Brief Description of Position: The Project Management Specialist will provide technical assistance to USAID/Mali’s basic education team, contributing to the designing of a new project which focuses on improving reading skills for primary school students in Mali. The Project Management Specialist will help his education colleagues in all analytic works related to the design of this new project which will lead to the development of new activities to be implemented through contracts or cooperatives agreements, focused on the goal to “Expand Access to Quality Basic Education, with an emphasis on reinforcing lifelong literacy in Mali.”    Responsibilities will involve working together with education team colleagues to design, implement, and monitor a portfolio of contracts and grants that support the Ministry of Education and Literacy in National Languages (MEA-LN).   It is expected that the successful execution of the responsibilities of this position will lead to a positive impact on the national education system in Mali. 
Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications.
Mali local resident at tome of hire;
Possession of a University degree in education or equivalent diploma in social sciences or public administration is required.
A minimum of three years of progressively more responsible experience managing and implementing development programs. Knowledge of Mali’s education sector (PRODEC and PISE) is required.
Proficiency in both oral and written French (Level4) and English (Level 4).
How to obtain Solicitation: Detailed Statement of duties and the qualification requirements for the position is available at U.S. Embassy main entrance guard booth. (USAID Mali, c/o American Embassy, ACI 2000, B.P 34, Bamako, Mali) and on the US Embassy website https://mali.usembassy.gov
Where to submit application:
Email Applications:  submit your application on bamakohrmvacancies@usaid.gov
Local Address for Application Submission:
Acting Supervisory Executive Officer
US Agency for International Development
BP 34, Bamako-Mali
Application deadline is May 23, 2013.