Chief of Party

Education Development Center (EDC) is a leader in international programs and research.
Established in 1958, EDC designs, delivers and evaluates innovative programs to address some of the world’s most urgent challenges in education, health, and economic opportunity.

EDC is preparing for an anticipated USAID-funded youth-focused project in the West Bank. EDC is looking for exceptionally qualified and committed individuals with the below qualifications.

Qualifications:

-Advanced degree in education or a related field
-Previous Chief or Deputy Chief of Party experience in youth development projects
-At least 8-10 years of supervisory/project management or program development experience,
with preference for experience with USAID and in the West Bank/Gaza
-Technical expertise in youth development and knowledge of youth sector programs
-Understanding of institutional and organizational capacity building
-Outstanding leadership skills and a record of effective project leadership and management
-Strong organizational, communication, computer, and interpersonal skills
-Ability to manage multiple strands of priority work, and staff of varying levels of technical expertise
-Excellent analytical skills and aptitude for details
-Ability to analyze activities, impact and challenges in order to recommend and lead course corrections; ability to effectively communicate analysis to diverse audiences
-Capacity to work in difficult conditions and function well under pressure
-Proficiency in English and Arabic
-Extensive international experience and experience in a developing country required
-Ability to travel within the West Bank and possibly Gaza; possible regional travel

Interested and qualified candidates should send their resume by
e-mail to:

with the position and country in the subject line. Last day of submissions: 30th of June.