BASIC FUNCTION OF POSITION

The Senior Education Specialist serves as a recognized expert in education and advisor to the Mission, Government of Egypt, and the Embassy on all aspects of the Mission’s basic and secondary education program in Egypt.  The Job Holder participates in and supports the management and coordination of programs/projects/activities within the USAID Education program; represents USAID in working-level meetings, and, at that level speaks and/or makes presentations on behalf of the Agency and the USG. Advises superiors on the implications of political and social developments on the education program; establishes and maintains senior-level contacts on behalf of USAID with Government of Egypt, private sector, other donor, non-governmental organizations, universities, and research institutions. Drafts technical documentation and analyses research to develop strategies for the portfolio. Represents the Mission in discussion and negotiations with implementing partners (IPs) and other donors, monitoring ongoing programs, and prepares performance reports, briefing papers, concept papers, and other periodic documentation for USAID/Washington and other USG stakeholders; and, tracks overall Education budget progress and funding priorities. The Job Holder assists Mission Management, the Office, and visiting officials in public meetings, events, field trips, and discussion with Egyptian officials and IPs.