J/P HRO is a non-profit organization dedicated to help lift the nation of Haiti out of the rubble and give the Haitian people a better life, is seeking experienced professionals for several exciting opportunities as part of its response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
J/P HRO is a non-profit organization dedicated to help lift the nation of Haiti out of the rubble and give the Haitian people a better life, is seeking experienced professionals for several exciting opportunities as part of its response to the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
The Education Project manager will coordinate and implement education efforts in the Petion-Ville Club and Cite Maxo displaced persons camps as well as the Delmas 32 neighborhood of Port-au-Prince. The Education Project Manager will oversee the management of the J/P HRO school located in the Petion-Ville Club Camp and initiate improvements to make it a best-in-class education facility. S/he will also be leading the transition of the school from camp to a brand new facility in the Delmas 32 neighborhood. S/he will develop capacities of partner schools through the establishment of the neighborhood education support system composed of the different schools councils. S/he will build relationships with community, service providers, state institutions and donors to ensure that the school network has the adequate resources to function and to improve its performance.

Develop partnership agreements with schools in the Delmas 32 neighborhood.
Update needs assessment and analysis for targeted schools as needed.
Conduct best practices research to gather relevant material to introduce relevant changes to current school practices.
In collaboration with school councils, develop action plans for school improvement.
In collaboration with the Program Development department, craft advocacy and resource mobilization strategies.
Collect and analyze data on school activities and performance.
Coordinate capacity building to ensure adequate support to partner schools and the application of appropriate educational standards.
Ensure involvement and good communication with local and national authorities.

School Management:

Plan, oversee and review the education activities of the J/P HRO-managed school "Ecole de l'Espoir".
Establish performance targets for the school and monitor and monitor their progress.
Ensure education quality assessments and the implementation of required improvements measures.
Lead staff evaluations and craft training program to improve their competencies.
Participate in school council meetings to understand school dynamics and identify issues to be resolved.
Supervise logistics related to school supplies procurement.

Administration-Reporting and Team Management:

Ensure proper administrative and financial management of the Education department.
Report to Program Manager about activity progress, issues, risks and constraints on a weekly basis.
Manage the Education department team and develop the staff's capacities and leadership.

Bachelor's degree in education, administration, international development or a related field (required); Master's in Education (desirable).
Experience in education (required).
Experience in school management (desirable).
Familiarity with Haitian education system (desirable).
Proven track record of working at a senior level with host governments, international donors and academic institutions (desirable).

Interested candidates please send your application at:

hrstaffing@jphro.org or at 17, Rue Latortue, Delmas 48, Delmas, Haiti

- Cover letter

- Curriculum Vitae

- Copies of diplomas and/or certificates

Please mention the "position applied for" as subject of your email. Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview

Work values:
- High degree of integrity
- Commitment to J/P HRO values
- Self-motivated and positive
- “Can do” attitude and solution-oriented approach
- Excellent communication skills
- Flexible and resourceful
- Patient and respectful
- Works well in a multi-cultural team setting

2012-05-07