Education Coordinator

Job Description
? Co-ordinate with District Program Manager and Education staff and DoE for effective implementation of the education project activities, ensuring clear guidance and standards for all program staff are in compliance with all agreements and the project proposal
? To Represent SC-Alliance in Education Working group at district level and participate in other education forums
? To manage Community Mobilizers, and work in close collaboration with the community and teachers for the roll-out of agreed project activities
? Develop work plan, budget plan (Monthly Financial Projection) and effective monitoring of all activities.
? Ensure that the education program is implemented effectively in a good quality standards and ensuring consistency of the work in accordance to the program goal and objectives.
? Submit operational plans on weekly and monthly basis, reviewing activities periodically, to ensure that project expenditures are used within limits and guidelines approved by the Program Manger.
? Develop, maintain and improve mutual and beneficial relationships with key stakeholders and provide capacity building through advocacy (including government officials, school teachers and community leaders) to ensure successful implementation of the project.
? Develop, maintain and improve work coordination with local key partners (community, NGO, international bodies), to ensure the successful implementation of the project activities
? Develop progress reports periodically to line manager, in order to ensure the provision of accurate and updated information.
? Ensure effective, streamlined communication between education program and Logistics and other support staff.

Requirements
? Post Graduate Degree or equivalent experience in Education, Social work or other relevant discipline
? Demonstrated 3-4 years of overall experience; and a minimum of 2-3 years of specific sector experience
? Experience of implementing best practices
? Good understanding of education concepts and issues in Emergency context
? Strong interpersonal and team building skills and excellence as a team player
? Fluency in written and spoken English is highly desirable

Save the Children believes in equal opportunities for all. Women professionals are encouraged to apply.  Due to urgency, these position may be filled before the due date.

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