Position

Programme Implementation Technical Advisor

Institution

Ministry of Education, Culture & Higher Education, Federal

government of Somalia

Duty station

Mogadishu

Duration of assignment

12 months (renewable based on performance appraisal)

Reporting line

MOECHE DG of Basic Education

Key contacts

All MOECHE departments, FMS Ministries of Education, SCI and CARE

program teams.

I. General Information

II. Background Information

The Ministry of Education, Culture & Higher Education of the Federal Government is responsible Establishing quality education system for all Somali citizens that offers equal opportunities and promotes respect for human rights and observes Islamic principles as articulated in the provisional Constitution of the Federal Government of Somalia (2012) and the National Education Policy (revised in 2023). The Overall goal of the education sector is to ensure that all girls and boys have access to quality early childhood, basic and primary, secondary, technical and vocational, higher education, and complete with relevant and effective learning outcomes. The strategic goals of the sector are governed by the National Development Plan (2020-2024), the Education Sector Strategic Plan (2022-2026), the Somali Partnership Compact (2023-2026).

As part the primary role of MoECHE to expand access to equitable, inclusive and quality education, it is leading the implementation of the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) grants, funding the System Transformation Grant (STG), the Girls’ Education Accelerator (GEA) and System Capacity Grant, in collaboration with the Federal Member States Ministries of Education in Jubaland, Southwest, Galmudug, Hirshabelle, Puntland States and Banaadir regional administration, CARE and SCI as grant agents.

The objective of the GPE funded programs is: (a) improving equitable access to education; (b) improving the quality of education outcomes for all Somali children; and (c) strengthening the education system capacity for better service delivery. The GPE program aims to address the needs of large numbers of out-of-school children in Somalia, with a focus on children from vulnerable communities such as IDPs, pastoralists/nomads, urban poor, and children with disabilities, and with a particular emphasis on girls.

III. Position Summary

The Federal Ministry of education, culture and higher education of the Federal Government of Somalia is seeking to recruit a Programme Implementation Technical Advisor. He/she will be embedded in the MoECHE Office in Mogadishu with frequent visits to the FMS Ministries of Educations. The Programme Implementation Technical Advisor will be tasked to work on the implementation of programmatic activities both at FGS and FMS levels and will also be responsible for the overall programme

communications and reporting.

IV. Key responsibilities

Program Implementation (60%):

• Develop project quarterly and annual work plans working closely with all stakeholders.

• Track the progress of quarterly implementation plans across the FGS and FMS.

• Manage the day-to-day implementation of program activities.

• Support the MOECHE and FMS MOEs in ensuring smooth implementation of the project and compliance to agreed results, reporting and evaluation targets.

• Consolidate project progress reports, record challenges and lessons learnt during the implementation period in accordance with reporting format and procedures as specified in the project document;

• Jointly undertake with the relevant official site/field visits to monitor and evaluate the progress of the project deliverable;

• Identify and provide viable recommendations to address any shortfalls observed with project deadlines and deliverables.

• Attend and organize relevant meetings to support the implementation and coordination of project activities, as requested by the MOECHE

Program Communications and Reporting (40):

• Assist in drafting the quarterly/annual reports and assist in the development of any other major deliverables.

• Develop communication and reporting strategy for GPE-funded programs and create information -sharing platform for all stakeholders;

• Support the development and implementation of community outreach and mobilization strategy to accelerate the implementation of program activities;

• Publish monthly report, bulletin fact sheets about the program, capturing the progress and achievements and using Ministry page and other social media hubs;

• Actively participate in activities and events of constructions groundbreaking, infrastructure handover, etc. and prepare the statements/ press releases,

• Compile complaint and feedback from programs stakeholders, beneficiaries and advise on the possible actions/interventions;

• Participate in field visits to programs target locations, and provide advice and instructions to enhance project visibility.

• Collect, compile, and document good practices and challenges in the form of Program Briefs, Case Studies, Human Interest Stories, advocacy notes, AV films, etc.

• Carry out any additional tasks assigned by the Ministry.

V. Authority

The Programme Implementation Technical Advisor will report to the MOECHE Director General for Basic Services.

VI. Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, project management, communication, journalism, social sciences, international relations, or related fields.

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in project implementation, management, communication and media and/or a relevant field,

• Effective verbal and written communication, multi-tasking, organizational, and prioritization skills

• Demonstrable attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members is required.

• Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural communications skills

• Ability to work independently and as a virtual team member.

• Experience working in similar contexts (post conflict/fragile) and familiarity with assessment of social/gender norms in similar contexts.

• Ability to read and write fluently in both Somali and English languages.

VII. Core Values & Critical Key Competencies

Respect, Integrity, Commitment, Diversity, Stress Tolerance, communicating with Impact, Excellence and Building Partnerships.

VIII. How to Apply

Interested applicants should send their cover letters and CV to hr@moe.gov.so by XXXXX