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Save the Children in Senegal implements projects through various thematics, based on innovation and partnership with governments, civil societies, communities, families and children to inspire in the way children are treated in the world.
Our work is dedicated to child protection against violence and exploitation and is on exploitation, female genital mutilation and sexual violence issues. Our work contributes to the implementation of multinational and trans border programmes on female genital mutilation and children on move.
02 Education Programme officers
This position is under reserve of a proposal approval
Under the line management of the Director of Operations, the Education Programme Officers will
Participate in the implementation of Education activities in the framework of the project and the operational planning and development of one or several Education projects for Senegal country office, in collaboration with the Education Specialist.
MAIN TASKS:
· Coordinate the effective management of Education partners to ensure timely delivery of program outcomes, progress, projects donor reports.
· Maintain up to date the Detailed Implementation Plan, Indicator Tracking Table, MEAL Plan, log frame ensuring that they reflect eventual progress and changes in the project
· Consolidate progress from different partners into one quarterly project report as per the approved format
· Accountability for monitoring, evaluation, accountability and learning (MEAL) for the project(s) with guidance of the M&E team in Senegal Country Office, including:
· Ensure that every Education partnership is designed and managed so that it furthers achievement of SCI strategy and strengthens local and national capacity to deliver for children;
· Analyse potential partners using documented selection methods and ensure that all partners comply with Save the Children and donor requirements and regulations;
· Oversee program implementation of existing Education partners and ensure appropriate partners are engaged in Education projects, advocacy and emergency preparedness activities;
· Undertake regular field visits of SC supported projects lead by partners, to ensure that project implementation adheres to partnership agreements; and that partners receive necessary guidance, input and assistance during all phases of the project cycle;
· Ensure regular partner evaluation and ensure that capacity building and exit strategies are in place for the partners working on Education projects.
· Ensure good institutional learning within Education encompassing documentation and storage in shared areas of case studies, good practises and lessons learned and the production and promotion of high quality reports in French and English.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
· Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field (or equivalent experience).
· A minimum of 3 years management experience in a corporate or an NGO environment
- Solid project management skills and experience in :
o Program planning, implementation and reporting
o Design Monitoring and evaluation
o Financial management of programs (including budget development and financial monitoring skills)
o Partner management and sub-grants
- An in-depth understanding of and experience in child protection and child rights issues, preferably in Senegal and West Africa
- Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically
- Previous experience of managing and developing a team and the ability to lead, motivate and develop others
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Fluency in French , professional proficiency in English
- Ability and willingness to change work practices and hours, and work with incoming teams in the event of major emergencies
- Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches
HOW TO APPLY:
HOW TO APPLY:
For more information on Save the Children International you can visit our site: www.savethechildren.net
In order to apply for this position, please send your CV and Cover Letter toscidakar@savethechildren.org
Our selection processes reflect our commitment to safeguard children from abuse. Our people are as diverse as the challenges we face.
