Role Purpose: The Senior ECW Education Program Manager will work with a number of partners mainly the Federal Ministry of Education, UNICEF, SCI, NRC, OWDA, the education cluster and other local and international NGOs that will be involved in programme implementation. S/he is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, monitoring of the MYRP Seed Funding Programme. S/he is also in charge of managing the overall project implementation through results-based monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance mechanisms. S/he is expected to work closely with Somali Regional Education Bureau; Woreda education offices, and schools. The Programme Manager is accountable for budget management of the program. S/he is also accountable for partner management, which includes development through capacity building and support.

Background

Ethiopia’s Multi-Year Resilience Programme (MYRP 2020-2023) aims to improve learning through equitable access, crisis-sensitive and quality relevant education for 745,997 emergency-affected children (380,418 boys, 365,579 girls (including children living with disabilities) in 44 prioritized woredas in Ethiopia. The MYRP is an ambitious plan created by the Ministry of Education together with Education sector stakeholders.

The proposed MYRP includes immediate actions to address critical educational needs of IDP, returnee, and relocated children and medium to long-term interventions to build resilience of the education system to support the (re)integration of returnee and relocated children and their host communities.

In line with identified priorities in the education section of the HRP 2019 and ECW strategic priorities, initial MYRP interventions will utilize ECW seed funding in prioritized woredas and focus on getting out of school internally displaced and returnee/relocated children back into education with a special focus on girls and children with disabilities. Education Cannot Wait (ECW) has so far committed $27m in seed funding to the overall MYRP. This seed funding will be managed by UNICEF and SC as Grantees, and implemented by a range of organizations. It will target 60,487 (30,717 boys, 29,770 girls, including 6,049 CWDs) from 17 woredas. Interventions will be scaled up to target all emergency-affected children in the 44-prioritised emergency-affected woredas with a system strengthening approach as more additional resources are mobilized and anchor the MYRP into national programmes such as GEQIP-E. The provision of seed funding within a broader investment framework that encourages resource mobilization is another aspect of the MYRP that adds distinct value to the sector, the work of the Cluster, and the overall education in emergency response in Ethiopia.

SCOPE OF ROLE

Reports to: Director of Programme Implementation

Dimensions: Communication and relationship management with a wide range of stakeholders, including the Federal Ministry of Education, the Education Cluster, Programme Coordination Unit, Donors, MYRP Grantees (currently UNICEF and Save the Children), implementing partners, Somali Regional Education Bureau, Woreda education offices, schools, the Education Cluster, the Sub-National Education Cluster, ARRA, Teacher Training Colleges in Somali Region.

 This position is contingent upon donor approval and funding. 

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Project oversight, Coordination, management and Provide Technical Support

•   Coordinate activity implementation by the Education Cluster, Programme Coordination Unit, NRC, Two Colleges of Teacher Education and the grantee team
•   Work closely with ARRA, UNHCR, UNICEF, Ministry of Education and Somali Regional Education Bureau to facilitate the training of refugee teachers and emergency responses
• Support the education cluster to implement outcome four activities through facilitating logistics and providing administrative and technical support
•  Work closely with UNICEF, Programme Coordination Unit and Save the Children Member during annual planning, implementation of activities and reporting.
• Provides oversight and technical support to the ECW regional education program manager in planning and managing the programme.
• Support the field office in the development of feasible programme implementation plan and budget jointly with the Regional Education Programme Manager – Education Cannot Wait and implementing partners.
• Ensures that the programme is implemented in ways that is responsive to the targeted communities and children, in line with MYRP strategic plan; Save the Children principles, values and compliance procedures.
• Identifies critical issues in the implementation of MYRP Seed Funded program to initiate actions to address them.
• Monitors outcomes and identify challenges and lessons learned from the implementation of the programme to help develop strategic insights to enable better decisions.
• Initiates and facilitates changes and improvements on implementation approaches and strategies of the programme.
•  Works closely with other key personnel at federal level (MOE) to ensure efficient and effective linkages with the Somali Regional Education Bureaus, key regional education institutions and Woreda Education Offices and schools.
• Ensures that the development of quarterly, bi-annual and annual work plans and performance reports meet the standards set by SC.
• Ensures the effective use of program resources in compliance with ECW regulations and SC policies.
• Provides technical leadership to field staff and share best practices and methodologies.
• In close coordination with the PDQ Education team, provides expertise on programme implementation best practices.
•  Represents the programme at national level and is responsible for any communication and coordination with stakeholders and implementing partners.
• Provide technical support for all implementing partners in collaboration with NRC (consortium lead) and facilitate timely solutions for challenges and issues.

 Budget management

• Serve as overall budget holder for the programme.
•   Prepare annual budget and periodic budget phasing and review budget utilisation on monthly bases
• In collaboration with the finance and Award team, design budget control system, review financial reports and ensure that budget is being utilised as per plan
• Prepare and compile annual plans, budgets, quarterly and annual reports for the programme based on donors, government other stakeholder’s requirements.
• Make periodic programme and budget revisions as required.
• Ensure effective and efficient utilization of programme budget and other resources for the intended purpose.
• Ensure that partner finance planning and reports are in line with the project agreement and requirements from donors and governments.
• Facilitate communication and interaction between implementing partners and SC finance team
•  Ensure that plans are implemented as per agreed and approved budgets,

Monitoring, evaluation and quality assurance

• In coordination with Education PDQ team and MEAL Advisors, supports the field office to design results-based monitoring and evaluation process for the programme.
• Arrange regular field monitoring and super vision at least once in a month
• Regularly collect field data and document evidences, good practices, challenges and issues
• Regularly follow-up and monitor the programme to ensure proper and efficient implementation.
• Plan and facilitate regularly schedule reviews of projects with partners and stakeholders.
• Coordinate and facilitate assessments and evaluations.
• Manage knowledge and experiences from the learning process and replicate good practices.
• Ensure the proper utilization and use of monitoring and evaluation systems are put in place.
• Prepare and compile quarterly and annual reports for the programme based on donors and partners’ requirements.

Partner management, capacity building and Representation

•  Work closely with implementing partners in the course of programme planning, implementation and preparation of periodic completion reports, annual and quarterly programme budgets and expenditures.
•  Ensure that partnerships are maintained and functioning properly as per signed contract agreement.
• Maintain regular communication and interaction with partners to facilitate and promote learning and information sharing.
• Ensure that implementing partners get timely technical support
• Identify capacity gap and organise capacity development trainings
• Review reports from implementing partner and provide technical input Organize experience sharing and learning sessions aimed at improving implementation 
• Provide technical support to partners in the course of project implementation.
• Represents the ECW seed funding education program at the federal level: Ministry of Education, national cluster, at SC and other stakeholders.

 Documentation and Learning

•  Ensure proper documentation of experiences and lessons (including pictures and video documentation) learned in the course of program implementation.
• Organize and properly maintain database and information related to the programme.
• Facilitate and participate in studies and reviews related to the programme
• Facilitate and ensure dissemination of information and study/reviews
• Provide information/inputs to be used for SC information and communication materials.

Policy Analysis, Policy Engagement and Advocacy for Policy Change

•  Substantial knowledge of CP related national policies, strategies and other initiatives by government and other key stakeholders affecting children.
• Excellent working knowledge of government, public policy making and implementation to engage impactfully with policy makers, decision makers and opinion formers on CP related issues that can change the lives of children and young people affected by or at risk of protection concerns.
• Provide technical support to the development, implementation and evaluation of Save the Children’s evidence-based advocacy strategies related to CP to ensure that the voices of children guide advocacy and policy changes and related activities.
• Develop policy papers and advocacy asks (or related material) based on research evidence, technical learning from projects, policy gaps’ analysis, and the development of good practices.
• Develop and strengthen strategic relations, bilaterally and in network, with key influencing stakeholders in the sector, particularly government departments, UN agencies and private and institutional donors in country.
•  Identify key influencing moments and Engage in CP related technical discussions and represent the Organization in technical meetings and roundtables to ensure that children’s specific needs and vulnerabilities are included.
• Planning for the development and/or roll out of the policy and related action plans
• First degree in the area of education or equivalent in development studies, Masters degree is preferable
• Recommended a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a corporate or NGO environment, preferably with experience in community based child development program management experience
• 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
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
• Experience of working successfully with senior managers in other parts of own organization or partner organizations to deliver major change
• Experience of successfully implementing changes to processes to improve and monitor quality standards and impact achieved
• Experience of managing and shaping programs to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness, and of strengthening implementation of financial control processes
• Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key donor regulations
• ·Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
•   Fluency in Amharic language required
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required
•  Commitment to Save the Children values

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATION

EXPEREINCE

• First degree in the area of education or equivalent in development studies, Masters degree is preferable
•  Recommended a minimum of 10 years’ experience in a corporate or NGO environment, preferably with experience in community based child development program management experience
• Highly developed cultural awareness and ability to work well in an international environment with people from diverse backgrounds and cultures
• Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind sets
• Highly developed interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
• Experience of working successfully with senior managers in other parts of own organization or partner organizations to deliver major change
•  Experience of successfully implementing changes to processes to improve and monitor quality standards and impact achieved
• Experience of managing and shaping programs to deliver greater efficiency and effectiveness, and of strengthening implementation of financial control processes
• Solid budgeting skills and knowledge of key donor regulations
• Experience of solving complex issues through analysis, definition of a clear way forward and ensuring buy in
• Ability to present complex information in a succinct and compelling manner
• Fluency in Amharic language required
• Ability and willingness to dramatically change work practices and hours, and work with incoming surge teams, in the event of emergencies
• Fluency in English, both verbal and written, required
• Commitment to Save the Children values

KEY COMPETENCIES

Generic Competencies

•   Child Rights: Promotes an enabling environment for participation, and accountability to children
•  Be the Innovator: Promotes innovation to find new and better approaches to driving progress for children
• Deliver Results at Scale: Promotes a clear focus on impact in a project and program design, management, and oversight

Generic Competencies

• Being the Voice of Children: Promotes evidence-based policy and public engagement that includes the voices of children and their communities
• Advancing Equality & Inclusion: Displays a commitment to ensuring everything we do considers the most deprived and marginalized children and adolescent
• Building & Strengthening Partnerships: Promotes working with diverse partners as critical to delivery

Child Rights: Promotes the rights of children in own work and in work with colleagues and peers,

Additional job responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within reasonableness of their level of skills and experience

Equal Opportunities

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI’s global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Gender Equality Policies, supported by relevant procedures.

Child Safeguarding:

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

Safeguarding our Staff:

The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI anti-harassment policy.

Health and Safety

The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SC Health and Safety policies and procedures.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. The duty station of the position holder will be in Addis Ababa This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those that need better healthcare, education and child protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realize the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard.

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

• No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday
• All children learn from a quality basic education and that,
• Violence against children is no longer tolerated

We know that great people make a great organization, and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children. We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

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 HERE

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.

Interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirements should apply using the below link:

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