The job holder will be responsible for working closely with ARRA, UNHCR, UNICEF, the local education office potential NGO partners, members of the Education sector, UN-OCHA and other UN agencies, to ensure that the programme goals are achieved. Specific areas of concern are the provision of temporary schools and other learning opportunities to the refugee camps, especially those that have no access to any schools. S/he provides overall leadership at a strategic and programme level for the sector, and ensures that SC vision and overall program goals related to the sector are met. S/he provides managerial, technical, and administrative support to the project officers. S/he is responsible for designing programmes and writing proposals for new or ongoing projects in line with SC goals and strategic directions. For purposes of ensuring healthy collaboration between the sector’s work and other projects or initiatives in Gambella, the coordinator will actively participate in education-related activities and meetings, and will also seek active collaboration with other players working in the education sector.
Job Requirement
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
To be considered for the position, applicants should have University Degree in Education, Social Sciences or related technical field with three year progressively responsible experience in Education in Emergencies, programme design, administration, monitoring and evaluation or related field. S/he is expected to have previous experience working with the Ministry of Education; excellent Computing and data management skills; ability to adapt and work effectively in remote areas, work in a challenging work environment with minimal direct supervision; ability to take personal responsibility for completing tasks to a high standard and to meet deadlines and willingness to work flexibly and professionally in a dynamic and fast-moving environment.