The CARE Haiti Education project focuses on the educational and psychosocial needs of children following the January 12th, 2010 earthquake. Funded through several donors, the project encompasses distributions, training of school teachers and directors and the empowerment of parent-teacher associations. The Project Coordinator will set direction for investments in education that reflect global best practice and the application of CARE’s program principles and standards. The Project Manager will work with the project team to define work plans, monitoring and evaluation plans, and accountability mechanisms. The Coordinator will also be responsible for working with Project Management in donor relations and reporting. The Coordinator will also represent CARE Haiti in Education Cluster meetings and any other meetings that he/she is delegated to attend. The Project Manager will devote a significant portion of his/her time to field support and project monitoring.
The Project Coordinator for Education is responsible for Education project staff performance management and capacity building.

MANAGEMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION:
• Ensure preparation of appropriate detailed implementation plans (including cash flow forecasting, procurement planning, etc) and follow these up on a regular basis.
• Promote and support efforts to empower community-based groups and seeks optimal community and local government ownership of their education initiatives
• Help in the identification of potential partner organizations and maintain regular contact with partners and key stakeholders
• Ensure projects are designed with a focus on gender inequalities and that ensure girls enjoy their right to education and protection
• Establish monitoring and evaluation plans in coordination with DM&E staff, ensure that data collection and analysis process meet management and reporting needs of the education project;
• Anticipate and lead the organization for project evaluations
• Ensure donor and government reporting (narrative and financial) is done according to high quality standards and in a timely manner;
• With the team, elaborate and manage the budgets. Regularly monitor the budgets in order to make corrective decisions. Review the financial reports in order to guarantee their quality and timely submission;
• Ensure that periodic reflection and learning exercises take place during the life of each education project.
• Promote and facilitate integration and coordination of the education project within the CARE Haiti sub-office operations and other programs/projects.
STAFF MANAGEMENT
• Clarify expectations of all team members, in particular of direct reports. Provide ongoing feedback and coaching to optimize performance and commitment, taking corrective action if and when needed.
• Demonstrate leadership by example and behaviors that reflect CARE’s organizational values and demand the same of all education project staff
• Delegate both project, program support and finance responsibilities to appropriate level staff and hold them accountable.
• Hold education team staff accountable for performance, monitors and recognizes good performance and takes appropriate corrective action in cases of poor performance, through application of CARE’s performance management system.
• Devote sufficient time to field visits to monitor education staff activities at their work stations and areas.
• Identify and facilitate staff development needs to improve performance and build capacity
• Represent CARE’s education project in liaison with partners, donors, governments, NGOs, etc.
• Represent CARE in relevant clusters, fora and networks
• Contribute to timely reporting to CARE members, regional office and to the host government to promote accountability and transparency
Perform other duties as assigned.

High level degree in Masters of Education (desired-PHD)
5 to 10 years of experience in program/project management
Excellent command of French and English,
Excellent management and oral and written communication skills
Strong skills in team management and facilitation
Ability to work under stress
Financial management knowledge
Promotes innovation
Advocacy skills and experience
Cross-cultural communication skills
Knowledge of Creole
Previous experience in medium / large scale emergencies
• Degree in Education or equivalent plus extended experience in managing or coordinating education projects
• Experience in budget development and management
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Skills in training, monitoring and evaluation of education interventions
• Strong coordination skills with the ability to manage information including report writing and presentations
• Working knowledge of French and/or English are mandatory
• Excellent skills in written and spoken English and French
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Demostrated cross cultural communication skills

Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews. The selected candidate will be offered an attractive compensation package with the possibility to advance within the organization worldwide

Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae with a cover letter, and copy of certificates

2011-05-06