Description:
The International Development & Exchange Programs of World Learning has an immediate opening for a Deputy Director of Education. World Learning is an 80-year-old global non-profit organization with operations in 77 countries. Through its award-winning international education programs – The Experiment in International Living, the SIT Graduate Institute, SIT Study Abroad and the International Honors Program (IHP) – World Learning fosters global citizenship by connecting over 3,000 young ambassadors annually across cultural differences and social barriers. Through its International Development & Exchange Programs, World Learning practices what it teaches, undertaking community-driven international development, training and exchange projects in sixteen countries. For more information visit www.worldlearning.org


Position Title: Deputy Director of Education
Position Grade: G-12
Reports To: Director of Education, IDEP
Location: Washington, D.C.

Job Purpose: This is a senior level position that requires excellent management, supervisory, and cross cultural skills as well as an in-depth knowledge of both qualitative and quantitative approaches to monitoring and evaluation. The Deputy Director must be able to oversee the daily management of multiple contracts/grants, hire, train, and supervise program staff, and serve as the primary liaison with government officials and US education organizations. The Deputy Director will be responsible for providing oversight and assistance in the development and implementation of the unit’s monitoring and evaluation plans as well as conducting program-based research within the portfolio. The Deputy Director may also serve as the primary liaison for responses to business development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:
 Design and implement monitoring and evaluation activities across the Education portfolio
 Oversee and coordinate the initial response of the Education unit to selected RFAs, RFPs, and appropriate APSs
 Lead/Assist the unit in the design and proposal development process for new projects, (this could include field assessment/design missions, proposal writing, proposal review, or proposal process coordination, and coordination with local and international NGOs and partners during program design process)
 Supervise selected program officers within the Education unit
 Lead in the formation of new strategic alliances with implementing partners and other stakeholders to advance program development for WL
 Train selected IDEP staff in monitoring and evaluation activities
 In close coordination with the Director of Education, lead in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the Education unit
 Create appropriate budgets and track overall grants and contracts portfolio within the unit.
 Travel (up to 25% time) to developing countries to develop monitoring and evaluation plans, oversee implementation, develop technical content, recruit staff, identify partners, and any other required duties
 Represent WL to funding organizations and NGO communities in the US and overseas, as needed
 Serve as Acting Director for Education during the Director’s absence
 Manage others projects as assigned


Required Qualifications:
 PhD in a field relevant to development education or schedule for PhD completion within one year of start date
 Outstanding writing skills (in English) and analytical capacity
 Proven successful experience in designing and implementing qualitative and quantitative research methodologies for international activities
 Exceptionally strong leadership and teamwork skills, especially when working in high-stress situations and in multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural teams
 Good time-management skills, especially when facing tight deadlines
 Experience with U.S. Government procurement policies, procedures and mechanisms (such as Indefinite Quantity Contracts, Cooperative Agreements, etc.) for international development activities
 Familiarity with the international development community
 Minimum of five to ten years of relevant professional experience
 Supervisory experience preferred


To apply, email resume and cover letter to recruitment@worldlearning.org with “Deputy Director of Education” specified in the subject heading. Permanent U.S. work authorization required. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply soonest possible. Only finalist candidates will be contacted. Closing date: 5 pm May 22, 2012