Project Management and Implementation

Work closely with the Project manager to ensure that the implementation of project activities are progressing as planned and implemented in a phased and prioritised manner in full consultation and co-ordination with all relevant PIE staffs and agencies both governmental and non-governmental

A well demonstrated collaboration with Gambella regional and Woreda education sector bureau for relevant to the implementation of host community activities of the project. I similar manner responsible for coordination with ARRA & UNHCR education and protection units to ensure the smooth implementation of project activities in refugee camps

Active involvement in contributing inputs for any revision in the deep implementation plan (DIP) and phased budget  of the project as required 

Responsible to ensure the actualization of gender and child protection components of project activities in coordination with Gender officer and Child Protection staffs of PIE and further liaising with Gambella regional and Woreda women & children sector bureau(BWCA) . 

Ensure early and rigorous implementation of quality benchmarks  and accountability mechanisms (Compliance feedback and response mechanism )in collaboration with Monitoring and Evaluation officer  

Strengthening the capacity of existing community-based structures available both in the host and refugee communities ( both child protection and education community-based structures)

Expected to internalize him/herself with the logical framework, project documents(DIP & Phased budget ) , minimum standards for child protection & education and other relevant government policies/strategies to guide the project implementation process

Provide technical guidance and direction to the project for effective planning, implementation and monitoring of agreed education plans with special emphasis on the most vulnerable children and their families/primary care givers 

Make frequent field visits to the intervention areas (both refugee camps and host communities) to monitor the implementation of project activities, identify opportunities and constraints and any adjustments needed in consultation with the Project manager

Design and develop appropriate surveillance, monitoring and evaluation systems for education interventions in the target areas

Ensure child protection issues are properly integrated and mainstreamed in the education and other related sectors to create a safe and protective schools and community environment.

Create child protection capacity, enable linkage and collaboration among school community, the general community, parents, government and other service providing sectors such as health, nutrition, police, kebele, justice and court, CCC etc. for better protection and response services.

Work closely with the school community to establish and strengthen school clubs to ensure proper child participation.

Establish and enable a referral pathway whereby children in the community will be better protected and responded through a network of service providers synergizing each other.

 Assessment

Provide educational expertise for  Regional Education Bureau and the Gambella Teachers’ Education and Health Science College (TEHSC) to conduct various joint assessments in the host community schools

Conducting Knowledge , attitude and practice assessment (KAP) to identify key gaps and barriers to accessing quality education in  refugee and host community schools thereby support on the development of gender sensitive school improvement plans (SIPs)/school development plans (SDPs), 

Coordinate with PIE education thematic lead to  ensure that teachers are able to deliver on agreed SIPs/SDPs to deliver quality learning and enhance the capacity of the responsible education authorities

Closely working with education thematic lead to identify Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and other relevant training for teachers through conducting a transparent and ethical assessment on learning outcomes

Provide inputs for the project manager during identification process of  school blocks, latrines and Hand wash construction site through active involvement in the assessment of gaps in the project intervention areas

Work jointly with PIE education thematic lead and Regional Education Bureau  to  review the Education Information Management System (EIMS)  and contribute in the development of  an assessment strategy to assess the gaps and identify the needs of the EMIS and the areas where additional support is needed

Work in  partnership with the responsible  government sectors and the schools, as well as the ECCD centres, to assess the  capacity building and learning/teaching materials  needs of target  school members both in the refugee  camps and host community , providing them with the relevant support according to the platform of  the project documents.

Planning and Reporting

Develop and share for the project manager  feasible annual, quarterly and monthly operational plan in reference to  the DIP, Phased budget and Procurement plan  of the project

Submit to the project manager quality and timely  monthly, quarterly, bi-annual and annual project progress reports relevant to the project outcome, outputs, and indicators  

Draft detail training and distribution plan and share respective reports complemented  through clear a logical supportive documentations/Means of verifications stated in the logical framework

 Information and Co-ordination

Provide regular updates to Project  Manager on new developments, priorities and constraints – verbally/ in writing on an agreed frequency

Engage and follow up with relevant implementation manager(s)

Represent PIE to governmental and non-governmental groups as needed and agreed with the Project Manager

Support the implementation of the project  and represent PIE  in any education coordination mechanisms including any relevant cluster in consultation with the project manager

Co-ordination with the relevant government authorities, school directors, other stakeholders, and Community based structures  to fasten the project implementation process

Human Resources and Administration

Regular follow-up and coaching of Community facilitators/assistants/National teachers who are hired to support the educational activities both in refugee and host community scenarios   

Dealing with Problems

Resolves many challenges which typically occur in the project implementation process at the PA level and external coordination level, while introducing innovations as needed to meet the demands of a dynamic and sometimes unpredictable operating environment while ensuring Plan systems and policies are adhered to

Accountabilities

From project management dimension accountable for BRiCE Project Manager  

Be technically accountable in dotted line matrix for Education Program Coordinator of PIE Gambella Program Area office

Ensure confidentiality and security of any data and information that he/she will receive and/or process during  the implementation of BRiCE project  

Ensure the integrity and well keeping of any equipment that will be assigned to him/her for his/her activities.

Organizational Policies Procedures

Ensures that Plan International’s global policies for Child Protection (CPP) and Gender Equality and Inclusion (GEI) are fully embedded in accordance with the principles and requirements of the policy including relevant Implementation Standards and Guidelines as applicable to their area of responsibility. This includes, but is not limited to, ensuring staff and associates are aware of and understand their responsibilities under these policies and Plan International’s Code of Conduct (CoC), their relevance to their area of

Educational Qualification and Experience

B.A. degree in Education, Community Development, Social Science, Development studies.

Two to three years of working in Education and Child protection programs both at refugee camp and development context.

Knowledge

 Knowledge of humanitarian activities at refugee camps and understanding of development program interventions 

Awareness and sensitivity to gender and child protection issues .                  Comprehensive knowledge of minimum standards for education and child protection at humanitarian and development context. This includes familiarity with the government education and child protection policy.