Program Director - GPE Grant
Lead and oversee GPE SCG implementation in Syria.
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Overview
Lead and oversee GPE SCG implementation in Syria.
You have:
- An advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in education policy and/or international development policy, social sciences, public policy, or any other related field.
- Demonstrated experience leading high-level representation for an organization or major program, with proven ability to engage confidently and effectively with government counterparts, donors, and diverse stakeholders.
- At least 8 years’ experience in a senior management role of donor-funded programs focused on capacity building and/or systems strengthening of government officials, managing a diverse team of professionals.
- Extensive experience working in Syria or the MENA region, and excellent knowledge of current geo-political developments in Syria and the history and current state of the education system.
- Excellent analytical, communication, and writing skills and the ability to influence diverse stakeholders to promote evidence-based causes and ideas.
- Written and spoken fluency in Arabic and English required.
- Experience in applying safeguarding, ethics, conflict-sensitive and ‘do not harm’ principles.
- Familiarity with GPE’s model of education system transformation and past experience working on education sector diagnostics and education sector planning and monitoring.
Potential interview questions
| Can you discuss your experience in leading a large-scale education program? | To understand your capability in managing significant projects. | Share specific examples of programs you've led, focusing on outcomes and stakeholder engagement. |
| How would you approach building relationships with government officials and stakeholders? | To assess your interpersonal skills and strategic thinking. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to tackle a challenging problem in a project. What was the issue and how did you resolve it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you employ to ensure compliance with organizational policies and requirements? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've successfully led a diverse team? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle feedback and criticism from stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you think are the key components of a successful education strategy in fragile contexts? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your experience with budget management and resource allocation in projects. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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