Role and responsibilities:
The purpose of the Education Project Manager position is to drive the implementation of Education programming in the Nuba Mountains, ensuring implementation on-time, on-budget, in line with the proposal, and with excellent quality.
Key objectives for this role include:
Generic responsibilities:
Line management for project staff
Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
Contribute to the development of Country, Area and Education strategies, initiate and participate in the development of relevant Education projects
Specific responsibilities:
Program Design and Planning:
In consultation with partners, staff, area office management, Education Specialist, maintain a watching brief on access to and quality of education in the area of operations;
Partnership Management:
Build and maintain strong relationships with partners, ensuring effective communication, collaboration, and coordination throughout program implementation.
Program Implementation:
Oversee the implementation of education programming, including interventions in primary, non-formal, and youth programming, ensuring adherence to program design, standards, and protocols.
Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning:
Support and collaborate with NRC’s Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) Team in conducting baseline, learning, and impact assessments, and relevant analytical activities
Team leadership
Line management of staff in line with NRC procedures, ensuring NRC is a great employer to work for
Coordination and Representation
Responsible for attending relevant Education specific meetings and coordination for a, representing NRC strictly within the limit set out by the Area Office.
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What you will bring
Competencies:
1. Professional competencies
Bachelors or master’s in education, management, or relevant field; minimum three years of experience managing education programming for an NGO in a humanitarian context
Experience working in complex and volatile contexts, in remote areas
Technical education expertise
Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
Ability to synthesize and communicate complex ideas in a simple manner.
Excellent cross cultural communication skills
Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
Fluency in English, both written and verbal
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Experience responding in IDP contexts, in formal and non-formal education
Fluency in Arabic
Duty stationKauda, South Kordofan, Sudan (Only applicants from same location will be considered).
Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s national salary scale.
Duration of Contract: Fixed term, one year
Travel: 20%
NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.
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When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education.
Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV.
Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position.
This position is only open for candidates who have the legal right to work in Sudan.
If you have any questions about this role, please email ESA Recruitment esa.recruitment@nrc.nowith the job title as the subject line.
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