factors in multiple considerations, including but not limited to: relevant years of experience and education possessed by the applicant, internal equity, market pay,  and budget.  

This job posting summarizes the main duties of the job. It neither prescribes nor restricts the exact tasks that may be assigned to carry out these duties. This document should not be construed in any way to represent a contract of employment. Management reserves the right to review and revise this document at any time.

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