Overview

Job Description

Job Title: GPE funded COVID-19 Response- Education Project Assistant
TEAM/PROGRAMME: EducationLOCATION: Adado/Dhusomareeb
GRADE: 5CONTRACT Length: one year
Child Safeguarding:

Level 3:  the role holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work in country programs; or are visiting country programs; because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ROLE PURPOSE: The Project Assistant- under the guidance of GPE project Officer is responsible for the planning, implementing, monitoring and reporting of the GPE funded COVID-19 Response Accelerated Funding program on a day to day basis in line with the agreed plan of actionThe project Assistant will collect accurate data and share with implementing team of GPE funded COVID-19 Response Accelerated Funding interventions in project target locations focusing on effective planning, reporting and implementation. He/she will ensure efficient utilization of project resources for the intended purpose through effective planning and monitoring. He or she will ensure the use of appropriate, cost effective and innovative approaches especially in improving quality, equity, inclusiveness and performance of students. He or she will ensure synergy through collaboration and networking with other stakeholders implementing education programs. The project assistant shall ensure linkage among education and other thematic areas at field level.
SCOPE OF ROLE:Reports to: [ GPE project Officer]

Staff directly reporting to this post: Nil

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:Program Implementation

·         Primarily responsible for collecting, keeping and timely sharing of accurate programme data.

·         Ensure that the GPE funded COVID-19 Response Accelerated Funding program is implemented in accordance with the work plans and the involvement of partners and concerned stakeholders at all levels.

·         Work closely with monitoring evaluation accountability and learning (MEAL) team on data verification and submission

·         Work closely and in harmony with colleagues in developing clear plans, workable monitoring system, baseline data and reporting systems for the GPE funded COVID-19 Response Accelerated Funding program.

·         Play proactive role in joint project planning, review, monitoring and evaluation activities.

·         Under the guidance of the GPE Project officer, he or she ensures that the GPE funded COVID-19 Response Accelerated Funding program has robust monitoring plans, baselines, reviews and evaluations in line with project designs and donor guidelines

·         Use relevant MEAL tools for data collection effectively to generate reports

·         Submit data as/when needed to project management team

  • Actively participate in preparation of quality monthly, quarterly and interim reports for donors and SCI internal use through timely provision of well disaggregated information.
  • Ensure that monitoring reports are prepared and submitted on time to the program manager.

Representation and Advocacy

·         Work closely with other project staffs to develop and implement advocacy plans in education in line with the Country Strategic Plan and global strategy of Save the Children

·         Play proactive role in national and global campaigns to advocate for increased children’s education in collaboration and networking with other actors in Somalia.

·         Ensure linkage, synergy and harmonization of approaches and strategies with other sectors.

Team work and Self Development

·         With the guidance of the GPE Officer, the project assistant understands and is able to adapt his/her roles and responsibilities in both emergency and development contexts

·         Under the guidance of the GPE Project officer, explores opportunities for self-professional development

·         Ensure and contribute for effective and supportive team work and culture among team members

Knowledge Management

·         Familiarize with education policies and strategies, SC global strategies, EiE minimum standards, Etc.

·         Play proactive role in sharing good practices, experiences with team members and SC staff.

COMPETENCIES AND BEHAVIOURS 

DELIVERING RESULTS (SKILLED).

•       Delivers timely and appropriate results using available resources

•       Takes responsibility for their work and its impact on others

•       Plans, prioritises and performs tasks well without needing direct supervision

•       Understands the link between their work and the organisation’s objectives

PROBLEM SOLVING AND DECISION MAKING(SKILLED)

•       Gathers the right information and uses critical thinking to make effective and timely decisions

•       Stays with a problem or challenge until a solution is reached or no longer reasonably attainable

•       Knows when to involve others in a decision

•       Demonstrates awareness of the wider external influence that impact on decision making

•       Simplifies processes and procedures wherever possible

INNOVATING AND ADAPTING(SKILLED):

•       Suggests creative improvement and better ways of working

•       Seeks out and applies successful ideas from others to overcome challenges

•       Shifts tasks, roles and priorities to perform effectively under changing or unclear conditions

•       Applies lessons learned to enhance future ways of working

 WORKING EFFECTIVELY WITH OTHERS(Accomplished):

•       Enables people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives to contribute to positive outcomes

•       Breaks down silo working and challenges behaviours that are not collaborative

•       Knows when to follow and when to lend leadership to strengthen other leaders

•       Recognises when trust is broken and seeks to resolve conflict and re-establish trust

APPLYING TECHNICAL & PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE(SKILLED)

•       Delivers work that reflects a good knowledge and application of technical and professional standards

•       Keeps up to date with trends in their work area

•       Maintains ethical and professional behaviour in accordance with relevant codes of conduct

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Diploma in education or a related field with additional training in education planning and management and project planning and management techniques
  • Knowledge of current national international strategies on access, equity, and quality education policies and models
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in similar position in implementing education in emergencies
  • Experience of working with local/national governments and capacity building of systems, partners and staff
  • Ability to collect and disaggregate data from the field
  • Good interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching
  • Strong results orientation, with the ability to challenge existing mind-sets

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Somali.

  • Sensitive to issues affecting children and committed to Save the Children’s Education and child safeguarding policies.

 HOW TO APPLY

Please apply in English saving your CV and covering letter as a single document. To see a full a job description,

  https://stcuk.taleo.net/careersection/jobdetail.ftl?job=200002IL&lang=en

  Or Please visit our website at www.savethechildren.net/jobs or you can apply directly using the link below:

 Application Deadline: The Advert closes on 17-May- 2020

CHILD SAFEGUARING POLICY:Any employee, consultant, contractor or the supplier undertaking an activity on behalf of SCI must sign the Child Safeguarding – Declaration of Acceptance Form] and comply with the SCI’s Child Safeguarding Policy which is a statement of SCI’s commitment to preventing abuse and protecting children with whom it comes into contact.

This extends not only to children with whom SCI and its partners work directly, but also includes children whom staffs are responsible for.  SCI believes that the situation of children must be improved through the promotion of their rights supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children International’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to

CODE OF CONDUCTBecause Save the Children’s work is based on deeply held values and principles, it is essential that our commitment to children’s rights and humanitarian principles is supported and demonstrated by all members of staff. Save the Children’s Code of Conduct sets out the standards which all staff members must adhere to
Date of issue: 29th April 2020       Author :