Position: USAID/Mali Project Management Specialist (2)
Brief Description of Position: The Project Management Specialists will provide technical assistance to USAID/Mali’s education team, contributing to the designing and management of a new project which focuses on supporting the USAID Education Strategy. The Project Management Specialist will help his education colleagues in all analytic works related to the design of new activities focused on helping “Malians Secure a Democratic, Resilient and Prosperous Future”. 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 (MOE). 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:
Possess Malian citizenship or local residency at the time of application.
A university degree in education or equivalent degree 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 reforms (PRODEC) is required.
Fluent (level 4) in English and French. H/she must be capable of drafting error-free routine correspondence and
translations in English and French.    
How to obtain Solicitation: Detailed Statement of duties and the qualification requirements for the position is available on the USAID website https://www.usaid.gov/mali/partnership-opportunities/local-vacancy, and US Embassy website https://mali.usembassy.gov
Where to submit application:
Email Applications:  submit your application on bamakohrmvacancies@usaid.gov
Please indicate the Vacancy Reference Number in the subject line of your email: HR-EDU-001-2016-PMS. Emails received without the Vacancy Reference Number indicated above will not be considered.
Local Address for Application Submission:
Supervisory Executive Officer
US Agency for International Development
BP 34, Bamako-Mali
Please note that all cv/resume and cover letter must be in English, otherwise application package will be considered as incomplete and will be rejected.
Application deadline is April 19, 2016