Position:  Education Project Manager

Duration:   10 Months.

Duty Station:  Hargeisa

Please refer the below Job Description for the position description and the key selection criteria.

Interested candidates are required to submit a CV and mandatory cover letter quoting the Job Title on the subject line. The file name of the CV and attachments must be the applicants name and sent

to URL Link:

https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=220001TE&lang=en

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications close on Monday 21st of March 2022 @ 11:59pm.

We work with children, communities and governments all over the world and we believe in the right person for the job regardless of where you come from and how you identify yourself. We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to ensuring that only those who are suitable to work with children are considered for these posts. All successful applicants will therefore be required.

TITLE:  Education Project Manager

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Education Department

LOCATION: Hargeisa

GRADE: 3

CONTRACT LENGTH: 10 MONTHS

CHILD SAFEGUARDING:

Level 3:  the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The Education projects manager will lead the implementation of Global Partnership for Education (GPE) funded Program and will support the EU funded Project Under the guidance of the Education Program Manager, the post holder will oversee the day-to-day delivery, implementation and reporting of GPE Education program. The post holder will be embedded within the GPE Program Management team lead by the Program Manager. The post holder is expected to have in-depth professional knowledge and experience in education planning and management. S/he will be responsible for planning and execution of all project activities. He/she is expected to ensure that the project is timely, efficiently, and effectively implemented. H/she ensures the involvement and participation of stakeholders including children, teachers, parents, and government authorities. He or she will ensure the use of appropriate, cost effective and innovative approaches. He or she will ensure synergy through collaboration and networking with other actors and promote partnership with relevant partners. The job would demand frequent interaction with and provision of technical support to project staff and Somaliland Ministry of education staff. The post holder is also expected to effectively manage education project officers reporting to him or her.

SCOPE OF ROLE:

Reports to: Education Program Manager

Staff reporting to this post: 2 GPE coordinators

Budget Responsibilities: Yes

Role Dimensions:  Save the Children operates across all zones in Somaliland and currently has three offices and staff over 160.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Project Implementation

·         Working closely with the Education team, the post holder will ensure that all activities under GPE funded program progress as per plan and that all stakeholders are fully involved in the implementation of the program.

·         Oversee timely delivery of all program deliverables of the GPE funded program.

·         Prepare detailed action plans (activity and budget plans) and implement upon the supervision by the Education Program Manager and the overall approval of the program.

·         Ensure that program is implemented in accordance with the approved work plans and the involvement of partners and concerned stakeholders at all levels.

·         Ensure that project/program monitoring and evaluation system/tools are applied and program progress (activities and outputs), results and immediate objectives (outcomes) and impacts are systematically tracked, documented and shared as appropriate on the basis of SC and donors’ requirements.

·         Travels to project sites and conduct regular monitoring of schools together with project team.

·         Organise quarterly and bi-annual (as required) project review meetings involving all stakeholders and ensure that planning/implementation of projects are informed by the outcomes of the reviews.

·         Provide technical assistance to Ministry of Education and Science staff

·         Ensure effective community participation and utilization of local resources for project implementation and sustainability.

·         Report to EPM on any irregularities or obstacles which may hamper the implementation of the GPE funded programs.

Budget Management

·         In consultation with project staff prepare project budgets and submits to Program Director for approval.

·         Assist project officers in producing project cash forecast on a monthly basis and manage project budgets as per SCI minimum standards and donors’ requirements.

·         Monitor program budget utilisation (budget/expenditure) against project implementation progress (variance reports) and propose necessary adjustments/justification and/or actions.

Staff Management

·         Manage the program staff; define expectations, provide leadership and support as needed, and evaluate direct reports regularly.

·         Manage and provide leadership to program staff in accordance with the terms and conditions of SCI.

·         Apply performance management system in line with SCI guidelines and minimum standards with program staff under his/her supervision.

·         Identify program staff performance gaps and plan appropriate actions.

·         Ensure that program staff understand and are able to adapt their roles and responsibilities in both emergency and development contexts.

·         Establish planning, review and feedback mechanisms for program staff members. 

Coordination and Collaboration

·         Ensure that GPE projects are implemented in close coordination with SCI’s and other actors’ education projects.

·         Establish good working relationship with respective departments and regions of the Ministry of Education staff

Report Preparation and Submission

·         Ensure timely program monitoring reports are produced and submitted to Education Deputy Program Manager for action.

·         Together with the program staff and finance/grant staff verify completeness/ appropriateness of partners’ financial report.

·         Provide technical support to MOES in order for them to prepare and submit required reports.

·         Prepare timely and high quality program progress and completion reports that meet donor requirements.

Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation 

·         Together with the Project team ensure that projects and components have robust monitoring plans, baselines, reviews and evaluations in line with project designs and donor guidelines.

·         Plan and organize periodic project monitoring and take corrective actions, document and disseminate lessons and best practices.

·         Ensure active involvement and participation of beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders in the process of program monitoring.

Knowledge Management

·         Ensure that project officers are familiar with education policies and strategies, SC global strategies, Quality Learning Environment tools and techniques.

·         Work with technical resources among Save the Children members to facilitate sharing and learning in good practices and leverage their support for strengthening education studies, assessments, innovations, advocacy and capacity building in favour of children   

General statements of responsibility

·         Perform other related tasks as requested by his/her immediate supervisor.

·         Comply with all relevant Save the Children policies and procedures with respect to child protection, Health & safety, fraud, whistle blowing, equal opportunities and other relevant policies

·         Account for SC’s assets and interests and safeguard from loss arising from fraud, waste, weak administration and poor value for money

·         Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects Save the Children's commitment to safeguarding children in accordance with the Child Protection Policy.

BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)

Accountability:

·         holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values

·         holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved.

Ambition:

·         sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to do the same

·         widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others

·         future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.

Collaboration:

·         builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, Members and external partners and supporters

·         values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength

·         approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.

Creativity:

·         develops and encourages new and innovative solutions

·         willing to take disciplined risks.

Integrity:

·         honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of integrity

·         Bachelor’s degree in education or a related field with additional training in education planning and management and project planning and management techniques

·         Fluency in English and Somali languages.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

·         Substantial experience (at least five years) in planning and management of education programs in UN, INGOs and LNGOs in Somaliland

·         Relevant trainings in the area of education project management, and monitoring

·         Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff

·         Ability to extensively travel for project monitoring and provide on-site technical support to field teams

·         Good interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching

·         Experience in planning/undertaking assessments and surveys in the area of education

·         Strong knowledge and experience in implementing/applying M&E frameworks (systems and tools) for (primary education.

·         Good experience in working at grass root level including teachers, CECs, children, REOs, DEOs, and local implementing partners

·         Conversant with girls’ education issues, teacher training, learner- centered/friendly teaching methodologies, lesson planning, school pedagogical activities, school co-curricular activities, school EMIS and management etc

·         Good understanding and experience in child rights programming approaches

·         Conversant with National Education Policies and strategies relevant to education

·         Good skills and experience in writing monitoring and project progress reports

·         Fluency in spoken and written English and knowledge of local context

·         Proficiency in using computer applications

·         Commitment to Save the Children values

Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer.

Interested and qualified applicants can view the profile and apply for this position through the below URLs:-

 https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=220001TE&lang=en

Closing Date will be Monday 21st of March 2022 @ 11:59pm.