Plan has a performance management and accountability matrix SOP. Every position holder is expected to adhere to the SOP and review and review her/his responsibility against the accountability matrix.

Project management – (45%)

·         Ensuring that facilities meet compliance standards and government regulations

·         Record, monitor, review and report incidents involving children and staff, and where necessary take-action to reduce risk.

·         Ensure all activities comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations and other relevant statutory requirements and guidelines.

·         Ensure the provision of a quality early childhood program which meets the needs of the children attending the Centre in line with the requirements of the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards.

·         Manage the implementation of relevant service development and improvements in partnership with clients, the community, funding bodies and staff at a local level and Industrial park staff.

·         Actively liaise with both internal and external services and networks to ensure the service is well placed within the early childhood profession.

·         Establish sound working relations with key stakeholders (government and non-government)

·         Maintain effective monitoring systems to identify changes in children’s needs and report on emerging gaps within current project.

·         Organize in relevant staff recruitment, induction, training and supervision.

·         Prepare and timely submit quality periodic (and where applicable, situation/status reports) project reports to management as per donor requirements and the project monitoring & evaluation plan

·         Prepare government reports as per the template provided;

·         Support community-managed play-based, gender responsive early learning opportunities for children

·         Facilitate links between community-based programs and formal pre-primary and primary services including resources, oversight and support to formal and community-based ECD.

·         Establish process for licensing and certification and develop and implement communication and dissemination plan to promote service to workers and HIP Investors

·         Cascade an outreach Campaign to local communities to create community-buy and ownership of Centre.

·         Ensure an integrated set of child care, maternal support and early education support to female HIP workers, their children and the wider community.

·         Ensure effective and efficient management of financial resources, including review and check project budgets, monitoring expenditures, and implementing cost control measures.

·         Establish implementation plan using Plan International’s Structural Quality Dimensions Checking

·         Ensure all project level project documentation is filed and organised for accountability purposes

·         Ensure project learning and achievements are documented and disseminated widely in the region

·         Ensure mid –term and final project evaluation take place

Job Requirements

Technical expertise, skills and knowledge

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications/Experience Essential:

Essential

·         Bachelor degree in Social sciences, Social Work, Environmental Health, Public Health, or another related field

·         5 years of total experience from which least 2- 3 years of professional experience in implementation of ECD or ECD-related interventions/programs

·         Ability to demonstrate integrity, responsibility, respect and innovation in all aspects of the position.

·         Able to supervise and delegate duties to staff and volunteers.

·         Ability to identify health and Safety issues pertaining to the work environment.

·         Ability to ensure confidentially, professionalism and discretion is maintained

·         Ability to work with children to maximize their potential

·         Strong conceptual, verbal, and written communication skills; both in English & Amharic

·         Ability to initiate and organize work while establishing priorities in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment to meet deadlines with attention to detail;

·         Ability to develop strong trusting relationships and sound partnerships with local government and Non-Government actors in the sector in order to gain support and achieve results;

·         Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities;

·         Ability to be flexible and interpersonal skills to interact with employees at all level

·         Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

 Desirable

• Strong negotiating skills.

• Direct (or close) experience in childcare centres or related facilities

• Experience in managing people (as this role requires managing employees of the centre including the caregivers/nannies

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Able to work with minimum supervision

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK

Note: Female candidates are highly encouraged to Apply