Technical Manager

Job Description

Title: Technical Manager

Company Name: Chemonics International INC

Vacancy: --

Location: Dhaka

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:
∎ At least 8 years

Published: 4 Dec 2024

Education:
∎ Advanced degree in education or a related field.

Requirements:

Additional Requirements:
∎ Experience: Minimum 8 years in the education sector.
∎ Language: Proficiency in spoken and written English and Bangla.
∎ Knowledge: Extensive practical and academic understanding of global best practices in blended learning, professional development, educational leadership, and related topics.
∎ Training Skills: Experience as a trainer in participant-centered courses.
∎ Technical Skills: Proficiency in materials development, high-speed typing in Bangla and English, and use of MS Office.
∎ Presentation Skills: Strong command of presentation techniques.
∎ Travel: Willingness to travel within Bangladesh for work events and activities.
∎ Work Ethic: Flexibility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines effectively.
∎ Experience: Minimum 8 years in the education sector.
∎ Language: Proficiency in spoken and written English and Bangla.
∎ Knowledge: Extensive practical and academic understanding of global best practices in blended learning, professional development, educational leadership, and related topics.
∎ Training Skills: Experience as a trainer in participant-centered courses.
∎ Technical Skills: Proficiency in materials development, high-speed typing in Bangla and English, and use of MS Office.
∎ Presentation Skills: Strong command of presentation techniques.
∎ Travel: Willingness to travel within Bangladesh for work events and activities.
∎ Work Ethic: Flexibility to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) and collaborating with the technical team in Dhaka including project's university partner, and the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director to design and implement effective HSEA strategies.
∎ Developing/co-developing training manuals including in-person and online training materials for core trainers, master trainers, principals, vice principals, education professionals, and governing body members using needs analysis, research on effective practices, and considering local contexts.
∎ Revising professional development materials and training packages during implementation and after each pilot phase applying continual learning from the users and key stakeholders and adapting methodologies to evaluate.
∎ Assisting the MEL team in developing and implementing regular evaluations of training activities.
∎ Organizing and facilitating training development and nationwide rollout in consultation with the technical team and university partner.
∎ Monitoring the quality of GOB trainers through observations and their activities on the project LMS.
∎ Contributing to donor reports, including quarterly and annual submissions, in collaboration with the university partner and technical team, ensuring alignment with project objectives and donor expectations.
∎ Developing case studies and success stories showcasing programmatic achievements and lessons learned for both internal and external audiences.
∎ Providing support to the trainers in identifying skilled facilitators/leaders to serve as exemplars and lead professional learning communities (PLCs) while attending PLC convenings.
∎ Ensuring effective collaboration and coordination with project implementation regional team alongside Govt. key stakeholders.
∎ Providing guidance and support in organizing events, workshops, and training.
∎ Location of Assignment: The location of assignment is in Dhaka, Bangladesh. with potential visits to DSHE and the project’s regional offices.
∎ Supervision and Reporting: Reports to the Deputy Chief of Party
∎ Period of Performance: This is a long-term position with a possibility of extension.
∎ Job summary:
∎ USAID funded Higher Secondary Education Activity (HSEA), implemented by Chemonics International Inc, will support the Ministry of Education to improve the quality of higher secondary education teaching. The project’s objectives are 1) Teachers’ instructional and management skills enhanced 2) Leadership and supervision capacity of principals and education officers strengthened 3) Coordinated and harmonized training for teachers/principals/education officers introduced in HSE.
∎ Principal Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)
∎ Reporting to the Deputy Chief of Party (DCOP) and collaborating with the technical team in Dhaka including project's university partner, and the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Director to design and implement effective HSEA strategies.
∎ Developing/co-developing training manuals including in-person and online training materials for core trainers, master trainers, principals, vice principals, education professionals, and governing body members using needs analysis, research on effective practices, and considering local contexts.
∎ Revising professional development materials and training packages during implementation and after each pilot phase applying continual learning from the users and key stakeholders and adapting methodologies to evaluate.
∎ Assisting the MEL team in developing and implementing regular evaluations of training activities.
∎ Organizing and facilitating training development and nationwide rollout in consultation with the technical team and university partner.
∎ Monitoring the quality of GOB trainers through observations and their activities on the project LMS.
∎ Contributing to donor reports, including quarterly and annual submissions, in collaboration with the university partner and technical team, ensuring alignment with project objectives and donor expectations.
∎ Developing case studies and success stories showcasing programmatic achievements and lessons learned for both internal and external audiences.
∎ Providing support to the trainers in identifying skilled facilitators/leaders to serve as exemplars and lead professional learning communities (PLCs) while attending PLC convenings.
∎ Ensuring effective collaboration and coordination with project implementation regional team alongside Govt. key stakeholders.
∎ Providing guidance and support in organizing events, workshops, and training.
∎ Location of Assignment: The location of assignment is in Dhaka, Bangladesh. with potential visits to DSHE and the project’s regional offices.
∎ Supervision and Reporting: Reports to the Deputy Chief of Party
∎ Period of Performance: This is a long-term position with a possibility of extension.

Employment Status: Contractual

Job Location: Dhaka

Read Before Apply:

Send an email to [email protected] by December 17, 2024 (interview will be conducted on rolling basis), with your CV (maximum two pages) and cover letter and mention "Technical Manager" in the subject line of the email. No telephone inquiries, please. Only shortlisted candidates who meet the qualifications and requirements will be contacted by Chemonics.