Project Manager EC Somalia Education Project, Somalia/ Kenya

Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) has been present in Somaliland since early 2004 and started implementing Education and Shelter projects for IDPs, refugees and local population. In October 2006, NRC opened an office in Puntland (PL) and later expanded to South Central (SC). The presence in Mogadishu and Dadaab (in Kenya) started in early 2007. NRC Somalia/Kenya mission is supported through a Regional Office in Nairobi. The overall objective for the Somalia programme is to enhance protection and promote the rights of the displaced people in humanitarian need by improving living conditions and seeking durable solutions.

The Education Project Manager (PM) is responsible for the overall planning, implementation, monitoring and budget of the European Commission (EC) Education funded project as well as keeping an overview on the overall NRC Education programme in the mission. Under the European Development Fund (EDF) 10, NRC is the lead agency for LOT 1 (APES), and a member of LOT 4 (SCOTTPS). The Education PM (EC) shall work under the guidance of the Program Director to fulfil the objectives of the APES Project, in coordination with the Consortium partners (Save the Children and Concern). In addition, the Education PM will give technical support to the implementation of SCOTTPS. The Education PM will further provide support and guidance to the overall Somaliland education program, with the stated purpose of reinforcing the Somaliland education management team's capacity to develop and manage the program independently.

The position will be based 50% in Nairobi, Kenya and 50% in Hargeisa, Somaliland

Job description European Comission Education project â- Take the lead in supporting the Consortium partners (Save the Children and Concern) and the NRC Education PMs to expand, develop, coordinate and manage the project â- Overall responsible for APES budget â- Be at all times updated on EC rules and regulations , and ensure effective coordination with the local authorities and other stakeholders on the EC project â- Provide support and guidance to recruitment of the National Education and Finance staff for the EC Project, and assess needs for capacity building â- Overall responsible for preparation of APES and SCOTTPS reports to the donor â- Provide technical input and guidance on proposals and reports related to education

Support to the NRC Education programme in Somaliland â- Provide support, guidance and mentoring to the Management Team of the NRC Somaliland education projects â- Provide support to the expansion, development, coordination and management of NRC's education projects in Somaliland. â- Support the preparation/development of narrative and budgets for proposals â- Assess needs and discuss actions for capacity building among education staff, local resource persons and partners

Personal qualities â- All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable

Qualifications â- Relevant experience and/or higher education , preferably in management, education, political science or international development â- 3-5 years operational experience within management and programme development (focus on Education) â- Experienced field worker with background from complex emergencies , and with experience from working in a difficult security environment, including coordination with UN agencies â- Experience in Education programme management â- Experience administration, finance, logistic and personnel management â- Solid experience from development of proposals and budgets â- Experience from advocacy work â- Experience working with refugee/IDP related emergencies an asset â- Proven communication, interpersonal, representation, negotiation and leadership skills â- Experience in strategic thinking and planning, be able to set priorities, prepare manageable work plans and to evaluate progress â- Fluency in English, proficiency in the Somali and/or Arabic language an asset â- Proven skills and experience in report writing â- Computer skills – database knowledge essential â- Holder of a valid international driver's licence

We offer â- Commencement: As soon as possible â- Contract period: 12 months â- Salary/benefits: According to NRC's general directions â- Duty station: 50 % Nairobi, Kenya and 50% Hargeisa, Somaliland

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