Position: Education Project Manager
Open to: all interested candidates(Preferably Malian) -Women are strongly encouraged to apply
Very Important: This is not an international position- it's a local one
Location: Bamako
Reports to: Associate Director WASH PLUS
Provides supervision to: 5 staff
Effective Date: June 1st, 2015
Grade Level: Hay 15
Purpose of the position:
To provide management to Education Project funded by CIDA by ensuring that allocated project resources are used as per WV policies, donor standards and procedures to attain quality project performancefor the achievement of the project results.
Observe mission and core values of World Vision
Major Responsibilities
Ensure that communities are facilitated to plan, implement, monitor and evaluate the project activities for quality and sustainable development.
Coordinate the proper implementation of the project as annual operation plans and other planning documents
Enforce stewardship and accountability by ensuring that resources are efficiently and effectively utilized within the project for the intended purpose
Ensure that child protection standards are adhered to and they are adequately integrated into programming for community transformation
Facilitate recruitment of community volunteers, staff capacity & skills development and performance management in the Project
Facilitate networking relationships with government, local councils, education community based organization leaders, ADP managers and Mali Integrated WASH Program Manager and other key partners
Prepare quality and timely monthly, quarterly, bi–annual and annual project narrative and review financial reports.
Network with the Project Coordination Team and participate in the meetings of the consortia to share experiences and lessons learnt during the project implementation
Ensure that audit recommendations are timely responded to, fully implemented and progress is reported quarterly
Prepare annual budget, AOP, DIP and facilitate project monthly funding
Facilitate assessments, baseline measurements, and evaluation exercises for quality assurance
Other Competencies/Attributes:
- HR and Financial management and leadership skills and competencies
- Monitoring and evaluation skills and competencies
- French and English proficiency
- Driving skills
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following may be acquired through a combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- Minimum Qualification required: BA /BSC ( BAC +4) Degree in Education, Economics, WASH, Business Administration, Development studies /planning, Social Science disciplines or related field. Preferred
- Experience: Master degree with 3 years’ experience (in Development Facilitator’s position or in development/project management work).
****Technical Skills & Abilities:****
- Computer skills.
- Working knowledge of programs/projects cycle management.
- Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all staff and other key partners
- Demonstrated ability in leadership and team building
- Working knowledge of proposal writing and negotiation skills
- Good planning and organizational skills
Working Environment/Conditions:
- Work environment: Office-based with travel to the field
HOW TO APPLY:
