world cocoa foundation job description:
education program manager

 

Education Program Manager

Washington, DC

 

General Description:

The World Cocoa Foundation (WCF) is a non-profit organization promoting social and economic development as well as environmental stewardship in cocoa-growing communities of Africa, Southeast Asia and the Americas.  WCF manages the Empowering Cocoa Households with Opportunities and Education Solutions (ECHOES) Alliance, which aims to strengthen cocoa-growing communities by expanding opportunities for youth and young adults through relevant education in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana through the implementation of multiple activities by four in-country technical partners.  The program seeks to serve as a scalable model for education in rural West Africa.

 

WCF seeks an Education Program Manager to provide support to the Education Program Director and in-country teams for WCF’s ECHOES Alliance in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire.  Candidates should possess excellent leadership, organizational and report writing skills, as well as have an extensive understanding of international development and education programs in West Africa.  The successful candidate will be detailed-oriented and possess proven management and financial capabilities. He/she will be a dynamic self-starter capable of building and strengthening relationships among donors, implementing partners as well as with government contacts both in the U.S. and host countries.  Intermediate French level is required.  Experience with education program management and reporting for U.S. government and private foundation agreements is preferred.

 

This position is a two-year term, renewable up to three additional years, based on performance.  Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for the duration of the position.  Annual salary level is mid $40’s, dependent on experience.  This position will be based at the WCF office in Washington, DC and will report to the WCF Education Program Director.  Estimated start date: October 2010.

 

Position Requirements:

• 6 to 8 years+ experience working in international education or international development
• Minimum of 2 years of program management experience
• Undergraduate degree in education, management, international affairs or related field
• Exceptional writing skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; proven experience preparing and finalizing detailed program reports
• Intermediate French language skills required (both oral and written)
• Demonstrated analytical abilities and attention to detail
• Organizational and program management experience including Monitoring and Evaluation
• Experience in donor relations, donor coordination
• Overseas experience working in developing countries desirable, particularly in Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire
• Ability and interest to work in fast-paced, small office work environment

 

Specific Responsibilities:

• Business Development, including outreach to prospects, proposal writing and contract/grant closing
• Travel to Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire to conduct site visits (minimum twice per year)
• Manage program implementation and provide backstop support to Education Program Director
• Assist with start-up activities, including sub-agreement documents, etc.
• Manage relations with multiple program partners including industry members, implementing partners and government agencies.
• Review and edit country reports and indicators to verify program achievement
• Organize and coordinate regular meetings and teleconferences with stakeholders to monitor progress
• Produce professional publications
• Represent WCF at public events and fora
• Other related responsibilities as assigned

 

Interested and eligible candidates are requested to e-mail their cover letter and résumé including salary requirements, and a one-page writing sample to:  wcf@worldcocoa.org  by the closing date: August 29, 2010.  When applying, please note the job position title in the subject line.  No phone calls please.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.