Job Purpose:

General Responsibilities

• Promote equality, especially gender across the project, in line with Concern’s Equality Policy and, ensure targeting and 

• Project implementation is informed by how Concern Understands Extreme Poverty (HCUEP).

• Ensure links between Concern projects and at local and district level. 

• Promote and protect the reputation of Concern in external settings, ensuring that the organization’s experience and expertise is well communicated and consistently presented, and that we are looked upon as a professional organization, guided by organizational policies and Concern’s Code of Conduct.

Project planning and implementation

• Train teachers, caregivers and other education personnel on LtP,(Learning through Play) education-in-emergencies, interactive teaching, community cohesion for quality education

• Promote the capacity of children through the provision of social-emotional learning sessions by integrating in the teaching and learning proves

• Assure that relevant cross cutting themes (child protection, gender, inclusion, PSS safety and life skills) are integrated into the EiE project implementation at the project sites

• Collaborate and work with other sectors within Concern Worldwide to ensuring play becomes at the heart of the teaching and learning process and opportunities for crisis affected school age children (3 to 12)

• Implement, monitor and follow up the effective implementation of the planned activities of PM-ERM project in targeted schools,

• Prepare and send the weekly and monthly updates of the project to EiE Project Manger

• Organize regular discussion session with beneficiaries to collect feedback on the project implementation

• Collaborate with CP officer in designing and delivering of MHPSS, SEL trainings to teachers and caregivers/parents 

• Facilitate a joint monitoring visit with key partners and organize post supervision discussion session discuss on areas of improvement and share best experiences.

• ensure proper data record, keeping and reporting system are in place in targeted schools

• facilitate the implementation of training in collaboration with Woreda Education and organize post training assessment and feedback session

• Support the project Manager in budgeting (submission of budget revisions), expenditure tracking and all aspects of financial management of the project; 

• Participate in all budget planning, projections, monitoring and financial reporting exercises

• Work with Woreda Education and target schools to ensure the participation of community to ensure access and quality

• Coordinate the effective implementation  of construction of  learning centers, latrines and other structures  in collaboration with WASH department 

• Support the Project manager in developing  plans and implement teacher training initiatives, particularly around the needs of children from 3 to 12

Human Resource Management:

•  Identifying training needs for staff and provide (or coordinate) the training necessary for the delivery of a high quality education programme.

• Support staff with regular visits to the field to complement the information garnered through reports and discussions.

Coordination, partnership and networking

• Liaise with Woreda Education experts, school directors  at field level to conduct a joint monitoring visit, supportive supervision   and ensure reliable data record keeping and reporting system among targeted schools.

• Represent Concern Worldwide in any EiE matters (education coordination meetings, joint assessment) at woreda and school level and share timely update to EiE Project Manager.

• Strengthen networking with organizations or agencies working on EiE and child protection in ensuring child-friendly learning and for effective implementation of  PM@Home packets

• Facilitate regular review session at woreda level

    Resource Management

• Liaise with NGOs/UN agencies in the field to ensure coordination of inputs and resources for EiE project activities

• Provide regular update to EiE Manger on the effective utilization of allocated budget for EiE project Woreda (regular review of budget versus actual and take timely action)

• Work together with the EiE Project Manager, and school management to ensure that teaching and learning materials and resources planned for EiE project are in place and are properly distributed to the target children and schools

Reporting MEAL, and Documentation

• Submit high quality reports to EiE Project Manager in a timely manner and according to the donor and Concern Worldwide requirements

• Monitor the impact of the EiE project in the framework of PM-ERM program and promote learning by documentation of best practices for future emergency response works

• Provide necessary information to EiE Project Manager, Education Program Coordinator, North Area Coordinator ensure sustainability of project response (when appropriate)

• Assist on the documentation of best practices and challenges to generate materials for strategic direction of further implementations of EiE and EiE programming

• Prepare and send the weekly and monthly updates of the projects to the EiE Project Manager

• Contribute to the development of new EiE project proposals by providing consistent data and other valid information from the field

• Represent Concern Worldwide’s core values, mission, vision and strategy with IDP/Returnee communities, local partners and local government

• Carry out any other duties as instructed by the EiE Project Manager and Education Program Coordinator

· Ensure M&E is incorporated into all education programme plans;

• Coordinate and work with MEL officer on data collection at classroom and community level

• Support in strengthen the monitoring and evaluation systems for the Education Programme;

• Ensure that project data  are kept and document properly at each kebele and learning centers and  used for programme learning and revision, where applicable;

• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation is in line with Concern policies, and uses standard and approved tools to measure impact and ensure efficiency against programme indicators;

• Support the team and partners to analyses data collected and to use the information to inform programming;

• Support the development of downward accountability mechanisms as an integrated part of the planning and evaluation cycles

Safeguarding:

• Raise awareness on the Code of Conduct and associated policies (namely the Programme Participant Protection Policy, Child Safeguarding Policy and Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy).

• Be aware of and support individuals who wish to make a complaint and signpost them to the appropriate complaints mechanisms.

• Ensure access to an up to date directory of services and referral mapping within the local area.

• Liaise with the Safeguarding Officer for guidance and support.

• This role description may change as safeguarding evolves within Concern.

Other

• Ensure team members/partners are aware of core Concern policies and procedures relevant to their work, and with the support of others, carry out regular briefings on these policies, including the P4, security management, accountability.  Contribute to the implementation of these policies.

• Perform any other duties as requested by the Education Program Coordinator

Emergency Response

• Participate and contribute as necessary towards Concern’s Emergency response as and when necessary

• Comply with Concern’s health, safety and security guidelines during emergencies

Gender Equality          

• Contribute to the development of gender sensitive action plans and indicators for WASH projects

• Assist in monitoring the implementation of the action plans and indicator progress and make suggestions for corrective action/change as needed

• Contribute to ensuring Concern Ethiopia has a gender sensitive working environment and attend gender equality trainings and organizational conversations

Accountability              

• In line with Concern’s commitments under the Core Humanitarian Standard (CHS):

• actively promote meaningful community participation and consultation at all stages of the project cycle (planning, implementation, M&E);

• work with relevant colleagues  to ensure that the Complaints and Response Mechanism (CRM) is functional and accessible, that feedback and complaints are welcomed and addressed;

• work with relevant colleagues  to ensure that information about CRM, safeguarding and expected staff behaviour is disseminated among programme participants and communities.

Job Requirements

Personal specification

Essential:

•  BA/BSc in education, and  social science with a combination of relevant experiences

• Minimum  three years’ experience working overseas in education, EiE and related development programs

• Technical understanding related play based education, Social & Emotional Learning, emergency, IDPs including SRGBV;

• Experience of coaching, training and building the capacity of teachers & other educators

• Experience in budget management

• Empathy with Concern’s vision, mission, goal and objectives and commitment to capacity building, protection and participation. 

Competencies

Desirable:

• Experience working  in development programs in a project manager role

• Desirable to have good understanding of PSS, child protection & safe learning space

• Assist in building good relations with national authorities, international organizations, donor governments and other organizations

• Desirable to have experience and awareness of Safeguarding including, in particular, being sensitized to areas of sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment and trafficking of adults and children

• Demonstrate a person centered approach

• Commitment to Concern’s values such as equality, dignity and respect

• Commitment and strong understanding of cultural context and security risks in location

• Maintains and understands the importance of confidentiality

• Network skills to build and utilize contacts and relationships

• Excellent communication skills 

• Experience working in large consortia

What we offer

• A competitive salary and benefit package

• Excellent medical benefits (100% cover including dependents)

• 20 days annual leave

• 26 weeks (paid) maternity leave, 18 weeks (unpaid) parental leave

How to Apply

How to Apply

Interested applicants should send non-returnable C.V., application letter outlining how their experience and education fit this vacancy, please note that no need to submit your supporting documents at this stage:

Interested applicants should apply through CLICK HERE

Safeguarding at Concern: Code of Conduct and its Associated Policies

Concern has an organisational Code of Conduct (CCoC) with three Associated Policies; the Programme Participant Protection Policy (P4), the Child Safeguarding Policy and the Anti-Trafficking in Persons Policy. These have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation, and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organisation, and the standards of behaviour expected of them. In this context, staff have a responsibility to the organisation to strive for, and maintain, the highest standards in the day-to-day conduct in their workplace in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Concern Staff Code of Conduct and Associated Policies as an appendix to their contract of employment. By signing the Concern Code of Conduct, candidates acknowledge that they have understood the content of both the Concern Code of Conduct and the Associated Policies and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these policies. Additionally, Concern is committed to the safeguarding and protection of vulnerable adults and children in our work. We will do everything possible to ensure that only those who are suitable to work or volunteer with vulnerable adults and children are recruited by us for such roles. Subsequently, working or volunteering with Concern is subject to a range of vetting checks, including criminal background checking.

 Women and people with disabilities are particularly encouraged to apply