Education Project Manager

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We work together, with our partners, to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives.

We have over two million supporters worldwide and raised 1.6 billion dollars last year to reach more children than ever before, through programmes in health, nutrition, education, protection and child rights, also in times of humanitarian crises.

Following a major transition, our international programmes are now delivered through a merged operation with c14, 000 staff, managed through seven regional hubs and reporting to a relatively small, central office. We’re changing to become more efficient, more aligned, a better partner, a stronger advocate, a magnet for world-class people an d relevant for the 21st century.

Contract length:12 months

The role

The Education Project Manager will oversee the implementation of a Danida funded education project in Northern Bahr el Ghazal, South Sudan. This project focuses on increasing access to education for children and strengthening the capacity of the Government of South Sudan, particularly at state and county level to sustainably deliver high quality education services. Many children in this area have recently returned to the area and an emphasis will be placed on the successful reintegration of these children into their communities.

Qualifications and experience

Essential

• Proven international experience in managing a similar size and complex Education project
• Experience in working with partners, strengthening capacity of district level education authorities and improving the gender balance of education services
• Experience in donor reporting (preferably with Danida)
• Understanding and experience of monitoring & evaluation techniques
• At least three years management experience, including staff management, fund raising and budget management
• Experience of teacher-training and training of trainers
• Experience of working in an insecure or hardship environment
• Experience of working through systems of community participation
• Clear communication, presentation style as well as good interpersonal skills are essential.
• Excellent written English skills and familiarity with budgeting using MS Word and Excel;
• Excellent computer skills and competency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
• Willingness to be based in a remote field location

Desirable

• Familiarity with South Sudan and knowledge of Arabic or other languages used.
• Experience of working in an insecure environment.
• Radio communication experience.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

To see a full a job description, please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs

Please apply in English using your CV and covering letter as a single document, including your salary expectations for this role.

How to apply:

Please apply with a covering letter and up-to-date CV to:
neil.92401.3830@savethechildrenint.aplitrak.com