IMPAQ International is a US-based firm providing exemplary research and consulting services to domestic and international clients in the areas of impact evaluation and program evaluation studies, applied research, policy analysis, quantitative and qualitative data analysis, and technical assistance. IMPAQ International, LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (M/F/Disability/Veterans).
IMPAQ International is seeking a Project Director for the 4 year, US Department of Labor, Bureau of International Labor Affairs-funded exploitative child labor project in Ethiopia. This technical assistance program will address exploitative child labor by helping youth ages 14-17, with a focus on female youth, develop marketable skills to secure decent work that is age-appropriate and serve as leaders in their communities. This project will promote education and vocational training opportunities for youth and also seek to enhance livelihoods and access to social protection programs for youth and their households.
The Project Director will be responsible for overall technical program design and implementation. He/She will oversee project management, supervision of personnel, and administration of the contract and all contractual obligations, including work planning, project reporting, and budget forecasting. The Project Director will serve as the primary liaison between IMPAQ International and the client, as well as project stakeholders, beneficiaries and other local counterparts.
Job Requirement
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in relevant subject areas, preferably international development, economics, public policy, or social science;
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in project management, supervision, administration, and implementation of cooperative agreement and/or contract requirements (including meeting deadlines, achieving targets, and overseeing the preparation and submission of required reports);
Prior experience leading and managing donor-funded programs in East Africa required; in Ethiopia a plus.
Proven ability to establish and maintain project operation systems;
Excellence in maintaining working relationships with all project stakeholders, and engaging in coalition building and public-private partnerships promotion;
Demonstrated experience in a leadership role in implementing development projects relevant to this solicitation;
A proven record of excellent management, leadership and decision-making skills
Strong written and oral communication and outstanding interpersonal skills; and
Fluency in English required; knowledge of Amharic preferred.