Brief Description of Position: The Program Management Specialist/Project Management Specialist (hereafter referred to as the Project Management Specialist) will provide technical assistance to USAID/Mali’s basic education team, contributing to the management of a new project which focuses on improving reading skills for primary school students in Mali, with 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 manage a range of activities in support of the Ministry in charge (MOE) of Basic Education. Specifically, s/he will assume responsibility within the education team for the monitoring and evaluation of all education programs, including the development and maintenance of a formal Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Plan that must be updated semi-annually. The M&E plan will serve as a management tool and be the basis for all of USAID/Mali’s education program reporting.
In addition, s/he will participate in education sector working groups focused on technical areas related to the activities for which s/he serves as Activity Manager.  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.
1.      Mali Local resident at time of hire;
2.      Possession of a university degree in education or equivalent degree in social sciences or public administration is required. 
3.      A minimum of three years of progressively more responsible experience managing and implementing development programs.  Knowledge of Mali’s education sector reforms (PRODEC and PISE) is required.
4.      Proficiency in both oral and written French (Level 4) 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 websites https://www.usaid.gov/mali/partnership-opportunities/local-vacancy or 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: March 03, 2014