Deadline: 10 March, 2021
Location: Kismayo, Somali
Save the Children International (SCI) is seeking to fill the role of Education Project Officer.
The organisation works to ensure children around the world get health care, food and shelter as well as learning and child protection services.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement, monitor and report the Global Partnership for Education (GPE) under the MCA programme grants on a day-to-day basis in line with the agreed plan of action and budget, donor, SC and government policies, requirements and procedures
- Provide technical support to implementing partners, including Ministry of Education
- Under the guidance of the MCA programme manager, support interventions in project target locations, focusing on effective planning, reporting and implementation
- Ensure efficient utilisation of project resources for intended purpose through effective planning and monitoring
- Ensure the use of appropriate, cost effective and innovative approaches especially in improving quality, equity, inclusiveness and performance of students
- Ensure synergy through collaboration and networking with other stakeholders implementing education programmes
- Ensure partnership with relevant partners including REOs and DEOs, CBOs, CECs, teachers and children
- Ensure linkage among education and other thematic areas at field level
- Play key role in representing SCI in relevant networks and forums and engage in advocacy and dialogue with relevant education stakeholders at state level
- Closely work with Ministry of Education of Jubaland for effective programme implementation
Requirements
- Diploma or bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field with additional training in Education Planning, Management and Project Planning
- Knowledge of current national international strategies on access, equity, and quality education policies and models
- Three years, minimum, of relevant experience in similar position in implementing developmental education project
- Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff
- Ability to write quality narrative donor reports
- Good interpersonal and communication skills, including influencing, negotiation and coaching
- Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindset
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Somali
- Sensitivity to issues affecting children and commitment to Save the Children’s education and child safeguarding policies
To apply and for more information, click here.
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