Senior Model Technical Program Manager University of Massachusetts Amherst Kabul, Afghanistan

Summary
The University of Massachusetts Amherst seeks applicants for the position of Senior Model Technical Program Manager for a possible USAID-funded Higher Education Project to be implemented in Afghanistan. This person will be responsible for managing the establishment of the academic and policy frameworks needed to begin two-year technical programs at Kabul Polytechnic University (KPU) that will be the initial foundation for the development of community colleges in Afghanistan. As part of a team working on the larger scope of work for HEP, theSenior Model Technical Program Manager will lead the development of a process for developing the goals, the curriculum, and the assessment procedures needed to implement such degrees.

This proposed project is part of an overall program to rehabilitate and strengthen the capacity of the education system to improve access to quality education throughout Afghanistan. The project will work directly with Universities and the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) to: improve professional and institutional capacity, strengthen policy systems, and facilitate the development of a coordinated national educational strategy.

We seek skilled and experienced professionals with experience in developing and managing community college programs, who are familiar with Afghanistan or other conflict-affected regions, with a preference for individuals who have worked on other development education projects.

This is a non-dependent post, with a duration of one-year. The position would start on or about September 1, 2012. A full set of benefits is provided including housing in Kabul and regular regional and international leave.

Minimum qualifications and attributes
1) Master's degree or higher in relevant content area.
2) Experience working with program development and management in community colleges.
3) Experience working in developing countries, particularly in conflict-affected regions, and ability to live and work in a challenging context. Experience working in an Islamic country preferred.
4) Evidence of experience in program/project management.
5) Demonstrated high levels of maturity & emotional intelligence and ability to problem solve and interact well with others.
6) Demonstrated strong analytical, managerial, leadership, communications and interpersonal skills.

How to Apply
CVs and letters of interest must be submitted to the following email address for consideration.hepcie@inbox.com

To facilitate review, please include names and contact information for relevant references. The title of the position being applied for must be indicated in the subject line of your e-mail. Review begins immediately until positions are filled.

We thank all individuals for their interest, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted.