Education Project Coordinator - Mogadishu (National Position) - Somalia

Job description

Generic responsibilities
Line management of Education project field staff
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Contribute to Education strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps
Manage and implement delegated portfolio of Education projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated from PM in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure high technical quality
Provide regular progress reports to PM (AM and CCS if no PM)
Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist
Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills
Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
Promote the rights of IDPs/returnees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific responsibilities
In close collaboration with the Area Manager and with technical support of the Education Specialist, expand, develop, manage and implement the NRC’s Education projects in South and Central Somalia according to sector strategy, proposals and plans.
Manage the area education staff, providing on the job training as required to increase the capacity of the team.
Manage and monitor project finance and budgets; maintain strong control on budgets ensuring spending within available resources and in compliance with donor and NRC grant management guidelines.
In close collaborations with the AM he/she responsible for managing the day to day operations of all education core competence including project design, implementations, monitoring, reporting and expansion of education project across SC area offices scope. This includes taking lead the education need assessments and participates the ABE, TET and YEP programing and implementations.
Ensure that detailed annual work plans and budget for all ABE and YEP activities are prepared in a coordinated and timely manner
Directs and coordinates activities of project personnel to ensure project progresses on schedule and within budget.
In close collaboration with M&E, ensures that lessons learnt and success stories from the programme are effectively documented and shared.
Ensure a good co-operation and synergy with NRC’s other programmes in the Area.
Visit/supervise regularly to all the NRC education project sites.
Liaise with all education authorities (federal and state level) and other stake holders to ensure effective coordination, implementation, and monitoring of education programme.
Represent NRC education in cluster and other education related meetings in the south central Somalia.
Ensure the quality, direction and consistency of ABE, TET and YEP programs.
Actively promote the rights of IDPs/returnees and be protection and advocacy oriented.
Any other assigned task relevant to the position as requested by the Area Manager.

Qualifications

Higher education, preferably in the field of Education, political science or international development
Experience from working with education projects especially projects funded by EU
Experience in Education programme management
At least five years previous experience in a similar position and in a humanitarian/recovery context
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal

We offer

Commencement: As soon as possible
Contract Duration: 1 year with possibility of extension
Duty Station: Mogadishu
Salary/Benefits: According to NRC's general directions.
The candidate is to observe NRC's four core values dedication, innovation, inclusivity, accountability and the Code of Conduct for all staff

Miscellaneous info

• Travel: Some travelling must be expected