Positions with World Learning

Roster for Chief of Party, Institutional Performance Improvement and Training Programs
Global, TBD

World Learning is currently collecting CVs for Chiefs of Party (CoP) for a number of upcoming institutional performance improvement and training programs in various locations (TBD) worldwide.  These programs will develop the capacities of local partner institutions in achieving their goals with maximum efficiency and effectiveness, in line with country and donor development objectives. Strong candidates for the CoP position will have experience managing programs that support capacity-building of host country institutions in one or more of the following sectors: democracy and governance (with an emphasis on civil society development), education, community development, community reintegration and reconstruction, health (including health policy and HIV/AIDS prevention), economic growth, energy and environment, public policy, and public administration.  Program partners are public, private and civil society institutions and organizations.

World Learning is a global not-for-profit organization with education and international development programs in more than 77 countries. Through its various divisions - The Experiment in International Living, SIT Study Abroad, the Graduate Institute, International Honors Program, and International Development and Exchange Programs – World Learning has built a deep and diverse array of education and development services that transform individual lives and strengthen the capacity of communities and institutions to address pressing global needs. Under the Capacity Building Services unit, the Chief of Party is the senior in-country staff, responsible for developing and supervising all in-country activities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The Chief of Party for Institutional Capacity Development Projects  will be responsible for supervising all aspects of planning, implementation, management and monitoring of a national project that aims to improve the performance of multiple host-country institutions, usually in multiple development sectors.

REQUIREMENTS: Master’s degree in organizational development, international development, business administration, or related field (preferred); Minimum of ten years of relevant overseas management experience, including management of institutional capacity-building programs in development contexts; At least 7 years managing donor-funded projects; experience managing USAID-funded project preferred; previous experience as a USG- or EU-funded CoP, Deputy, or equivalent desirable; Proven track record managing diverse teams of international and local staff, stakeholders, and partners; Strong oral and written English language skills, other language skills may be required depending on specific post locations; Demonstrated sound judgment and decision-making skills; Computer proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint); Working knowledge of USAID human and institutional capacity development and training policies and requirements, and knowledge of U.S. Government contracting requirements are preferred.

TO APPLY: Please apply to recruitment4@worldlearning.org and also upload your CV/resume into World Learning’s Skills Registry at http://www.worldlearning.org/60.htm (employment page).

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Short-Term Consultants

World Learning, a global not-for-profit organization with educational and international development operations in more than 77 countries is collecting resumes for the following short-term consultants.  For over 79 years, World Learning, through its various divisions - The Experiment in International Living, SIT Study Abroad, the Graduate Institute, International Honors Program and International Development and Exchange Programs -  has built a deep and diverse array of effective offerings and services that transform individual lives and strengthen the capacity of communities and institutions to address pressing global needs.  Call for Short-Term Consultants with the following expertise.

Education and Vocational Training: World Learning anticipates numerous new projects worldwide during 2011 and beyond to strengthen institutional and organizational capacity in the fields of education (basic/ higher, policy reform, teacher training, curriculum development and other areas) and vocational training. We are continuously seeking to expand our database of experienced practitioners to serve as short-term consultants in these areas.  Using World Learning’s Capacity and Performance Methodology, consultants will work as key team members in helping partner institutions (governmental entities, civil society organizations or others) to craft strategies to accomplish their goals with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Guided by a project team leader who specializes in organizational development and performance improvement, consultants will contribute their expertise during assessment, analysis and development of recommendations and strategies.

NGO/Association Management: World Learning anticipates numerous new projects worldwide during 2011 and beyond to strengthen institutional and organizational capacity in a range of fields, including management of NGOs and/or associations. We are continuously seeking to expand our database of experienced practitioners to serve as short-term consultants in these areas.  Using World Learning’s Capacity and Performance Methodology, consultants will work as key team members in helping partner institutions (governmental entities, civil society organizations or others) to craft strategies to accomplish their goals with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Guided by a project team leader who specializes in organizational development and performance improvement, consultants will contribute their expertise during assessment, analysis and development of recommendations and strategies.

Health Services Management: World Learning anticipates numerous new projects worldwide during 2011 and beyond to strengthen institutional and organizational capacity in a range of fields, including health services management – i.e., management related to health ministries and agencies, hospitals, public health insurance systems, etc. We are continuously seeking to expand our database of experienced practitioners to serve as short-term consultants in these areas.  Using World Learning’s Capacity and Performance Methodology, consultants will work as key team members in helping partner institutions (governmental entities, civil society organizations or others) to craft strategies to accomplish their goals with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Guided by a project team leader who specializes in organizational development and performance improvement, consultants will contribute their expertise during assessment, analysis and development of recommendations and strategies.

Public Institution Management: World Learning anticipates numerous new projects worldwide during 2011 and beyond to strengthen institutional and organizational capacity in a range of fields, including management of governmental institutions at the local and central/ national level; such as ministries, agencies and centers related to finance, procurement, health and social services, urban planning, agriculture, education and vocational training, etc. We are continuously seeking to expand our database of experienced practitioners to serve as short-term consultants in these areas.  Using World Learning’s Capacity and Performance Methodology, consultants will work as key team members in helping partner institutions (governmental entities, civil society organizations or others) to craft strategies to accomplish their goals with maximum efficiency and effectiveness. Guided by a project team leader who specializes in organizational development and performance improvement, consultants will contribute their expertise during assessment, analysis and development of recommendations and strategies.

Consultants must be willing and able to travel abroad for several weeks at a time. Foreign language skills and experience working in developing and or/transition countries are preferred, though not required.

TO APPLY: Interested practitioners and consultants should register in the World Learning Skills Registry at www.worldlearning.org/60.htm (employment page). We also ask that interested individuals e-mail their CV and a short cover letter to recruitment4@worldlearning.org noting in the subject line  “Attention: Interest in Capacity and Performance Consulting.”

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