Save The Children Project Manager – Education (Sponsorship) Jobs in Ethiopia
Save The Children Project Manager – Education (Sponsorship) Jobs in Ethiopia
Role PurposeThe Sponsorship Education Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the implementation of quality sponsorship-funded Early Childhood care and Development (ECCD), Early stimulation(ES), Basic Education (BE) and School construction programs in Waghimra Impact Area. Within his/her capacity the Education Project Manager works closely with the Sponsorship Senior Project Manager, Waghimra Field Office Manager and Head of Sponsorship to meet all sponsorship-related Education project objectives at the IA level.
Key Areas of Accountabilities
Coordinates the ECCD and BE projects and prepares annual operational plan and budget
Responsible for overall coordination and support of the ECCD and BE programmes
Ensure that sponsorship-funded ECCD and BE core programs reflect the best of common approach to sponsorship funded programming (CASP) and that the program cycle for both CASP modules is fully completed and documented.
Collaborate with the Sponsorship Senior Project Manager to prepare all the required documentations including annual operational plan (POP) and Annual Report.
Responsible for the development of annual Operational Plan (POP) or Detail Implementation Plan (DIP) of the projects.
Closely monitor and supervise the implementation of program activity as per POP and DIP.
Help design and implement a coherent ECCD and BE program implementation strategy that is consistent with agency practices and appropriate to Common Approach to Sponsorship-funded Program (CASP) needs.
Design innovative and strategic programming and cost effective ways of delivery in line with the objectives of the respective program.
Coordinate and facilitate program revision, expansion and phase-out processes.
Ensure that all activities in the respective program are progressed in accordance with sponsorship manual, are completed within time and on budget.
Ensure that all ECCD and BE program related activities are implemented in line with Save the Children principles, values and strategic plan
Ensure preparation of timely and high quality progress reports, program reports, and donor reports
Coordinate with Community Mobilization and Communication Coordinator to ensure that Community Mobilization steps are followed at every sponsorship program cycle.
Organize lesson learned and best practices from previous program implementation and shared and document for effective improvement and advocacy purpose.
Budget management
Prepare annual sponsorship Program Operation Plan (POP) based on Summary Implementation Plan (SIP)
Coordinate sponsorship budget planning for the impact area
Ensure effective and efficient utilization of project budget and other resources for intended purpose; follow up on budget utilization and project expenditure as needed.
Closely work with the FO Finance Team to efficiently monitor and track burn rates, reporting and financial compliance issues
Staff Management,
Mentorship, and Development
Coaches and mentors, and provides the required support to staff members under his/her supervision;
Encourages the team demonstrate culture of learning, creativity and innovation for outstanding results for children.
Conducts annul performance appraisal of staff members under his/her supervision;
In collaboration with the Sponsorship Senior Management Team (SMT), develop and maintain strategies for the program as well as effective and efficient allocation of the Field Office resources to achieve strategic goals and commitments.
Liaise with all project partners to maintain smooth communication and networking across all stakeholders
Skills and Behaviours(our Values in Practice)
Accountability
Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
Holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities - giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate consequences when results are not achieved
Ambition
Sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves (and their team), takes responsibility for their own personal development and encourages others to do the same
Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and motivates others
Future orientated, thinks strategically
Collaboration
Builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues, members and external partners and supporters
Values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
Approachable, good listener, easy to talk to
Creativity
Develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
Willing to take disciplined risks
Integrity
Honest, encourages openness and transparency
Job Requirements
Qualifications and experience
Essential
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, development studies, social science or equivalent.
Recommended a minimum of 6 years’ experience in a corporate or NGO environment managing education projects. And out of each 2 years in managerial position
Excellent knowledge and understanding of the Ethiopian education policy and strategies and programs.
Experience working with the Ministry of Education at sub-national levels
Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
Experience of managing and shaping programmes to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness, and of strengthening implementation of financial control processes
Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key Sponsorship regulations
Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
Fluency in English, both verbal and written,
Commitment to Save the Children values
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Save The Children Project Manager – Education (Sponsorship) Jobs in Ethiopia
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