Education Programme Coordinator

Deadline Date ‎2022-‎05-‎31ROLE PURPOSE:
Under the supervision of the Field Manager and doted reporting line to the
Education Manager and Education Technical Specialist, The Education
Coordinator is responsible on timely planning, implementing and evaluating
SC’s Education activities responding to IDPs, Returnees and Host Communities
across Ninewa governorate. He/ She will work closely with the operations team
as well as with partners, government and beneficiaries to ensure coordination
and appropriate community involvement in our programmes.
The Education Coordinator will ensure that project activities are consistent
with Save the Children’s programming principles and approaches, draw on
relevant best practices and lessons learned, enable children to attain their
rights and are compliant with donor regulations.
In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be
expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working
hours accordingly.
SCOPE OF ROLE:
Reports to: Field office Manager
Staff reporting to this post:
Direct: Education officers
Indirect : Education Community Mobilizers
Budget Responsibilities:
Role Dimensions: Education Manager, Project Manager, Education Technical
Specialist, Operations Manager, Safety and Security, HR, Supply Chain,
Consortium Partners and government
KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

• Monthly planning & review of project at field level. Maintain meeting notes
as evidence
• Support the project manager with updating PMM Mandatory tools on monthly
basis including DIP, PP, MEAL plan, Project Charter, HR Plan.
• Develop & submit monthly KPI plan for project in first week of every month
in coordination with project manager
• Tracking of pipeline expenses on monthly basis along with BvA review. Make
sure Payments to be submitted during the month.
• Regular follow up of procurement, recruitment & payments with supply chain,
HR & Finance department.
• Ensure quality bench mark assessment with support of MEAL department.
• Draft quarterly report and submit to the project manager.
• Ensure data base is updated and matching figures with quarterly reports
• Develop & implement project closeout plan including asset disposition in
coordination with project manager and awards team.
• Ensure learning events are organized & documented in coordination with MEAL.
• Ensure the project is implemented in ways responsive to communities,
partners and children in line with SC’s principles, values and strategic plan
and compliant with SC’s procedures.
• Ensure proper and effective use of program resources, ensuring that all
resources/assets in project are managed in line with SC and Donor policy.
• Monitor program progress against both programmatic and budgetary targets.
• Responsible for liaising with Field Management and Security on the movement
planning of team and any necessary security assessments or reassessments of
operational areas.
• Close coordination with other program and advocacy colleagues, including
WASH, Child Protection, MHPSS, and FSL on cross cutting needs and issues to
ensure an integrated approach
• Insure the sustainability plans for project interventions are adapted for
the context and are in alignment with CO strategy and SCI standards.
• Conduct risk assessment for activities to ensure safety and protection of
children and adult accessing SC services.
• Coordinate with the Education Manager and Education Technical Specialist on
staff capacity development needs.
• Represent SC in the external meetings such as sub national cluster meeting,
camp management meetings and DoE/ local authority meetings.
• Support the team with goals and objectives and evaluate on quarterly basis.
• Support MEAL to collect appropriate, timely and accurate data against agreed
indicators to enable both internal and external reporting
• Work with MEAL team to identify and incorporate project suitable
accountability mechanisms.
BEHAVIOURS (Values in Practice)
Accountability:
• holds self accountable for making decisions, managing resources efficiently,
achieving and role modelling Save the Children values
• holds the team and partners accountable to deliver on their responsibilities
- giving them the freedom to deliver in the best way they see fit, providing
the necessary development to improve performance and applying appropriate
consequences when results are not achieved.
Ambition:
• sets ambitious and challenging goals for themselves and their team, takes
responsibility for their own personal development and encourages their team to
do the same
• widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children, engages and
motivates others
• future orientated, thinks strategically and on a global scale.
Collaboration:
• builds and maintains effective relationships, with their team, colleagues,
Members and external partners and supporters
• values diversity, sees it as a source of competitive strength
• approachable, good listener, easy to talk to.
Creativity:
• develops and encourages new and innovative solutions
• willing to take disciplined risks.
Integrity:
• honest, encourages openness and transparency; demonstrates highest levels of
integrityEXPERINCE & QUALIFICATIONS
• Advanced degree in a relevant subject, or a BA with equivalent field
experience.
• Understanding of education programming, particularly in basic education and
early childhood.
• At least ‎3 years of project management experience in emergency, fragile
state or development programmes.
• Understanding of remote managing programmes in complex settings
• Proven capacity to supervise, and coach staff in programme management
• Experience of, and commitment to, working through systems of community
participation and accountability
• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan
strategically
• Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports
• A team player who is able to work collaboratively and with people of diverse
backgrounds
• Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and
diplomacy
• A high level of written and spoken English and Arabic
• Commitment to the aims and principles of SC. In particular, a good
understanding of the SC mandate and child focus and an ability to ensure this
continues to underpin our support.
• Familiarity with the governorate, refugee camps and communities, and ability
to travel to all the
target districts in the program area.
Additional job responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities as set out above are not exhaustive and the
role holder may be required to carry out additional duties within
reasonableness of their level of skills and experience.
Equal Opportunities
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI
Equal Opportunities and Diversity policies and procedures.
Child Safeguarding:
We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes
rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of
children from abuse.
Safeguarding our Staff:
The post holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with the SCI
anti-harassment policy
Health and Safety
The role holder is required to carry out the duties in accordance with SCI
Health and Safety policies and procedures.Qualified and interested candidates can apply through the below link:
Education Programme Coordinator-
External
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We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes
rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of
children from abuse.
All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our
global anti-harassment policy.
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process.