Non Governmental Organization is seeking a
Manager, Education Program
Position based at Léogane
Type of contract: Open ended

Job Purpose
The Education Program Manager (EM) is responsible for the management and delivery of results in Save the Children’s Education program in Léogane. The EM will manage the education budget for the location and ensure that program activities are carried out in an efficient and timely manner and up to a high standard. The EM will provide timely feedback on program progress, challenges, gaps and lessons learned. The EM will be responsible for effective cross-sector linkages and to develop and maintain good working relationships with local partners, other INGOs, local Ministry of Education representatives and the UN.
Responsibilities
Leadership and management
 Lead, manage and motivate the program team in Léogane;
 Liaise closely with the Education Cluster in the Region, participate actively in collaborative planning, implementation, information sharing and other initiatives coordinated by the Cluster; support Co-Cluster coordination with UNICEF on behalf of Save the Children when necessary;
 Work closely with department and zonal leadership, and with international, national and local partner organizations;
 Recruit and supervise staff; conduct regular and appropriate capacity building activities for staff.
Program and Grant Management
 Set up clear program management systems with the education team, developing clear targets and activity plans per school or zone/district/department with appropriate reporting and communication;
 With the education team develop clear targets and activity plans for early childhood development;
 Identify, troubleshoot and resolve promptly staff issues, implementation delays, or problems with partners;
 Ensure that Child Protection, Health & Nutrition WASH, Livelihood, and Safer Construction teams are coordinated with education.
Program development
 Participate in the continuous assessment of mid and long term education needs and ensure that this is appropriately reflected in sectoral meetings;
 Work with Education Advisor and colleagues from SCiH education team and other sectors to ensure regular coordination at strategic and programmatic level, developing programmatic synergy;
 Advise and provide support to the Field Manager to develop program ideas to increase the impact of Save the Children’s education program.

Monitoring and Evaluation
 Develop M&E plan with the support of Education Advisor and M&E specialist and use M&E plan, including feedback mechanisms to track progress and improve program quality;
 Ensure clear plans in place for monitoring and evaluating project activities in relation to the objectives and those lessons learnt are shared and capitalized on.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCES

• Master’s degree in International Education;
• Minimum 5 years practical experience in the education sector, preferably in developing countries;
• Substantial experience in the humanitarian context, particularly in education in emergencies;
• Commitment to Save the Children Child Protection Policy;
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children aims, values and principles;
• Resilience and ability to work independently.;
• Willingness to work and travel in difficult environments.