Country: Somalia
Closing date: 27 Sep 2017
Education Project Officer- Somali Nationals Only
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Role Purpose:
The Project officer- under the guidance of the Education programme manager is responsible for the planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting of education projects ( including primary, and teacher training) in line with and agreed plan of action and budget ,donor, SC and government policies, requirements and procedures. The project officer will provide technical support to partners at region, district and school level including teachers focusing on effective planning, reporting, school management and leadership, EMIS and child centred teaching learning methodologies among others. He/she will ensure efficient utilization of project resources for the intended purpose through effective planning and monitoring. He or she will ensure the use of appropriate, cost effective and innovative approaches especially in improving quality, equity, inclusiveness and performance of students especially those disadvantaged groups. He or she will ensure synergy through collaboration and networking with other actors at region and district level. The project officer will ensure partnership with relevant partners including REOs and DEOs, CBOs, CECs, teachers and children. The project officer shall ensure linkage among education and projects and other thematic areas at field level. He or she will play key role in representing SCI in relevant networks and forums and engage in advocacy and dialogue with relevant education duty bearers and stakeholders at region and district level.
Contract Duration:
1 year
Location:
Beletwien with frequent travel to Hiran region
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor degree in education or a related field with additional training in education planning and management and project planning and management techniques
- Knowledge of current national international strategies on access, equity, and quality education policies and models
- Recommended a minimum of 2 three years of relevant experience in similar position
- Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff
- Ability to write quality narrative donor report
- Good interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
- Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mindsets
- Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required
- Commitment to Save the Children values
- Strong knowledge and experience in implementing/applying M&E frameworks (systems and tools) for (primary education.
Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. 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.
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How to apply:
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