Regional Technical Coordinator
Job Description
Title: Regional Technical Coordinator
Company Name: Chemonics International INC
Vacancy: Not specific
Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh
Employment Status: Full-time
Educational Requirements:
∎ Master's degree in Education, Social Sciences, or a related field.
Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 6 year(s)
Job Context:
∎ Background: The USAID-supported Higher Secondary Education Activity (HSEA), running from August 2023 to August 2028, is implemented by Chemonics International Inc., Michigan State University, and BacBon Limited. Aligned with the Government of Bangladesh`s Vision 2041, the project seeks to elevate the quality of higher secondary education in line with the National Blended Education Master Plan. Goals include enhancing teachers` skills, strengthening leadership capacity, and adopting digitally coordinated training facilities. This partnership supports improved teaching methods through mentorship, engaging curriculum design, and innovative learning approaches. A Comprehensive Learning Management System fosters blended learning and professional communities, aiming to transform the higher secondary education landscape in Bangladesh.
∎ Period of Performance: This role provides a one-year contract with potential extension for long-term engagement.
∎ Supervision and Reporting:
∎ Reports to the Deputy Chief of Party.
∎ Supervise Regional Logistics and Monitoring Officer
∎ Location of Assignment: The Regional Technical Coordinator will be based in one of the following locations in Bangladesh: Barishal, Cumilla, Dhaka, Khulna, Mymensingh, or Rajshahi. Periodic travel across the country will be necessary, depending on project requirements.
Job Responsibilities:
∎ This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the successful implementation of HSEA interventions including assisting in Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) activities in the regional level, based in Barishal, Cumilla, Dhaka, Khulna, Mymensingh, or Rajshahi. Collaborating with Higher Secondary Technical Training Institutes (HSTTIs), selected colleges, and the regional Directorate of Secondary and Higher Education (DSHE) offices, the incumbent offers technical guidance, monitors progress, and ensures compliance with planned activity standards. Furthermore, this role actively contributes to designing and adapting activity strategies to meet the specific needs of the assigned area(s).
∎ Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Chief of Party, the Regional Technical Coordinator will be responsible for the following tasks, including but not limited to:
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∎ Driving the implementation of HSEA interventions at the regional level, providing technical guidance, monitoring progress, and ensuring adherence to activity standards.
∎ Engaging with regional stakeholders to assess achievements, identify performance gaps, and develop targeted improvement strategies in a regular interval.
∎ Assisting in organizing the HSEA blended training program for college teachers, principals/vice-principals, and DSHE education professionals.
∎ Working closely with Higher Secondary Technical Training Institutes (HSTTIs), colleges, and regional DSHE offices to ensure the practical application of continual professional development initiatives through Professional Learning Communities (PLCs), facilitating Action research and other relevant activities for Continuous Profession Development.
∎ Supervising theLogistics and Monitoring Officer in the region, ensuring effective coordination, quality data collection, and assisting in monitoring findings analysis.
∎ Monitoring regional education trends and challenges and contributing to HSEA leadership in designing and adapting activity strategies to address the specific needs the region.
∎ Conducting pause-and-reflect sessions with regional stakeholders assessing HSEA's achievements and developing targeted improvement strategies coordinating with the MEL team.
∎ Assisting in incorporating learning from the initial proof-of-concept training and Continual Professional Development (CPD) across objectives.
∎ Facilitating the orientation program of governing body members in the selected colleges applying the HSEA Technical team provided training package.
∎ Assisting in identifying appropriate PLC leaders, including affinity PLCs. Supporting the formation of PLCs with like-minded leaders, which will be sustained virtually, and which will serve as the foundation of an independent CPD support network.
∎ Managing and supervising program delivery within assigned areas, focusing on promoting a comprehensive whole-college improvement approach and ensuring the effective implementation of HSEA interventions.
∎ Collaborating with the Deputy Chief of Party on a regular basis to ensure alignment with the overarching program goals and innovation fund piloting.
∎ Collaborating with the Operations teams to ensure seamless implementation of all activities.
∎ Collaborating with MEL TEAM to contribute and support MEL data collection, research, and reporting activities and requirements as needed.
Additional Requirements:
∎ Minimum of 6 years of experience working in the education sector, teachers training, preferably in education sector in USAID or similar donor-funded activities.
∎ Demonstrated experience in regional level program implementation, particularly in the education sector focusing on training initiatives.
∎ Strong understanding of the Bangladeshi education system and the challenges faced by higher secondary institutions.
∎ Proven ability to plan, implement, and monitor programs and activities, facilitate training/orientation events, organizing project events.
∎ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including fluency in Bengali and English - with an ability to write and speak.
∎ Familiarity with educational reforms and a commitment to promoting continual professional development in the higher secondary education sector will be helpful.
∎ Strong organizational and communication skills, proficient in essential computer software such as MS Excel, MS Access, and MS PowerPoint.
∎ Ability to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.
Application Deadline: 20 Dec 2023
Company Information:
∎ 18 Dec 2023
∎ Chemonics International INC
Category: NGO/Development
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Source: bdjobs.com
Deadline Expired on 20th Dec 2023
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