South Sudan (Republic of): Education Coordinator
Country: South Sudan (Republic of)
Closing date: 24 Oct 2013
Position Education Coordinator
Place of Assignment Based in Ajoung Thok, Unity State, South Sudan
Starting Date December 2013
Duration of Contract Initial contract of one year (possibilities for extension
Qualifications
Experience: Minimum of five years’ international experience managing large development and humanitarian projects with many staff in a reputable international organization. Diverse geographical professional experience preferred.
Education: Master’s degree in Education or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
Professional skills: Excellent team work and problem solving skills. Demonstrated experience and skills in training facilitation, conducting assessments, baselines and evaluations using participatory methodologies; data analysis and interpretation.
Possession of practical skills in writing concepts notes, donor proposals and reports
Sound understanding of project management cycle, humanitarian principles and standards including SPHERE, HAP and the Code of Conduct.
Computer literacy with full knowledge of office applications, internet and email
Willingness to travel for over 30% of time and to live/work in remote locations with very basic conditions.
Awareness of the general political, economic and development dynamics of the region. Strong organizational and management skills. Excellent verbal and written English skills. Arabic language skills would be an advantage.
Commitment: to train national staff and communities to increase their capacity for self-help and development.
Applicants are required to be in sympathy with the core values of our organization.
Job purpose:
The Education Coordinator – Unity State is responsible for the overall supervision and management of all LWF Education programs in Unity State. Entails overall responsibility for the effective and efficient management of Education activities and ensure the implementation of education activities and maintain documentation in accordance with established LWF South Sudan guidelines and procedures.Reporting & Communication lines: The Education Coordinator shall report to the Team Leader under the overall leadership of the Country Representative. Key Functions:
Program management
• Responsible for the implementation of the education elements of emergency projects in accordance with approved time schedules, budgets and LWF & donor regulations.
• Supervise the Education CDAs and ensure the CDAs prepare and follow weekly and monthly work plans
• Oversee the training workshops on education for the target beneficiaries.
• Design education data collection forms and carry out school management assessments in conjunction with the CED personnel.
• Oversee and give guidance on technical trainings as identified by the needs of beneficiaries.
• Oversee the participatory needs assessments and identify issues affecting education operations for emergency projects in the project area as organized by relevant agencies.
Coordination and accountability
• Lead the organization, plan and management of targeted beneficiaries for the education interventions.
• Lead the organization of training workshops for members of the PTA and SMC for the LWF/DWS supported schools.
•Oversee the activities of the schools supported and provide necessary advice to them.
• Lead in build the capacity of the County Education Departments (CED) in the project area to develop / strengthen their capacities for improved educational management
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual operational plans of education activities
• In collaboration with the County Education Departments, PTA’s and SMC’s promote girls education in the state.
Monitoring and reporting
• Prepare monthly reports and document case studies, best practices and lessons leant from each of the activities implemented as per the approved log frames.
• Coordinate with the County Education Departments in the project area in the distribution of scholastic materials to the LWF supported schools.
• Coordinate with logistics staff for supplies to the project area for education related activities.
• To represent LWF and liaise with local, national or government partners at local or state level in coordination meetings and workshops.
• Undertake continuous monitoring visits to all the beneficiaries.
• Work closely with PO FS, PO WASH and PO Protection to implement Food Security & Livelihoods, WASH and protection activities in target schools
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Team Leader or by request of the MoEST authorities.• (HAP), Community Based Psychosocial Approach (CBPA)];
How to apply:
Applications should be sent in English, accompanied by the names and e-mail addresses of three persons who know the applicant professionally by e-mail to:
Aline Ritchie
Office for Human ResourcesThe Lutheran World Federation
e-mail: LWF_HRoffice@lutheranworld.org
