Deputy Chief of Party

Employment Opportunity

Job Title: Deputy Chief of Party
Immediate Supervisor: Chief of Party
Directly Supervises: Program managers for Professional Development/M&E, Community
Engagement, and Co‐ and Extracurricular Activities
Starting Date: December 1, 2014

Working Hours: 40 hours per week, 8:00‐4:00 or 9:00‐5:00, Sunday‐Thursday
AMIDEAST is an international, non‐profit, education organization with offices throughout the
Middle East and North Africa, including in the West Bank and Gaza. AMIDEAST is recruiting a
Deputy Chief of Party for the USAID‐funded School Support Program (SSP) that it is implementing

from its Ramallah office. The School Support Program takes a holistic approach to education

development in grades 5‐10 in 50 Palestinian public schools. The primary goal of the program is

to improve the quality of education in marginalized schools of the West Bank. Program

objectives include improving the educational environment in schools, enhancing community

engagement, and strengthening students’ social competencies.

Position Summary

AMIDEAST is seeking a Palestinian national Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) for the USAID‐funded

School Support Program. The DCOP will work under the leadership of the Chief of Party (COP)

and will support the COP in coordinating and supervising the technical program components. In

partnership with the component managers, the DCOP will oversee program implementation in

the areas of teacher and principal professional development, community engagement and

parent council support, co‐ and extracurricular activities, and monitoring & evaluation. The DCOP

will provide support to the COP in representational, programmatic, strategic development and

quality assurance duties, and will liaise with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education

(MoEHE).

Summary of Responsibilities

-Work with the COP to provide leadership, supervision and oversight of program components

and technical staff, to achieve efficient and effective program implementation in accordance

with the cooperative agreement, and to ensure that the project addresses the needs of

beneficiary populations in the most cost‐effective manner

-Provide technical expertise regarding the Palestinian public school system to ensure that

proposed interventions are contextually relevant and appropriate

-Ensure the implementation of strong and coordinated project monitoring and evaluation

systems

-Ensure that the cross‐cutting considerations of gender and youth sensitivity and

sustainability are promoted and incorporated throughout the program

-Provide guidance to and oversight of technical program staff and short‐term technical

consultants

-Manage and evaluate the performance of program staff and organize and carry out a

program of professional staff development.

-Maintain fruitful and productive relationships with appropriate MoEHE personnel, local

organizations, private sector partners, and program partners through regular contact and

meetings

-Along with the COP, play a lead role in coordinating program implementation activities with

relevant MoEHE departments

-Work with program staff to identify and effectively respond to technical assistance needs

-Contribute to a work environment that promotes teamwork, trust, and mutual respect, and

empowers staff to take responsibility

-Provide oversight for Arabic communications and publications

-Other duties assigned by COP

Skills and Qualifications

-At least 8 years of relevant technical experience in Palestine; experience with teacher

training, educational leadership, community engagement, education system strengthening,

and/or monitoring and evaluation preferred

-Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work productively with program staff

and partner institutions

-Education program management experience, preferably with international donor‐funded

programs and USAID programs in particular

-An MA in education, international development, international education or similar field; PhD

preferred

-Knowledge and experience integrating the use of information communications technology

(ICT) in schools to enhance student‐centered learning is desirable

-Experience working with the Palestinian MoEHE in the field of basic education

-A clear understanding of the Palestinian public school system (grades K‐12)

-Strong written and oral communication skills

-Fluency in English and Arabic

NOTE: This position description is not intended to be all‐inclusive, and the incumbent will

perform other reasonable business‐related duties as assigned by immediate supervisor when

necessary. AMIDEAST reserves the right to amend duties and responsibilities as needed to

ensure effective and efficient project implementation. Interested candidates should send a cover

letter and CV to info‐ssp@amideast.org.

Only individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. The closing date for

applications is 5:00 pm, Monday, November 17, 2014