EDUCATION PROGRAMME MANAGER - Puntland, Somalia
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Role Purpose:
The Education Program Manager is responsible for planning, organising, directing, coordinating, monitoring and evaluation of Save the Children International's education programme (including primary/secondary education, teachers training, skills training and employment and capacity building of education administrations) in Puntland. The Manager is expected to lead a diverse team comprising of different sub-sectors of education and hence expected to possess extensive professional knowledge and experience in education planning and management in the stated subsectors and proven track record in mentoring and developing education staff /managers. The Manager is expected to introduce and manage innovative approaches for improving access, quality and equity of education in both development and emergency context. The Manager will play a key role in establishing and maintaining sound working relationships and partnerships with local education administration bodies, local and international NGO partners.
Contract Duration: 1 year with Possibility of renewal
Location: Somalia/SL - Puntland (Gardo/Garowe with regular travel to project sites other field offices as necessary)
Qualifications and Experience
- Post-graduate degree in education or a related field with additional training in education planning and management; project planning and management techniques
- Recommended a minimum of six years of relevant hands on experience in managing diversified (primary/secondary education, teacher training, skills training, capacity development of education administrations) and large scale education programme in the context of both emergency and development
- Proven experience of developing and managing high quality, innovative and cost-effective education projects in fragile and insecure environments, preferably in Somalia context and with International NGOs
- Demonstrated skill and experience in writing up high quality donor reports
- Proven 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
- Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
- Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international and matrix management environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
- Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy-in
- Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours
- Ability in managing stress and deliver timely results in context of having competing and pressing priorities
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required
- Commitment to Save the Children International values
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role. Applications close on 24th June 2016
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We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse. Employment is subject to our Child protection standards including background checks and adherence to our Child Safeguarding Policy
Save the Children is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to employ and assign the best qualified talent.
Disclaimer:
Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process and does not act through recruitment agents
HOW TO APPLY:
Application Email: Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to: 'MKogi.34527.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com'
