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Save
the Children is the leading independent organization creating
lasting change in the lives of children in over 120 countries
around the world. Recognized for our commitment to
accountability, innovation and collaboration, our work takes us
into the heart of communities, where we help
children and families help
themselves. We work with other organizations, governments,
non-profits and a variety of local partners while maintaining our
own independence without political agenda or religious
orientation. Save the Children’s mission is to inspire
breakthroughs in the way the world treats children and to achieve
immediate and lasting change in their lives.
We are recruiting to fill the position of:
Job Title: Education in Emergency (EiE)
Coordinator
Job ID: #947806
Location: Gombe
Child Safeguarding
- Level 3 – the responsibilities of the post may require the
post holder to have regular contact with or access to children
or young people
Role Purpose
- Work closely with some, SEMA, NEMA, UNICEF, local
implementing partners, members of the Education sector working
Group, UN-OCHA and other UN agencies, to ensure that the
programme goals are achieved.
- He/She 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 North
Eastern region, 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.
- Specific areas of concern are the provision of temporary
learning opportunities in IDP camps and host community.
- He/She 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.
- He/She provides managerial, technical, and administrative
support to the project officers.
Scope of Role:
- Reports to: Field Manager- with close links to Education in
Emergency Advisor based in Abuja
- Staff directly reporting to this post:Education staff of
Implementing partner organisations
Key Areas of Accountability:
- Under the direct supervision of the Field Manager, and in
close coordination with the Education in Emergency Advisor in
Abuja:
Programe Development and Implementation:
- With the support and guidance of FM and EiE Advisor, lead
the implementation of Save the Children’s education project
activities within the IDP camps and host communities through
provision of EiE and ECCD services to the children
- Ensure quality in the programme by building capacity of the
local staff through training, and providing training in
pedagogy, psychosocial support, life skills etc. to teachers.
- Provide guidance to field-based education team on common
standards, innovative strategies and approaches which ensure a
capacity to address SC Commitments for Children in Emergencies,
and reflect good practice in emergency education responses
- Identify critical program gaps and vulnerabilities, and
clarify roles, responsibilities and accountabilities to
effectively address those gaps
Human Resources:
- Line management of the education project staff
- Prepare performance objectives together with program staffs
and give the necessary feedback, follow up and support to
improve staff performance.
Monitoring and Reporting:
- Contribute to the development of appropriate and effective
program monitoring systems to enable assessment of both the
emergency response process and impact and to ensure delivery of
results for children
- Prepare implementation reports, weekly, monthly or other
periodical reports for SCI and funding partners
- Reporting on progress and documentation of best practices
- Support in development of communication materials, case
studies and blogs.
Coordination and Networking:
- Working closely with the FM and EiE Education Advisor,
develop partnerships to leverage resources, ensure adequate
coverage in the emergency response and early recovery phases,
and ensure adequate funding consistent with SC resource
mobilisation strategy and emergency response plans
- Represent SCI programme in the coordination at state
levels; represent SC at the State Education Sector Working
Group meetings , working closely with UNICEF, SEMA, UNOCHA
among others, to address issues related to strategic planning,
roles and responsibilities of sector partners, and joint
advocacy
- for, and support, the development of sustainable,
child-friendly and hazard-resistant standards and designs for
learning centres, the integration of life skills into both
formal and non-formal education, with a particular focus on
Disaster Risk Reduction( DRR)
Skills and Behaviours (our Values in
Practice)
Accountability:
- Holds self-accountable for making decisions, managing
resources efficiently, achieving and role modelling Save the
Children values
Ambition:
- Widely shares their personal vision for Save the Children,
engages and motivates others
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
Qualification and Experience
- University Degree in Education, Social Sciences or related
technical field.
- Three year progressive experience in Education in
Emergencies, programme design, administration, monitoring and
evaluation or related field.
- Ability to take personal responsibility for completing
tasks to a high standard and to meet deadlines.
- Willingness to work flexibly and professionally in a
dynamic and fast-moving environment.
- Previous experience in working with capacity
building/training facilitation is desirable.
- 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.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should kindly send their
C.V’s and covering letter on or before the Closing date
explaining why you are suitable to:
Nigeria.HumanitarianVacancy@savethechildren.org
State position clearly in the subject field as applications
without appropriate subject will be disqualified. Also,
applications received after the Closing date will not be
considered.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Application Deadline 28th April,
2015.