Education Program Manager Job at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) - Maiduguri

Position Title: Education Program Manager.

INTRODUCTION :-

Education Program Manager job opportunity is available at International Rescue Committee (IRC) for individuals who possess University degree in Education.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :-

Program Development and Management:

Oversee the implementation of all education activities in Adamawa state, related to the ASSESS project.
Ensure that the identification of schools, teachers and SBMC members is conducted in a responsible manner, adhering to relevant policies and standards.
In collaboration with Education Officers, develop actionable work plans to ensure the timely implementation of project activities.
Monitor progress towards the objectives and intended outputs of projects using routine data, spot checks, observation, and other methodologies.
Contribute to the development of robust data collection systems to ensure that the education program is data-driven and that programmatic decisions are grounded in evidence.
Keep abreast of the changing operational environment, including organization of assessments and identification of changing beneficiary needs.
Provide regular written and verbal reports on education activities to supervisor, senior management, project partners and donors.
In collaboration with the supervisor, review Budget vs. Actual expenditures on a monthly basis, providing relevant feedback to the finance department and adjusting activities as required.
Enforce stewardship and accountability by ensuring that resources are efficiently and effectively utilized within the project for the intended purpose

Technical Quality:

Under the guidance of the Education Coordinator, provide technical supervision and guidance to Education Officers and implementing partners as required.
Ensure that all education activities adhere to agreed technical standards, protocols, policies and guidelines, as outlined by the IRC, the Federal Ministry of Education and related State Ministries, Agencies and Departments.
Promote the quality of education activities by setting up quality assurance mechanisms and checks in collaboration with other staff.
Oversee training, coaching and on-going support of teachers in order to improve instructional.
Ensure that training materials and curricula are of high quality.

HR & Team Management:

Provide supportive supervision to Education Officers
Lead the development of performance plans for all Education Officers based on job descriptions, project objectives/work plans and past performance reviews. Review performance evaluation of direct reports on a bi-annual basis and oversee the performance review cycle for all direct reports.
Actively build the capacity of education program staff, ensuring each staff member has a specific capacity development plan, receives opportunities for training, mentoring and on-the-job learning opportunities.

Coordination:

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders including government actors, UN agencies, international and local NGOs, and other relevant actors.
Closely collaborate with all project partners
Develop strategic partnerships with local organizations
Represent IRC to local communities, government departments, international agencies, and local partners as required.
Coordinate education program activities with other IRC sectors, particularly water & sanitation and child protection.

Other:

Any other duties as assigned by the supervisor to enable and develop IRC programs.

Key Working Relationships

Position Reports to: Education Coordinator.
Position directly supervises: Education Officers
Other internal and/or external contacts: grants unit; finance, HR and supply chain departments.

DESIRED EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATION :-

University degree in Education; advanced degree preferred.
At least three years of relevant professional experience with an international or civil society organization, including direct implementation of education programming
Experience in teaching and teacher professional development preferred
At least one year of experience in a managerial position and demonstrated capacity in team leadership and capacity building
Experience working with displaced or otherwise marginalized communities required
Demonstrated experience in project management, including financial, HR, and grants management
Strong verbal communication skills and effective in representation and liaison with external actors
Excellent spoken and technical writing ability in English, including report writing
Excellent computer skills in programs including MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook
Ability to work under pressure in challenging working and living conditions
Willingness to travel extensively in northeast Nigeria, including to remote and/or insecure locations.

Professional Standards:

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.

Working Environment:

The position will be based in Maiduguri, Nigeria with frequent travel throughout project areas in the northeast, including to remote and insecure locations. The situation in northeast Nigeria continues to be volatile and the security phase is orange or red depending on location. This is a non-accompanied position.

Standards for Professional Conduct:

The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation

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