Zonal ECW FER Project Supervisor

Imagine1day is seeking to hire a Zonal ECW FER Project Supervisor for the West Wellega Zone to manage the implementation of the Education Cannot Wait (ECW-FER) project. This position will involve collaborating with the Regional Education Bureau and various partners in the Gimbi area of the West Wollega Zone in Oromia.

We are seeking a senior and energetic Zonal ECW FER Project Supervisor to lead the coordination of various education projects. This role will focus primarily on enhancing literacy and numeracy skills among children in the targeted zones.

 Job title: Zonal ECW-FER Project SupervisorReports to: Imagine1day Regional Program ManagerDuty station: Gimbi, West Wollega Zone, OromiaEmployment condition: Contract for 11 months with possibility of extension Number of positions: one (1)SALARY: As per the organization's salary scale

 Job Overview:

The Education Cannot Wait High-Level Mission in Ethiopia urges innovative financing solutions to urgently meet the educational needs of 9 million crisis-affected out-of-school children.

Education Cannot Wait (ECW) is the global fund dedicated to education in emergencies and protracted crises within the United Nations framework. Our mission is to support quality education outcomes for girls and boys affected by crises, including refugees and internally displaced individuals, ensuring that no one is left behind.

ECW collaborates with the multilateral system to enhance the speed of responses in emergencies and connect immediate relief efforts with long-term interventions through multi-year programming. We work in close partnership with governments, public and private donors, UN agencies, civil society organizations, and other humanitarian and development actors to improve efficiency and eliminate siloed responses.

ECW urgently appeals to both public and private sector donors for increased support to reach even more vulnerable children and adolescents. As an organization engaged with children and vulnerable communities, 

Main Responsibilities;

With support from the regional program manager and in collaboration with the Zone/Woreda education office and schools, the Zonal ECW FER Project Supervisor will be responsible for implementing the overall response plan.

1) Program planning, coordination, management, and leadership

• In collaboration with the Imagine1day regional program manager and county offices, she or he plays a role in creating a strong foundation for program coordination, including on-time development of the project implementation plan, including budget.

• Provide technical and management leadership to the Education Can Not Wait /ECW/ approach) by best practices and Imagine1day policies.

• Actively participate in the project planning sessions organized by Imagine1day regional program coordination offices.

• In collaboration with the line zonal and Woreda Education, contribute to and provide input for developments, concept notes, and proposals for new programs and projects by identifying new emergency areas, community gaps, and emerging needs of the community through conducting desk reviews, need assessments, and presenting the findings.

• Ensure that all planned Education Can Not Wait /ECW/ approach) activities are implemented on time, within the budget, according to quality standards, and as per the monthly plan.

• Provide situational updates and cluster updates for the regional offices. Coordinate the project visit and donor monitoring with the respective Zonal and Woreda Education offices and other education key stakeholders.

• In partnership with Teachers’ Colleges, Universities, and others, organize training and capacity building on education for government and program staff.

• Planning and executing the projects requires procurement in accordance with the financial policy of the organization and collaboration with the procurement and finance departments as well as the concerned program departments.

• With support from the program managers, follow quarterly, monthly, and weekly activity plans to achieve expected results, and this includes planning activities and procurement.

• Identify needs and gaps in programming and proactively suggest new activities to enhance the protection activities.

• Supervise (in collaboration with the EiE Specialists) the required evaluations of new situations or of the existing programs to guarantee high-quality interventions.

• Supervise to conduct regular monitoring and evaluation activities and, regularly, liaise with partners to identify gaps and challenges as well as to ensure the quality impact of the approach.

• Work closely with the M&E officer to ensure data is collected to better report on activities and ensure quality services for beneficiaries.

• Prepare quality weekly and monthly reports in addition to other reporting tasks as per donor and partner requirements.

• Ensure continued coaching and mentoring for the project coordinators, officers, and other actors based on the project’s needs.

• Provide technical support to program staff and partners such as the Education office on (the Education Can Not Wait /ECW/ approach) and education response plan. This includes ensuring that the efforts are aligned with existing government mechanisms and services to strengthen their sustainability.

• On-going capacity building for teachers, and school principals on Education Can Not Wait /ECW/ approach) systems, community mobilization, integration of Education Can Not Wait /ECW/ approach) into other programs (multi-sector programming), and psychosocial support in line with capacity-building plans Monitor and report on the results of capacity-building efforts.

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting requirements from woreda and kebeles/sites are met (as per the established format) and systematic coordination of appropriate responses on Education Can Not Wait /ECW/ approach) in the operational response plan with other relevant sectors, especially education.

• Facilitate and support Donors' field visits to target woreda and kebeles/sites.

• Support and coordinate other projects in the target area

• Undertake other relevant tasks as directed by her or his supervisor and assist with other duties in support of the Education Can Not Wait /ECW/ approach) in the Program.

2. Program Finance and Administration

• Ensure the financial, human, and asset aspects of the program are planned, implemented, controlled, monitored, and reported in accordance with the HR, finance, and administration policies and guidelines of the organization.

• Participate in the selection, training, development, and performance of staff that will report to the zonal program coordination offices.

3. Program monitoring, evaluation, and documentation-develop

• Develop project monitoring and evaluation. Plans and coordinates the project's monitoring, evaluation, learning, and documentation with program staff and partners.

• Identify program gaps and propose solutions for challenges in communication with the regional program manager and technical staff.

• In partnership with signatory offices Coordinate the program field visit, monitoring, and evaluation by the donors.

• Develop quality program or project reports and communicate them to internal and external stockholders, donors, clusters, and regional staff by the project proposal or agreements and standard reporting formats. These include monthly, quarterly, biannual, final, 5W, and other program updates.

• Systematically coordinate the documentation of project inputs, outputs, results, and impacts of the program or projects.

• In collaboration with the communication departments, coordinate the development and communication case histories, lessons learned, and best experiences.

Safety and Security 

• Works closely with the Security Officer in monitoring the evolving safety and security situation in the geographical location of the project activities and ensures that project operations comply with the safety and security guidelines.   

Gender Equality Commitments  

• Foster an environment that supports values of women and men, and equal access to information.

• Provide a work environment where women and men must be evaluated and promoted based on their skills and performance.

• Respect beneficiaries’ women, men, children (boys and girls) regardless of gender, sex orientation, disability, religion. race, color, ancestry, national origin, age, or marital status. 

• Value and respect all cultures. 

Safeguarding Commitment

The incumbent is required to carry out his/her duties in accordance with the Imagine 1day PESA, Child Safeguarding Policy, Code of Conduct, and other than the internal work rules.

Remain alert and responsive to any child and adult safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the child and adult safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.

Job Requirements

University degree or master's at an advanced level in the fields of educational planning and management, educational leadership, educational psychology, sociology, social work, psychology, social anthropology, community development, development studies, and related fields.

• Extensive work experience relevant to Education Can Not Wait /ECW/ approach) in both development and emergencies may be considered a replacement for formal qualifications at an advanced level.

• At least 5 years of progressively responsible humanitarian and development work experience in education, Education Can Not Wait /ECW/ approach), and projects and program coordination, including in emergencies,

• Previous experience of at least three years in Education program coordination in an international or national NGO or UN agency

• Familiarity and experience working with government counterparts.

• Strong knowledge and experience in establishing Education coordination architecture

• Who is well trained in school leadership, education, and Education Can Not Wait /ECW/ approach) minimum standards and result-based project cycle management.

• Qualitative and quantitative report writing, communication, and presentation skills

• Strong skill and passion for supporting and supervising education program offices and field staff, creating a strong team with a transformational leadership mindset.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and the Internet.

• Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English, the local language, and Amharic.

• Having experience working with the Education Bureau and within South Ethiopia regional states, zonal, and woreda levels will be an asset.

• PSEA Training Certified 

Requirement Skill

• Time management

• Team management

• Team spirit

• Report writing

• Career Level: Mid-Level (3-5 years)

• Employment Type: Full time/ contract /

• Number of people required: 1

• Work Experience: 5-8 years

• Duty Station: Gimbi, West Wollega Zone, Oromia. 

Additional Requirements:

• Reasonably good experience in project management.

• Highly energetic and able to work independently with little supervision

• Excellent computer skills, especially in data management

• Able to speak local language and has working experience in the area.

• Willingness to travel and work in remote areas.

• Recommendation letter from the most recent employer.

How to Apply

Application proceedure: 

Applicants who have access to the internet can directly apply online through THIS LINK. The screening process for this position is on a rolling basis, so early submission of applications is encouraged. Imagine 1day reserves the right to start with the next steps in the recruitment process prior to the closing date, should we identify a suitable candidate. 

Imagine 1day encourages female candidates to apply!

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview and exam.

Shortlisted candidates will need to submit other supporting documents upon request at later stage.

Imagine 1day  is not able to contribute towards any costs incurred by candidates during the recruitment process.

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