This position is open on a rolling basis and will be filled upon the availability of a suitable candidate. 

1. Job Profile

Position Summary: The Senior Officer Project Education - Field will be responsible for supervision and implementation of project activities in target districts. S/he will provide ongoing technical support to field teams, partner’s staff and Continues Professional Development (CPD) coaches. The incumbent will be responsible to develop and maintain coordination and liaison mechanism with education department at provincial and district levels, district governments, Parent teachers committees and target communities and . The position holder will be responsible for reporting, field monitoring and ensuring quality implementation according to Organizational reporting tools, Program Management Standards, checklists and project deliverables. S/he must know/learn and abide by organizational rules, regulations, and donor requirements and compliance.

2. Summary of key functions/accountabilities:

• Support to project planning and smooth implementation
• District level operational management, monitoring, coordination and reporting
• Technical support to project and partner staff/Field staff
• Stakeholder coordination, collaboration and liaison
• Data management and Reporting (Monthly/Quarter/Annual)
• Field visits for ensuring quality programing 

3. Key Responsibilities

• Build and sustain effective close working partnerships with government stakeholders through active sharing of information.
• The Senior Officer Project Education -EPO should be essentially skilled in handling the complex situations, familiar of beneficiary’s context, planning techniques to achieve project targets.
• The incumbent will act as a liaison and focal point between the stakeholders and project staff
• The Senior Officer Project Education -EPO will act as focal point for technical aspect of the project at district level and collaborate with other districts as required.
• Ensure that the program objectives at district level are well met and have delivered value and excellence.
• Development and implementation of monthly work plan and reports.
• Maintain strong relationships with district based stakeholders (community, teachers, government officials of education department)
• Precise understand of project objectives, requirements, targets and coordinate with resources and direct the project in the right direction in a timely manner.
• Provide facilitation in baselines, need assessment, data collection and evaluation etc.
• Conducting regular monitoring field visits of targeted project areas.
• Coordinate and liaison with respective district officers for the successful development and implementation of agreed work plans.
• Reporting as per donor guidelines and requirement (Monthly/Quarter/Annual) Ensure proper record keeping of program activities.
• Will ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in Organizational code of conduct and safeguarding policies
• Will be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members
• Will ensure own actions and the actions of the teams members they manage do not impact the safety of the team and the vulnerable communities we serve
• Will ensure external stakeholders are aware of Organzational conduct and reporting mechanisms
• Report any concerns
• Master Degree in education, social Science or other relevant discipline
• 4+ years’ experience in development and social sector preferably in education.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks. Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge files management, transcription, and other administrative procedures.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and resourcefulness
• Willingness and ability to travel

Behavior and Conduct

• Will ensure the highest standards of behavior inside and outside of work promotes the values in Organizational code of conduct and safeguarding policies
• Will be a model for ethical conduct standards for other team members
• Will ensure own actions and the actions of the teams members they manage do not impact the safety of the team and the vulnerable communities we serve
• Will ensure external stakeholders are aware of Organzational conduct and reporting mechanisms
• Report any concerns

4. Person Specification

Skills, knowledge and expertise required for the role.

Essential criteria

• Master Degree in education, social Science or other relevant discipline
• 4+ years’ experience in development and social sector preferably in education.
• Exceptional verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience using computers for a variety of tasks. Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Knowledge files management, transcription, and other administrative procedures.
• Ability to work on tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and resourcefulness
• Willingness and ability to travel. 

 We are equal opportunity employer.