Somalia: Education Programme Manager

Strategic Planning, Program Design and Development

× Initiate, organize and undertake assessments, surveys and studies that form the basis for initiating or developing new projects;

× Identify and promote funding opportunities

× Identify and promote the creation of consortia to be led by CISP

× Maintain strong relations with Somali local authorities

× Prepare concept notes and proposals for new education and livelihoods initiatives in line with Somali Education priorities, the overall national and global CISP strategy, donors indications;

× Ensure new projects are in line with the CISP Somalia’s strategy for education;

× Build and strengthen partnerships with other education actors especially within the education platforms (Education Steering Committee and Education Cluster)

× Guarantee CISP presence and visibility in Education fora

Coordination, representation and collaboration

× Ensure that the education projects are implemented in close coordination with other actors’ projects;

× Establish good working relationship with respective ministries and other public or private actors at various levels including planning, managing and monitoring of project activities;

× Attend and play a proactive role in national education forum and other working groups as required;

× Build and strengthen partnerships with other education actors especially within the consortium implementation strategy;

× Represent CISP and its education program in all relevant international and national for a for Grant Management

× Ensure good relations with donors and compliance with grant agreements;

× Ensure submission of timely, high quality project reports and support the development and direction of the programme accordingly;

× Provide technical support to local partners and government offices in order for them to prepare and submit required reports;

× Identify gaps in Somali policy development at federal level and promote projects for the capacity building of Somali local institutions.

× Lead the preparation of timely and high quality project progress and completion reports that meet donor requirements;

× Lead the preparation of timely and high quality project plans and progress reports to pertinent government ministries;

× Lead project reviews, including amendments, revisions and other recommendations with regards to the grants managed.

Quality assurance of Program Implementation

× Ensure the effective management and development of the education programme through planning, regular monitoring, review, research and evaluation, within the framework of the overall national and global CISP strategy;

× Ensure the quality of the program implementation through development of training materials, sharing of resources and materials, clear communication and collaboration with education staff;

× Ensure programme monitoring and evaluation system/tools are applied and project progress, results and immediate outcomes and impacts are systematically tracked, documented and shared as appropriate on the basis of CISP and donors’ requirements;

× Support programme implementing partners in preparing plans for implementing project activities and ensure coordination within and among projects and partners;

× Ensure that projects are implemented in accordance with the work plans and the involvement of partners and concerned stakeholders at all levels;

× Ensure that CISP and its partners implement project activities in a most efficient, effective and sustainable manner;

× Ensure that periodic, adequate and accurate project monitoring reports are produced by CISP and its partners and submitted to donor;

× Ensure Travels to project sites of CISP and partners and regular monitoring of projects together with project team/partners are conducted;

× Ensure the participation of Ministry, Local Authorities and target groups, in planning, implementation and M&E of project activities based on CISP principles and approaches

Budgeting and Budget Management

× Ensure the overall Education programme financial sustainability in coordination with the Financial department

× Defines Education programme financial strategies and facilitates the increase of the Education portfolio

× Ensure updating and maintaining detailed financial plans for all education projects according to activity work plans;

× Ensure preparation and maintaining procurement plans in line with the financial plans for all education projects in line with CISP strategy and regulations;

× In consultation with program staff and local partners, prepare project budgets and budget revisions as needed;

× Manage project budgets as per CISP minimum standards and donors’ requirements; Monitor project budget utilisation (budget/expenditure) against project implementation

× progress and propose necessary adjustments and/or actions, ensure Value for Money

Staff Management

× Recruit, manage and provide leadership to education program officers of CISP in accordance with the terms and conditions of CISP;

× Create and maintain a strong collaborative and cooperative work environment amongst Education staff;

× Apply performance management system in line with CISP guidelines and minimum standards

× Provide continuous on-the-job-training to the staff and enhance the capacity of program staff to implement and monitor the education projects effectively and efficiently;

× Identify program staff performance gaps and plan appropriate actions in consultation with CISP coordinator and HR department

COMPETENCIES and SKILLS

× Master’s Degree in Education, Social Sciences, Economics or other related field;

× At least 5 years of relevant working experiences including 2 years at field-based level, preferably with grants funded by EU, DFID and/or USAID in Somalia and East and Horn of Africa;

× Sound knowledge of education policy, strategy and development through education initiatives;

× Experience in education, income generation, local economic development, policies

× and best practices in the fields of education and poverty reduction among youth in a post-conflict environment;

× Good coordination, leadership, capacity building and mentoring skills;

× Ability to work under pressure and in adverse situations and readiness to travel to field areas;

× Experience and understanding of Monitoring and Evaluation systems;

× Experience and passion for program development and promotion;

× Exceptional skill to undertake, commission, and interpret research and evaluation evidence in education, economic development, market surveys, tracer studies;

× Ability to explore the appropriateness of quantitative and qualitative research methods;

× Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, including a good track record of writing reports, proposals and education documents;

× Excellent Computer and Social media skills;

× Ability to work independently with minimal supervision;

× Patient and flexible personality;

× Good sense of humour;

× Excellent networking and people skills;

× Excellent cross – cultural competencies;

× Positive attitude, sees opportunities;

× Passion for education and development.

Interested and qualified persons, with the required experience are invited to submit their application to Human resource admin@cisp-nairobi.org and cc: fumagalli@cisp-nairobi.org by close of business on: 16 July 2017

Email subject: “Application for the position of Education Programme Manager in Nairobi”.

Application to include ALL of the following:

1. CV (not exceeding 4 pages), including 3 references.

2. Cover letter (1 page maximum)