GPE MCA Project Manager – Education – Hargeisa, Somaliland

 

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Position: GPE MCA Project Manager – Education

Duration: 12 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=200006NK&lang=en

Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Applications close on Monday 23rd November 2020 @ 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

[GPE MCA Project Manager – Education]

TEAM/PROGRAMME: Education

LOCATION:Hargeisa   with

frequent travel to program sites

GRADE: 3

 

POST TYPE: National

CHILD SAFEGUARDING/PSEA; Level 3 – the role holder will have direct contact with children and/or young people either frequently and adult beneficiaries (e.g. Once a month or less) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE:

The GPE project manager will lead the implementation of of Global Partnership for Education (GPE) funded MCA program. Under the guidance of the GPE Deputy Program Manager, the post holder will oversee the day to day delivery, implementation and reporting of the GPE funded MCA 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: [GPE Deputy Program Manager]

Dimensions: Save the Children has been working in Somalia/Somaliland for more than 60 years. The Country Office has over 550 staff across 14 field offices across all Federal States. In 2018, we reached 2.5 million people through our humanitarian and longer-term development work in Health, Nutrition, Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH), Education, Food Security and Livelihoods (FSL), Child Protection and Child Rights Governance. The Country Office manages 65 active awards totalling US$165 million from a range of governmental/institutional donors, including DFID, ECHO, EU, FFP, OFDA, NORAD and DANIDA being some of our largest.

Staff directly reporting to this post: 2 GPE coordinators and 3 officers

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Project Implementation

Working closely with the Education team,the post holder will ensure that all activities under GPE funded MCA 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 MCA program.

Prepare detailed action plans (activity and budget plans) and implement upon the supervision by the Deputy Program Manager and the over all 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 and PM 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.

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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.

SAVE THE CHILDREN COMPETENCY FRAMEWORK DELIVERING RESULTS (SKILLED)

Maintains a broad strategic perspective at the same time as an awareness of the detail of a situation

Establishes clear and compelling objectives with teams and individuals and monitors progress and performance

Creates and applies measures and metrics to track performance

Holds others accountable for achieving results and challenges underperformance

Demonstrates financial awareness and a concern for cost effectiveness

DEVELOPING SELF AND OTHERS (ACCOMPLISHED)

Gives regular positive and constructive feedback to others

Identifies clear development needs and development plans through regular constructive reviews of their own performance (and their team’s where appropriate)

Creates space for others to learn and provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments when people are ready for them

Coaches others to learn from their experiences on the job and to use the resources available to them

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING (SKILLED)

Gathers the right information and uses critical thinking to make effective and timely decisions

Stays with a problem or challenge until a solution is reached or no longer reasonably attainable.

Knows when to involve others in a decision

Demonstrates awareness of the wider external influences that impact on decision making

Simplifies processes and procedures wherever possible

INNOVATING AND ADAPTING (SKILLED)

Suggests creative improvements and better ways of working

Seeks out and applies successful ideas from others to overcome challenges

Shifts tasks, roles and priorities to perform effectively under changing or unclear conditions Applies lessons learned to enhance future ways of working

APPLYING TECHNICAL AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE (SKILLED)

Delivers work that reflects a good knowledge and application of technical and professional standards

Keeps up to date with trends in their work area

Maintains  ethical  and  professional  behaviour  in  accordance  with  relevant  codes  of  conducts  WORKING

EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS(ACCOMPLISHED)

Enables people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives to contribute to positive outcomes

Breaks down silo working and challenges behaviours that are not collaborative

Knows when to follow and lend leadership to strengthen other leaders

Recognises when trust is broken and seeks to resolve conflict and re-establish trust

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

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

Substantial experience (at least five years) in planning and management of primary, education programmes in 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. Women are strongly encouraged to apply

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=200006NK&lang=en

Closing Date will be 23rd November 2020.

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