CHARITY JOBS IN AFRICA

Organization: CARE
Country: Somalia
Closing date: 19 Nov 2014

In mid-2010 CARE Somalia/Somaliland initiated a change in its program structure and strategy - from working in technical sectors to working in more holistic programs focusing on the needs of particular ‘impact groups’. CARE has identified a number of particularly vulnerable groups in Somaliland, one of which is vulnerable rural women which the position report to. The aim of this program will be to work with these rural women and the communities they live in to address underlying causes of poverty, vulnerability and marginalization that affect them. CARE is looking for suitable candidate to fill the position of Senior Project Officer (Education) - Rural Women Programto be based in Las Anod, Somalilandwith frequent travel to other project areas.

I. Job Summary

The overall responsibility of the SPO - Education is to support education activities with the rural vulnerable women program including planning, implementation and evaluation of projects activities in Somaliland under the guidance and leadership of Area Manager_HE project. He/she ensures that efficient and effective systems and processes are in place to enable CARE to implement program activities in line with donor requirements. He/she will have frequent interaction with program technical, government and implementing partners.

II. Responsibilities

Project Implementation

• Lead all field work to conduct baseline, midline and end line studies, school assessments, and other studies that the project might undertake in the course of the project life.

• Working with the project team and MOE ensure that project intervention target marginalized children with special emphasis on the girl child.

• Train and coach CECs and head teachers in the development of school Improvement plans in collaboration with regional and district education officers.

• Working closely with the project engineer, ensure that all construction/rehabilitation works are in line with the designs and BOQs and are of high quality and meet the child friendly school criteria.

Pa**rtnership & Capacity Building**

• Train, support and coaching of education mentors, teachers and Community Education Committee (CECs) in order to ensure quality delivery of programs.

• Ensure the implementation of HE project promotes capacity building to the maximum degree possible for local communities, MOE, CBOs and government staff and agencies.

• Training and capacity building of CECs to oversee the management and administration of project schools.

Project Monitoring and review

• Collaborate with the regional and district officials of the MOE to oversee project implementation.

• Ensure that project/program monitoring and evaluation system/tools are applied and project progress (activities and outputs), results and immediate objectives (outcomes) and impacts are systematically tracked, documented and shared as appropriate on the basis of CARE and donors’ requirements.

• Travel to project sites of Education program and conduct regular monitoring of projects together with MOE and project team.

• Provide technical assistance to REOs, DEOs, teachers and mentors through developing standards, monitoring/supervision tools, guidelines and trainings and other mechanisms to ensure quality of primary education.

Reporting and representation

• Ensure the timely production of quality monthly and quarterly reports by collating reports of different field locations into one report and submission to Area Managers or other Key management staff.

• Prepare reports on each field visit conducted and submit to the report to Area Managers or other key management staff.

• Represent CARE in all relevant forums, stakeholders such as local authorities, community leaders, representatives of NGOs, UN agencies and government issues related to education sector.

Others

• Undertake any other duties as assigned by the area managers or other key management staff.

• Account for CARE’s assets and interests and safeguard from loss arising from fraud, waste, weak administration and poor value for money

• Carry out the responsibilities of the role in a way which reflects CARE’s commitment to delivering service to the needy beneficiaries.

Wo**rking Conditions**

Based in Laasanood and requires substantive travel to project sites covering all the regions of Somaliland.

Required Qualification

• University degree in social sciences or any other related field.

• At least 3 years working experience with INGOs in Education

Pe**rson specification**

• Strong command of English

• Good interpersonal and communication skills

• Good computer skills MS and Excel

• An individual with initiatives and strong team work skills

• Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups

• Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure work completed efficiently and effectively

How to apply:

Interested candidates who meet the criteria above are encouraged to send their application letters and detailed CVs to hrhargeisa@som.care.org by 19 No****v****e****m****b****er****, 2014 at 3:30 pm**. Please indicate**‘Senior Project Officer (Education) – Las Anod, Somaliland’ as the subject line of your email. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

CA****R****E is an Equal Opportunity Employer promoting gender, equity and diversity. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.