ORGANISATION NON GOUVERNEMENTAL IS SEEKING AN
EDUCATION MANAGER
POSITION BASED AT PORT-AU-PRINCE
OPEN ENDED CONTRACT
INTERNE ET EXTERNE

JOB SUMMARY:
The Education Program Manager (EM) is responsible for the management and delivery of results in Save the Children’s Education program in Port-au-Prince. The EM will manage the education budget for the location and ensure that program activities are carried out in an efficient and timely manner and up to a high standard. The EM will provide timely feedback on program progress, challenges, gaps and lessons learned. The EM will be responsible for effective cross-sector linkages and to develop and maintain good working relationships with local partners, other INGOs, local Ministry of Education representatives and the UN.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
 Lead, manage and motivate the program team in Port-Au-Prince
 Liaise closely with the Education Cluster in the Region, participate actively in collaborative planning, implementation, information sharing and other initiatives coordinated by the Cluster; support Co-Cluster coordination with UNICEF on behalf of Save the Children when necessary.
 Work closely with department and zonal leadership, and with international, national and local partner organizations.
 Develop a strategic plan with clear targets and outcomes for districts and zones for basic education and early childhood development in line with SCiH strategy and annual plans
 Recruit and supervise staff; conduct regular and appropriate capacity building activities for staff.
 Special focus to be given to developing the capacity of the Deputy Program Manager.
Ensure timely planning, troubleshooting, follow up, monitoring and reporting.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCES:
• Master Degree in Education
• At least 5 years international experience.
• Experience in Team Management budgeting and planning, presentation.
• Experience of building and developing the capacity of Education staff through the use of training, performance management frameworks and development plans.
• Excellent Communication skills.
• Good written and spoken French and English
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s aims, values and principles.

Interested parties should send their complete information (C.V. diplomas, certificates, cover letter and letters of reference) before January 10, 2011 to the following address:

2011-01-10