Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 18 Mar 2014
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Contract length: 10 months
The role
The Emergency Education Programme Manager will oversee the implementation of Save the Children International in South Sudan education programme in Upper Nile State of Southern Sudan, comprising of – but not limited to – the following currently on-going grants: UNHCR, DANIDA, UNICEF and Save the Children member funds. Focus will be on access, quality and protection in education. The post-holder will be expected to engage in current debates and developments regarding the needs of children living in conflict and advocate for satisfactory responses to their educational requirements, in times of emergency and development. S/he will also ensure quality of programmes implemented by the education project teams in the area of responsibility.
Qualifications and experience
Essential
* Masters Degree in Development Studies or Education with at least 5 years management experience, including staff management, fund raising and budget management
* Qualified graduate teacher with experience in teacher training and supervision
* Experience of teacher training and training of trainers
* Excellent written and spoken English
* Demonstrated high competence in assessment, proposal and report writing
* Experience or understanding of working in an emergency environment
* Experience of working through systems of community participation
* Experience of working in an insecure environment
* Strong representational, advocacy and communication skills
* Proven team management skills
* Adaptability and flexibility
* Ability and willingness to be mobile and willingness to travel to field regularly
* Competent in using computer packages and email
Desirable requirements
* Post graduate degree in education or other social sciences
* Familiarity with South Sudan and knowledge of Arabic or other languages used
* Financial and budget holder experience. Experience of effective budget management, tracking and monitoring
* Experience of working in insecure environments
* Good level of physical health and fitness
* Radio communication experience
* Driver's license and some experience of driving four-wheel drive vehicles
We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.
To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs
Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.
How to apply:
Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
nfoames.33622.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com