Inclusive Education Project Manager (PM) - Education Cannot Wait Project

GENERAL MISSION

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Education Cannot Wait (Education in Emergency) inclusive education project manager contributes to the implementation of the mandate and the 10-year strategy of Humanity & Inclusion in the country where s/he is based. S/he is responsible for implementing his/her project. S/he ensures optimal quality and the impact of the project implemented by means of a delegation system with appropriate oversight mechanisms. With all the other HI managers, the project manager shares responsibility for the sound management and effective functioning of the global organisation.

Under the supervision of the Operations Manager, the Education Cannot Wait (Education in Emergency) Inclusive Education Manager, based in Warder of Dollo Zone of Somali Region, is responsible for leading and in charge of managing the implementing a project called “Education Cannot Wait (Education in Emergency)” pre-primary, primary school age children and adolescents affected by the drought.  This project will be implemented jointly with Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC).

 Technical Advisor, based in USA, will support the project manager with technical assistance in order to ensure the overall quality of the action’s outcomes.  For this reason, the Project Manager will report to the Operations Manager based in Addis Ababa.Missions / responsibilities

 Mission 1: Management

Manager as a role model: embody HI's values on a daily basis, and be a role model.· 

Manager as a coach for meaning: understand the strategy, make it explicit, translate it into operational objectives for his or her team, lead the necessary changes. Give meaning to each management action. Encourage inter and intra departmental exchanges of practice. Encourage innovation and risk-taking.

Operational manager: organise the operational management of his or her team, structure the work around identified processes, steer performance and facilitate the resolution of problems.

First HR & Coach: contribute to the development of his or her staff, creating the conditions for their commitment, professionalism and attachment to HI. Ensure compliance with the code of conduct and institutional policies, the mindset and expected individual and collective behaviour.

 Mission 2: Strategy and steering

Contribute to the development of the programme’s operational strategy

·         Contribute to programme or country operational strategy (StratOp).

·         Draft new project proposals for the continuity or expansion of the project.

·         Contribute to the drafting of new proposals for new opportunities, if necessary.

 Mission 3: Operational implementation

Responsibility 1: Ensure the implementation of the project, in line with the logical framework and allocated budget

·         Steer the project’s intervention strategy and put forward adjustments if the objectives change or if it is likely that they will not be met.

·         Ensure that activities and the associated resources are planned, and implement the action plan.

·         Ensure that activities are implemented in line with the project proposal and the allocated budget.

·         Ensure project reporting, internally (within the programme) and externally (reporting to funding bodies, authorities and/or partners).

·         Undertake expenditure and manage the project activity-specific budget lines according to the delegation he/she received based on the programme signature delegation table

·         Prepare and manage partnerships with the project implementation partners.

·         Guarantee the proper archiving of information.

Responsibility 2: Ensure that project implementation complies with the existing frameworks

·         Ensure the proper implementation and follow-up of institutional policies (specifically PME, PSEAH and Age-Gender-Disability policies) and the other HI internal standards.

·         Ensure compliance with the terms of the project proposal and the rules applied by the project funding body/bodies.

·         Ensure compliance with global technical standards and norms by communicating and by involving the technical specialists and advisors with expertise in the project themes.

 Responsibility 3: Ensure project monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning

·         Ensure project monitoring, specifically activity progress indicators and the expected outcomes.

·         Develop and implement the project evaluation plan.

·         Ensure that the project is accountable to the local stakeholders.

·         Ensure project learning, taking into account lessons learned from similar previous projects, following the recommendations made throughout the project (from evaluations, support missions, audits, etc.), and capitalising on the acquired knowledge.

 Responsibility 4: Ensure project data management

·         Ensure that the appropriate data collection and management tools are in place on the project, in line with global standards.

·         Ensure that data related to the project is collected and compiled in the project database.

·         Carry out regular checks and makes any necessary corrections to the activity database.

Responsibility 5: Coordinate the teams involved in the project

·         Facilitate coordination meetings between his/her direct team and the support services located in the area when necessary.

·         Ensure that his/her team and the support teams (shared and technical services, in particular) work well together in order to facilitate the implementation of the project in the country.

·         Facilitate the project steering committee.

Responsibility 6: Contribute to external project communication

·         Contribute to HI’s external influence by taking part in networks, when required.

·         Communicate about the project to partners, authorities and stakeholders when relevant.

Mission 4: Emergency Preparedness and Response

·         Lead the emergency preparedness actions in his/her department and, in the event of an emergency, reorganize the priorities of his/her team according to the humanitarian priority, in order to ensure a quick and efficient response by HI.

Management skills

·         Being capable of helping team members to progress: developing his/her staff‘s ability to work autonomously.

·         Knowing how to position oneself so things can move forward.

·         Knowing how to simplify and prioritize. 

Qualification: depending on the context:

Education Management or Special Need Education from recognized University.

Local language skill:

Knowledge local language (Somali) is mandatory.

Experience: - Six years of relevant experience with undergraduate degree or Five years relevant experience with Graduate degree or  four years relevant experience with Doctorate degree.  

Experience of working with multicultural and/or multi-disciplinary teams. Experience in implementing projects in consortium. Experience in the field of disability inclusion.

Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should fill in the attached application form 

 Job application form updated (1).docx  and submit it with a 1 page motivation letter through [email protected]  email or ethiojobs it at on or before the above mentioned deadline.

Please clearly state the position you apply in the subject of your email other wise it will be rejected automatically.  Only short listed candidates will be contacted for exam/interview no phone calls please.

We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting child protection and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This position involves working with beneficiaries and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks. The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and sign self-declaration form to help us verify your suitability to work with children including checks with past employers.

Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes women and persons with disabilities