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Job in Abuja at Save the Children for an Education in Emergency (EiE) Coordinator
Save the Children International is a 'dual mandate' organisation and as
such equal priority will be given to both humanitarian and
development work.
This is the only way we will be able to ensure that
some of the fundamental rights that we believe children have, such as
survival, safety and constant access to protection and education can
be guaranteed. As part of a commitment to work with children through
humanitarian interventions Save the Children will support programmes in
both sudden onset and chronic emergency situations.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Education in Emergency (EiE) Coordinator
Location: Abuja
Role Purpose
- Work closely with some, SEMA, NEMA, UNICEF, local implementing
partners, members of the Education sector working Group, UN-OCHA and
other UN agencies, to ensure that the programme goals are achieved.
- He/She is responsible for designing programmes and writing
proposals for new or ongoing projects in line with SC goals and
strategic directions.
- For purposes of ensuring healthy collaboration between the
sector’s work and other projects or initiatives in North Eastern region,
the coordinator will actively participate in education-related
activities and meetings, and will also seek active collaboration with
other players working in the education sector.
- Specific areas of concern are the provision of temporary learning opportunities in IDP camps and host community.
- He/She provides overall leadership at a strategic and programme
level for the sector, and ensures that SC vision and overall program
goals related to the sector are met. He/She provides managerial,
technical, and administrative support to the project officers.
Key Areas of Accountability
Under the direct supervision of the Field Manager, and in close coordination with the Education in Emergency Advisor in Abuja:
Programe development and Implementation:
- With the support and guidance of FM and EiE Advisor, lead the
implementation of Save the Children’s education project activities
within the IDP camps and host communities through provision of EiE and
ECCD services to the children
- Provide guidance to field-based education team on common
standards, innovative strategies and approaches which ensure a capacity
to address SC Commitments for Children in Emergencies, and reflect good
practice in emergency education responses
- Identify critical program gaps and vulnerabilities, and clarify
roles, responsibilities and accountabilities to effectively address
those gaps
- Ensure quality in the programme by building capacity of the
local staff through trainings, and providing trainings in pedagogy,
psychosocial support, life skills etc. to teachers.
Human Resources:
- Line management of the education project staff
- Prepare performance objectives together with program staffs and
give the necessary feedback, follow up and support to improve staff
performance.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Contribute to the development of appropriate and effective
program monitoring systems to enable assessment of both the emergency
response process and impact and to ensure delivery of results for
children
- Reporting on progress and documentation of best practices
- Support in development of communication materials, case studies and blogs.
- Spend at least 40% of time in the field to support project activities[CK1]
- Prepare implementation reports, weekly, monthly or other periodical reports for SCI and funding partners
Coordination and Networking:
- Working closely with the FM and EiE Education Advisor, develop
partnerships to leverage resources, ensure adequate coverage in the
emergency response and early recovery phases, and ensure adequate
funding consistent with SC resource mobilisation strategy and emergency
response plans
- Advocate for, and support, the development of sustainable,
child-friendly and hazard-resistant standards and designs for learning
centres, the integration of life skills into both formal and non-formal
education, with a particular focus on Disaster Risk Reduction( DRR)
- Represent SCI programme in the coordination at state levels;
represent SC at the State Education Sector Working Group meetings,
working closely with UNICEF, SEMA, UNOCHA among others, to address
issues related to strategic planning, roles and responsibilities of
sector partners, and joint advocacy
Qualifications and Experience
- University Degree in Education, Social Sciences or related technical field.
- Ability to adapt and work effectively in remote areas, work in a challenging work environment with minimal direct supervision.
- Ability to take personal responsibility for completing tasks to a high standard and to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to work flexibly and professionally in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.
- Three year progressive experience in Education in Emergencies,
programme design, administration, monitoring and evaluation or related
field.
- Previous experience in working with capacity building/training facilitation is desirable.
- Excellent Computing and data management skills.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online
Application Deadline 13th November, 2015.