Job Description

Project-implementation and monitoring

1. Coordinate the zonal and woreda level execution of the School Readiness project phase II annual implementation plan in SNNPR, in cooperation with project team and other stakeholders.
2. Ensure the zonal and Woreda level programming targets being met, and report discrepancies and changes up to the Regional Program Manager.
3. Prepare quarterly and monthly plans, aligned with allocated budget and programming targets.
4. Ensure Zonal and Woreda level responsibilities execute in line with regional office expectations and schedules.
5. Identify opportunities for public-private partnerships.

Partnership with ZEOs and WEOs and other Zonal and Local Stakeholders

• Lead relationship building with Zonal and Woreda leadership.
• Conduct orientations and trainings of ZEOs, WEOs and O class facilitators.
• Support and provide technical assistance to community outreach strategy development
• Follow up and provide support to O class facilitator’s implementation of project activities. 
• Project deliverables including regular program reporting and annual work plan development
•  Participate in annual work plan development, developing work plans in conjunction with zonal, woreda and School stakeholders.
•  Provide inputs into regular reporting on the project progress and success related to areas of responsibility, to be incorporated into project reports.
• Participate actively in yearly budget planning with reference to donor approved budgets and project proposal;
• Prepare and conduct O class facilitators and community training on ELM methodology.
• Develop and communicate project-monitoring plan with O class facilitators, pertinent Government stakeholders and line managers.
• Prepare and communicate procurement requests, ahead of time;
• Provide technical support, including coaching to O class facilitators ahead of problems take place.
• Facilitate the distribution and installation of outdoor play materials and indoor play (Montessori) materials to target schools.
• Ensure stationary and related print rich creation materials are distributed and used properly at O class centers.
• Represent Save the Children in relevant O class zonal/regional forums, technical discussions and meetings.
• Closely follow up and provide technical support for ELM scaling up at each intervention Woreda level.
• Facilitate the collection of data related to IDELA, QLE, and QBM assessment, baseline and end line for the project;
• Support final evaluation of the projects and gather feedback from O class facilitators;
• Using appropriate M&E framework and tools, periodically monitor the status and progress of achievement of school readiness project objectives and outcomes in each woreda;
• Collect, document and report relevant data, success and case stories on achievement of project;
• Prepare periodic and quality reports and timely submit for line manager
• Monthly basis produce complaints received and managed and report to line managers;
• Prepare and submit regular activities achieved on child participation in project implementation, monitoring and evaluation and report to line managers;
• Undertakes additional assignments, as need arises, pertinent to successful completion of the project.
• Support team to conduct orientations and trainings of ZEDs, WEOs and cluster level staff.
• Coordinate, Support and provide technical assistance for Sustainability and scale up of School Readiness phase II project activities in to non-target woredas and schools.

Team management and supervision

• Follow up and provide support to Woreda Education Officers in implementation of project activities.
• Work with Infrastructure officer to ensure the quality and delivery of ECCD center construction.
• Supervise the activities of the school leadership at each target schools.

Project deliverables including regular program reporting and annual work plan development

• Participate in annual work plan development, developing zonal work plans in conjunction with zonal and woreda stakeholders.
• Provide inputs into regular reporting on the project progress and success related to areas of responsibility, to be incorporated into project reports.

Child Safeguarding and other KPIs:

• Providing orientations on Child Safeguarding for ECCE facilitators, education experts, communities and project beneficiaries;
• Ensure timely reporting of any suspected/concerns on fraud and child safeguarding issues;
• Ensure timely reporting of the security situations in program implementation area;
• Ensure child participation in project monitoring and evaluation through invitation for meetings, joint supervision, workshops etc;
• Ensure complaint are appropriately received and responded time
• Ensure consistent reporting of any humanitarian situations in project implementation area;

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualification and Experience 

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field, and minimum of 6 years’ working experience in education sector particularly in preschool programs/Community outreach Literacy programs.
•  Experience working on donor-funded education projects in pre-primary or primary school role
• Experience leading and working with teams with Pre-primary school facilitators
• · Preferably has skill in Emergent Literacy and Math;
• Experience supporting community mobilization projects and/or projects targeting community and school level stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully with ZEOs and woreda level government partners and stakeholders.
• Fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English, Amharic as well as fluency in Wolayittatto Language.
• Experience working in government education offices.
• Good computer skills (particularly Excel, Word, ppt and database)

Desirable

• Master’s degree in Educational Leadership, Education or related field

Experience working in Regional and Zonal/woreda level government education offices/NGOs working in the same operation areas at zone/woreda level.

Competences:

SC Values are: Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. To meet the value system the post holder is expected to demonstrate the following Competencies on ongoing bases (this varies according to the position please consider the below as example)

Leading: (align with Ambition, Integrity collaboration and creativity)

• Delivering result: Takes personal responsibility and holds others to account to deliver our ambitious goals for children, continually improving own performance or that of the team/ organization.

Thinking: (align with Ambition, Creativity, Collaboration and Creativity)

• Applying technical and professional expertise: Applies the required technical and professional expertise to the highest standards; promotes and shares best practice within and outside the organization.

Engaging: (align with Collaboration, Creativity)

• Working effectively with others Works collaboratively to achieve shared goals and thrives on diversity of people and perspectives; knows when to lead and when to follow and how to ensure effective cross-boundary working.
• Communicating with Impact: Communicates clearly and confidently with others to engage and influence; promotes dialogue and ensures timely and appropriate messages, building confidence and trust with others.

How to Apply

Application Information:

Please attach a copy of your CV and cover letter with your application, and include details of your current remuneration and salary expectations. A copy of the full role profile can be found at https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/ex/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en